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Symptoms of sleep apnea
2007-10-27 06:07:00 Loud, frequent snoring (pattern of snoring is associated with episodes of silence that may last from 10 seconds to as long as a minute or more). Periodic breathing cessation or gasping during sleep. More About: Sleep , Sleep Apnea , Symptoms
Symptoms of sleep apnea
2007-10-27 06:07:00 * Loud, frequent snoring (pattern of snoring is associated with episodes of silence that may last from 10 seconds to as long as a minute or more). Periodic breathing cessation or gasping during sleep. More About: Sleep , Sleep Apnea , Symptoms
What is sleep apnea?
2007-10-27 05:55:00 Sleep apnea (apnea is a Latin word meaning ?without breath?) is a serious disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops long enough during sleep to decrease the amount of oxygen and increase the More About: Sleep , Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea may cause early heart disease
2007-10-27 05:20:00 The snoring and constant awakenings of severe sleep apnea could provide an early indication of heart disease, researchers report. More About: Heart , Disease , Sleep , Early , Sleep Apnea
Essential oils used for Amenorrhea, Dysmenorrhea, Hot flushes
2007-10-24 08:13:00 Amenorrhea ? chamomile, clary sage, fennel, geranium, sage Dysmenorrhoea ? cypress, geranium, rose. More About: Oils , Essential Oils , Essential , Amen
Essential oils used for Acne, Eczema, Psoriasis
2007-10-24 08:05:00 Acne ? bergamot, cedarwood, chamomile, cypress, eucalyptus, fennel, geranium, juniper berry, lavender, lemon, myrrh, parsley, patchouli, petit grain, rose, rosemary, sandalwood, tea tree More About: Acne , Psoriasis , Oils , Eczema , Essential Oils
Essential oils used for Dry skin and Oily skin
2007-10-24 07:52:00 Dry skin ? bergamot, chamomile, geranium, jasmine, lavender, Melissa, neroli, patchouli, sandalwood, ylang-ylang More About: Skin , Oils , Oily skin , Essential Oils , Essential
New-mom workout for 30 minutes
2007-10-21 03:09:00 When you?ve got 30 minutes, try to go for a half-hour run. It?s important to listen to your body and mind. If your stresses out, your time may be better spent doing a yoga tape and relaxing. You can walk a lot More About: Workout , Exercise , Minutes , Utes
New-mom workout for 15minutes
2007-10-21 02:47:00 Some moms find the only way they can work out is by grabbing tiny blocks when baby is asleep. If you have a Swiss exercise ball and a few hand weights at home, you can take your mini-gym tools and More About: Pregnancy , Workout , Exercise , Utes
Getting fit after giving birth
2007-10-20 04:50:00 You?ve given birth and look forward to burying most of your maternity clothes in the closet. But not so fast?many of the extra pounds you gained still remain. As a new mom, you that returning to your pre- More About: Pregnancy , Exercise , Birth , Giving
Alternative medicine for your child
2007-10-15 02:33:00 Going holistic has been popular among adults for many years, and you may want to seek the same care for your child. There are a limited number of holistic pediatricians; however, more and more More About: Medicine , Alternative , Alternative Medicine , Child , Native
Questions to ask when interviewing pediatricians
2007-10-15 02:20:00 Are you a board-certified pediatrician? What hospitals do you use? What insurance do you accept? More About: Questions , Pediatric
Practical advice for finding the right pediatrician for your baby
2007-10-15 02:11:00 Consider how friendly-or not-the office staff is. Look at the condition of the waiting room as well. A surly receptionists or snarky nurse can take a lot of the shine off a dream pediatrician. It More About: Baby , Advice , Pediatrician , Pediatric
Saying goodbye to childhood amnesia
2007-10-13 08:38:00 The first study to systematically mark the onset of ?childhood amnesia? found that by the time children are 10; their preschool memories have already faded away. More About: Childhood , Prevention , Goodbye
Vaccine could shield newborns from infection
2007-10-13 08:29:00 Researchers are conducting a study to determine if a new vaccine can protect newborn babies from potentially lethal infection. More About: Vaccine , Infection , Prevention , Shield , Newb
Parents place in child psychotherapy
2007-10-13 08:21:00 Family therapy, where parents are included in treatment sessions, is an effective therapy for conduct disorders and substance abuse in children and teens, according to a review examining 10 years worth of More About: Psychotherapy , Parents , Child , Place , Parent
Essential oils used for depression and fatigue
2007-10-12 06:18:00 Depression ? bergamot, chamomile, geranium, jasmine, lavender, neroli, patchouli, rose, rosemary, sage. More About: Depression , Oils , Essential Oils , Essential
Essential oils used for anxiety and mild shock
2007-10-12 06:08:00 Anxiety ? basil, bergamot, geranium, lavender, marjoram (sweet), Melissa, neroli, sandalwood, vertiver. More About: Shock , Anxiety , Oils , Essential Oils , Essential
Types of massage used for aromatherapy
2007-10-12 05:45:00 Back massage ? avoiding the vertebrae, use gentle or firm petrissage or effleurage movements. Stroke all the way from the lumbar to the shoulders, move the hands outwards across the shoulders and return More About: Aromatherapy , Massage , Types , Massa , Thera
Key steps in finding the right pediatrician for your baby
2007-10-10 05:38:00 Ask for referrals. That means consulting your ob/gyn, friends, family, and neighbors to gather names before meeting face to face with a few pediatricians. If you?ve recently moved, call your former doctors and ask if More About: Baby , Pediatrician , Pediatric , Steps
When to search for the right pediatrician for your baby
2007-10-10 05:29:00 No matter what method you use for choosing the right doctor, new moms agree that finding the right pediatrician makes all the difference. After all, the doc is someone you and your child will be seeing More About: Baby , Search , Pediatrician , Pediatric
Risk factors for a pregnancy depression
2007-10-10 05:10:00 A personal history of depression can increase your chances of suffering depression when pregnant. The risk factors include:<!–more–> * Family history of depression or anxiety * Marital difficulties * Poor social support * Complications during pregnancy * Stressful life events * Past history of abuse * Unplanned pregnancy More About: Pregnancy , Depression , Risk
Basic techniques for aromatherapy
2007-10-03 05:42:00 Head massage ? put a little of the essential oil on the fingertips and massage in circular movements over the scalp and temples. More About: Aromatherapy , Alternative Medicine , Basic , Thera
Petrissage, a basic technique for aromatherapy
2007-10-03 05:36:00 In petrissage, the flesh is gently rolled between the thumbs and fingers in a movement not unlike kneading dough. This technique is best used on the back and on fatty areas. The idea is to stimulate the More About: Aromatherapy , Technique , Basic , Thera
Effleurage is the most often used aromatherapy movement
2007-10-03 05:29:00 It constitutes a simple, gentle stroking movement. Note that deep pressure should never be used by an untrained person. The strokes may be a long or short, gentle firm, but the whole hand should be used, More About: Aromatherapy , Fleur , Thera
Treating antepartum depression
2007-10-01 03:57:00 Medical experts agree that it can often prove complicated to recommend solutions to pregnant women going through a bout of depression, because research on the safety of antidepressant medication More About: Pregnancy , Depression
Signs of antepartum depression
2007-10-01 03:51:00 ? sadness for much of the day, every day ? Worry and anxiety, panic, or extreme irritation ? Difficulty sleeping, or sleeping too much More About: Pregnancy , Depression , Signs
Pre-baby blues
2007-10-01 03:40:00 Many pregnant women are reluctant to discuss their depression, because they feel embarrassed, ashamed, or even guilty about having negative emotions. Stereotypes about the ?glow? of pregnancy and the joyful anticipation that women should feel as they await the birth of their baby make it difficult for some women to admit that they are feeling ... More About: Baby , Blues , Pregnancy , Baby Blues
Over-the-counter products effective against acne
2007-09-30 01:48:00 Over-the-counter treatments for mild-to-moderate facial acne are just as effective as prescription antibiotics-and they can cost much less, a new study finds. More About: Health , Products , Acne , Prevention , Effective
Pile up the allergens before your allergic child gets a pet
More articles from this author:2007-09-30 01:41:00 The total number of allergens a child is exposed to is a key to whether he or she has a reaction. A cat or dog alone might not trigger serious allergies to, typically mildew, dust, cockroaches or, occasionally, More About: Health , Child 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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