Breastfeeding is the term that is often used to describe what happens when your baby suckles milk at your breast.
In other words, breastfeeding (or full breastfeeding) is when your baby feeds directly from your breast and doesn’t require any supplemental formula or milk for the first six months.
Many moms have a feeling of satisfaction and joyousness while breastfeeding their baby. These…
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune, chronic inflammatory disease that can affect joints and cause damage all over the body. It affects the lining of the joints, giving rise to a painful swelling that can finally result in joint deformity and bone erosion. When rheumatoid arthritis damages the joints, it usually causes damage on both sides of the body. RA’s inflammatory effect can…
Parkinson’s disease (P.D.) is an illness where a part of the brain that controls how the body moves deteriorates, causing more severe symptoms over time. Parkinson’s disease is best known for affecting balance, movement, and muscle control. This condition can come on so slowly that you don’t even notice it at first, but over time it progresses from a slight shakiness in your hand…
Leg cramps, also called Charley horses, are the most common calf muscle problems that affect the calves, thigh muscles, and feet. They involve unexpected, painful, involuntary contractions without an identifiable reason why they happen. Though they are harmless, they can occur anytime, but often occur while a person is asleep or resting.
When leg cramps occur, people are usually unaware of why…
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One of the happiest moments in a woman’s life is meant to be when she brings her child into the world, but for many, the experience isn’t always so.
Most new mothers experience the baby blues, a hormonal change-induced period of anxiety, sobbing, and restlessness that passes within the first two weeks following childbirth. The baby blues, often known as postpartum blues…
Erectile dysfunction happens when a man finds it difficult to get or sustain an erection that is strong enough to engage in sexual activity.
A common sexual health condition, erectile dysfunction, may also be the inability to become hard or stay hard. Different factors can cause it, and some include physical and psychological factors, medications, and in some cases, Sexually Transmitted Diseases…
Diaper rash, also known as diaper dermatitis, is babies’ most common skin problem. Diaper rash is any rash generally caused by moisture in the diaper region, causing a wet environment that promotes bacterial or yeast growth.
The skin may be red in mild cases, which might clear up within 3 to 4 days with treatment. However, there may be painful, open sores on the skin in severe cases. Though…
Stressful situations are the primary triggers of anxiety and anxiety attacks. It might build from waiting for the examination results. It might come from rumours of dismissals at your place of work. It could be as simple as your paycheck not taking you through the month.
People who manage anxiety experience frequent and excessive anxiety, fear, terror, and panic in everyday situations. These…
Body dysmorphia or body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is a mental health condition in which a person experiences consistent anxiety about a perceived defect in their physical appearance. In other words, body dysmorphia is a relatively common mental health condition marked with an invasive and persistent fixation on perceived bodily flaws or defects.
People with body dysmorphia may worry about…
No doubt, the emergence of the covid-19 virus and the ensuing pandemic has had a massive impact on the world. While these impacts have been highly inconveniencing and negatively impacting, there are some worthy positivities its emergence has indirectly invoked.
Besides all the health measures we’ve become used to in our daily lives, one of the best things we can do to stay healthy right now…