Pregnancy 

Know your ginseng Popular ginseng include American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius) and the more potent Asian ginseng (Panax ginseng) for ‘weak constitution’(体虚) women. I will discuss on Asian ginseng which is a Qi-tonifying herb and promotes well-being. Studies suggested that ginseng also improves your immune system, enhance brain function and fight fatigue. TCM view of pregnancy During pregnancy, the mother’s blood is used in the form of Yin(阴) and Blood(血) to nourish the deve

If you have crooked teeth, you may be wondering if it’s safe to have braces while you’re pregnant. Read on. Pregnancy will affect the health of your teeth. Whether you are already on braces whilst pregnant or just starting your orthodontic treatment, it’s important to take good care of your braces and oral hygiene. Otherwise, it is perfectly safe to wear braces! 3 must-do orthodontic steps #1 Maintain good oral hygiene and keep your teeth fresh and clean #2 Regularly brush an

Feeling a little queasy? Wondering why your breasts are so tender? What about those crazy mood swings? Could you be pregnant? You may suspect that you are pregnant when you have unusual pregnancy symptoms after missing your period. For a start, check out your suspicion by using an urine pregnancy test kit. There are many brands of pregnancy test kits available in the market, which are reliable. These are available at our local pharmacies or stores. Alternatively, you could g

It’s not uncommon to experience heartburn when you’re pregnant, and it is not a cause for concern. Heartburn, indigestion and bloatedness can masquerade as chest pain during pregnancy. Heartburn in pregnancy Heartburn occurs because of progesterone hormone, which relaxes muscles of the gut and the sphincters. This results in a reflux of gastric juices back up into the esophagus. The womb also occupies space and compresses on the stomach, increasing the pressure. Thirdly, gall

Wondering what it feels like to be constipated while pregnant? You might have that “stopped up” feeling, abdominal discomfort or have feces that are dry or hardened. Going to the bathroom could be difficult or painful. And unfortunately, constipation is super-common in pregnancy. Constipation is a common problem during pregnancy: Up to half of pregnant women get constipated at some point. One reason for constipation during pregnancy is an increase in the hormone progesterone,

Feeling short of breath is common in pregnancy. But this could be a warning sign of serious condition. You may be out of breath because of more oxygen demand in pregnancy and your body will adapt to meet this new demand. Progesterone hormone stimulates your respiratory center in your brain. Feeling short of breath in early pregnancy may be due to heightened awareness of the need to breathe. Later in pregnancy, your breathing is laboured from the pressure of your growing womb

If your pregnant self is feeling unstable, it's no wonder.. 1 in 4 women may fall in pregnancy and 10% may fall more than once. The danger is that they may be injured during the fall. The unstable gait is due to the change in the center of gravity. This happens at 4-5 months of pregnancy. Sometimes you may just be a bit more clumsy due to weight gain, protruding pregnant bump, or because of the softening of ligaments and joints due to the hormone progesterone. Your feet incre