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		<title>A High-Fat Diet a Day Equals Increase in Birth Defects</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Jan 2011 18:52:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Janine</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The “what-not-to-do-during-pregnancy” list is growing.  Already on the list are alcohol, raw fish/meat,  cigarettes, smoked seafood, fish with mercury or fish exposed to industrial pollutants, soft cheeses, unpasteurized milk, pate, caffeine, and unwashed vegetables. However, a new study sponsored by England’s Welcome Trust and the British Heart Foundation shows women who take on a high-fat [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="float: left;margin: 0 10px 10px 0" title="Pregnant woman with fruit" src="http://www.birthcontrolbuzz.com/blog/files/2011/01/iStock_000012864357XSmall-300x236.jpg" alt="Maternal Diet" width="300" height="236" />The “what-not-to-do-during-pregnancy” list is growing.  Already on the list are alcohol, raw fish/meat,  cigarettes, smoked seafood, fish with mercury or fish exposed to industrial pollutants, soft cheeses, unpasteurized milk, pate, caffeine, and unwashed vegetables. However, a new study sponsored by England’s Welcome Trust and the British Heart Foundation shows women who take on a high-fat diet before and during pregnancy will increase the risk of congenital heart defects in offspring.</p>
<p>Congenital heart disease is a disease that results in a problem with the structure of the heart and is the most common type of birth defect. Defects range from problems with the walls of the heart to the arteries and veins near the heart. Congenital heart disease will disrupt the flow of normal blood to the heart. Women with diabetes or woman who are overweight or obese already have a higher risk for their children to obtain congenital heart disease.</p>
<p>Results from the research shows that genes of an unborn offspring can be affected by maternal diet. If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, speak to your doctor to find out if you need to make any adjustments to your current diet.
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		<title>Goodbye Little Pink Pill</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 19 Jun 2010 00:40:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nicole</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you, like up to forty-three percent of the female population have found yourself looking for the female equivalent of Viagra, a German pharmaceutical company has recently developed a possible solution for hypoactive sexual desire disorder – a little pink pill called flibanserin.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="margin: 0 0 10px 10px" title="Viagra" src="http://www.birthcontrolbuzz.com/blog/files/2010/06/viagra-300x214.jpg" alt="Little Pink Pill, Little Blue Pill For Women, flibanserin " width="300" height="214" align="right" />If you, like up to forty-three percent of the female population have found yourself looking for the female equivalent of Viagra, a German pharmaceutical company has recently developed a possible solution for hypoactive sexual desire disorder – a little pink pill called flibanserin, which has the potential to be the greatest thing since <a href="http://www.birthcontrolbuzz.com/product.aspx?DrugName=Yasmin+28+days">birth control</a> for women. This drug is intended for prescription use, to increase the sex drive of premenopausal women by manipulating the serotonin receptors in the brain.</p>
<p>Unfortunately, it doesn&#8217;t look like there will be any little pink pills on the market anytime soon. After two phases of barely-successful clinical trials, where the flibanserin had a minute difference over the performance of placebos, doctors and drug reviewers worry that pharmaceutical companies are simply playing on the insecurities of women to make what is predicted to be over one billion dollars in profit. Several medical professionals have also stated that the risks of flibanserin – which was originally intended to be an antidepressant, do not outweigh the minimal benefits that this &#8220;enhancing&#8221; drug provides. During clinical trials, many women experienced depression, fatigue, and fainting among other side effects. The long term side effects of taking flibanserin have yet to be identified, which should be a prominent red flag for anyone who is thinking of taking any type medication.</p>
<p>The Food and Drug Association have yet to approve or disapprove the use of flibanserin for treatment of hypoactive sexual desire disorder, however, the future of the pink pill seems a little bleak. The FDA advisory council, a panel of medical experts, recently reviewed flibanserin and decided unanimously that the risks associated with flibanserin did not in any way overshadow the benefits of this libido-boosting drug.</p>
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		<title>Acne and Diane 35.</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Apr 2007 08:52:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ashlynn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Diane 35 is used for the treatment of androgen-dependent diseases in women, such as acne, especially pronounced forms and those which are accompanied by seborrhea or by inflammation or formation of nodes (acne papulopustulosa, acne nodulocystica), androgenetic alopecia and mild forms of hirsutism. Diane 35 can also be used as a type of birth control [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.birthcontrolbuzz.com/product.aspx?DrugName=Diane+35">Diane 35 </a>is used for the treatment of androgen-dependent diseases in women, such as acne, especially pronounced forms and those which are accompanied by <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seborrhea">seborrhea</a> or by inflammation or formation of nodes (acne papulopustulosa, acne nodulocystica), <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Androgenetic_alopecia">androgenetic alopecia</a> and mild forms of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hirsutism">hirsutism</a>. Diane 35 can also be used as a type of birth control in women with androgen-dependent diseases and for the treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome. The aim of treatment with Diane 35 is to block the peripheral action of male hormones commonly present in the female body.</p>
<p>Diane 35 contains two hormones: cyproterone acetate, a progestogen, and ethinyl estradiol, an estrogen. Cyproterone acetate halts the influence of androgens, and reduces the activity of the sebaceous gland which plays an important role in the development of acne and seborrhea. </p>
<p>While all birth control pills may decrease the production of androgens to some extent, only Diane 35 decreases the ability of androgens to bind to their receptors, improving signs of androgenization such as acne, seborrhea and hirsutism in women.</p>
<p>The recommended duration of treatment is at least several months, as improvement may not be observed until four or five cycles of use. Research has shown that within three to six months of therapy with <a href="http://www.birthcontrolbuzz.com/product.aspx?DrugName=Diane+35">Diane 35</a>, acne can be improved and suppressed.</p>
<p>Recently there has been much publicity in Canada about a possible increased risk of blood clots with Diane 35 compared to other birth control pills. It is not clear if this risk is real or not. There are other nonandrogenic birth control pills that should work just as well. These include <a href="http://www.birthcontrolbuzz.com/results.aspx?drugname=yasmin">Yasmin</a>, OrthoCyclen, <a href="http://www.birthcontrolbuzz.com/results.aspx?drugname=ortho+tri+cyclen">OrthoTricyclen</a>, OrthoTri Cyclen Lo, <a href="http://www.birthcontrolbuzz.com/product.aspx?Drugname=Ortho+Evra+21+day">OrthoEvra</a> (the patch), Desogen, Mircette and others. If you are using Diane 35, discuss with your doctor as to whether you should continue on it or change to another pill. The risk however for an individual is very small.</p>
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<p>For more information on birth control pills call 1-866-868-8850 or visit <a href="http://www.birthcontrolbuzz.com/">http://www.birthcontrolbuzz.com/</a>.</p>
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		<title>Why women should take folic acid.</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Feb 2007 08:06:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ashlynn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It is recommended that it is good to eat foods rich in folic acid as folic acid has properties that are beneficial to our health. What most of us are not aware of, however, is exactly who needs to regularly consume foods rich in folic acid as well as what exactly is the required amount [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It is recommended that it is good to eat foods rich in folic<br />
acid as folic acid has properties that are beneficial to our<br />
health. What most of us are not aware of, however, is exactly<br />
who needs to regularly consume foods rich in folic acid as well<br />
as what exactly is the required amount of folic acid needed in<br />
order for the body to reap the health benefits. There are foods<br />
rich in folic acid, but many people do not know that by simply<br />
changing your cooking method, you can retain high levels of<br />
folate in your food.</p>
<p>If you are newly pregnant or you are planning to become<br />
pregnant soon, you will benefit from consuming foods rich in<br />
folic acid. If you are not pregnant yet and are only in the<br />
planning stages, it is a good idea to begin monitoring your<br />
folic acid intake. Ideally, pre-pregnant and pregnant women<br />
need to have about 0.4 milligrams of folic acid per day. This<br />
is according to the United States RDA, as they say that this<br />
amount is ideal for promoting optimal health for mothers and<br />
their unborn babies. </p>
<p>If you are a woman of child-bearing age, even if you are not<br />
pregnant or planning to get pregnant, you need to consume foods<br />
rich in folic acid. Folate-rich foods include green leafy<br />
vegetables, seeds, nuts and poultry. </p>
<p>If you are taking prescription drugs, you should be aware that<br />
the drugs you take can actually deplete folic acid present in<br />
your body. Talk to your doctor or a medical practitioner about<br />
your prescription drugs and how you can manage it together with<br />
your folic acid intake.</p>
<p>It has been found in a number of studies that folic acid can<br />
lower the risk of developing breast and colon cancer among<br />
women. In addition, women who have increased intake of folic<br />
acid before and after becoming pregnant have also been found to<br />
have lower incidents of delivering babies with cleft lip and<br />
palate defects.</p>
<p>Studies have shown that women who increased their intake of<br />
folic acid up to two months after pregnancy lower the risk of<br />
having babies with orofacial defects by 25% to 50%. Scientists<br />
are still trying to determine the exact role of folic acid in<br />
fetus development. What they do know, however, is that folic<br />
acid lowers the risk of babies having spina bifida, heart<br />
defect, anencephaly (underdeveloped brain and skull), cleft<br />
palate or cleft lip.</p>
<p>Folic acid is a vitamin that people, particularly child-bearing<br />
women, need. Incorporate foods that are rich in folic acid in<br />
your daily diet. Doing so not only ensures your health, but the<br />
health of your future child.</p>
<h4>Causes of folic acid deficiency</h4>
<ul>
<li>Poor eating habits
</li>
<li>Poor absorption
</li>
<li>Increased requirements e.g. due to growth or pregnancy
</li>
<li>Certain types of medication
</li>
<li>Certain disease conditions
</li>
<li>Alcoholism
</li>
<li>Oral contraceptives (<a href="http://www.birthcontrolbuzz.com/Birth_Control_Pills.aspx">birth control pills</a>) </li>
</ul>
<h4>Symptoms of folic acid deficiency</h4>
<ul>
<li>Poor growth
</li>
<li>Smooth, red and painful tongue
</li>
<li>Stomach and instestinal problems e.g. diarrhoea, constipation
</li>
<li>No appetite
</li>
<li>Fatigue / tiredness</li>
</ul>
<h4>Some foods that are high in folic acid</h4>
<p><b>Meats</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Liver (best source)
</li>
<li>Chicken giblets
</li>
<li>Kidney
</li>
<li>Egg yolk</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Legumes</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Dried beans
</li>
<li>Spilt peas
</li>
<li>Lentils (dhals)
</li>
<li>Soya products
</li>
<li>Almonds
</li>
<li>Nuts </li>
</ul>
<p><b>Starches</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Wholegrain breads
</li>
<li>Wheat flour
</li>
<li>Potato
</li>
<li>Sweet potato</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Fruits and Vegetables</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Cabbage
</li>
<li>Brussel sprouts
</li>
<li>Beetroot
</li>
<li>Banana
</li>
<li>Oranges
</li>
<li>Asparagus
</li>
<li>Spinach
</li>
<li>Peaches
</li>
<li>Broccoli</li>
</ul>
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