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  • H1N1 Virus (Swine Flu) Prevention and Survival Tips

    Since media announced an epidemic of respiratory illness in Mexico and the death of a 2-year-old in Texas, many have been wondering how dangerous this virus will be, what families can do to minimize chances of exposure, and how to respond if the flu does strike. Read on to find out.

  • Too Sick to Just Be Morning Sickness

    QUESTION

    Dear Nutritionist,
    I have been way too sick lately for it to just be morning sickness. I drink water, I eat food, NOTHING stays down. Is this just a simple case of the flu or something more serious?!?! HELP.

  • Flu in Pregnancy

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    I am 6weeks pregnant and have just come down with a very bad flu virus, I am a bit worried as I thought my immune system is at it's peak while pregnant. I am only 6weeks gone an feel quite unwell - I miscarried this time last year @ 11weeks - I also had the flu then, I didn't realize I had miscarried until 13weeks. I am very worried and scared.

  • Boosting Your Immune System

    There are things you can really do to strengthen your immune system so it is more able to fight off pesky invaders, and less likely to over-react and attack your body (i.e., an autoimmune illness).

  • Preventing Colds and Flus

    Studies show that women are more prone to colds and flus after having children -- and kids themselves are exposed to germs continually in childcare and preschool. So it's smart to take up arms against those microbial invaders!

  • Pregnancy and Medication Questions

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    I wasn't planning on a pregnancy at this time as I just graduated college and am just beginning a new job as a hair stylist. My boyfriend and I were planning a wedding maybe sometime next year. Then I was planning on at least working another full year before planning a family. I need to build a clientele. I'm 21. My last period was around April 2nd. I started to bleed but just one day, April 25th. My cycles vary -- 28 days to sometimes 45 days.

  • General Information About Antibiotic Resistance

    Talk to your doctor about the best treatment. You should not expect to get a prescription for antibiotics. If you have a viral infection, antibiotics will not cure it, help you feel better, or prevent someone else from getting your virus.

  • How Soon Are You Nauseous?

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,

  • Your Holistic Medicine Chest

    Conventional medicine is great for things like stitching up our daughter's hand the time she accidentally cut it open with a steak knife. But when it comes to more subtle, "systemic" matters like preventing colds or recovering quickly if you still get one...

  • Boosting Your Immune System

    There are things you can really do to strengthen your immune system so it is more able to fight off pesky invaders, and less likely to over-react and attack your body (i.e., an autoimmune illness).

  • Preventing Colds and Flus

    Studies show that women are more prone to colds and flus after having children -- and kids themselves are exposed to germs continually in childcare and preschool. So it's smart to take up arms against those microbial invaders!

  • PUSH: Flowers Good, Flu Bad

    The lesson was clear: a pregnant woman isn't remotely interested in another pregnant woman's unpleasant weekend. She's got problems of her own.

  • Flu in Pregnancy

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    I am 6weeks pregnant and have just come down with a very bad flu virus, I am a bit worried as I thought my immune system is at it's peak while pregnant. I am only 6weeks gone an feel quite unwell - I miscarried this time last year @ 11weeks - I also had the flu then, I didn't realize I had miscarried until 13weeks. I am very worried and scared.

  • How Soon Are You Nauseous?

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,

  • Too Sick to Just Be Morning Sickness

    QUESTION

    Dear Nutritionist,
    I have been way too sick lately for it to just be morning sickness. I drink water, I eat food, NOTHING stays down. Is this just a simple case of the flu or something more serious?!?! HELP.

  • Pregnancy and Medication Questions

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    I wasn't planning on a pregnancy at this time as I just graduated college and am just beginning a new job as a hair stylist. My boyfriend and I were planning a wedding maybe sometime next year. Then I was planning on at least working another full year before planning a family. I need to build a clientele. I'm 21. My last period was around April 2nd. I started to bleed but just one day, April 25th. My cycles vary -- 28 days to sometimes 45 days.

  • Your Holistic Medicine Chest

    Conventional medicine is great for things like stitching up our daughter's hand the time she accidentally cut it open with a steak knife. But when it comes to more subtle, "systemic" matters like preventing colds or recovering quickly if you still get one...

  • General Information About Antibiotic Resistance

    Talk to your doctor about the best treatment. You should not expect to get a prescription for antibiotics. If you have a viral infection, antibiotics will not cure it, help you feel better, or prevent someone else from getting your virus.