Pregnancy heartburn is experienced by most women. It's caused by a relaxing of the valve between the stomach and the esophagus. The increase of the hormone progesterone causes the relaxation, thus gastric acids seep into the esophagus causing a burning … [Read more...]
Benefits of Shea Butter for Winter Skin
Cold winter temperatures cause our skin to dry out. Even if you live in a moist winter climate, the heat in our homes causes the water in our skin to evaporate more rapidly. In fact, our skin loses 25% more moisture in winter than in warmer … [Read more...]
Should you get the flu shot when pregnant?
The flu shot is recommended by the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for every person over six months of age((https://www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/keyfacts.htm)). Specifically, the CDC identifies the following populations at greater risk of … [Read more...]
Are multivitamins pointless?
The human body is complex. Nutrition is complex. We wonder if we are getting the right minerals and vitamins from our food. We give multivitamins to our children; we take them when we are pregnant. Do we really need to take multivitamins or are they … [Read more...]
Apple cider vinegar diet studies on digestion & weight loss
Common New Year's resolutions are to exercise more, eat healthier and lose weight. One simple trick to help with the latter resolution is apple cider vinegar. adamkontor / Pixabay I recently got suckered into one of those Facebook ads promising some weight loss secret. … [Read more...]
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