Even “light smoking” – defined as just one or two cigarettes a day – can be a real pregnancy obstacle, causing “major health problems” for the newborn, researchers warn in a new study. Although smoking during pregnancy is known to increase the risk of premature birth, low birth weight, restricted fetal growth and other complications,…
Women with menstrual cramps can enjoy this home remedy – pickle juice. “Drinking pickle juice for menstrual cramps may be effective because of its high electrolyte content, especially sodium and potassium, which can help relieve muscle cramps,” said California ER doctor Joe Whittington in TikTok last week. He added: “The vinegar in pickle juice can…
Do you need to increase your iron intake? Iron deficiency has been called one of the world’s most widespread nutritional problems – more than a third of women under the age of 50 have insufficient amounts of iron. Now, an Australian sports nutritionist is sharing what you need to know before taking an iron supplement….