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Infertility ICSI Guidelines

May 27th, 2009 | Add a Comment

Injecting a solitary sperm into the nucleus of an egg (or Cytoplasm) also known as Intra-Cytoplasmic Sperm Injection is in all likelihood the biggest move forward in fertility treatment since In Vitro Fertilization. It was brought out in 1992 and this revolutionary treatment for male infertility has demonstrated to be very successful. To assess whether Intra-Cytoplasmic Sperm Injection is a treatment you will profit from, an embryologist will examine the male sperm under a microscope and decide whether ICSI could improve you and your partner’s prospects of having a baby. This intervention is normally reserved for males that have a problem with abnormally shaped or poor moving sperm and those with a low sperm count. It may also be favored because past In Vitro fertilization has not worked or the male has … Read entire article »

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What is Maternity Acupressure

May 24th, 2009 | Add a Comment

Labor (or maternity) acupressure is a very effective and safe technique to make childbirth easier and help naturally induce labor at home. It’s entirely safe for both the mother and the baby and no, there are no needles involved. But what exactly is acupressure and how does it work? The word acupressure is a combination of the words “acupuncture” and “pressure”. But fear not, there are no needles involved here. Acupressure uses only fingers to apply pressure to key points on the the skin. Acupressure is an ancient healing art practiced by Chinese people for over 6000 years. It uses fingers and thumbs to apply pressure on acu points that are found on body’s energy pathways called meridians. Pressure on these points releases muscular tension, stimulates circulation of the blood and aids … Read entire article »

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Put The Kabosh on Emotional Eating With The 3 P's Strategy

May 21st, 2009 | Add a Comment

Stopping emotional eating is not always the easiest thing in the world to do. Many people have connected eating with love, procrastination, boredom, stress and boredom. Try these 3 exercises to end emotional eating: 1. Plan - It is necessary to break the habit of overeating. Have you ever found yourself coming home from work, sticking your head into the refrigerator looking for some comfort? If you create a new plan of attack, you can avoid this situation entirely. I used to look forward to coming home from work, picking up a bag of chips and dropping onto the couch. As I slimmed down, I now look forward to a different plan or picture. That is, I now look forward to plunging myself onto the couch, … Read entire article »

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How To Have A Baby Girl

May 16th, 2009 | Add a Comment

by Tracey Furness Dreaming of a pink nursery complete with a beautiful baby girl? Then read on, because this article will show you how to have a baby girl and fulfill your dreams of being a mother to your new precious daughter. Whether its your first child or your fourth, many people like yourself want to be able to give nature a helping hand in determining the sex of their child. And with all we now know about conception its easier than ever to try to fall pregnant with a specific gender. There are many things that you can do to improve your odds of getting pregnant with a girl baby including when you have intercourse in your cycle, the types of foods you eat (which alter the pH … Read entire article »

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Is It Possible To Stop Yourself Getting Skin Cancer?

May 11th, 2009 | Add a Comment

Though skin cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer, it is also highly treatable and preventable when taking the right precautions. By monitoring your skin frequently and taking preventative measures (such as using sunblock), you can reduce your risk of getting skin cancer. The first thing you should do is make sure that you stay out of the sun as much as possible. Stay in the shade and out of direct sunlight whenever possible. Use hats and clothing to keep your skin protected from the harmful effects of the sun. It’s important to remember that it is possible to be sunburned even when in direct sunlight. You may become sunburned during a cloudy day, or even when underwater in a swimming pool. You should use caution even in such … Read entire article »

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How Low Carb Diets Work

May 7th, 2009 | Add a Comment

Many people think of a low carb diet as a fad that was popular a decade ago. This is really not the proper way to describe this diet plan since a fad infers that is not a good diet plan. In reality the low carb diet is one the fastest and easiest diets to use to successfully lose weight. It is true that low carb diets will help you lose weight and can also get rid of excess fat. One of the best things about a low carb diet is the fact that you do not have to count calories or put severe restrictions on what you consume. If you are wondering what makes this diet work so well, here is a quick overview of the most critical points. For the body … Read entire article »

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A Brief Outline Of Strokes

May 4th, 2009 | Add a Comment

Strokes are also known as cerebrovascular accidents (CVA) or brain attacks. When you have a stroke the blood supply to a part of your brain is disrupted and stopped in a similar fashion to having a heart attack. The flow of blood to your brain has to be restored fairly quickly or the result will be permanent damage, as your brain needs blood constantly. As the brain cannot fix damaged areas the first aim in the treatment of stroke is to keep the damage as small as possible. During stroke rehabilitation the brain is encouraged to bypass the affected area and so reduce your post stroke symptoms. There are 2 main types of strokes. They are ischemic and haemorrhagic strokes. Ischemic is medical jargon for too little blood. During an ischemic stroke a clot … Read entire article »

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