Folic acid most important nutrient for expecting mothers.  This nutrient plays major role in cell growth and regeneration. For expecting mother this nutrient plays important role for fetus growth. This is one of the Vitamins for pregnant women who must be supplemented with natural sources and supplemental form.  Although doctors prescribe medicine for folic acid, [...]

‘Breast is best’, the oft quoted slogan for an infant by all pediatricians and dieticians, still holds good. But the point to be borne in mind is ‘how long, how much?’ The timing of introducing complementary foods is equally important. Much as this is a crucial turning point in the child’s feeding pattern, the right [...]

UNICEF records as of 2011 indicate that there are about 3.3 million children across the world (3.1 million in Sub-Saharan Africa alone), under the age of 15 years, who are infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) that severely damages or even destroys the human immune system, rendering the affected defenseless against a host of [...]

  Any form of drug abuse will take a toll on the entire family.  It is especially difficult for a parent when a child becomes affected by drugs. Here is a look at a mom’s voice on teen drug abuse and treatment options.  A parent must constantly be on the lookout for sign of drug [...]

Wouldn’t you agree with John Denver? Especially in this winter season, sunshine on our shoulders makes us feel warm and happy and just like in the song. While it is only in winter that we feel the necessity of sunshine while walking to office in the chilly breeze or after we emerge shivering from our [...]

Pregnancy is the precious time in female’s life. After the child birth she need to take care of her and baby’s health. Diet during this period is very important for feeding baby and herself to recover from the child birth. Since years lactating mothers are fed with high calorie foods. These increased calorie foods are [...]

Undoubtedly, conceiving a baby for some women become challenging and even frustrating too. If you are suffering from the panic then calm down please and let your body to feel relaxed. In actual, becoming pregnant is not much complicating especially if both man and woman are healthy. Practitioners across the globe agree that hormones play [...]

Pregnancy is the precious time for mother and off spring. Utmost care is required during this period. Balanced diet and regular activity will help in dealing with pregnancy related complaints and issues.  Although one must take ample of rest during this period there are several activities which can be performed during this period. Following exercises [...]

Pregnancy is the precious time for expecting mother and child. Nutrition during this period impacts health status of the baby. Expecting mothers and care givers may find it difficult to select appropriate foods for mother. There are many misconcepts about what to eat and what to avoid during this period. Following top 8 foods for [...]

Oral contraceptives are taken as birth control pills. They help in preventing pregnancy in women. The main role oral contraceptives play is by preventing ovulation; release of egg by ovaries. These pills contain female hormone estrogen and progesterone to work on ovaries. These birth control pills have some effect on female’s body. Since many years [...]