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MoonDragon's Pregnancy Information
COMMON PREGNANCY SYMPTOMS




Women go through many changes during pregnancy both physically and emotionally. Here are some common symptoms and how you can make yourself more comfortable during these nine months of pregnancy:




1. FATIGUE

Fatigue is common in early part and at the end of pregnancy. Your body is going through many changes, both physically and emotionally, to build this tiny human being growing inside you. You may feel extremely fatigued after doing things you are use to doing every day. Try to take naps. Also, starting an exercise program during pregnancy will also help to increase your energy levels.

MoonDragon's Pregnancy Information: Pregnancy Fatigue




2. MORNING SICKNESS

In the beginning months, some women experience morning sickness due to hormone changes that occur in your body during pregnancy. Symptoms include vomiting, nausea, or you may just feel like you have the flu. Unfortunately there is no cure for morning sickness, but eating small frequent meals may help.


Morning Sickness May Protect Embryos
By Charles Q. Choi,livescience.com
Posted AOL: 2008-05-19 15:05:05
Filed Under: Health News, Science News


(May 18) - As irritating as morning sickness may be for pregnant women, it may protect embryos. Doctors have long known that morning sickness - the nausea and vomiting usually experienced in early pregnancy - is actually a good sign of a healthy pregnancy, despite the discomfort it brings. Because of that, researchers say morning sickness protects mothers and embryos from things that could be dangerous. Not all pregnant women experience morning sickness, but for those who do, the symptoms peak during the time that the embryo's organ development is at the highest risk for chemical disruption. Source: www.livescience.com

However, scientists have debated whether morning sickness actually helps pregnancies succeed. It could just be an annoying byproduct of a healthy pregnancy, as pregnant women and their embryos carry out a tug of war over the body's resources.

When and why

To see which explanation might be right, scientists analyzed medical research to see when morning sickness does and does not occur. If morning sickness was just the byproduct of a healthy pregnancy, then it should accompany all healthy pregnancies. "But it doesn't," said researcher Samuel Flaxman, an evolutionary biologist at the University of Colorado at Boulder. Although two-thirds of pregnant women do experience morning sickness, the rest often carry their pregnancies to term.

Also, morning sickness does not seem to occur in other mammals, only humans, the researchers noted. If morning sickness was the byproduct of conflict between mother and embryo or fetus, one might expect other mammals to have it too. Instead, morning sickness is usually triggered in specific circumstances - in response to: the sight, smell, or taste of meats and strong-tasting vegetables, which were historically likely to contain foodborne microbes or birth-defect-inducing chemicals; alcohol and cigarette smoke. This all suggests morning sickness serves a useful function, evolving to protect mothers and embryos from things that may be dangerous, the researchers figure.

Also, in women who experience morning sickness, symptoms peak precisely when embryonic organ development is most susceptible to chemical disruption, between week six and week 18 of pregnancy. The reason that humans alone have morning sickness may be due to our extraordinarily broad diet in comparison to other mammals, including other primates, the scientists conjectured. Instead of evolving a range of molecules to defend against toxins, humans just evolved a way to keep away from dangerous chemicals. A better understanding of morning sickness could have important implications for how doctors handle pregnancy.

"To say that morning sickness is uncomfortable is a real understatement, and a lot of people are looking at ways to deal with it. But if nausea and vomiting truly serve a useful function, then one has to look more carefully at strategies for dealing with these symptoms," Flaxman told LiveScience. Despite decades of medical research and the widespread nature of morning sickness, little remains known about how it works, as it is of course unethical to experiment on pregnant women, and no other animals are known to experience it. "We're really interested in a more exhaustive analysis to see if morning sickness really does only occur in human beings, or whether there are other animals out there," Flaxman said.

Flaxman and his colleague Paul Sherman at Cornell University detailed their findings in the July issue of the journal American Naturalist.

2008-05-19 10:20:02


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3. HEARTBURN

A burning feeling in your chest and stomach, is a common complaint during pregnancy. As your baby grows inside you, and organs get pushed around to make room for baby, there is less room in your body to digest foods. Your stomach may produce more acids to digest the foods you eat. To ease heartburn during pregnancy, try eating small frequent meals throughout the day. This will make it easier for your body to digest the foods you eat. Try to avoid any foods that you know upset your stomach. Also be sure to check with your midwife or health care provider about taking an antacid to relieve any symptoms you may have.

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4. BACK PAIN - BACKACHE

To carry the growing baby inside you, you will notice a change in your posture, and the way you walk. Towards the end of pregnancy, with the added weight of baby on your hips, you can expect to feel some back pain. This is common in pregnancy. Long back massages from your partner and warm baths may help. (Make sure the bath water is not hot) Check with your midwife or health care provider about taking acetaminophen (Tylenol) to help ease your backaches.

MoonDragon's Pregnancy Information: Pregnancy & Backaches

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5. HEADACHES

Many women experience headaches throughout their pregnancy. Most likely it has to do with hormone levels and blood circulation, both of which increase throughout pregnancy. Stress may contribute to headaches as well. Discovering that you are pregnant is a life-changing occurrence, and will cause some stress and maybe some uncertainty. Exercise and cutting down of caffeine may help to reduce headaches. Check with your midwife or health care provider about taking an over the counter pain reliever as this will help ease your headaches and help other aches and pains of pregnancy as well.

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6. SCIATICA

Beginning in the second trimester, some women experience a sharp shooting pain, which runs from their hip down the buttocks and the back of the leg. This pain is called Sciatica. It is caused from the weight of the uterus on the sciatica nerve. To relive the pain, try wearing a maternity belt. This will help lift the uterus off the nerve. Also, try lying on your left side to relive any pressure the uterus is putting on the nerve. Lying on your left side also helps with circulation and oxygen flow to the baby.




7. CONSTIPATION

Another common symptom of pregnancy, constipation can be very bothersome for pregnant women. Drink plenty of water, and eat whole grains fruits and vegetables to stay regular. Ask your midwife or health care provider about taking an over the counter medication to help with constipation.

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CAFFEINE & B-VITAMINS


By Joy Jones
Original Link: Topic of the Week: Aspartame, Caffeine, B-Vitamins, & Insomnia
Submitted: 8/20/2008
Printed With Permission.

In my opinion, one of the biggest problems with the consumption of caffeine during pregnancy is that caffeine destroys B-vitamins, which are essential vitamins in pregnancy. According to Adelle Davis, nutritionist and author of Let's Have Healthy Children, "Since the B vitamins dissolve in water, they are readily lost in urine. The stimulating effect of coffee and caffeine-containing soft drinks causes them to be washed through the body." (p. 98) She also says that a deficiency of Vitamin B-6, one of the B-vitamins, can cause or exacerbate nausea and vomiting, bad breath, headaches, dry, scaly skin, intestinal cramps, aches and cramping in the legs (especially at night), nervousness, insomnia, dizziness, irritability, dandruff, difficulty concentrating, hemorrhoids, anemia, and lowered resistance to infections. She found that all of these symptoms disappeared within 2 weeks of the volunteers being given the level of B-6 that they needed (p. 46).

It's very easy to have a B-vitamin deficiency in pregnancy, according to Ms. Davis, because the body's need for B-vitamins "increases immediately after conception" (p. 45). And most prescription prenatal vitamins have very low levels of B-vitamins. Most of them have less than 5 mg of most of the B-vitamins, while most pregnant women need 50-100 mg or more of the B-vitamins, varying from B vitamin to B vitamin, and varying from woman to woman. For example, in order to help alleviate the nausea and vomiting of pregnancy a pregnant woman needs to take "10-25 mg of B-6 every hour or two for a day or longer" (p. 47). Taking extra B-vitamins can also help with insomnia, anemia, and hemorrhoids in pregnancy.

However, it should also be noted that it is important to not take either the multi-vitamin or the extra B-vitamins after 3 PM, because the B-vitamins in them may interfere with sleep if taken at that time of day, while they can help alleviate nighttime insomnia, if they are taken before 3 PM. If you are working on alleviating nausea and vomiting with extra B-6 supplements, you can try continuing to take them every hour or two after 3 pm, and see if your sleep is affected when you do that.

If you do decide to switch from your prescription prenatal vitamins to a health-food-store brand, the "Whole Foods" brand of prenatal vitamins is one brand that contains more adequate levels of B-vitamins than the prescription brands do, in my opinion. However, if you decide not to switch away from your prescription brand, you can still supplement your prescription prenatal vitamin by taking that prescription multi-vitamin with breakfast, and add your extra B-vitamins with lunch. If you do this, be sure to find a brand of B-complex vitamin which has all the B-vitamins in the proper balance. I suggest that you avoid the "B-25" or "B-50" or "B-100" vitamins, in which all the B-vitamins are at the same level, since that is not a safe way to take B-vitamins. The proper proportion of B-vitamins is as follows: "For every 3 mg of vitamin B-1, there should also be 3 mg of vitamins B-2 and B-6; 18 mg of pantothenic acid, niacinamide and PABA; 600 mg of choline and inositol, and 9-15 micrograms (mcg) of vitamin B-12 and biotin respectively." (p. 191) One of the "Whole Foods" B-Complex preparations is apparently balanced in a fashion similar to Ms. Davis' description.

The bottom line is that one of the main dangers of consuming caffeine - in coffee, tea, sodas, or chocolate - is in the fact that caffeine destroys B-vitamins, which are important nutrients in pregnancy. So even if you have only 1 cup of coffee a day, it can be destroying some of the B-vitamins that you are paying good money to put into your body, at the same time that your body's need for more B's has increased because of the pregnancy.

I recommend that you get a copy of Adelle Davis's book, Let's Have Healthy Children, from your local library, or through inter-library loan, and find out more about B-vitamins in pregnancy. I also recommend that you consult with your midwife regarding your questions about caffeine and B-vitamins.

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INSOMNIA & PREGNANCY

By Joy Jones

One of the big reasons that insomnia can be a problem in pregnancy is that one of the causes of insomnia can be a B-vitamin deficiency, and it's very easy to have a B-vitamin deficiency in pregnancy because the body's need for B-vitamins increases soon after conception. In addition, most prescription prenatal vitamins have very low levels of B-vitamins. Most of them have less than 5 mg of most of the Bs, while most pregnant women need 50-100 mg or more of the B-vitamins, varying from B vitamin to B vitamin, and from woman to woman.

Another contributor to insomnia is a lack of enough calcium (which can also cause leg cramps).

So here's my usual recipe for insomnia in pregnancy....

1) If your prenatal vitamin seems to be low in the B's, you can consider switching to the "Whole Foods" brand of prenatal vitamins, which has good levels of the B's and also keeps them in balance with each other. Or you can look for another health-food-store brand - one in which the B vitamins are at higher levels and are balanced with each other.*

2) If you'd rather stay on the prenatal multi-vitamin that you have, and it seems to be low in the B's, you can take your prenatal multi-vitamin with breakfast, and then add a B-complex vitamin with your lunch. Here again, I suggest a "Whole Foods" B-complex preparation. Look for a B-complex preparation that gives the B's in different levels, rather than a "B-50" or "B-75", etc, which give all the B's at the same level, which means that they aren't in balance with each other.

3) Be sure not to take any B-vitamins after 3 pm (unless you're working on alleviating nausea and vomiting). Taking them before 3 pm helps with sleep, but taking them later than 3 pm can inhibit sleep.

4) Try to cut out all sources of caffeine from your diet, including coffee, tea, sodas, chocolate, and some brands of aspirin (which you need to avoid during pregnancy anyway), because caffeine destroys B vitamins, and a B-vitamin deficiency can cause or contribute to insomnia.

5) Take 1000 mg of calcium at bedtime. Calcium helps with sleep, and it takes about 1-2 hours to take effect. So if you have trouble getting to sleep, take the calcium about 1-2 hours before you want to sleep. Look for a calcium supplement that does not have Vitamin D in it, because it is easy to get too much Vitamin D in pregnancy, and you're already getting Vitamin D in your prenatal multivitamin, and in your milk products, breads, and cereals.

6) Avoid using TUMS as your calcium supplement. TUMS is an antacid, and in order to be absorbed into your body properly, your calcium supplement needs to be accompanied by acid or fat in your stomach. So you probably get little if any calcium from an antacid preparation. To help your calcium supplement absorb better, you can take it with an acid, like orange juice, or something with some fat in it, like milk or a nut butter (almond butter, cashew butter, etc).

7) Avoid having anything with sugar in it at bedtime. Sometimes what wakes people up in the middle of the night is low blood sugar. Having sugar at bedtime gives you a blood sugar peak, and then when your insulin kicks in and does its job, you end up with a blood sugar valley in the middle of the night.

8) Do have an unsweetened protein snack at bedtime. Protein helps stabilize your blood sugar and keep it steady all night long.

9) You can also keep a protein snack, such as a glass of milk, some cheese cubes, or crackers with a nut butter (almond, cashew, etc) at your bedside. That way, if you wake up during the night you can have some protein to help stabilize your blood sugar levels again, so that you can continue sleeping.

*Another problem with many prescription prenatal multi-vitamin preparations is that their levels of iron are too high, in my opinion. If your midwife feels that you need an iron supplement, many midwives believe that the best source for that is Floradix, and it is available at many health food stores."

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BENEFICIAL DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS FOR PREGNANCY

  • A good prenatal multivitamin and mineral supplement is usually recommended by most health care practitioners and midwives for most pregnant women. Try to obtain one made from whole foods and balanced in all the vitamins and minerals needed. Read labels and compare brands until you find one suited to your specific needs.




  • PRENATAL SUPPLEMENT PRODUCTS

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    HerbsPro: Prenatal Multivitamins, Deva Vegan Vitamins, 90 Tabs
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    HerbsPro: Complete Prenatal System, Rainbow Light, 180 Tabs
    HerbsPro: Complete Prenatal System, Rainbow Light, 360 Tabs
    HerbsPro: Prenatal One Multivitamin, Rainbow Light, 150 Tabs
    House of Nutrition: Completia Prenatal, Nature's Way, 240 Tabs
    House of Nutrition: Early Promise Prenatal Micronutrient Powder, Bluebonnet, Chocolate Flavor, 1.1 lb.
    House of Nutrition: Buried Treasure's Prenatal Plus DHA Complete, 16 oz.
    House of Nutrition: New Chapter's Perfect Prenatal, 96 Tabs
    Kalyx: Complete Prenatal System, Rainbow Light, 180 Tabs
    Kalyx: Complete Prenatal System, Rainbow Light, 360 Tabs
    TakeHerb: Prenatal Nutrients, Multivitamin & Mineral Formula, Solgar, 240 Tabs
    TakeHerb: Vegan Prenatal Multivitamin, Deva Nutrition, 90 Tabs
    TakeHerb: Wholemega Prenatal, Omega-Rich, New Chapter, 500 mg, 90 Softgels
    TakeHerb: Perfect Prenatal, New Chapter, 192 Tabs
    TakeHerb: Prenatal Nutrients, Multivitamin & Mineral Formula, Solgar, 240 Tabs
    TakeHerb: Multi-Prenatal, Nature Made, 250 Tabs
    TakeHerb: Source of Life Prenatal Liquid, Nature's Plus, 8 oz.
    TakeHerb: Doctor's Choice Prenatal Formula, Enzymatic Therapy, 120 Tabs
    TakeHerb: Prenatal Nutrients, Multivitamin & Mineral Formula, Solgar, 240 Tabs
    TakeHerb: Maxi Health One Prenatal, Maxi Health Research, 60 Tabs


  • One of the big reasons that insomnia can be a problem in pregnancy is that one of the causes of insomnia can be a B-vitamin deficiency, and it's very easy to have a B-vitamin deficiency in pregnancy because the body's need for B-vitamins increases soon after conception. B-vitamins are water soluble and must be replaced daily. Excess is eliminated in urine. Diuretics, such as caffeine (in coffee) can cause a depletion of necessary B-Vitamins. The proper proportion of B-vitamins is as follows: For every 3 mg of vitamin B-1, there should also be 3 mg of vitamins B-2 and B-6; 18 mg of Pantothenic Acid, Niacinamide and PABA; 600 mg of Choline and Inositol, and 9-15 micrograms (mcg) of vitamin B-12 and Biotin respectively.




  • B-COMPLEX SUPPLEMENT PRODUCTS

    Kalyx: Super Vitamin B-Complex With B-12, Schiff, 120 Caps
    Kalyx: Vitamin B-Complex, Schiff, 50 mg, 100 Tabs
    Kalyx: Vitamin B-Complex, Schiff, From Whole Rice, 50 mg, 100 Softgels
    Kalyx: Complete B-Complex, Rainbow Light, 180 Tabs
    Kalyx: Stress B-Complex, TwinLab, 100 Caps
    Kalyx: Vitamin B-100 Complex, Thompson, 60 Tabs
    HerbsPro: Liquid B-Complex With Vitamin B-12, NOW Foods, 8 oz.
    HerbsPro: Platinum Vitamin-B Complex, Nature's Answer, 16 oz.
    HerbsPro: Liquid Yeast B Complex, TwinLab, 16 fl. oz.
    HerbsPro: Coenzymate B Complex, Sublingual Orange, Source Naturals, 120 Tabs
    HerbsPro: Coenzymate B Complex, Sublingual Peppermint, Source Naturals, 120 Tabs
    HerbsPro: Stress B-Complex, TwinLab, 250 Caps
    HerbsPro: Super B Complex, Herbal Liquid, TwinLab, 8 fl. oz.
    HerbsPro: Super B Complex, Regular Liquid Formula, 8 fl. oz.
    HerbsPro: B Complex Liquid, World Organics, 16 fl. oz.
    HerbsPro: Maxi B-50 Complex, Maxi-Health Research, 100 Caps
    HerbsPro: Coenzymate B Complex, Sublingual Orange, Source Naturals, 60 Tabs
    Kalyx: B-Complex Gummy Vitamins, Be Calm Strawberry For Adults, Nutrition Now, 70 Gummy Chewables
    TakeHerb: Liquid B Complex, B Vitamins With Energy Herbs, Tropical Oasis, 16 oz.
    TakeHerb: Super B-Complex Regular Liquid, TwinLab, 8 oz.
    TakeHerb: Liquid Yeast B-Complex, TwinLab, 16 oz.
    TakeHerb: Ultra B Liquid, World Organics, In Raisin Juice, 16 oz.
    TakeHerb: Liquid B-Complex, With Vitamin C, Strawberry Flavor, Lifetime, 16 oz.


  • Folic Acid helps prevent birth defects and supports pregnancy. Folic acid is necessary precursor for the manufacture of genetic material like RNA and DNA. Folic acid also assists in the growth and repair of tissues and in the conversion of fats and amino acids into other useful products in the body.




  • FOLIC ACID SUPPLEMENT PRODUCTS

    Kalyx: Folic Acid, Schiff, 400 mcg, 250 Tabs
    Kalyx: Folic Acid, FoodScience Labs, 800 mcg, 60 VCaps
    Kalyx: Folic Acid, Thompson, 800 mcg, 30 Tabs
    Kalyx: Folic Acid, TwinLab, 800 mcg, 100 Caps
    HerbsPro: Folic Acid, Country Life, 800 mcg, 100 Tabs
    HerbsPro: Folic Acid, Country Life, 800 mcg, 250 Tabs
    HerbsPro: Folic Acid, FoodScience of Vermont, 800 mcg, 60 Caps
    HerbsPro: Folic Acid, Jarrow Formulas, 800 mcg, 100 Caps
    HerbsPro: Folic Acid, Natures Way, 800 mcg, 100 Caps
    HerbsPro: Folic Acid, Thompson Nutritional Products, 800 mcg, 30 Tabs
    HerbsPro: Folic Acid, Now Foods, 800 mcg, 250 Tabs
    HerbsPro: Folic Acid, Olympian Labs, 800 mcg, 100 Caps
    HerbsPro: Folic Acid, Source Naturals, 800 mcg, 500 Tabs
    HerbsPro: Folic Acid, Source Naturals, 800 mcg, 1000 Tabs
    HerbsPro: Folic Acid, Source Naturals, 800 mcg, 200 Tabs
    HerbsPro: Folic Acid, TwinLab, 800 mcg, 100 Caps
    HerbsPro: Folic Acid, TwinLab, 800 mcg, 200 Caps
    HerbsPro: Active B-12 Di-Bencozide with Folic Acid Sublingual, Country Life, 3000 mcg, 30 Lozenges
    HerbsPro: Active B-12 Di-Bencozide with Folic Acid Sublingual, Country Life, 3000 mcg, 60 Lozenges
    HerbsPro: Vitamin B-12 with Folic Acid Sublingual, Country Life, 500 mcg, 100 Lozenges
    House of Nutrition: Folic Acid Liquid, Pathway, 100 mcg/drop, 4 oz.
    House of Nutrition: Folic Acid, Dr.'s Advantage, 8 oz.
    TakeHerb: Folic Acid, Nature Made, 400 mcg, 250 Tabs


  • Vitamin C with Bioflavonoids strengthens blood vessels. Vitamin C with Bioflavonoids provides powerful antioxidant protection, strengthens collagen and maintains white blood cell function. Bioflavonoids provides antioxidant protection for many of the body's important enzyme systems.




  • VITAMIN C SUPPLEMENT PRODUCTS

    Gold Crown Natural Products: Vitamin C Chewable With Acerola, 1000 mg, 100 Tabs
    Gold Crown Natural Products: Vitamin C Chewable With Acerola, 1000 mg, 100 Tabs, 3 Pack Combo
    Kalyx: Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) Powder, Pure, Nutricology, 1000 mg, 120 Grams
    Kalyx: Vitamin C, Pure, Nutricology, 1000 mg, 100 Caps
    Kalyx: HerbaLozenges Orange C, Zand, 125 mg, 15 Per Bag
    Kalyx: Gummy Vitamin C Slices, Rainbow Light, 30 Single Serve Packets
    Kalyx: Fruit Snacks, 100% Vitamin C, Farley's & Sathers Candy Co., 5 lbs.
    Kalyx: Ester- C Powder With Citrus Bioflavonoids, American Health, 8 oz.
    Kalyx: Ester-C Liquid, American Health, 8 fl. oz.
    Kalyx: Ester-C Advanced Antioxidant Formula, American Health, 90 Vegetarian Tabs
    Kalyx: Ester-C Chewable Wafers, American Health, 250 mg, 125 Wafers
    HerbsPro: Maxi-C Complex Vitamin C, Country Life, 1000 mg, 180 Tabs
    HerbsPro: Ascorbyl Palmitate Powder (Vitamin C Ester), Source Naturals, 2 oz. (Also available in 4 oz. & 8 oz.)
    HerbsPro: Vitamin-C Solution, Sublingual, 8 fl. oz.
    HerbsPro: Gummy Vitamin C Slices, Rainbow Light, 30 Packets
    HerbsPro: Slice Of Life Vitamin C, Yummi Bears (Hero Nutritional), 60 mg, 60 Count
    HerbsPro: Vitamin C Complex (With Bioflavonoids & Rutin), Country Life, 500 mg, 250 Tabs
    HerbsPro: Buffered Vitamin C with Bioflavonoids, Country Life, 1000 mg, 100 Tabs
    HerbsPro: Buffered Vitamin C with Bioflavonoids, Country Life, 1000 mg, 250 Tabs
    House of Nutrition: Vitamin C Crystals, Douglas Labs, 4000 mg, 8 oz.
    House of Nutrition: Vitamin C-500 With Bioflavonoids, 500 mg, 250 Caps
    House of Nutrition: Vitamin C-1000 With Bioflavonoids, 1000 mg, 250 VCaps
    House of Nutrition: Vitamin C With Sustained Release Bioflavonoids, Natures Plus, 1000 mg, 90 Tabs
    TakeHerb: Ascorbic Acid Powder (Vitamin C), NOW Foods, 3 lbs.
    TakeHerb: Ascorbate C Powder, TwinLab, 2000 mg, 8 oz.
    TakeHerb: Liquid C With Rose Hips, Good'n Natural, 300 mg, 4 oz.
    TakeHerb: Alive! Organic Vitamin C Powder, Made With Organic Fruit, Nature's Way, 120 grams
    TakeHerb: Vitamin C-500 Complex With Bioflavonoids, Acerola & RoseHips, NOW Foods, 100 Tabs


  • Vitamin E helps balance hormones. Alpha-tocopherol is the most active form of vitamin E in humans, and is a powerful biological antioxidant. Vitamin E is a major antioxidant and the primary defense against lipid peroxidation. Antioxidants such as vitamin E act to protect your cells against the effects of free radicals and oxidative damage. Free radicals are potentially damaging by-products of the body's metabolism. Free radicals can cause cell damage that may contribute to the development of cardiovascular disease and cancer.




  • VITAMIN E PRODUCTS

    Mountain Rose Herbs: Vitamin E Oil, Mixed Tocopherols, GMO Free, Kosher Certified, 7500 IU per oz., 2 oz. to 1 gallon
    Kalyx: Vitamin E One Grand, Thompson Nutritional, 1000 IU, 30 Softgels
    HerbsPro: Vitamin E, D-Alpha Tocopherol, Source Naturals, 200 IU, 100 Softgels
    HerbsPro: Vitamin E, D-Alpha Tocopherol, Source Naturals, 200 IU, 250 Softgels
    HerbsPro: Vitamin E, D-Alpha Tocopherol, Source Naturals, 400 IU, 100 Softgels
    House of Nutrition: Vitamin E, Innate Response Complete 8, 400 IU, 60 Caps
    House of Nutrition: Vitamin E Suppositories, Wise Woman Herbal, 10 Count
    House of Nutrition: Vitamin E, Natural Factors, Mixed D-Alpha Tocopherol, 400 IU, 360 Softgels
    TakeHerb: Vitamin E, Good'n Natural, 1000 IU, 100 Softgels
    TakeHerb: Vitamin E, D-Alpha Tocopherol Acetate, NOW Foods, 600 IU, 100 Softgels
    TakeHerb: Natural Dry Vitamin E, Country Life, 400 IU, 100 Tabs
    TakeHerb: Vitamin E, Dry, 100% Natural, TwinLab, 400 IU, 100 Caps
    TakeHerb: Vitamin E, D-Alpha Tocopherol, Source Naturals, 400 IU, 250 Softgels
    TakeHerb: Vitamin E, Mixed Alpha Tocopherol, Solgar, 400 IU, 100 Softgels
    TakeHerb: Vitamin E, Natural With Mixed Tocopherols, Enzymatic Therapy, 400 IU, 100 Softgels
    TakeHerb: Vitamin E, D-Alpha Tocopherol, Source Naturals, 200 IU, 250 Softgels
    TakeHerb: Vitamin E, Mixed Tocopherols, Solgar, 200 IU, 250 Softgels
    TakeHerb: Vitamin E, Dry Alpha Tocopherol, Solgar, 200 IU, 100 VCaps
    TakeHerb: Vitamin E, D-Alpha Tocopherol Acetate, Natural, 21st Century, 200 IU, 110 Softgels
    TakeHerb: Vitamin E, Mixed Tocopherols, Solgar, 100 IU, 250 Softgels
    TakeHerb: Natural Vitamin E Oil, Good'n Natural, 30000 IU, 2.5 oz.


    MOONDRAGON'S PREGNANCY TEA RECIPE

    These four herbs are found in MoonDragon's Pregnancy Tea. The recipe is:
      2 parts Red Raspberry Leaf (dried)
      1 part Alfalfa Leaf (dried)
      1 part Nettle Leaf (dried)
      1 part Peppermint Leaf (dried)

      Mix well and store in a glass jar in a cool dark place. Light will deplete the nutrients in the leaves. This tea can be consumed throughout pregnancy and is helpful towards the end of pregnancy to prepare for the birth. It is a good base tea to add tinctures or other remedies to during the labor and it can also be made into iced cubes and ice chips to be used by the mother during her labor. It makes a great sun tea and can be consumed cold or hot. I usually recommend about a quart a day of prepared tea. This gives the mom her fluids and helps with her nutrition. It can be used unsweetened or with a little honey added for sweetener, if desired.

  • Raspberry Leaf helps strengthen the uterus and may be taken as a tea. Red Raspberry has long been established as a female herb. The leaf tea is used by pregnant women to help prevent complications and make delivery easier. It has also been known to reduce menstrual bleeding and relieve symptoms of diarrhea. In addition to preventing complications in pregnancy, reducing menstrual bleeding, and diarrhea, Red Raspberry is used to relax uterine and intestinal spasms. It is known to strengthen uterine walls, and promote healthy nails, bones, teeth and skin. Red Raspberry can diminish the effects of morning sickness, false labor pains, hot flashes, and menstrual cramps. Using Red Raspberry after childbirth helps decrease uterine swelling and reduces postpartum bleeding. Small children can drink Red Raspberry tea for vomiting, dysentery, and diarrhea. The warm tea also soothes sore throats, mouth ulcers, bleeding gums, and canker sores. Pour one cup of boiling water over 1 or 2 teaspoons of dried Red Raspberry leaf, steep for 10 minutes, and then sweeten to taste. Drink 2 to 3 cups daily while pregnant.




  • RED RASPBERRY LEAF PRODUCTS

    Mountain Rose Herbs: Red Raspberry Leaf, Bulk Organic Herbs
    HerbsPro: Red Raspberry Leaf, Natures Answer, 950 mg, 90 Caps
    HerbsPro: Red Raspberry Leaf Tea, Alvita Teas, 24 Bags
    HerbsPro: Organic Raspberry Leaf Tea, Traditional Medicinals, 16 Bags
    HerbsPro: Woman's Raspberry Leaf Tea, Yogi Teas, 16 Bags
    HerbsPro: Red Raspberry Leaf Extract, Organic, Alcohol Free, 1 fl. oz.
    House of Nutrition: Red Raspberry Leaf, Natures Way, 350 mg, 100 Caps
    House of Nutrition: Red Raspberry Leaf Extract, Nature's Answer, Alcohol Free, 1 fl. oz.
    House of Nutrition: Red Raspberry Leaf Extract, Gaia Herb, 2 fl. oz.
    TakeHerb: Red Raspberry Leaf Extract, Alcohol Free, Nature's Answer, 1 fl. oz.
    TakeHerb: Red Raspberry Leaf, Organic, Starwest Botanicals, 450 mg, 500 Caps
    Kalyx: Red Raspberry Leaf, Cut & Sifted, Certified Organic, Frontier Herbs, 1 lb.
    Kalyx: Red Raspberry Leaf Powder, Certified Organic, Starwest Botanicals, 1 lb.
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  • Alfafla, also known as Medicago sativa, lucerne, holy-hay, and trefoil, is high in iron, protein, vitamin K and is a good blood cleanser. It helps clot blood due to hemorrhaging. It is good for woman who have problems with anemia (most women do because of their blood loss during menses). Alfalfa can help lower cholesterol, balance hormones, and promote pituitary gland function. Alfalfa alkalizes and detoxifies the body, acts as a diuretic, anti-inflammatory and contains an anti-fungal agent. Alfalfa is also good for treating anemia, bone and joint disorders, colon and digestive disorders, skin disorders and ulcers. Alfalfa has shown to be beneficial in preventing endometrial and colon cancer. It has been said that it helps reduce the effects of rheumatoid arthritis and other arthritic conditions. Taking Alfalfa tablets before meals will help prevent the absorption of cholesterol. There is some evidence to suggest that Alfalfa tea can be useful in treating diabetes, stimulating appetite and for use as a general tonic. This plant works well as a food for convalescents because it gives many nutrients their body needs to heal and become strong. Alfalfa has shown some estrogenic activity and could be useful in treating problems with menstruation and menopause.




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  • Nettle Leaf is high in vitamins A, C, calcium, potassium, iron and vitamin K. It is a good all around pregnancy tonic. It has a slight minty taste (it is a member of the mint family). It can be used to build the blood and supply necessary nutrition needed during the pregnancy. In the early spring when nettle first comes up and begins growing leaves, the fresh young leaves can be plucked and eaten in salads. They have not developed their "sting" yet. Later the whole plant can be harvested (be sure to wear protective gloves and clothing when harvesting) and dried. Once dried, the leaves lose their sting and can be used in teas.




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  • Peppermint is a good herb that soothes and helps the digestive system. It is helpful for nausea and gastric upset. Make sure your peppermint is strongly aromatic (it should have a strong peppermint scent to it). Added to teas, it can add a nice minty flavor to otherwise "green-tasting" teas.



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  • Ginger (Zingiber officinale; Gan Jiang) has been used safely for thousands of years in a wide range of Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese herbal formulas that benefit the stomach and promote digestive function. Ginger is also used in these formulas as an agent to carry or reinforce the actions of other digestive herbs. It is considered to be a warming herb as it enhances circulation and absorption. Ginger is essential for the reduction and frequency of morning sickness, upset stomach, seasickness, and motion sickness. It is also used expel gas (relieving flatulent colic) from the intestines and to help reduce fevers and lessen symptoms of colds. It is soothing to the digestive tract. Ginger tea can be made by slicing the fresh root into small pieces and added to hot water or milk to steep. It has a slightly "spicy" flavor to it. Ginger can be obtained in candied pieces and popped in your mouth if you are having indigestion problems. A standard dose for most purposes is 1 to 4 grams of powdered Ginger taken daily in 2 to 4 divided doses. Prepare a dose of ginger infusion by taking 10 to 30 grains or 1 ounce of ginger powder or bruised root and adding it to a pint of boiling water, take 1 or 2 fluid ounces at a time. In acute colds the entire train of symptoms may be aborted in a single night, by advising the patient to take a hot mustard foot bath at bedtime, while the body, prepared for bed, is wrapped in warm blankets. During the foot bath the patient should drink a glass or two of hot water, each of which contains half of a dram of the tincture of ginger. To prevent motion sickness, begin treatment 1 or 2 days before the trip, and continue taking it throughout the travel period. Make Ginger tea from the boiled Ginger root as a remedy for nausea associated with pregnancy. Chilled, carbonated, and sweetened Ginger tea is the original form of ginger ale, the famous anti-nausea beverage. Powdered Ginger can be used in the tea instead of the root. Ginger is contraindicated for people with gallstones and should only be used after consultation with a health care provider.


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    4 cups of water 2 inch piece of fresh ginger root optional: honey and lemon. Peel the ginger root and slice it into thin slices. Bring the water to a boil in a saucepan. Once it is boiling, add the ginger. Cover it and reduce to a simmer for 15-20 minutes. Strain the tea. Add honey and lemon to taste. Note: Keep in mind that if you are making this tea to strengthen the immune system and ward off colds and flu, sweeteners are not recommended. Ginger milk can be done the same way, substituting milk for water. This is good for warming the system up after being in the cold and is soothing to the stomach too. I often made ginger milk after shoveling snow off the sidewalk and needing to be warmed up. You could also add a dash of cinnamon, if desired to the ginger milk.



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