Morning sickness is a common problem, but it can sometimes take away the excitement of being pregnant. Here are 12 tips for fighting off morning sickness while it lasts Morning sickness is a common problem, but it can sometimes take away the excitement of being pregnant. Here are 12 tips for fighting off morning sickness …

Unlike many work-outs, sex is an exercise that can help you burn some calories and still have fun while doing it. Can you lose weight by having sex? Definitely. In fact, unlike many work-outs, sex is an exercise that can help you burn some calories and still have fun while doing it.  That’s not all, though: sex can change how …

Turmeric may not react well with some medications, including blood pressure medication. Turmeric is a spice used in many parts of the world. It is one of the main ingredients in curry powder.  Turmeric also has a long history of application in Ayurvedic medicine. Ayurveda is a practice rooted in ancient Indian medicine dating back more than 3,000 years.  As …

Generic Name: testosterone Brand Names: Aveed, Depo-Testosterone, Testopel, Xyosted, Jatenzo, Tlando Drug Class: Androgens What is testosterone, and what is it used for? Testosterone is the natural male steroid hormone (androgen) responsible for the development of male reproductive organs, their normal functioning, and male secondary sexual characteristics such as increased muscle mass, bone mass and strength, body hair and deep voice. …

Generic Name: lactulose Brand Names: Enulose, Kristalose, Constulose, Generlac Drug Class:  Laxatives, Osmotic; Ammonium Detoxicants What is lactulose, and what is it used for? Lactulose is a synthetic sugar derived from lactose, the sugar found in dairy products. Lactulose is used to relieve constipation and to prevent and treat portal systemic encephalopathy (PSE), a condition in which neurotoxins in the blood accumulate …

Generic Name: castor oil Brand Names: Fleet Castor Oil, Emulsoil Drug Class: Laxatives, Other What is castor oil, and what is it used for? Castor oil is an oil extracted from the seeds of the castor oil plant, Ricinus communis. Castor oil is an irritant/stimulant laxative available over-the-counter, taken orally for temporary relief of constipation and to clear the colon …

Ear endoscopy is a procedure in which a thin tube with a light is inserted into the ear canal in order to access the middle ear to diagnose and treat certain conditions Ear endoscopy is a procedure in which an endoscope, which is a thin tube with a light, is inserted into the ear canal in order to access the …

Cavities will not go away on their own. Treatment is necessary to repair the damage and prevent the cavity from expanding and leading to more decay Cavities will not go away on their own. Treatment is necessary to repair the damage and prevent the cavity from expanding and leading to more decay. How are cavities treated? Damage to the enamel (superficial …

Smoking has adverse effects on female reproductive health, fertility, fetal development, and puts women at a higher risk of certain cancers Smoking is bad for everyone, but some of the health risks affect females only. Smoking has adverse effects on female reproductive health, fertility, fetal development, and puts women at a higher risk of certain cancers. 5 health risks of smoking …

FDA-approved medications that may boost a woman’s libido (sex drive) include Addyi (flibanserin) and Vylessi (bremelanotide). Depending on the cause, low sex drive can be managed by, lifestyle changes, communicating with the partner, mood-enhancing sexual techniques, hormonal therapy, counseling, and some promising medications. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved medications that may be used to boost libido in premenopausal …