Dry shampoo is a product designed to freshen hair between showers or traditional shampooing – but Is dry shampoo safe for regular use? Dry Shampoo is an alcohol- or starch-based substance. For some people, dry shampoo is beneficial during camping trips or traveling where daily showers are not always available. For other it is just a…
Diastasis recti in pregnancy is very common, and postpartum fitness can be challenging. You have just gone through a major physical and emotional life event and now you are trying to get some of your strength back. One of the main issues that many postpartum women struggle with is the diastasis of rectus abdominis. You…
Our most prized possession (okay maybe I’m a bit biased), is our vision. Moms out there, I cannot imagine how challenging it may be at home to make sure everything is optimized to keep your children safe from potential accidental eye injury. In this post, I will explore both chemical eye injury and then overall…
Heavy implantation bleeding can be concerning and it is unusual for implantation bleeding to be heavy. Heavy bleeding is the type of bleeding that a person would experience on their period. Typical implantation bleeding is usually a light spotting that is caused by the fertilized egg implanting itself into the uterine wall. Spotting or light…
Are you wondering, how long postpartum bleeding will last after birth? It is not the same for everyone, and it is difficult to predict what makes someone’s bleeding course longer than someone else’s. A systematic review of studies showed that on average postpartum bleeding lasts 24 to 36 days after delivery. Another study showed that…
Postpartum is a tough time for most moms. You are physically recovering from child birth and also trying to care for your newborn. Here is the roundup on the best gifts for new moms that she will actually use. Postpartum Robe A great robe is a fantastic gift for a postpartum mom. Especially for moms who have…
If you’ve noticed a change in your ability to hold your urine output, you may be wondering if evaluating bladder control by age makes the most sense. When evaluating bladder capacity by age there are a few things to consider. The bladder is an expandable organ. When empty its inner lining is compressed and folds in upon…
Authors: Dr. Anju Patel, Shielah Mauntana Medically reviewed by ENT Surgeon Dr. Anju Patel Many of us take our voices for granted. We sing, laugh, talk, and yell with our voices every day, so it’s easy to never think about losing our voices. However, it’s important that we keep our voices healthy so permanent damage…
Breastfeeding is very physically and emotionally challenging. In order to make the journey as smooth as possible, you should be prepared. There is so much noise out there, so we compiled the top doctor recommended items that will help you on your breastfeeding journey. Be sure to get these ahead of time so that you…
The real answer is . . . We don’t know. But we do know there’s a 99% chance it’s NOT cancer (Kushwaha et al.). Breast pain is extremely common and as many as 70% of women will experience it at some point in their lifetime (Kataria et al.). Sometimes it is a dull ache, like…