While vitamins and supplements can be a part of a healthy diet, most experts say it’s more efficient for people to get the vitamins and minerals they need from food. But there is one notable exception: Vitamin D3 is tough to absorb from food, so Vit D 3 supplements can help avoid the dangers of [...]
Most women are not prepared for what the body and mind go through after having a baby and this can sometimes become a huge struggle for a lot of moms. On an episode of Health Insiders, Teba Orueta, the CEO of DeNatura Wellness, talks about the postpartum experience and how mothers can take care of […]
In an interview with the Health Channel, Dr. Alejandra Salazar, Obstetrician and Gynecologist with Baptist Health South Florida, describes warning signs that show you may be experiencing some form of miscarriage. The most common symptoms of miscarriages are bleeding and abdominal pain. The cramps will feel like period cramps. In the case of an ectopic […]
In an interview with the Health Channel, Dr. Alejandra Salazar, Obstetrician and Gynecologist with Baptist Health South Florida, describes symptoms of premature labor and what to do if you experience any of those symptoms. Warning signs of premature labor can be like normal pregnancy symptoms, so it can be difficult to decipher what is an […]
Babies develop a lot in the first three months. It is important as a parent to know what to expect. In an interview with the Health Channel, Leah Vega, a Physical Therapist with Center for Women, and Infants at South Miami Hospital describes the changes a baby goes through in its first few stages of […]
The first few weeks of motherhood can be stressful, and mothers can find it difficult to keep up. In an interview with the Health Channel, Nancy Martinez, a Mother Baby Clinical Educator with Homestead Hospital, assures that these feelings are completely normal. Mothers often find it difficult to get enough sleep, which can become a […]
Getting high blood pressure under control can help lower the risks of heart attacks, strokes, kidney disease and a host of other serious medical conditions.
Getting treatment for mental health conditions that appear in the teen or young adult years can help people better cope and live more successful lives, especially if they have support from family and friends.
GERD is sometimes thought to be heartburn, but the damaging effects of acid on the esophagus or throat can be severe and may lead to long term complications.
