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Pregnant women & breastfeeding mothers are allowed to break fast or exempted from fasting if they feel that their health or their baby's health is negatively altered due to fasting. However, for those who are capable of doing so, it's highly recommended that you do fast and you are allowed to fast. If you really have the strength you are required to fast. Many of us tend to think that when we are fasting our milk supply decreases in volume and quality. But really, it does not. Milk production is not affected, but you might get a little bit dehydrated. So, less chores to avoid this problem. In fact, even if a women goes on a day up till 24 hours with no food, milk is still produced as it normally would. Ramadhan fasting is only a few hours from the break of dawn till sunset, I met many lactating mom's survived the month of ramadhan while fasting just as a non-breastfeeding mum would. However, if your body feels funny and unwell, do break your fast as your health may be...

These tiny red berries are adorable aren't they. I don't think anyone has the will to resist them, or maybe some do. Let me share on this particular fruit, so the next time you encounter a meeting with it, you'll have a reason to eat it.Check out it's marvelous benefits for our health:- Hydrating, contains up to 90% of water. Packed with vitamins A, B, C and D. Full of minerals; Carbohydrate( provides energy ), potassium( balances the nervous system ), Calcium( Healthy bones ), phosphorus( also for bones ), protein( makes up cells) and iron( for blood ). Considered a therapeutic remedy for fever, diarrhea, scurvy and edema(due to heart.kidney problem). Contains anti-oxidants that strengthen immunity. Filled with antiviral components(naturally occurring) that's useful in gut health and retards proliferation of viruses. Cranberry juice My first experience with cranberry juice was a shocker, I never expected the sourness, but as time goes by it's really n...

 If this is your first visit here, you can read about YK Bee Pollen in either one of these articles:- Free radicals and supplements...> Immune system booster...> Before we move into the topic of this YK Bee Pollen, I'd like to invite you to dig a little bit into the history of 'me'.  As a kid, who knows nothing much but to pamper much of my sweet tooth's desires was a mistake, and since I really enjoyed the indulgence, the habit was brought up till I reached adolescence. Oh yeah, daily chocolate treats were no big deal for me and the toll was; toothaches! Not once..not twice..but countless of visits to the dentist finally left a scar of lesson in my head. Then I started to cut down on those sweet stuff. But other junk foods, such as crisps and fast foods were still on the list. My attention towards my health aroused when I first studied about MSG, additives, all sorts of chemicals and how they affect the body. However attentiveness wasn't enough, and I d...

A salami sandwich for breakfast. A double cheese burger for lunch. Steak for dinner. What's wrong with this picture? I bet you see the problem. Meat, meat and more meat. Red meat is one of the popular choices for burgers, grills, stews, pizza, pasta, salads, and even made into loaves! Believe it or not, but red meat has dominated most of our menu lists. Wonder what's wrong with that? Read on to find out. A study by WHO(world health organization) proved that upon regular consumption,red meat is associated to the increased rate of cancer, heart disorders, arthritis, stroke, diabetes, obesity, food poisoning, osteoporosis, and appendix disorders. Red meat contains chemicals, DDT from the plants the eat that leads to liver problems and cancer. When livestock, such as cows digest DDT-treated grass, the toxicity of this particular chemical is tripled or even more and when we consume red meat that is already contaminated with an elevated level of DDT, the toxicity increases more when...

Are you joining the mummies club? Or do you intend to? Then come and scroll down for a read. As a mummy myself I did some reading on pregnancy diets prior to my pregnancy, a year or so ago. I was flipping through my notes and found this dietary guideline that I had long forgotten, and upon discovering it's existence I though maybe I should share it here, just to give some ideas of a healthier consumption and what should be avoided to expecting mothers. We should all be aware that when we conceive, we need to prepare(even before you're pregnant), more than just the preparation for giving birth. There's a whole 9 months(more or less) you ought to be going through, and for that whole time being, please do try and keep yourself as well as your little fetus in the pinkest of health. It worth it. The Preggy Diet When we're carrying another(or two) living being inside of us, it's just like us. It's alive, eats and goes through metabolism and such like any normal ...

Chamomile ( matricaria recutito ) is a family member to the dear daisy, as you can see they do have some similarities in appearance. It has been used for ages as an anti-inflammation curing numerous inflammation-related diseases. However, today my highlight on this particular plant will be on it's benefits towards the skin. Yes, I said skin. Don't we all fancy smooth and silky looking skin? I know I do. I spilled the beans there, my topic on chamomile and licorice getting together? It's related to skin health. Further reading will clear up the confusions. Back on with the chamomile please! Okay, the active ingredients in chamomile are essential oils and flavonoids , here's how they benefit our skin:- Firstly, it treats and calms down infection, soothing irritation and skin allergies. Wards off those nasty pimples and any visible rashes. It's anti-bacterial and anti-allergenic. Soothes burns and swelling. Ease any noticeable discomforts. Speeds up wound reco...

This is dang gui. Heard of dang gui ( angelica sinesis ) before? I have, but never yet had the chance to stir it up into a dish. This traditional chinese herb is also known as dong quai and tang kuei. It comes in 2nd place just after the highly sought-after herb, ginseng. Before moving on with the recipe, which I'd like to credit to Liana . I'd like to highlight on the benefits of dang gui:- Treatment related to women's reproductive health. Improves cardiovascular health. Menopause treatment and herbal tonic for women. Fertility treatment. Speeds up recovery after childbirth. Improves conditions of heavy menstrual bleeding and relieves period pain. May prevent the existence of uterine fibroid tumors. Improves blood health, balances blood pressure and functions as a blood tonic. Relieves constipation. Benefits the conditions related with the virus herpes zoster , headaches and migraines. May ease chronic inflammation in the case of rheumatism. Also benefits in...

Some of us finds difficulty in achieving a healthy life-style. Who's to blame? With all the temptations of mouth-watering desserts, easy-to-prepare can and instant foods, fast foods on the go, video games over exercising, there's just so much distractions. Kids get their habits by looking at their parents, and no matter how strictly you try to mold your  child for perfection, when you overlook your own flaws they'll never be flawless as youwish they would. I'm not going into parenting tips ,just a little reminder for parents and parents-to-be out there. If you want your child to eat and grow healthily, it's easy. You eat and live healthily, they'll digest it better and follow in your lead. If you are on the call for burgers every weekend and enjoying gassy beverages in the noon, don't aspect your kid not to. Wasn't that way off the topic? My apologies, drifted by the weather I guess. Okay, back to being healthy. There are a few simple tricks that are e...

Rheumatoid arthritis(RA) is an autoimmune disease, meaning the cause of the disease comes from the body itself. When a disease is categorized as an autoimmune, it simple means that the immune system has gone a bit confused and starts charging its soldier to attack the host cells, mistaking it as enemy. In the case of RA, the joints are targeted leading to progressive inflammation and tissue damage. For uncertain reasons, women are are the majority with this diseases, that is why I made this a topic under women's health.Some other possible factors are hormones and genetics. RA doesn't come in a night, just like any other chronic diseases, RA develops with time, until it's condition has become too serious to be endured, it makes itself recognizable by sending symptoms of pain and swollen joints. In some cases it could also affect surrounding organs. A comparison between healthy joints and rheumatoid infected joints. The possible symptoms of RA Fatigue Loss of appetite...

Please click here for part 1: hair care...> Okay, now moving on with the second part of Vcare skin care improved series, here comes skin care. I bet skin health is one of the must-do in our daily list.Including, me? 1.Vcare foaming Dew Just hearing the name soothes my soul. Vcare foaming dew is formulated to give your skin a crystal clear and dewy-moist feeling. Containing specially combination of cleansing materials that is mild to the skin, causes no irritation, neutralizing skin's pH balance, offers a clean and refreshed feeling. The exceptional contents :- 8 Types of amino acid -Natural moisture retaining agents, softens aged cutin to soften the skin and improves skin's resilience. Aloe vera extract -Soothing, hasten pimple's disappearance and alleviate allergic reactions. Licorice extract -Reduce inflammation, brighten up skin and alleviate allergies. Chamomile extract- Retards acne and heals allergic skin condition. Vcare foaming dew..> 2.Vcare Sh...

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