Browsing Tag health
Questions to Ask Your OB-GYN by Tracy Rosner
By CPR St. Louis at November 21, 2011 | 7:01 am | 0 Comment
Once a year women get a chance to check the status of their health which could save lives from a simple check-up. Some women find themselves feeling better by not finding out if there is any danger, but the time visited to question a local OB-GYN could be the solution for relief and a healthier, safer life. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({ more...
What Is A Migraine? by Kristen Coleman
By CPR St. Louis at November 16, 2011 | 7:16 am | 0 Comment
A migraine is a vascular headache, started by changes in the blood vessels of the head. The blood vessels vasoconstrict or tighten, making it difficult for blood to be pumped to the brain as it normally would. The pain of a migraine can strike a sufferer at any time. The pain is usually a throbbing or pounding on the front, back, or sides of the head. It can make a person more...
Dehydration and Electrolyte Imbalance by Jo Aerne
By CPR St. Louis at October 30, 2011 | 8:47 am | 0 Comment
There is a fine line in having the correct “balance” in terms of our water, salts, minerals, and electrolytes. Whether you have too little fluid or too much water, both situations have consequences, some of which could be fatal. What is the physiological explanation of all this? (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({ google_ad_client: more...
Importance of Breastfeeding by Hollie Strawn
By CPR St. Louis at October 15, 2011 | 8:39 am | 0 Comment
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) “strongly recommends” that women breastfeed their infants exclusively for the first 6 months of life. After the introduction of solid food, continuing breastfeeding is recommended for at least the 12th month. The benefits to both the mother and the infant are well-researched, and more benefits are being discovered through more...
