If you’ve decided on natural child birth with a midwife, you may be wondering about labor – particularly how to induce labor if you should go past your due date. You don’t want to go past your due date but when you choose a natural childbirth, you might think that your options are limited.
If you’re overdue, there are a few natural methods you can use to safely induce labor. Before you worry about accidentally causing pre-term labor, you should know that these natural methods will not induce labor if your body isn’t ready.…
Although a lot of women have children when they are younger, there are many reasons why you might have waited until you were in your 30’s to get pregnant. Now, however, you could be worried that you’ll have problems with getting pregnant and carrying and delivering a healthy baby at your age. Luckily, there are a few things that you can do before getting pregnant to help. Follow these four tips before you get pregnant, and you can feel better about getting pregnant in your 30’s.…
Varicose veins are veins that have become enlarged. For many people, they are simply a cosmetic concern, but for others, they can be uncomfortable and even painful. There are multiple treatment options for getting rid of varicose veins, with laser treatments being some of the most effective. Laser treatment typically has fewer risks and is not as uncomfortable as other treatments. Here is more information about laser treatment for your varicose veins.…
While you may feel upset over the thought of people seeing your hearing aids, your behavior when you can’t hear is more noticeable. From continually asking your friends and family to repeat what they said, to missing pieces of conversations entirely, it is clear to your friends and family members when it is time for you to get hearing aids.
You Ask People to Stop Mumbling
One of the first complaints many people have who are experiencing hearing loss, is that it sounds like everyone around you is mumbling.…
Your eye doctor has suggested that you have cataract surgery to improve your vision, but you’re a little nervous about the procedure. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, 3 million people have this surgery each year, and more than one third experience a higher quality of life after completing the procedure in both eyes. Here is some information to help you feel more comfortable about the surgery and get excited about your improved vision.…
Whether you’re considering getting breast implants or getting a lift/reduction, making the decision to get breast enhancement surgery isn’t a decision that should be taken lightly. There are a great deal of factors to take into consideration– cost, recovery time, scarring, and the risks of any surgery to name a few. How well your surgery is performed also highly depends on how much skill and experience your surgeon has. It pays to ask your potential surgeon a few crucial questions before making any decisions.…
The first very difficult step on the road to recovery for any type of addiction is for a person to admit that they have a problem and need help. But no one wants to be known as a junkie or an alcoholic – especially among the friends and family whose opinions matter most to them. That’s why, if someone you know has made the choice to enter rehab, it’s important that you know the best ways to support them on their new path.…
If you feel you are really starting to show your age, or that you look even older than you are, invest in some anti-aging products. Because your face is usually the first impression people get when they meet you, you want it to be vibrant and youthful. Try the following things to get the smooth, healthy and dewy skin you want, so you don’t have to be embarrassed about your age.…
Pterygium, commonly known as Surfer’s Eye, is a benign growth on the white of the eye. The condition can affect one or both eyes. Although usually not serious, more severe cases can cause loss of vision. While what leads to the development of pterygium is unclear, experts believe unprotected exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet rays is a cause, according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
Who Gets Surfer’s Eye
Pterygium is common in surfers and other people who spend a lot of time outdoors in the sunlight.…
One of the toughest things to witness is a parent with Alzheimer’s disease. Because this disease just attacks the mind, it can cause them to waste away from the inside even if there aren’t noticeable physical signs. Indeed, many Alzheimer’s patients can live for decades after they’ve been diagnosed. While it is a significant challenge to help your parents through this disease, here are three ways that you can make their day-to-day experience more pleasant, even if they can’t remember it long-term.…
