It’s the dream of every mother—a smooth pregnancy and a healthy baby. If you’re taking medications for your mental health you’re probably wondering whether they will be safe for your developing baby. The good news is, enough is known about many medications to declare them safe enough for pregnant mothers. Where questions arise, alternative medications and therapies can help secure …
You have probably experienced dry mouth, sometimes referred to as “cotton mouth.” Maybe it happened on a warm summer day… or after a strenuous workout. Maybe you were just dehydrated because you went too long without drinking enough water. You know the feeling—when your mouth is sticky-dry and your tongue feels like sandpaper. You find it hard to swallow, talk …
Nausea. It’s that sick, queasy feeling we get in the pit of our stomachs. It can happen at any time, even without food or the thought of food. If the nausea is bad enough, a person can vomit even if they haven’t eaten anything. Nausea has quite a few causes, including: Foods that disagree with the stomach Bacteria Infections Chemotherapy …
Hands (and feet) can become cold to the touch when they fail to receive an adequate supply of oxygenated blood. While sometimes cold hands may be the body’s natural response to cold temperatures, other times it can be a symptom of underlying health issues or a side effect of medications. Cold hands, in general, might not be cause for concern. …
