Home pregnancy tests detect pregnancy by diagnosing the presence of a hormone called hCG or Human Chorionic Gonadotropin. The placenta of a woman starts secreting hCG almost immediately after the egg gets implanted into her uterus. You can expect most accurate results from home pregnancy tests done during the morning; this is because the hCG stays in more concentrated form in one’s morning urine.
What should you look for during a home pregnancy test? Put a drop of your urine on the testing device and wait for 5 minutes; you will see color bands or stripes appearing on the devices control section. Appearance of control stripe is the indicator of the fact that your test is in the right track. The device’s test section will inform you whether you have conceived or not. Appearance of a plus [...]
Many women experience abdominal muscle aches even after delivering the baby. In some the pain lasts for only for a few days following the delivery; some on the other hand experience the pain for weeks or even months. Experiencing such muscle pains is normal for a new mother; however, even then such pains must be reported to the midwives or doctors for ensuring that onset of serious conditions can be avoided.
After birth pains in the abdominal muscles of a new mother occur with contraction of the uterus. The pain is generally maximum in intensity when the mother breastfeeds. However, within 3 to 4 days of childbirth, the pain starts subsiding gradually. However, as abdominal muscles of a woman get significantly weak and stretched due to the tension caused during the 40-weeks of pregnancy, [...]
We all know that applying some highlighter on our face can give us an instant glow; however the aftereffect of using these chemical based substances regularly can be quite severe. In this article, we have discussed how one can have a glowing face instantly using natural methods.
Take a pan and fill it with water; add some skin friendly herbs to it and heat the mixture. For people with normal skin, herbs like rosemary and lavender are recommended; if you have oily skin, peppermint or thyme will suit you the best and individuals with sensitive or dry skin should use lime or chamomile.
Once boiled remove the water from the heat and place your face over the pan for taking an herbal steam. Take the steam for 15 minutes; this will open up your skin pores and offer you a deep cleansing experience.
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How much melanin you will have in your skin depends mostly on your genetics. However, the levels of melanin in our skin also get boosted naturally when our skin get exposed to the sun rays i.e. the ultraviolet rays present in it. Sun rays triggers the production of the brown pigment called melanin within our skin, which becomes even darker after being oxidized.
Melanin also acts as the natural defense system of our skin against the harmful ultraviolet rays. However, still there are many who are not fond of dark skin and look for ways to reduce the levels of melanin in their skin. It is possible to reduce skin melanin naturally; however, you must be patient for experiencing the results as the process takes time. Below, we have offered some tips for reducing skin melanin naturally.
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The term menopause describes the end of a woman's menstrual cycle. When menopause occurs, the women do not experience ovulation anymore. The normal age of menopause is late 40s or early 50s. Menopause takes away the natural childbearing ability of a woman. However, with advancements in medical sciences, today, a woman can get pregnant even after menopause through artificial reproduction techniques. It’s true that postmenopausal pregnancy is a controversial topic; but it surly offers many women the change of having babies during the later part of their lives.
The only way through which a postmenopausal woman can get pregnant or give birth is in vitro fertilization or IVF. The process of IVF involves pacing of the fertilized egg into a woman’s womb. The process of fertilizing the egg with [...]
Tea tree oil or melaleuca oil is a pale yellow colored essential oil possessing excellent astringent and antiseptic effects. It is a common ingredient used in homemade facial masks used by people with oily skin. Below we have presented three recipes of facial masks prepared with tea tree oil as a main ingredient.
Recipe 1:.
This mask when applied daily offers excellent skin care benefits to people with excessive oily skin. As this mask is prepared using fresh ingredients having self lives, you cannot store it for indefinite periods. To prepare the mask, mix together 1 tablespoon honey, 1 tablespoon yogurt, I tablespoon corn flour and 1 tablespoon lemon juice; now add 2 drops of the tea tree essential oil to this mixture. Your mask is now ready; apply it all over your face and wait for 15 [...]
Statistics suggests that around 3% women undergoing miscarriage during the 1st trimester develop infections while recovering after the incident. Infections after a miscarriage generally can be treated easily; however, detecting the infection early helps in avoiding further complications. For early detection, it is important to be aware of the signs of miscarriage related infections.
A fever causing body temperate more than 100 degrees just after experiencing the miscarriage can be an indicator of infection. This fever can come with our without chills and shivers. Pain is a common sign of miscarriage; but pain occurring due to miscarriage is mostly not severe. So, if you are experiencing severe pain in the lower abdomen or back after the miscarriage you should report it to the doctor immediately [...]
If you peep into your refrigerator, you will come across several ingredients that are beneficial for your skin. This stands true for individuals of all skin type. Two such ingredients are carrot and avocado. These items are not only offer significant health benefits when taken internally, but also possess excellent skin care benefits. You can prepare a facial mask using these two items as its primary ingredients. Beta carotene and antioxidants present in carrots along with the vitamin E content of avocados will effectively remove age spots from your skin improving its overall tone and texture. Below, we have discussed the process of preparing and using the carrot and avocado facial mask. The ingredients required for making this natural facial mask are: a large carrot, ½ ripe avocado, 3 tablespoon [...]
ParaGard is one of the two IUDs or intrauterine devices approved by the FDA for being used for birth control. The other one is Mirena. According to results obtained in the past years, ParaGard is said to be 99.2% to 99.4% effective in preventing pregnancy. The other term used for ParaGard is copper IUD. This IUD is basically a T-shaped device consisting of a plastic frame, which gets inserted into the woman’s uterus. How does ParaGard work? ParaGard works by inhibiting fertilization by stopping the sperm from reaching the egg; it helps in rendering the sperm inactive within the cervical mucus. In case an egg gets fertilized, the ParaGard does not allow the embryo to get implanted within the uterus. Although the side effects of ParaGard are much less than the hormonal contraceptive pills, [...]
All of us want to look fresh all through the day. However, only a few of us manage to do so. Below, we have offered some tips for maintaining the freshness of the face all through the day: The first step is washing the face for removing all the dirt hugging the skin and the entire trace of makeup on it. Use a mild cleanser while washing. Pat the face dry and apply a moisturizer onto it. Wait for some time for allowing your skin to absorb the moisturizer. Press a tissue onto your face for removing the excess moisturizer. This will ensure that your face looks glowing, but not greasy. Your face is now ready for receiving the makeup. Start by applying makeup primer. Apply it all over the face to give it a smooth texture. The shimmer and eyeshadow you choose must be subtle yet eye catching. Apply [...]
