Archive for November, 2010

Stress and Yeast Infection

Wednesday, November 10th, 2010

Does stress contribute to yeast infection? Studies indicate that the immune system is certainly affected by stress. There are three levels of stress:  Short term stress, Long term stress and Aging stress. Our body reacts to short term stress by preparing itself to fight back.  A sudden loud noise, a drop from a height are [...]

Testing for Urinary Tract Infection

Saturday, November 6th, 2010

Urinary tract infection (UTI) is a condition that commonly affects women and girls as compared to men.  The size of the female urethra is shorter and its proximity to the anus brings intestinal bacteria in contact with the urethra more easily.  This has been found to be one of the primary causes for females to [...]

Folic acid benefits in Pregnancy

Wednesday, November 3rd, 2010

Pregnancy and Folic Acid Our body has the capability of producing various nutrients from the food we eat.  Most of what we eat is converted to assist in our body functions and give us energy and keep us healthy. For a pregnant woman,  folic acid – a B vitamin – is a necessary nutrient.  It [...]