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Finally, I figured it out. No more post-hike knee pain and muscle aches for me. And I say Good riddance! Let me tell you my story. I don't remember my first ever hike, but I do remember my first ever horrible knee pain after a big hike. In 2018, I went on a grade 4… Continue reading How to get rid of post-hike knee pain for good
Around 3 months postpartum, new mums experience unusual hair fall. During pregnancy increased hormone levels in our body improve hair quality and reduces hair fall. After pregnancy when hormones and blood volume falls significantly that can be responsible for increased hair fall. You can also blame sleep deprivation, stress and anxiety during the first few… Continue reading Eleven tips to manage postpartum hair fall
Isn’t it ironic that the person you love the most in this world, is right there in your arms, yet at times you experience that sinking feeling of being alone. I am very happy to be a mom. My baby fills my heart with lots of joy and laughter, yet I often find myself looking… Continue reading 9 reasons new moms feel lonely and isolated
Washing hands before any religious ritual has been around for thousands of years. However, diseases preventing power of handwashing was discovered merely 130 years ago. This association didn't get much appreciation for many decades. But today hand washing campaigns are run by governments and not for profit organisations as a crucial public health action. All… Continue reading Supporting WHO’s Hand Hygiene Campaign
Dark brown patches of Melasma can appear anywhere on the body and usually they are harmless. However, they are particularly bothersome to some women when dark patches start appearing on their face. This condition is also known as chloasma or pregnancy mask. They are caused by a steep rise in estrogen and progesterone levels in… Continue reading Skin exfoliating and lightening remedies to reduce the appearance of pregnancy mask (Melasma)
In this series of articles, next, I would like to discuss food and drinks that can increase some specific compounds in the pregnant women's blood and these compounds can be harmful to developing baby. Caffeinated drinks Caffeine is the most widely consumed psychostimulant. It prevents drowsiness and improves cognitive alertness. Caffeine has been part of… Continue reading Foods that can increase toxic compounds in your blood – Part 2
"Food restrictions during pregnancy" is a very controversial topic. There are very few food products that have universal consent for complete restriction during pregnancy. can cause food poisoning, can increase toxic compounds in your blood can trigger untimely uterus contractions can negatively affect a sluggish digestive system of pregnant women Most of the food items discussed in this… Continue reading Foods to avoid during pregnancy: Part 1
Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that develops during pregnancy, which means your blood glucose levels go high. It can cause problems for the mother and the baby during pregnancy, childbirth and after childbirth. That's the reason they test your blood sugar levels at various stages of pregnancy. As per the latest NICE guidelines,… Continue reading Getting diagnosed with gestational diabetes
There is no treatment for a common cold. However, you can ease the symptoms of a cold fast and naturally. Cold symptoms indicate that your body is fighting a virus. You have to just let it pass. Your body will build antibodies that will protect you from catching a cold (from the same virus) in… Continue reading How to get rid of a common cold fast and naturally
Cold is a nuisance, no doubt in that. We may not take it seriously but it can cause some serious discomfort. Particularly, to kids and elderly people. If you are pregnant, you have my sympathies. Already overwhelmed with pregnancy symptoms and now you have to deal with cold, or worse, flu. Flu can cause some… Continue reading The most common questions related to cold and flu answered