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As for fertility, the Lactational Amenorrhea Method (LAM) is a well-documented contraceptive method, with 98 to 99 percent prevention of pregnancy in the first six months. The natural child-spacing achieved through LAM ensures the optimal survival of each child, and the physical recovery of the mother between pregnancies.

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There are many physiological changes that happen when a woman gives birth. There are also conditions when breast feeding helps for the mother’s fast recovery. When the mother engages in breastfeeding, the repeated suckling of the infant releases oxytocin from the mother’s pituitary gland. (more…)

• Willpower. You’re often stronger than you think, so the key would lie in understanding how a simple addiction can hurt you.
• Small steps. Addicted to ice cream or a bottle of beer before bed? (more…)

Cigarette smoking has been the most popular method of taking nicotine since the beginning of the 20th century. Research shows that nicotine is highly addictive because it provides an almost immediate kick that causes a discharge of epinephrine from the adrenal cortex. (more…)

It is the most serious, due to its physiological, psychological and social costs. In fact, the major standards of addiction were originally defined for drug addiction. Drug users experience a wide array of unexpected physical effects.

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It may be triggered by one or combination of the following:

1. Severe upheaval, prolonged stress (e.g., death of loved one, bankruptcy, chronic illness).
2. Certain physical illnesses (e.g. psoriasis, shingles, stroke, viral infections).  (more…)

Mild depression:

•  Anxiety.
• Varying moods that occur without apparent cause (e.g. crying spells).

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This illness masks as physical complaints rather that outright mental manifestation. Your lack of sleep, stamina, and drive in doing any activities are suggestive. Depression can also manifest as irritability, lack of concentration or cooperation, and being detached. (more…)

By 2050, 6.4 million people worldwide will suffer a hip fracture annually, with 51 percent of these fractures occurring in Asia, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported. (more…)

Gastro-esophageal reflux disease, commonly termed as GERD, is a very common problem nowadays and affects about 25 percent of adults. GERD is a result of high acidity of the stomach juice and it refluxes or irritates the area of connection between the stomach and esophagus.

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