Healthy Life Spot

Top 10 Foods to Eat During Cold and Flu

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:43:04 -0700

Many people know the old saying that you should feed a cold and starve a fever. Most doctors agree that you should not force yourself to eat during illness, but you also should not restrict yourself if you feel hungry. So what is best to eat during cold or flu? Here are the most powerful foods that boost your immunity to fight off common cold and flu.

Lying on Your Back After Sex Ups Chances For Conception

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 07:25:09 -0700

Many women have heard about the old wives tale that a woman should lie with her feet up after sexual intercourse to boost her chances of successful conception. Now, it seems that this is really true, as scientists found that women, who lie on their back for 15 minutes after the artificial insemination have better odds of conceiving a baby.

Do You Need Designer Vagina?

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 07:24:15 -0700

In recent years the demand for cosmetic vaginal surgery has increased dramatically.

According to the International Vagina Dialogue Survey, commissioned by Organon, manufacturer of the NuvaRing, many women feel insecure about their vagina.

How to Protect your Child from Swine Flu

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 07:03:23 -0700

Children are particularly vulnerable to serious diseases, including swine flu. No wonder many parents are concerned at the first signs of flu-like symptoms. How can you tell if your child has swine flu and what can be done to protect your kid from getting swine flu?

Stress During Pregnancy Affects Male Fertility

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 06:46:10 -0700

A new study shows that stress during pregnancy and exposure to chemicals found in common products is a dangerous combo for the development of the male reproductive system.

Getting Pregnant After Miscarriage

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 06:25:59 -0700

Many women, who lost their pregnancy, are concerned about the chances of getting pregnant again. It is known that one in four pregnancies end in miscarriage, but this number is even greater because many women lose their pregnancies without even knowing about it, especially if it happens in early pregnancy.

How to Cope with Your Child's Bedwetting

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 01:06:53 -0700

Millions of childen have the bedwetting problem, but most of them and their parents do not talk about this condition to others. Many parents feel embarrassed, angry and distressed if they know that their child wets the bed every night and nothings seems to work properly. What can be done to improve the bedwetting problem in your child?

Top 10 Things You Did Not Know About Sleep

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 04:06:41 -0700

Although most studies show that sleep is very important for people, scientists still cannot answer exactly why people sleep. Just half a century ago people thought that sleep is just a passive part of our life.

Autism Linked to Vaccines, as Study Finds Fast-Growing Number of Autistic Children

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 12:56:22 -0700

The recent report published in the journal Pediatrics says that 1 in every 91 children in the United States have an autism disorder. This rate is more than 50 percent higher if compared to the numbers in 2003.

Hormonal Injections May Become New Effective Male Birth Control Method

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 04:37:27 -0700

In spite of the fact that hormonal contraceptives were developed more than 40 years ago and are widely used by women for prevention of unwanted pregnancy, the same alternative is still not available for men.

The studies conducted by the Medical Research Council Reproductive Biology Unit showed that many men want to have other options of male birth control, including hormonal contraceptives besides the condoms and vasectomy.

How Do Home Pregnancy Tests Work?

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 06:06:19 -0700

Many women, who are trying to conceive, want to know if they are pregnant as early as possible. Using home pregnancy tests is the easiest and the most convenient way to know if you are pregnant at the comfort of your own home.

Home pregnancy test is a tool that is meant to determine if a woman is pregnant from home.

Spider Venom is the New Viagra for Men

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 07:34:12 -0700

The venom of a deadly spider can be used for the treatment of erectile dysfunction, a new study suggests.

Scientists from the United States and Brazil revealed that men, who were bitten by the Brazilian spider, had an unusual long and painful erection.

6 Things You Should Know About Healthy Food

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 12:31:02 -0700

Many of us are cautious about the food we eat and mistakenly believe that avoiding certain foods can make us slimmer and healthier. Otherwise, some products are claimed to be super foods, while in fact they can be not healthier than fast food.

How to Use Birth Control Pills Correctly

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 05:21:05 -0700

Many women choose the birth control pills to prevent unwanted pregnancy. The pill is considered to be safe and reversible birth control method with 99 percent effectiveness. However, the failure rate of the pill can be from 12 to 20 percent if it is used incorrectly. This might be due to the fact that women forget to take the pill or are confused about its proper use.

What is Female Condom?

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 11:00:35 -0700

Female condom is a barrier method of contraception, which can be used for protection against unwanted pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases. The condom represents a polyurethane sheath that covers vagina and cervix, preventing sperm from entering the vagina.

Myths and Facts about Common Cold

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 07:11:52 -0700

The common cold is one of the most wide-spread illnesses among adults and children. There are many misconceptions surrounding treatment and prevention of common cold. Here are the most common myths and facts about common cold.

Your Guide to Kegel Exercisers

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 11:52:05 -0700

Kegel Exercisers are devices meant to maintain the strength of pelvic floor muscles for men and women. Pelvic floor muscles play an important role in supporting the uterus, bladder and bowel. If these muscles are weak, you may face a number of problems such as urinary incontinence or sexual problems. Kegel exercisers are helpful for the following purposes:

Top 7 Best Food and Drink Combinations

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 12:36:29 -0700

More studies show that certain foods when eaten together help you get the maximum nutrients and better health protection than if they were consumed separately. What foods and drinks make the best combinations for your health? The following foods can help you take full advantage of vitamins and minerals from the food you eat.

Health Benefits of Antioxidants in Your Diet

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 04:07:21 -0700

Health benefits of fruits and vegetables were known for years, still these benefits seem to be even underestimated. The recent study conducted at the Institute of Food Research in Norwich revealed that antioxidants abound in fruits such as apples, peaches, nectarines and others.

According to the study fruits contain five times more polyphenols, super chemicals that protect body cells from damage, than it was previously found.

Marriage Gives You Extra Pounds

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:14:40 -0700

People, who get married, tend to gain more weight after a year of living together. Over several years of marriage, couples are twice as likely to put on extra weight, as are men and women, who are just dating, a new study suggests.