First of all, congratulations! You are about to enter the most beautiful phase of your life – motherhood. Amidst all the blessings and excitement, if you are anything like me, I am sure a small part of your brain might be wondering when you will experience that first kick from your baby. The firsts are always special whether it is your first or second pregnancy, aren’t they? Keeping all the…
Your medical guide
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Your medical guide
Understanding Steroid Hormone Testing and its Various Types
by Vidya Sury December 22, 2017Scientists have spent years researching the human body in an attempt to understand how it works and how your health can be improved through nutrition. Yet, despite all the research, there is still much that needs to be learned! One thing is certain, there are many different substances such as steroids, which can be taken in a bid to improve your health or even to encourage muscle growth and that…
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Pull up that stool. Let’s have #ConstipationConversations
by Vidya Sury May 10, 2017My husband is the sort of person who is absolutely organized. However, one of his secret fears when he travels is constipation. It is a source of major worry, stressing over whether his bowel movements will be comfortable. Of course, he makes sure he is prepared to overcome it by drinking plenty of water and sticking to a fiber-rich diet. Nevertheless, the tension is always there, haunting. I’ve always been…
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If you are blessed with the sense of hearing, can you even imagine what someone with hearing loss might go through? Nature intended for everyone to enjoy a good sense of hearing via both ears, but some people are born with hearing loss. Often, the condition is not detected until the child is a few years old, after which it takes even longer to find a solution. Recently, I had…
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Why does my child cough? Plus 20 more questions answered
by Vidya Sury August 3, 2016If you have or know a child with a cough, you know the frustration that comes with it. Your doctor has prescribed medication, and you know you’re doing your best, but that does not mean you have no questions, especially if your child is a toddler! Here are the answers to 20 frequently asked questions about cough. 1. My child is coughing a lot. Is that normal? It is common…