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Pregnancy 31 Weeks

Pregnancy at 31 weeks is all about growing! Your baby will begin to put on weight–unfortunately that means you, too–and will have less room to move around. You may begin having some contractions–if you haven’t already–as your body prepares for labor and delivery.

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Pregnancy Exercises for Back Pain

Back pain is one of the most common complaints of every pregnant woman. There are a variety of reasons why the back hurts during pregnancy, but weak support muscles are usually the immediate culprit. Toning and strengthening muscles as well as maintaining good posture and exercising will help strengthen the back muscles and lessen the pain felt during pregnancy.

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Side Effects of Taking Vitamins & Herbs

Taking supplements and eating fortified foods are very popular ways to stay healthy today. Vitamins and minerals have found their way into medicines, sodas, gums and breakfast cereals. Though this is good for the most part, vitamins and herbs can have side effects. It’s important to learn about some of the most common vitamins and herbs and their side effects.

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Side Effects of Too Much Protein in Your Diet

Protein is an essential part of the diet, necessary for supplying amino acids and building healthy muscles. Athletes often consume high levels of protein to help their bodies build more muscles quickly, and low-carb, high-protein diets have become popular as a means of losing fat. However, though protein is necessary, too much protein can result in more health problems, most of which begin in the kidney as it works overtime to eliminate the leftovers from all that protein.

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Herbal Remedies to Reduce Stress & Anxiety

Pressure. Anxiety. Tension. Worry. Stress. Whatever you call it, you know when it’s heavy on your shoulders. You might get tension headaches, feel nauseous or have anxiety attacks. Or your symptoms may be less physical and more behavioral: a constant feeling of irritation, a sense of being overwhelmed, an inability to relax, a constant need to defend yourself (which often comes out as a version of attacking others). The symptoms of stress tend to create even more stress. You may not be able to take a week-long beach vacation to get away from the sources of the stress, but you can incorporate some herbal remedies into your daily routine. Stress always exists somewhere, but learning to cope with it calmly and naturally puts you back in charge.