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Caffeine Consumption During Pregnancy

Caffeine Consumption During Pregnancy

Pregnant women can safely consume caffeine, however they should consume less caffeine than non-pregnant women, to protect the health of their developing foetus

06 Jul 2010

Caffeine consumption while breastfeeding

Caffeine consumption while breastfeeding

Breastfeeding women can safely consume caffeine, but they should consume less caffeine than non-lactating women, to protect the health of their breastfed infant.

06 Jul 2010

Vitamins and minerals: What’s needed during pregnancy

Vitamins and minerals: What’s needed during pregnancy

To avoid poor nutrition, pregnant women must consume a range micronutrients, to maintain specific body functions. Micronutrient supplements may be necessary for women who are…

18 Jun 2010

Foods to avoid during pregnancy

Foods to avoid during pregnancy

There are many foods which pregnant women should avoid to reduce their risk of infectious food-borne diseases which are associated with poor pregnancy and foetal…

04 Jun 2010

Tooth Sensitivity

Tooth Sensitivity

Tooth sensitivity can be classified into two categories: one may indicate a problem with the tooth's nerve and blood supply (the root canal); and the…

27 Feb 2010

Spasticity

Spasticity

Spasticity is a form of muscle overactivity that significantly impedes physical movements or motor functioning. It is thought to be related to hyperexcitable spinal reflexes.

18 Jan 2010

Nutrition and Brain Health

Nutrition and Brain Health

The effect of certain foods on brain development, mood disorders, cognition (thinking), disease states and aging has promised to be an essential area of research,…

14 Jan 2010

Effects of Mental Activity on Health

Effects of Mental Activity on Health

From the start of life till the end, mental activity is an important aspect of life. The protective, emotional, physical, psychological and neurological effects of…

04 Dec 2009

Post-herpetic neuralgia (PHN; pain after shingles)

Post-herpetic neuralgia (PHN; pain after shingles)

Post-herpetic neuralgia (PHN) or enduring pain after shingles is a complication of herpes zoster (shingles) that mainly effects the elderly.

14 Sep 2009