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Casein is a type of protein, commonly found in milk and cheese. It is known for being the slowest-digesting protein we consume, and can be found as “micellar”, “calcium caseinate”, or “milk protein isolate”.It... Continue ReadingCasein is a type of protein, commonly found... Continue Reading
We know that vitamin intake is very important for those who want to get pregnant. And have you ever heard about myo-inositol? Well, myo-inositol, an isomer of inositol considered a B-complex vitamin,... Continue ReadingWe know that vitamin intake is very important... Continue Reading
The plant known as “bitter carqueja” is a small shrub, with the scientific name Baccharis trimera, belonging to the composite family. Carqueja can grow up to only 80 cm tall. Its leaves are oval and... Continue ReadingThe plant known as “bitter carqueja” is... Continue Reading
A very important moment in a woman's life is the birth of her child. Whether it is the first birth or not, the Accompanying Person Law no. 11.108, established in April 2005, guarantees... Continue ReadingA very important moment in a woman's life... Continue Reading
Pregnancy affects a woman's body in a variety of ways. Far beyond just nausea and morning sickness at the beginning or the constant mood swings that this stage can cause, you notice needs that your body... Continue ReadingPregnancy affects a woman's body in a variety... Continue Reading
Chamomile is a plant well known for its medicinal tea, and is also popularly called margaça, macela-galega, macela-nobre, common chamomile, or wild chamomile. Its scientific name is Matriaria recutita and... Continue ReadingChamomile is a plant well known for its... Continue Reading
This is a very intimate and common topic for teenagers or still virgins who have not yet had their first sexual intercourse. The fear and anxiety of getting pregnant right on the first time is very real... Continue ReadingThis is a very intimate and common topic... Continue Reading
A question that concerns 8 out of 10 mothers, even those who are not first-time moms, is how to relieve baby colic. The truth is that not all babies have this problem, but the vast majority... Continue ReadingA question that concerns 8 out of... Continue Reading
Boldo is a medicinal plant from South America, also known as Chilean boldo, boldo afragans, or true boldo, widely used as a herbal remedy for the liver. Its scientific name is Peumus boldus Molina and... Continue ReadingBoldo is a medicinal plant from South America,... Continue Reading
Biotin1, which can also be called vitamin B7, is an important vitamin that is part of the B Complex. Because it is water-soluble, the body cannot store it and requires its constant production and intake.... Continue ReadingBiotin1, which can also be called vitamin... Continue Reading
Beta-carotene is a type of carotenoid, which are natural pigments responsible for the vibrant colors of certain plants and their fruits and vegetables. Examples of carotenoids include the orange color... Continue ReadingBeta-carotene is a type of carotenoid, which... Continue Reading
BCAA stands for the supplement known in English as “Branched-Chain Amino Acids”, which is basically made up of 3 essential amino acids that are not produced by the body and must be obtained through... Continue ReadingBCAA stands for the supplement known in... Continue Reading
Aroeira is a tree also considered a medicinal plant when it comes to the species red aroeira, also called beach aroeira, mild aroeira, corneíba, pepper tree, poivre-rose, almecegueira, lentisk, or soft creeper.... Continue ReadingAroeira is a tree also considered a medicinal... Continue Reading
Arnica is a medicinal plant with shiny green leaves and fleshy, hairy stems. Its flowers are yellow and look somewhat like daisies. The plant is also known as wild arnica, golden spike, lance herb, mountain... Continue ReadingArnica is a medicinal plant with shiny green... Continue Reading
Blackberry is a fruit that comes from the wild blackberry tree or bramble, considered a medicinal plant with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. In addition to the fruit, its leaves can be used... Continue ReadingBlackberry is a fruit that comes from the... Continue Reading
Balm is a very famous type of plant known for millennia, even cited in passages of the Bible. It belongs to the Crassulaceae family, being herbaceous with succulent leaves and yellow flowers. It can reach... Continue ReadingBalm is a very famous type of plant known... Continue Reading
Aloe vera, also known as Aloe Vera, is a plant that has been used medicinally since ancient times. Its active ingredients are found in the gel, its famous slime, while the skin is potentially toxic. Egyptians... Continue ReadingAloe vera, also known as Aloe Vera, is a... Continue Reading
Alfalfa (scientific name Medicago sativa) is a plant used as food, also known as lucerne, and has medicinal effects. It belongs to the legume family, like beans. Despite being less well known, this means... Continue ReadingAlfalfa (scientific name Medicago sativa)... Continue Reading
The ultrasound exam, or sonography, is widely known for its role in monitoring pregnancy and tracking the baby’s development. However, it is not the first test performed during pregnancy, since the blood test... Continue ReadingThe ultrasound exam, or sonography, is widely... Continue Reading
When the desire to get pregnant arises, we women do everything within our reach, including taking ovulation inducers even without medical guidance1. Unfortunately, this practice has become more and more... Continue ReadingWhen the desire to get pregnant arises,... Continue Reading
This is quite a controversial subject. Is it possible for a virgin woman to get pregnant? Even without having had any sexual intercourse? Without any kind of vaginal penetration? If it's possible, how... Continue ReadingThis is quite a controversial subject. Is... Continue Reading
Women who want to get pregnant seek out every method available to achieve their dream of becoming a mother. As a result, numerous tips given by doctors, experienced people, and moms have flooded the internet.... Continue ReadingWomen who want to get pregnant seek out... Continue Reading
