Varicose veins are enlarged, swollen veins, usually found in the legs, but can occur anywhere in the body. Some of them are obvious to spot as they lie just below or on the surface of the skin. There are also deeper lying varicose veins which you cannot see, but cause problems nonetheless. Around 20% of [...]
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Supplementation during pregnancy
Although, in the general population, a healthy balanced diet should largely obviate the need for vitamin and mineral supplementation, pregnancy and lactation create extra nutritional demands that, for some individuals, may make supplementation advisable. During pregnancy and especially while breastfeeding, a mother’s nutritional requirements change significantly and the recommended nutrient intake of vitamins and minerals [...]
Weight Management
In the UK the bartender shouts, ”Time!“ at close of business in the evening. Well, ladies, it is time to close the book on winter and reveal what has been left behind after consuming all those hot, calorie-rich, comforting meals that warmed the winter chills. Big jerseys must now be discarded and packed away for [...]
Pregnancy & Drugs
Forget about the stork delivering the baby to the happy couple Once a month during ovulation, the female body releases a fertile egg. For pregnancy to occur, unprotected sexual intercourse must be performed no more than 48 hours before or up to 15 hours after ovulation. The sperm is attracted to the ovum through “attracting [...]
Breast care during pregnancy
From the beginning of pregnancy, the breasts are evolving and preparing for the arrival of the baby. Pregnancy hormones play a vital role and cause a number of changes in the breasts: Growth and enlargement – due to the increased blood flow in the breasts, they may feel swollen, sore and tingly. Tenderness of the [...]
Female health talk
Urogenital infections in women and probiotics. Urogenital infections are an extremely common reason for women to seek medical care. These infections, specifically yeast vaginitis, bacterial vaginosis and urinary tract infections (UTI’s) remain a major medical problem in terms of the number of women affected each year.1 And although treatment with antibiotics and anti-fungal medication is [...]
Urinary incontinence
For as many as 1 in 3 women bladder control is a struggle. Thousands of South African women lose bladder control over time resulting in the unintentional passing of urine. This can be a few drops of urine when coughing or sneezing or the passing of a full bladder or passing some urine as soon [...]
Vaginal Infections
Although this subject is not discussed openly at bookclub, it is unlikely that many of the members would not have experienced some form of vaginal infection or discomfort in their lives. By taking note of the symptoms and appearance of the discharge it can be self diagnosed and even treated at home with over-the-counter medication, [...]
