A hot flash is a sudden rush of warmth and heat that spreads throughout the body. According to a report published by Intelihealth, reviewed by Harvard Medical Center, a hot flash usually occurs because something is affecting the hypothalamus,...
Xanax, with the generic name alprazolam, is an anti-anxiety drug that is reasonably safe for most people. But for pregnant women, it may have damaging effects. Although research is inconclusive, talk with your doctor if you're taking Xanax and...
Pregnancy triggers anxiety in almost any pregnant woman, according to the website Baby Center. Anxiety is a natural reaction to stress. Pregnant women want to take good care of their unborn babies, so it is natural to worry about the foods, drinks...
Having a baby is a combination of excitement, joy, confusion and some fear. It's a big change--becoming a parent responsible for this little being, the uncontrollable hormones that fly off the charts after delivery. Many women suffer from...
Low-density lipoproteins, also known as LDL, help the body transport fats and cholesterol throughout the body, according to MedlinePlus. You may know LDL as "bad cholesterol." Some research suggests that there may be no standard lower acceptable...
Aconite is one of 250 species of flowering, perennial plants that includes the common buttercup. If you are a fan of popular literature, you may recognize this herb as wolfsbane, indicating its use as a cure for lycanthropy in werewolf movies....
