Ventricular Septal Defect Tips

Fertility Enhancing diet-

• Essential Fatty Acids

EFA are essential for getting pregnant. Omega 3 fat is necessary to maintain the balanced production of hormone-like substances called prostaglandins. They can also increase blood flow to reproductive organs, increase cervical mucus, and promote ovulation.

1 tsp. of fish oil per day is recommended for women consuming animal products while 1 tbsp. of flax oil per day is recommended for women not consuming animal product...more

Liver cancer

Cancers which starts from somewhere else and end up in the liver are not primary liver cancers. Liver cancer also known as hepatic cancer starts in the liver and not from another organ. Primary liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma) tends to occur in livers damaged by birth defects alcohol abuse or chronic infection with diseases such as hepatitis b and c hemochromatosis (a hereditary disease associated with too much iron in the liver) and cirrhosis

Exposure to sunlight maintains vitamin d status which helps in
Calcium absorption, builds immune system, lowers cholesterol and blood pressure, kills bad bacteria. Psoriasis, eczema, acne, and other skin disorders can be prevented on sunlight exposure. Regular sunlight exposure increases the growth of the babies especially in the first few months.

Elderly individuals are at increased risk of osteomalacia that is defective bone mineralization due to lack of exposure to sunlight and ...more

A glycemic index is a number associated with a particular type of food that indicates the food's effect on a person's blood glucose (blood sugar) level.

Low gi diets protect us from cardiovascular disease, diabetes, metabolic syndrome, stroke, depression, chronic kidney disease, formation of gall stones, neural tube defects, formation of uterine fibroids and cancers of the breast, colon, prostate and pancreas so stick with whole, natural foods that are either low or very low in their GI...more

Polycystic ovarian syndrome is a complex endocrinological disorder causing absence of ovulation, irregular menstrual cycles, increase in male hormone levels like testosterone , DHEAS causing pimples, excessive hair growth on face, chest, infertility and multicystic ovaries on sonography. Most of these females are overweight or obese. Because of ovulation defect and insulin resistance, they have difficulty in conceiving. Treatment mainly aims at lifestyle modification, weight loss, medications fo...more

Decay (or softening of enamel) happens over time and the result is a cavity a defect left in the tooth. Teeth are covered with a hard, protective top layer called enamel. But once the enamel is weakened by acids produced by bacteria, a pit or cavity is formed in or on the tooth surface.
Some forms of tooth decay can be treated by maintaining good oral care habits and regular trips to the dental clinic. The first stages are painless, so you won't know you have early tooth decay. That's where ...more

A number of diseases can cause male infertility. Few systemic diseases and infections can affect the development of sperm. E.g. Celiac disease which is a digestive disorder, STDs like gonorrhea, HIV can cause decrease in sperm count or cause scarring which can block passage of sperm. Genetic conditions, such as cystic fibrosis, may result in lack of sperm due to missing vas deferens or seminal vesicles.

Does cigarette smoke affect semen?
Yes, studies show that men who smoke have a ...more

With a growing number of women facing numerous problems of infertility, IVF treatment is rapidly gaining popularity as the next best alternative for getting pregnant. This artificial treatment or ART has helped countless number of women to conceive over the years. However, this method is quite complex and one should be aware of all the complications which can come their way before going through the procedure. Some of the complications which can come your way if you are not careful are listed bel...more

A number of diseases can cause male infertility. Few systemic diseases and infections can affect the development of sperm. E.g. Celiac disease which is a digestive disorder, STDs like gonorrhea, HIV can cause decrease in sperm count or cause scarring which can block passage of sperm. Genetic conditions, such as cystic fibrosis, may result in lack of sperm due to missing vas deferens or seminal vesicles.

Does cigarette smoke affect semen?

Yes, studies show that men who smoke ha...more

A number of diseases can cause male infertility. Few systemic diseases and infections can affect the development of sperm. E.g. Celiac disease which is a digestive disorder, STDs like gonorrhea, HIV can cause decrease in sperm count or cause scarring which can block passage of sperm. Genetic conditions, such as cystic fibrosis, may result in lack of sperm due to missing vas deferens or seminal vesicles.

Does cigarette smoke affect semen?
Yes, studies show that men who smoke have a ...more