The Basics of Getting Pregnant

The Basics of Getting Pregnant Stop using contraceptives. Some birth control methods have a longer "readjustment" period after stopping than others, so the time it takes for a woman's body to be again ready to become pregnant after discontinuing contraception varies.  Evaluate your physical health. Most women find it easier to conceive when they are in good general health. This includes being at a healthy weight, adequately addressing any infections or chronic illnesses, and speaking with a health professional about improving physical well being. If you currently have unaddressed diabetes, high blood pressure,...

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Health Systems Strengthening

Health Systems Strengthening In areas affected by war and disasters the health care systems are often totally disrupted. As a result, health care services are almost impossible to implement due to the lack of medicines, facilities and experienced personnel. On the other hand, these situations offer the opportunity to revise, change and improve upon the old system possible. A well functioning health system responds in a balanced way to a population’s needs and expectations by: Improving the health status of individuals, families and communities Defending the population against what threatens its health Protecting people against the financial...

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Top 10 Ways to Avoid Contracting an STD

Top 10 Ways to Avoid Contracting an STD The best way to avoid contracting a sexually transmitted disease is not to have sex. However, that isn't a choice that most people are always willing to make. Once you have chosen to have sex, there are ways to reduce the risk of contracting an STD. How? Well first, you need to know yourself. Second, you need to know your partner. And third? You need to know about condoms and safer sex. 1. Practice Safer Sex Every Time You Have Sex Safer sex, with a condom, female condom, gloves, and/or other appropriate barriers, only works if you are consistent about it. Make up your mind to have safer sex every time you have sex. If your sex life involves intercourse, anal or vaginal, determine that you'll never have sex without a condom. If you or your...

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OUR HEALTH IS THE ROOT OF LIFE

OUR HEALTH IS THE ROOT OF LIFE Won't you help me doctor beat Musicogenic epilepsy is a neurological disorder where epileptic seizures are uncontrollably triggered by music. Gloria Estefan's Dr Beat is a catchy 80s pop song where she calls for medical assistance because music is irresistibly moving her body, moving her soul and affecting her brain. Coincidence? I think not. Doctor, I've got this feelin' deep inside of me, deep inside of me I just cant control my feet, hen I hear the beat when I hear the beat Hey doctor, could you give me somethin' to ease the pain cause if you dont help me soon gonna lose my brain gonna go insane Despite Ms Estefan's requests, painkillers are unlikely to help with the acute effects of seizure. First-line treatment is usually a rapid acting...

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Top 10 Health Benefits of Drinking Tea

Top 10 Health Benefits of Drinking Tea There are lots of reasons why I enjoy a hot cup of tea: I love the aroma of various flavors of tea; holding onto a hot tea mug warms my hands on a cold winter morning; sipping tea in front of the fireplace is a great way to relax. And those are just the feel-good reasons. If you're not drinking tea yet, read up on these 10 ways tea does your body good and then see if you're ready to change your Starbucks order! Tea contains antioxidants. Like the Rust-Oleum paint that keeps your outdoor furniture from rusting, tea's antioxidants protect your body from the ravages of aging and the effects of pollution. Tea has less caffeine than coffee. Coffee usually has two to three times the caffeine of tea (unless you're a fan of Morning Thunder, which combines...

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