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Pregnancy-Related Problems
LifeSource Vitamins
Pregnancy is a joyful time, but it's rarely a comfortable
one. There are probably as many different combinations of
pregnancy-related problems as there are pregnant women.
Nevertheless, most uncomfortable conditions are caused by
one of three factors: hormonal changes, nutritional
deficiencies, whether preexisting or brought on by the
additional needs of the baby; and the pressure placed on
bones and internal organs by the weight of the growing
child.
If you're pregnant, it's essential to have regular
check-ups. Your doctor should monitor your health, as well
as your baby's, and should remain vigilant for any signs of
trouble. Good conventional care has saved the lives of many
women and their developing babies, and serious problems can
often be successfully treated when caught early enough. But
as valuable as conventional medicine can be for pregnant
women, it rarely offers ways to handle daily discomfort.
During this time, a woman may come to fully appreciate the
gentle power of natural therapies. Although some highly
potent herbs and other treatments are too strong for the
baby, there are still many complementary strategies that
will minimize the less-serious problems that accompany
pregnancy. Each of the following recommendations is safe to
use during pregnancy, but always alert your doctor or
midwife to what you are using as nutritional supplements.
ANEMIA
During pregnancy, your body needs more iron than usual. A
deficiency can result in anemia, a disorder in which the
body's cells don't receive enough oxygen. As a result, you
feel tired and drained, and you may be more vulnerable to
illness.
TREATMENT
Diet
Recommended Food
To overcome pregnancy-induced anemia, consume foods that
are high in iron. Organic calf's liver is far and away the
best source, but if you're a vegetarian or just can't hold
organ meats down right now, you do have some other options.
Molasses, green leafy vegetables (with the exception of
spinach), leeks, cashews, cherries, strawberries, dried
fruits, figs, and eggs are all rich in iron.
Foods to Avoid
Spinach, rhubarb, tomatoes, and chocolate are high in
oxalic acid, a substance that blocks the absorption of
iron.
If you're pregnant, you've already been advised to stay
away from caffeine, which can harm the baby. Caffeine also
inhibits iron absorption, as do carbonated sodas and dairy
products.
Do not take iron pills with meals that are high in fiber.
The fiber will sweep the iron out of your system before
you've had a chance to digest it.
** All of these prescriptions below have been proven
effective; level of effectiveness depends on the
individual. Please consult your doctor when taking any and
all supplements.
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The top 7 vitamins and supplements
shown to help Pregnancy Related
Problems:
The Prescription for Natural Cures by James
F. Balch, M.D. and Mark Stengler, N.M.D.
Pregnancy Related Problems / Anemia
As always, consult your Doctor for
Pregnancy related issues and
supplements.
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Super Prescription #1
Iron
- LifeSource Products -
If you have been diagnosed with
iron-deficiency anemia by your doctor, take
50 to 200 mg (or the amount recommended by
your doctor, depending on the severity) of
an easily absorbed form of iron, such as
iron citrate, gluconate, glycinate, or
fumarate, one to two times daily. Also,
iron chelate is generally well absorbed.
Avoid the use of iron sulfate (ferrous
sulfate), which is poorly absorbed and can
cause digestive upset.
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Super Prescription #2
Prenatal Multivitamin w/ DHA
- LifeSource ProductTake
as directed on the container. We pride
ourselves in a truly complete multivitamin
for expecting Mother's. Nothing is more
important than giving your baby the proper
nutrients during pregnancy, it sets the
building blocks for health and balance for
the rest of the baby's life! Added DHA is a
very big key.
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Super Prescription #3 Ferrum
Phosphoricum
Take 5 pellets of the 3x or 6x potency
three times daily. This homeopathic remedy
improves iron utilization in the cells.
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Super Prescription #4 Yellow dock
(Rumex crispis)
Take 1 (300 mg) capsule or 20 drops of the
tincture with each meal. It contains iron
and improves iron absorption.
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Super Prescription #5 Nettles (Urtica
diocia)
Take 2 ml of the tincture twice daily or
300 mg of the capsule form, or drink 1 cup
of the tea twice daily (organic source).
This herb is a source of iron and other
blood-building minerals.
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Super Prescription #6
Chlorella
- LifeSource Product
Take as directed on the container for a
host of iron-building nutrients, including
chlorophyll.
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Super Prescription #7
Vitamin C
- LifeSource Products - See All of our
Vitamin C Products.
Take 500 mg with each dose of iron. It
provides an acidic environment for enhanced
iron absorption.
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BACK PAIN
Most pregnant women experience some degree of back pain,
thanks to the extra weight and the shifting center of
gravity.
TREATMENT
Diet
Constipation, to which pregnant women are especially
vulnerable, makes back pain worse.
When back pain strikes, try drinking a glass or two of
water immediately. If the pain is caused by dehydration,
water will help.
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LifeSource's Super Prescriptions - Back
Pain during Pregnancy!
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Super Prescription #1
Calcium / Magnesium
– LifeSource Products - See All of our
Cal/Mag Products.
Take a complex of these two minerals that
contains 600 mg of calcium and 300 mg of
magnesium. Take it twice daily. These
minerals reduce muscle spasms.
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Super Prescription #2:
7 Homeopathic remedies for Back
Pain
Pick the remedy that best matches your
symptoms. For acute back pain, take
a 30 C potency four times daily. For chronic back pain,
take it twice daily for two weeks to see if
there are any positive results. After you
notice improvement, stop taking the remedy,
unless symptoms return. Consultation with a
homeopathic practitioner is advised.
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Aesculus Hippocastanum is for lower
back or sacral pain that is worse when
you are sitting. The pain often
radiates into the right hip.
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Arnica (Arnica Montana) is for an
injury that leaves your back feeling
bruised and sore and when you have
difficulty moving around.
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Bryonia (Bryonia alba) is for lower
back pain and stiffness that feel worse
with any movement and in cold, dry
weather and that feel better when the
area is rubbed.
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Calcarea Carbonica is for chronic lower
back pain and weakness in overweight
individuals who also are chilly.
Symptoms are worse in the cold and the
dampness.
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Cimicifuga Racemosa is for a stiff,
aching neck and back. Muscles feel
bruised but feel better with warmth.
Also, it's used for menstrual cramps,
with lower back pain radiating to the
thighs.
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Ignatia (Ignatia amara) is for back
spasms and cramping, as the result of
emotional stress.
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Magnesia Phosphorica is for muscle
spasms in the back that feel better
from warmth.
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Nux Vomica is for back spasms and
cramping, especially in the lower back.
The person may also have constipation
and may feel chilly and irritable.
Symptoms are worse from cold and better
with warmth.
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Rhus Toxicodendron is for a stiff lower
back that is worse in the cold and the
damp and better with movement. It is
specific for sprained back muscles or
ligaments.
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Ruta Graveolens is for pain near the
neck or in the lower back. The area of
the injury feels lame, and the pain is
worse at night. It's useful for back
sprains and strains.
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Other Recommendations
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Prenatal yoga or stretching classes can be effective.
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At night, support your back and belly with pillows.
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When you're pregnant, the last thing you may think
about is your posture. Make an extra effort to check
that your back is straight, even when you're sitting
down.
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Use common sense: don't wear high heels, and don't lift
heavy objects.
BLEEDING GUMS IN PREGNANCY
Increased estrogen production can make your gums soft,
swollen, and prone to bleeding. Proper diet and supplements
will reduce the severity of bleeding gums.
TREATMENT
Diet
Recommended Food
Good sources of calcium include sea vegetables, green leafy
vegetables (with the exception of spinach), soybeans, and
unsweetened cultured yogurt.
Enjoy citrus fruits and green vegetables for vitamin C.
Foods to Avoid
Spinach, rhubarb, tomatoes, and chocolate inhibit your
body's ability to absorb calcium.
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LifeSource's Super Prescriptions -
Bleeding Gums
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Super Prescription #1
Vitamin C
- LifeSource Products - See All of our
Vitamin C Products.
Take 500 mg daily. Try a nonacidic vitamin
C to prevent digestive upset.
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Super Prescription #2 Homeopathic
Ferrum Phosphoricum
Take 3 pellets of a 6x potency twice daily.
This homeopathic remedy safely reduces
bleeding and inflammation. Take until the
bleeding stops, then discontinue.
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Super Prescription #3 Bioflavonoid
complex
Take 250 mg twice daily. Bioflavonoids
reduce inflammation of the gums.
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Super Prescription #4
Prenatal Multivitamin w/ DHA
- LifeSource ProductTake
as directed on the container. It supplies a
variety of nutrients that are required for
gum health.
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Super Prescription #5 Calendula
(Calendula officinalis)
Put 15 drops of calendula tincture in 2
ounces of water. Swish it in your mouth,
and spit it out. Calendula is healing to
the mucosa of the gums.
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Super Prescription # 6 Homeopathic
Mercurius Solubilis
Take a low potency (6x, 12x, 6C, 12C, or
30C) twice daily for swollen, bleeding gums
that are accompanied by heavy salivation
and bad breath. Stop using it when the
bleeding stops.
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Super Prescription #7 Myrrh cerifera
Put 15 drops of myrrh tincture in 2 ounces
of water. Swish it in your mouth, and spit
it out. Myrrh is healing to the mucosa of
the gums.
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CONSTIPATION
The hormonal changes of pregnancy, along with the
positioning of the baby and fiber and fluid intake, make
pregnant women more susceptible to constipation. Iron pills
(ferrous sulfate) can also lead to constipation.
TREATMENT
Diet
Recommended Food
Eat plenty of fiber-fresh fruits and vegetables, whole
grains, and beans-to encourage regularity. Dried
fruits-especially that old standby, prunes-are another good
choice.
Drink a glass of clean water every two waking hours. You
will keep food moving through your digestive system.
A hot beverage at breakfast will often wake up a sluggish
digestive system. Try herbal tea or hot water with a little
lemon juice.
Foods to Avoid
Do not eat fatty, greasy, or fried foods, which travel
slowly through the intestines.
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LifeSource's Super Prescriptions -
Constipation
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Super Prescription #1
Psyllium Husk
- LifeSource ProductTake
as directed on the container. Take it with
10 ounces of juice or flavored water.
Psyllium acts as a bulk-forming laxative.
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Super Prescription #2
Probiotics / Dophilus
- LifeSource Product
Take a product containing at least 4
billion active organisms daily. Friendly
bacteria such as Lactobacillus acidophilus
and bifidus help with digestion and
elimination.
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Super Prescription #3
Chlorella
- LifeSource Product
Take 1,500 mg of organic chlorella daily.
This algae supplement provides a healthy
source of fiber.
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Super Prescription #4 Homeopathic Sepia
Take a 6x, 12x, 6C, 12C, or 30C potency
twice daily for three days to see if there
are any positive results. After you notice
improvement, stop taking the remedy, unless
symptoms return. Consultation with a
homeopathic practitioner is advised. Sepia
is indicated for pregnant women who feel
irritable and chilly and have stools that
are hard to pass. A heavy sensation in the
rectum and the lower abdomen is present.
There is a strong craving for chocolate.
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Super Prescription #5 Homeopathic Nux
Vomica
Take a 6x, 12x, 6C, 12C, or 30C potency
twice daily for three days to see if there
are any positive results. After you notice
improvement, stop taking the remedy, unless
symptoms return. Consultation with a
homeopathic practitioner is advised. Nux
Vomica is indicated when one has an urgent
feeling but can't pass stools or stools are
never completed. The person feels irritable
and overstressed. Nux Vomica works well for
people who work too hard, exercise too
little, and eat and drink too much.
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Super Prescription # 6 Homeopathic
Natrum Muriaticum
Take a 6x, 12x, 6C, 12C, or 30C potency
twice daily for three days to see if there
are any positive results. After you notice
improvement, stop taking the remedy, unless
symptoms return. Consultation with a
homeopathic practitioner is advised. This
is a remedy for women with constipation who
have strong cravings for salt and water.
They may suffer from depression and are
often sensitive to the sun or to light.
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Super Prescription #7 Homeopathic
Lycopodium (Lycopodium clavatum)
Take a 6x, 12x, 6C, 12C, or 30C potency
twice daily for three days to see if there
are any positive results. After you notice
improvement, stop taking the remedy, unless
symptoms return. Consultation with a
homeopathic practitioner is advised. This
remedy is for a woman who has constipation
and problems with gas and bloating. She
craves sweets, and her symptoms are worse
in the late afternoon. Her digestive system
feels better with warm drinks.
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FLUID RETENTION (EDEMA)
Hormonal changes and increased fluids can cause your hands,
legs, and feet to swell, especially in the later months of
pregnancy. Although many women experience fluid retention,
you should always have it checked out by a doctor, as it's
sometimes a symptom of a serious disorder.
TREATMENT
Diet
Recommended Food
As you lower your intake of salt, you must also increase
your consumption of potassium. A combination of excess
sodium and a deficiency in potassium has been found in many
people with hypertension. Good sources of potassium include
apples, asparagus, cabbage, oranges, tomatoes, bananas,
kelp, and alfalfa.
Foods to Avoid
Restrict your intake of salt. Obviously, you should avoid
table salt, but you should also stay away from processed or
junk food, both of which contain alarming amounts of
sodium.
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LifeSource's Super Prescriptions - Fluid Retention
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Super Prescription #1 Dandelion leaf (Taraxacum
officinale)
With your doctor's supervision, take 3 ml or 300 mg twice
daily. Dandelion leaf is a gentle diuretic.
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Super Prescription #2
Vitamin B Complex
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LifeSource Products – See All of our Vitamin B
Products.
Vitamin B6 and other B-complex vitamins may help reduce
edema. Take 50 mg twice daily.
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Super Prescription #3 Homeopathic Natrum Muriaticum
Take 3 pellets of a 6x potency three times daily. It is
particularly indicated if you have a strong desire for salt
and the fluid retention is worse from being in the sun or
from heat.
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Super Prescription #4
Vitamin C
- LifeSource Products - See All of our Vitamin C
Products.
Take 500 mg twice daily. Vitamin C improves the lymph flow.
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Super Prescription #5 Vitamin B6
Take 50 mg daily under the guidance of a doctor. Vitamin B6
has been found to reduce water retention, most likely due
to its function in helping liver metabolism.
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Super Prescription # 6
Quercetin
- LifeSource ProductTake 500 mg twice
daily. Quercitin is a flavonoid that improves circulation.
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Super Prescription #7
Garlic
- LifeSource Product
Take 2,500 mg daily. Garlic has mild anti-edema properties.
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Other Recommendations
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Regular exercise will minimize swelling. A daily walk or swim is a good
idea.
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Swollen feet are uncomfortable, but tight shoes are even worse. For the
duration of your pregnancy, you may want to wear shoes that are larger
than your usual size.
GAS
Even women with normally hardy digestive systems may find themselves
suffering from gas and flatulence when pregnant. This bothersome condition
is usually due to the slower movement of food through your intestines.
Sometimes women also find that they are upset by certain foods for the
duration of the pregnancy.
TREATMENT
Diet
Recommended Food
Papaya sooths the intestinal tract and is high in enzymes that help you
digest food properly.
Instead of taxing you digestive system with large meals, eat several small
ones throughout the day.
If your digestion is not as efficient as usual, try incorporating more
easily digestible foods into your diet, such as soups, broths, and steamed
vegetables.
Foods to Avoid
If you suspect that a particular food is giving you gas, your body is
trying to tell you something. Avoid that food until after you've delivered
your child and finished nursing. Common offenders include beans, cow's
milk, sugar, and spicy foods.
Keep a record of the food you eat during the day, and take note of when gas
occurs. (Do not, however, try an elimination diet. It's too severe for you
right now.) If you can isolate the food that irritates you, avoid it until
the baby arrives and is weaned.
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LifeSource's Super Prescriptions - Gas
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Super Prescription #1
Ginger
Root
- LifeSource Products
Drink a cup of ginger tea when you feel bloated or after
meals. You can also use 300 mg of the capsule form or 2 ml
of the tincture.
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Super Prescription # 2
Chamomile Tea
- LifeSource Product
Drink a cup of chamomile tea when you feel bloated or after
meals. If you prefer to use an extract, take 500 mg twice a
day, or use 2 ml of a tincture twice daily.
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Super Prescription #3 Homeopathic Magnesia Phosphorica
Take 3 pellets of a 6x potency up to three times daily for
gas and cramping.
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Super Prescription #4 Homeopathic Carbo Vegetabilis
Take a low potency (6x, 12x, 30x, 6C, or 30C) as needed,
for gas and bloating that are accompanied by belching.
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Super Prescription #5 Homeopathic Pulsatilla
(Pulsatilla pratensis)
Take a low potency (6x, 12x, 30x, 6C, or 30C) as needed,
for gas and bloating that occur from eating rich or fatty
foods.
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Super Prescription # 6 Homeopathic Lycopodium
(Lycopodium clavatum)
Take a low potency (6x, 12x, 30x, 6C, or 30C) as needed,
for gas and bloating that occur in the evening. Warm drinks
improve the symptoms as well.
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Super Prescription #7 Homeopathic Nux Vomica
Take a low potency (6x, 12x, 30x, 6C, or 30C) as needed,
for gas and bloating that occur from stress and spicy
foods. Heartburn is also a common symptom treated by this
remedy.
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General Recommendations
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Take a probiotics supplement that contains at least 4 billion
organisms, thirty minutes after breakfast and dinner. These good
bacteria reside in the digestive tract and aid digestion.
HEARTBURN
The position of the baby may cause stomach acid to back up into the
esophagus, leaving you with a burning pain in your chest. You may also
experience some regurgitation of acid into your throat and mouth.
TREATMENT
Diet
Recommended Food
Whenever you feel heartburn pain, drink a glass of clean water to flush the
gastric acids back down into your stomach.
Eat papaya for its healing qualities, or drink its juice.
Eat small meals throughout the day, instead of three large ones. If your
stomach isn't completely full, there's less of a chance that its contents
will back up.
Foods to Avoid
Some foods are more challenging to digest than others are. If you stay away
from fried and greasy foods, spicy foods, and heavy sauces, you may find
that your problem resolves itself.
Avoid minty foods, such as peppermint, which can aggravate heartburn.
Allow a few hours between your last meal or snack and bedtime. You'll give
your stomach a chance to process its contents before you lie down.
Food allergies are linked to heartburn. If a food causes you trouble,
eliminate it from your diet. You may find that your symptoms improve
significantly or even disappear.
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Super Prescription #1 Licorice root (DGL)
Chew one 400 mg tablet (or take it in powder form) for the
relief of heartburn. DGL is a special type of licorice
extract that soothes and heals the stomach and the
esophagus. It does not cause high blood pressure.
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Super Prescription # 2 Homeopathic Nux Vomica
Take a low potency (6x, 12x, 30x, 6C, or 30C) as needed,
for heartburn that occurs from stress and spicy foods.
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Super Prescription #3 Slippery elm (Ulmus fulva)
Take 1 teaspoon, 300 mg of the capsule form, or 3 ml of
tincture three times daily. This herb is used to soothe and
reduce inflammation of the lining of the esophagus and the
stomach.
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Super Prescription #4 Marshmallow root (Althea
officinalis)
Take 300 mg of the capsule or 3 ml of tincture three times
daily. Marshmallow root soothes and reduces inflammation of
the lining of the esophagus and the stomach.
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Super Prescription #5
Enzymes – Super Enzymes
- LifeSource Product
Take 1 to 2 capsules of a full-spectrum blend with each
meal. Enzymes help you to digest foods more effectively so
that they are less likely to cause irritation. Note: Some
people may need to use a formula that contains no protease,
as this protein digestive enzyme may irritate the stomachs
of some individuals.
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Super Prescription #6
Probiotics / Dophilus
- LifeSource Product
Take a product containing at least 4 billion active
organisms daily. It contains friendly bacteria, such as
Lactobacillus acidophilus and bifidus, that improve
digestive function.
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Super Prescription #7
Calcium / Magnesium
– LifeSource Products - See All of our Cal/Mag
Products.
Liquid calcium is soothing to the stomach. Take a formula
containing 600 mg of calcium and 300 mg of magnesium twice
daily. Magnesium helps to relax tightened muscles of the
esophagus and the stomach.
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General Recommendations
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A super green food supplement, such as chlorella or spirulina, or a
mixture of super green foods in a drink, helps to neutralize acidity.
Take as directed on the container.
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Chamomile tea is soothing to the digestive tract. Drink 1 to 2 cups
daily.
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Structure your day so that you don't have to bend over, lie down, or
perform any strenuous activity within a couple of hours after eating.
HEMORRHOIDS
During pregnancy, both constipation and pressure on the lower part of the
body can produce hemorrhoids.
TREATMENT
Diet
Recommended Food
Fiber will soften your stool and make it easier to pass. Eat whole grains,
fresh or dried fruits and vegetables, or beans with every meal.
Another way to soften stools is to drink a glass of clean water every two
waking hours.
Foods to Avoid
Don't eat foods that are difficult for your body to process. Greasy, fried,
and junk foods are all off-limits; so are any other items that are high in
saturated fat.
Cow's milk is constipating for some pregnant women.
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LifeSource's Super Prescriptions - Hemorrhoids
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Super Prescription #1
Psyllium Husk
- LifeSource ProductPsyllium is a good
fiber supplement and has been shown to reduce the pain and
the bleeding associated with hemorrhoids. Take as directed
daily, mixed along with 10 ounces of juice or flavored
water.
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Super Prescription # 2
Flax Seed Oil
- LifeSource Products
Take as directed on bottle daily. Flaxseed oil improves
regularity and reduces straining. It also contains
essential fatty acids that promote tissue healing. Note:
Reduce the dosage if diarrhea occurs.
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Super Prescription #3
Bilberry (Vaccimium myrtillus)
- LifeSource Product
Take a standardized extract containing 25 percent
anthocyanosides at 160 mg twice daily. Bilberry improves
circulation and strengthens capillary walls.
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Super Prescription #4 Witch hazel (Hamamelis
virginiana)
Apply it as a gel or a cream to external hemorrhoids, or
add 1 ounce to a sitz bath daily.
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Super Prescription #5
Probiotics / Dophilus
- LifeSource Product
This contains friendly bacteria, such as lactobacillus and
bifido bacterium, which improve digestion and constipation.
Take a product that contains at least 4 billion active
organisms daily.
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Super Prescription # 6 Bioflavonoid complex
Take 1,000 mg two to three times daily. Various flavonoids,
such as rutin and hesperidin, have been shown to be
effective in treating hemorrhoids. They reduce swelling and
prevent bleeding
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Super Prescription #7
Phyto Greens - Super Greens
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LifeSource Products - See All of our Phyto Green
Products.
Consume a greens drink that contains a blend of super green
foods, such as chlorella, spirulina, and so on. It provides
fiber. Take as directed on the container.
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Other Recommendations
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Keep moving. A daily walk will improve your circulation and keep you
regular.
INSOMNIA
In the last trimester, it may be difficult to find a comfortable position
to sleep in. Changing moods can also make it hard to get a good night's
sleep.
TREATMENT
Diet
Recommended Food
Pregnant women are often deficient in B vitamins, which are healing to the
nerves and necessary for good sleep. Incorporate whole grains, green leafy
vegetables, and wheat germ into each meal.
Try to have at least one of the following at dinner: turkey, chicken, tuna,
tofu, soy milk, and live unsweetened yogurt. Each of these foods stimulates
serotonin, a neurotransmitter that helps you get to sleep. They're also low
in sugar.
For a bedtime snack, have some turkey or chicken on a whole-grain cracker.
Pregnant women are often low in calcium and magnesium, two nutrients that
encourage restful sleep. Eat lots of leafy greens, sesame and sunflower
seeds, oats, almonds, and walnuts.
Foods to Avoid
You should already be avoiding caffeinated beverages, a common cause of
insomnia, but now you need to add refined-sugar products to your list of
foods to eliminate. Chocolate, which contains both sugar and caffeine,
should be at the top of that list.
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LifeSource's Super Prescriptions - Insomnia
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Super Prescription #1
Calcium / Magnesium
– LifeSource Products - See All of our Cal/Mag
Products.
Take 600 mg of calcium and 300 mg of magnesium each
evening. Both minerals help relax the nervous system. Some
people have better results taking one of the minerals alone
in the evening and the other earlier in the day. Experiment
to see what works better for you.
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Super Prescription # 2 Chamomile (Matricaria
chamomilla)
This relaxes the nervous system. Drink a fresh cup of tea
in the evening, or take 300 mg of the capsule form.
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Super Prescription #3 Homeopathic Coffea Cruda
Take a low potency (6x, 12x, 30x, 6C, or 30C), as needed,
for insomnia. This homeopathic remedy is very specific for
people with insomnia caused from over-stimulation. You find
yourself wide-awake at 3 a.m., with a racing mind.
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Super Prescription #4 Homeopathic Ignatia (Ignatia
amara)
Take a low potency (6x, 12x, 30x, 6C, or 30C), as needed,
for insomnia. This is a remedy for insomnia caused by
emotional upset-usually grief or a loss. There can be
uncontrollable crying, loss of appetite, and mood swings.
The person often sighs a lot during the day, and the
muscles may twitch during sleep.
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Super Prescription #5 Homeopathic Kali Phosphoricum
Take a low potency (6x, 12x, 30x, 6C, or 30C), as needed,
for insomnia. It is helpful for insomnia that results from
nervous exhaustion caused by overwork or mental strain.
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Super Prescription # 6 Homeopathic Arsenicum Album
Take a low potency (6x, 12x, 30x, 6C, or 30C), as needed,
for insomnia. This remedy is for pregnant women who have
tremendous anxiety and restlessness. They often wake up
between the hours of midnight and 2 a.m. They tend to be
perfectionists and have many insecurities and fears.
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Super Prescription #7 Sulphur
Take a low potency (6x, 12x, 30x, 6C, or 30C), as needed,
for insomnia. This remedy is for insomnia that comes on
from itching at night or from feeling too hot at night. One
throws the covers off or sticks one's feet out. There is a
strong craving for ice-cold drinks and spicy foods.
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Other Recommendations
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Use pillows under your back and belly or between your knees to get more
comfortable at night.
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If you simply can't sleep, lying in bed will only make you frustrated
and angry. Instead, have some light reading or another easy activity on
hand that you can enjoy during the night. (When the baby comes, you may
look back on these idle hours as a gift.)
LEG AND FOOT CRAMPS
Poor circulation, due to hormonal changes and mineral deficiency (usually,
calcium and/or magnesium), can cause painful cramps in the leg and the
foot. As the baby grows and the pressure on the lower half of your body
increases, the cramps may get worse.
TREATMENT
Diet
Recommended Food
Eat sea vegetables, green leafy vegetables (except spinach), soy products,
and live unsweetened yogurt for calcium.
Foods to Avoid
Avoid caffeine, alcohol, and high-sugar products that deplete the body of
minerals.
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LifeSource's Super Prescriptions - Leg and Foot Cramps
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Super Prescription #1
Calcium / Magnesium
– LifeSource Products - See All of our Cal/Mag
Products.
Take a complex of these two minerals that contains 600 mg
of calcium and 300 mg of magnesium, twice daily. These
minerals reduce muscle spasms and cramps.
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Super Prescription # 2 Homeopathic Magnesia Phosphorica
Take 3 pellets of a 6x potency three times daily. This
homeopathic remedy is very helpful and safe in the
treatment of cramps and spasms.
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Super Prescription #3
Prenatal Multivitamin w/ DHA
- LifeSource ProductTake as directed on
the container. It provides a base of nutrients involved in
relaxing the muscles.
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Super Prescription #4
Phyto Greens - Super Greens
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LifeSource Products - See All of our Phyto Green
Products.
Take a single super green food, such as chlorella or
spirulina, or try a blended mixture. These foods provide
minerals that prevent cramping and spasms.
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Super Prescription #5
Vitamin B Complex
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LifeSource Products – See All of our Vitamin B
Products.
Take a 50 mg B-complex to ensure proper nerve and muscle
function.
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Super Prescription #6
Omega 3
- LifeSource Products - See All of our Omega 3 – Fish
Oil Products.
Take as directed on bottle daily, for essential fatty acids
that support proper blood flow.
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Super Prescription #7
Omega 3, 6 & 9
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Oil Products.
Take as directed on bottle. These are essential fatty acids
that support proper blood flow.
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Other Recommendations
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Exercise daily to keep your blood moving. Walking and water aerobics
are good, gentle choices.
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A hot compress on the cramped area will relax the muscles.
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Elevate your legs as often as possible, so that blood can flow back up
to the heart.
MORNING SICKNESS
Many pregnant women experience nausea and vomiting in their first
trimester, as a result of hormone changes. Morning sickness, the
traditional term, is a misnomer, as the symptoms may occur at any time of
the day or the night. If the nausea and the vomiting are continuous or
severe, talk to your doctor; you need to be sure that you stay hydrated and
that you and the baby are receiving adequate nutrition. While morning
sickness during your first trimester is generally considered normal, nausea
and vomiting after the twelfth or thirteenth week may be indicative of a
serious problem.
TREATMENT
Diet
Your body is telling you what to eat and what not to eat, so it's probably
best to follow its advice. Following are some additional dietary
suggestions.
Recommended Food
B vitamins ward off queasiness, so start your day with whole-grain toast or
crackers. Brown rice, oats, and wheat germ are other good options.
Although it's important to take in lots of nutrients during pregnancy,
don't try to force yourself to eat large meals. Instead, plan on several
small meals throughout the day.
Leafy greens are rich in vitamin K, which helps prevent nausea.
If you feel nauseated, try chewing a piece of fresh ginger or sucking on a
slice of lemon or lime.
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LifeSource's Super Prescriptions - Morning Sickness
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Super Prescription #1
Ginger
Root
- LifeSource Products
Drink a fresh cup of tea two to three times daily, or take
300 mg of the capsule form three times daily.
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Super Prescription # 2 Vitamin B6
Take 25 mg three times daily. Double-blind studies have
found this to be effective. Vitamin B6 injections or
intravenous administration by your doctor may be even more
effective.
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Super Prescription #3 Homeopathic Ipecacuanha
Take a low potency (6x, 12x, 30x, 6C, or 30C), as needed,
for relief of nausea and vomiting. A characteristic symptom
for this remedy is constant nausea that is not relieved by
vomiting.
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Super Prescription #4 Homeopathic Nux Vomica
Take a low potency (6x, 12x, 30x, 6C, or 30C), as needed,
for relief of nausea and vomiting. Women who require this
remedy feel irritable. Along with the nauseous-ness and the
vomiting may be constipation and heartburn.
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Super Prescription #5 Homeopathic Colchicum
Take a low potency (6x, 12x, 30x, 6C, or 30C), as needed,
for relief of nausea and vomiting. Women who benefit from
this remedy feel nauseous from the smell or the sight of
food, especially eggs and fish.
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Super Prescription # 6 Homeopathic Tabacum
Take a low potency (6x, 12x, 30x, 6C, or 30C), as needed,
for relief of nausea and vomiting. Women who benefit from
this remedy have tremendous nausea and a sinking feeling in
their stomachs. Any movement makes they nauseous.
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Super Prescription #7 Vitamin K
Take 5 mg daily or receive injections or intravenous
administration from your doctor. Vitamin K has been shown
to relieve morning sickness.
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Other Recommendations
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Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) and red raspberry (Rubus idaeus) tea
help some women with morning sickness. Drink the tea throughout the
day.
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Acupuncture and acupressure have been found to be effective for morning
sickness. Commercial acupressure wristbands that relieve nausea are
available.
PREECLAMPSIA
Preeclampsia, also referred to as toxemia, is a problem that occurs in some
women during pregnancy. It can happen during the second half of pregnancy
and involves the combination of high blood pressure, swelling, and large
amounts of protein in their urine. Preeclampsia is more common in a woman's
first pregnancy and in women whose mothers or sisters had preeclampsia. The
risk of preeclampsia is higher in women carrying multiple babies, in
teenage mothers, and in women older than age forty. Other women at risk
include those who had high blood pressure or kidney disease before they
became pregnant. The cause of preeclampsia isn't known, although
nutritional deficiencies appear to be a major factor.
TREATMENT
Diet
Recommended Food
Plenty of water is important, as is adequate protein.
Essential fatty acids, as found in fish, nuts and seeds, and ground
flaxseeds, are recommended.
Foods to Avoid
Avoid foods that are high in trans-fatty acids, as found in fried food
(cooked vegetable oils), margarine, and some packaged foods.
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LifeSource's Super Prescriptions - Preeclampsia
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Super Prescription #1
Calcium / Magnesium
– LifeSource Products - See All of our Cal/Mag
Products.
Take 500 mg three times daily. Several studies have found
that calcium supplementation reduces the risk of developing
preeclampsia, especially in women who are at high risk.
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Super Prescription #2
Magnesium
- LifeSource Product
Take 500 mg twice daily. Some studies have shown magnesium
to reduce the risk of developing preeclampsia, plus it
helps to lower blood pressure.
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Super Prescription #3 Homeopathic Apis (Apis mellifica)
Take a 30C potency twice daily if you have swelling of the
lower limbs or protein in your urine.
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Super Prescription #4 Homeopathic Natrum Muriaticum
Take a 30C potency twice daily if you have swelling and
water retention, as well as a strong craving for salt and
an intolerance of warm rooms.
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Super Prescription #5 Homeopathic Sepia
Take a 30C potency twice daily if you have preeclampsia,
feelings of chilliness, and irritability. You have a strong
craving for chocolate.
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Super Prescription #6 Homeopathic Lachesis
Take a 30C potency twice daily if you have very high blood
pressure, accompanied by great heat and flushing of the
skin.
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Super Prescription #7
Prenatal Multivitamin w/ DHA
- LifeSource ProductA high-quality
prenatal multivitamin is recommended to provide a base of
nutrients that promote good health. Particularly important
are vitamins B2 and B6.
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General Recommendations
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Vitamins E-complex and C may be helpful as antioxidants. Take 400 IU
daily of vitamin E and 500 mg of vitamin C.
STRETCH MARKS
When your body expands to accommodate the baby, the fibers of the skin can
tear, leaving thin red lines that eventually turn which or silver. There
are a few ways to prevent stretch marks, but once you have them, they won't
go away (although with time, they do fade significantly.)
TREATMENT
Diet
Recommended Food
Eat wheat germ and use cold-pressed oils in your salad dressings and
cooking. The vitamin E in these products promotes skin elasticity.
Essential fatty acids (EFAs) also keep the skin healthy and pliant. Fish,
flaxseeds, and flaxseed oil are all high in EFAs, as are the cold-pressed
oils mentioned earlier.
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LifeSource's Super Prescriptions - Stretch Marks
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Super Prescription #1 Vitamin E Oil
Apply the oil to the stretch marks each morning and
evening.
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VARICOSE VEINS
These enlarged veins on the surface of the leg are caused by the weight of
the baby and by hormonal changes. Straining to have bowel movements also
places pressure on the veins. If you're having trouble passing stools,
consult the recommendations for constipation during pregnancy.
TREATMENT
Diet
Recommended Food
Vitamin E will prevent blood clots, a possible side effect of varicose
veins. Wheat germ and cold-pressed oils are good sources of this nutrient.
Red- or blue-covered berries are an ideal dessert or snack for you. They
fortify vein walls and improve their elasticity.
Buckwheat strengthens capillaries.
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LifeSource's Super Prescriptions - Varicose Veins
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Super Prescription #1
Bilberry (Vaccimium myrtillus)
- LifeSource Product
Take a standardized extract containing 25 percent
anthocyanosides at 160 mg twice daily. Bilberry improves
circulation and strengthens capillary walls.
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Super Prescription #2
Flax Seed Oil
- LifeSource Products
Take 2 to 4 capsules daily, or try our Liquid Flax Oil in
place of the capsules. Flax seed oil improves regularity
and reduces straining. It also contains essentially fatty
acids that promote tissue healing. Note: Reduce the dosage
if diarrhea occurs
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Super Prescription #3 Witch hazel (Hamamelis
virginiana)
Apply it as a gel or a cream to external varicose veins.
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Super Prescription #4 Bioflavonoid complex
Take 1,000 mg two to three times daily. Bioflavonoids
reduce swelling and inflammation.
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Super Prescription #5 Homeopathic Hamamelis
Take a low potency (6x, 12x, 30x, 6C, or 30C) twice daily
for varicose veins that are large, sore, and easily
irritated and that sting.
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Super Prescription # 6 Homeopathic Arnica (Arnica
Montana)
Take a low potency (6x, 12x, 30x, 6C, or 30C) twice daily
for varicose veins that are large, sore, and easily
irritated and that sting. It's also helpful for varicose
veins that are swollen and look bruised.
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Super Prescription #7 Homeopathic Pulsatilla Nigrans
Take a low potency (6x, 12x, 30x, 6C, or 30C) twice daily
for varicose veins in the legs that are hot and painful at
nighttime. The legs feel better out of the covers and with
the windows open.
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Other Recommendations
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Bicycling is usually recommended to improve circulation, but if you're
pregnant, you may find it uncomfortable to ride a bike. Instead, try
swimming or aqua-aerobics, which are good non-impact exercises.
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Maternity support hose are available in many department and specialty
stores. It's best to put them on first thing in the morning or after a
period of rest, when your legs aren't already swollen. Make sure to get
a good fit-anything that's too tight will make varicose veins worse.
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