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Pregnancy can cause itchy skin

Staff WriterSeptember 8, 2011 November 11, 2020 I

When you are pregnant your body goes through many changes and you will feel discomfort in ways you did not think existed. Being itchy on your growing belly, your breasts and so on is just one of the symptoms of your pregnancy. This can increase for the duration of your pregnancy, giving you fantasies of sand paper, a brush, etc. The good news is that the itch will stop once your baby is born. There are a few reasons for this itch, your body is getting ready to carry your baby and your skin is stretching on an ongoing basis. Lets

INDIGESTION

Staff WriterJanuary 17, 2011 August 6, 2020 I

INDIGESTIONWhat is it?Indigestion refers to discomfort in the upper abdomen or lower chestSymptoms: Some of the following symptoms may be present: General sense of discomfort in the upper abdomen or lower chest, Heartburn, Nausea, Acid or bilious taste in the mouth, Belching.Causes: Overindulgence in food and drink, eating too quickly, Eating very rich, fatty or spicy foods, pregnancy, stress, other diseases, for example hitus herna, gallstones, peptic ulcer.Treatment in the home: Take an antacid or a teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda dissolved in water, don’t eat foods that bring on

INSOMNIA

Staff WriterJanuary 17, 2011 August 6, 2020 I

INSOMNIAWhat is it?Insomnia is the inability to obtain adequate sleep over a period of time.Symptoms: One or more of these symptoms may be present.Difficulty in getting sleep, Frequent waking during the night, waking very early, restless sleep.Causes: Anxiety, stress or depression, environmental disturbances. Irregular hours can trigger sleep problems, for example shift work or feeding a baby at night.Treatment in the home: Short-term insomnia usually resolves itself once the cause for the stress has been identified and dispelled.Do’s for poor sleeper: Do try and resolve the problems that keep you awake,