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Premature ventricular contractions (PVC's)are abnormal beats. Most are harmless, but some are indicative of underlying heart problems. Testing can identify which kind of PVC is occurring. Some are harmless and some are life threatening.

Braxon Hicks contractions during pregnancy. Can they harm me and my child? Are they normal?

I wasn't in pain until my water broken. When your water breaks this is the worst part. This is when you want the epidural and you want it now.

I could have been spared a lot of pain if my condition had been properly diagnosed the first time to the doctor's affice. Don't assume that your doctor's diagnosis is always accurate.

How to know if you are in labor or is it just a false alarm? How to distinguish between true labor contractions vs false labor contractions.

Symptoms of muscular dystrophy include muscle contractions and limited range of movement. There is a company called Freedom Dinnerware which produces specially adapted cup holders and tableware for persons with muscular dystrophy.

Back labor is huge problem for one out of four laboring women. Back labor means mom is feeling contractions in her back, rather than or in addition to her front. Back labor contractions are very uncomfortable; often worse than regular contractions.

Epilepsy is a terrifying illness that can lead to serious symptoms and long-term illness.

Minerals are needed in the body to help build cell tissue and promote health. Since the 1940's the National Academy of Sciences have provided the recommended daily allowance (the USRDA) for all vitamins and minerals.

The valves of the heart are designed to prevent blood from flowing back into the pumping chamber.

When devising a sport fitness program, it is important to use exercises that mimic the actions of the sport.

Thanks to the wonders of electro-stimulation, electronic impulses were coursing through my wife's abs and her arms and giving her a complete workout, even though she was on the couch reading a book!

There are about 35 different species of seahorses. The female produces the eggs & the male provides the sperm. Inside the male pouch, fertilization takes place. The number of seahorses, have diminished around the world. Information caring for seahorses.

Everyday you face the same relentless pain. Moments of relief are few and far between. What causes this chronic pain? It is Reflex Sympathetic Disorder (RSD) and the battle has only just begun.

Personal story about what happened when I had preeclampsia and how I felt during and after the treatment and diagnosis.

Cerebral palsy is a disability that one is born with, a disability limiting motion. . Cerebral palsy is caused by lack of oxygen to the brain, one side is affected which in turn affects the opposite side of the body, it is a psycho-somatic disability.

Finding its way into popular fiber supplements but available on its own, psyllium husk provides the ultimate one-herb colon cleanse.

Unlike labor-inducing drugs which can be harsh and have serious side effects, Acupuncture is a much softer and easier approach to inducing labor.....

Without going 'all-inclusive,' this is a basic, comprehensive guide to fundamental grammatical and typing errors that people often make.

North Texas dad Eric Ligon could never share his greatest passion of reading with his blind son until now.

Some women fear the loss of sexual desire after a hysterectomy, but that does not have to be the case. There are ways to have fulfilling sexual experiences.

Processing of mistletoe, for the treatment of cancer & other diseases. Commonly used in Europe and Asia. Mistletoe stimulates the immune system. Further studies, conducted in the United States. Minimum to severe, side affects or allergic reactions - noted

Congratulations! The miracle of life is taking place right inside your body. While every pregnancy is different, the issues covered here will more than likely be important to you at some point in your forty-week term.

Sodium is in many foods we eat but we do not think of looking at the amount. You can reduce your sodium intake by reading labels.

Science fiction's a fluid genre that changes with the course of time. It's a literary voice that evolves with a generation, the genre borne out of wonderment, out of curiosity, to satisfy the age-old question of "What if?"

Electrical impulses signal the cardiac muscle to contract and relax in a specific manner. When the heart is not able to receive or process these signals correctly, the rhythm is disturbed. This is known as a cardiac arrhythmia.

The normal childbirth process has three stages. Giving birth for the first time can be pretty scary. No one can prepare you fully for the first birth, but having it explained will help you some.

Pregnancy brings on many changes in a woman's body. Sexual desire is one of the many changes. Every woman's body responds to pregnancy different.

The agonizing pain assocaited with the migraine has been reported for centuries. Massage therapy has long been described as a non-invasive way to manage this intense pain.

Sexual dysfunctions is the inability or impaired ability to give or experience sexual gratification. Sexual dysfunction is grouped into four main categories.

When we have our babies, we pray they are healthy. Even after their births, there can still be unexpected complications that may delay their arrival home.

Many herbs found in supplement form can help boost sexual desire and performance without many of the side effects of medication.

Free and fun interactive reading programs.

Finding out how to stay strong and fit while you are trying to conceive or while you are pregnant can be difficult. However, there are some basic guidelines that you can follow in order to continue working out during pregnancy and be healthy and strong!

It's time to cure that aching neck. Stop moving your neck awkwardly, straining to see your monitor, and wearing out your wrists. Here is the advice you've been seeking on ergonomics. The pain in your neck stops here.

Tips and exercises on how to improve your skills in writing dialogue.

A look at the many benefits of yoga. Yoga can help you relieve stres, lose weight, increase energy, mood, and mental clarity.

Prescription drugs can cause serious side-effects, your doctor may not even tell you about. I was prescribed Lipitor for high cholestorol levels and experienced terrible side-effects.

A woman goes to her doctor and says, "Doc, I'm going crazy. You got to get this kid out of me now!" The doctor reluctantly says that he'll see what he can do. The parents, elated that they will finally get to see their precious baby soon gets ready.

A glimpse into massotherapy, its benefits, the types of massages that can be offered, and a typical massage session.

Acupuncture is a form of Chinese medicine that has been used for well over 2,000 years. Recently, researchers have found success in treating common preganacy ailments with acupuncture.

An overview of the use in acupuncture in pregnancy, how it helps with various symptoms including bleeding, pelvic pain, backache, heartburn and hypertension.

Arrhythmias are any abnormalities or disturbances in the normal rhythm of the heart. As a part of the circulatory system, the heart continuously pumps blood throughout the body, carrying oxygen and nutrients to all organs and tissues.

We all want perfect biceps, buns of steel and killer abs. But let's face it-if you're the average American, you either don't have time to workout the six days a week it takes to achieve the results you want or you simply don't like to work out.

Interstitial cystitis is a chronic and debilitating disease of the urinary tract and bladder that affects approximately one million people. It may not be just one singular illness but one incorporating many different illnesses.

One of the biggest fads in fitness today is the ab belt. There are several ab belts on the market including the "Ab-Energizer," "Fast Abs," and the "Ab Tronic," and they all make the same claim: get the abs you always wanted without breaking a sweat.

As we near the end of winter, we look forward to warmer weather and outdoor activities. It is the time of year people take to the streets, playgrounds and fields - a time of year full of hope and renewed spirits - a time of early season injuries.

The benefits of exercise and staying fit - as well as the dangers of not exercising - and includes a section on the four components of physical fitness, establishing a workout schedule, and what to look for when buying fitness equipment.