Candida is a yeast infection, which is caused by fungi, called “Candida Albicans”. When there is an over-production of this type of fungus in the body, it leads to various symptoms, such as vaginitis, fatigue, digestive problems, arthritis and several other issues. It can affect different parts of the body, like mouth, tongue, stomach, skin, throat, kidney, bladder and vagina. Candida generally affects people with weak immune system.
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If you’re suffering with nausea and vomiting in pregnancy, you’re not alone. Most women experience it to some degree during their first trimester. If you’re one of the unfortunate few whose symptoms last longer than the typical 6-12 weeks, I empathize. I’ve had the same experience with all 3 of my pregnancies. I have learned a few things that helped however, and I hope you can get some relief with these tips.
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Apple is a great fruit widely being used for cakes, pies and many health care products too. Everyone is familiar with the context ‘ An apple a day keeps the doctor away’ which is very true. Due to its useful components, it has got a new found respect. The properties of the apple are mind-boggling. It has been increasingly used for shampoos, conditioners, face wash and much more. It is a true candidate for hair and skin care.
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Acne commonly affects the skin condition of people between ages 12 and above. The cause of acne is hard to determine. However, over secretion of the sebaceous glands is pointed as the cause to trigger most acne outbreaks.
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Diaper rash is a sort of skin inflammation that is pretty frequent with babies, despite your attempts to prevent it. You will know that your infant is suffering from a diaper rash when you find that there is a reddish patch on the thighs or near the pubic area of the little one.
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Date fruit is one of the sweetest fruits around and also happens to come in different varieties. Although dates can be eaten fresh, the fruit is often dried, resembling raisins or plums. But whether fresh or dry, the health benefits of dates are enormous.It’s mainly sold in the northern part of the country by the Hausa’s and also other parts of Nigeria, its is popularly known as dobino in Hausa language. Read More »
In most developed countries, few women become anemic in pregnancy although tests may suggest that the woman is anemic but this is due to the total volume of blood which occurs in pregnancy so that it seems that the woman’s blood seems ‘anemic’. Read More »
Shea butter is a miracle ingredient, and if its uses were tallied up, it would be in thousands.
The main components of Shea butter include oleic acid, stearic acid, linoleic acid, etc. It gets absorbed quickly into the skin as it melts at body temperature. Shea butter may be refined or unrefined. Raw or unrefined Shea butter is the purest form of Shea butter, which is the most natural and the least processed. Since it is extracted manually, it is able to retain its vitamins, minerals and other natural properties. Refined Shea butter, on the other hand, is the processed form of butter. Read More »
Stretch marks also known as striae gravid arum, the marks of pregnancy, the streaks or stripes on the skin, especially on the abdomen, caused by distension of the skin from obesity or during pregnancy.
Call them what you like but they are the one thing that a lot of women dread will occur as soon as they get pregnant. Some don’t take it as anything, whether it comes or not as far their baby comes out healthy and alive they are ok.
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Fear is your enemy. Someone once described fear as, “Sand in the machinery of life.” Fear doesn’t help you, it hinders you. Fear doesn’t get you through an open door; it keeps you in the hallway.Fear never helps you put your best foot forward; it just keeps both of your feet in cement.
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