Medical Supplies » Drugs http://chapmandesigns.net Discussing about how to choose the best medical supplies for our life... Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:02:14 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Increase Breast Milk Supply Without Using Drugs http://chapmandesigns.net/173/increase-breast-milk-supply-without-using-drugs/ http://chapmandesigns.net/173/increase-breast-milk-supply-without-using-drugs/#comments Sun, 28 Feb 2010 06:53:07 +0000 admin http://chapmandesigns.net/173/increase-breast-milk-supply-without-using-drugs/ How to Increase Breast Milk Supply Naturally, Without Using Drugs.   Right after the birth of their babies and for the first few days, even weeks, many mothers are concerned about not having enough milk. But what most women don’t know is that the likelihood that a woman will be physically unable to produce sufficient milk for her baby is actually low. But we wonder why are so many women out there that believe or worry about not producing enough breast milk? In our current society, we have lost the Art of Breastfeeding. Many mothers have grown up in families where they are the first women in generations to breastfeed. These mothers don’t have a role model to look up to, so they do the best they can with the information and support available to them. Now the real problem as I see it, is that because we are living in a formula-feeding culture, the information they receive may be inaccurate and the support they have may be inadequate-which can discourage their efforts to breastfeed.   Most importantly, is the exposure to formula advertising women are subject to. We just have to look at the message we receive from the hospitals. The very first thing women are given as soon as they leave the hospital, is free formula, which brings the wrong message to new mothers, lowering confidence of mothers in their ability to breastfeed. They told them that IF they want to breastfeed their babies, they MUST make sure the baby is getting enough milk to support her growth. Of course, they also encourage women to NOT FEEL BAD if they have to supplement the feedings with some formula. This, automatically send a message to the new mothers, as if their breast could or could not develop enough milk. So instantly, a concern has been created in the women’s mind, about their ability to produce enough breast milk. They also are told not right after a few days of birth, they must take the baby to see a pediatrician.   In my many years as a breastfeeding consultant, I have grow tired of hearing pediatricians tell mothers, that the baby was not getting enough weight and they MUST supplement with formula. Of course, for many women hearing this from a pediatrician means… you must do what he said or else….However what doctors don’t tell mothers is that it’s totally normal for a baby to loss weight within the first days of her life. Also, they don’t encourage them to trying first other alternative methods such as, herbal remedies and nutrition. The doctors of the old days (my grandmother used to tell me this) would tell women, to just simply put the baby on the breast constantly on demand. The more the better, they also focused mainly on the foods they were eating and encourage them to eat more of others, as chicken soup, lentil stew, even herbs my grandmother always told me. Most importantly, making sure the mother drinks plenty of fresh water every day.   Milk supply is dynamic. It follows the law of supply and demand. The more frequently and effectively a baby breastfeed, the more milk the mother’s breasts produce. Sometimes for new moms, not understanding their baby’s behavior can lead mothers to think they don’t have enough milk even though they actually do.   Before or after the birth of a baby, Breastfeeding Consultants and La Leche League Leaders can help mothers tremendously. They can help mothers learn about positioning and latch-on so that babies can effectively obtain milk, how to tell a baby is getting enough milk, and how to increase milk supply, if needed. They can also refer mothers to healthcare providers to determine if there are any physiological causes of low milk supply in mother (e.g., a hormonal imbalance, retained placenta, previous breast surgery) or other related to baby (e.g., tongue-tie, low muscle tone, respiratory problems)-many of which are treatable.   There are however, special situations when a mother does suffer from low milk supply and additional help is needed.    Is there any natural product available to increase breast milk supply without side effects for both, Mom and baby?   If you suspect you may have low milk supply, I highly recommend you to learn more about “Sacred Tea for Nursing Mothers.”  

 

Sacred Tea for Nursing Mothers is an 100% Certified organic herbal formula, formulated with specific ingredients proven to not only successfully increase milk supply within days, but also to protect both mom and baby’s digestive systems from common stomach upset, indigestion, constipation and gas. Sacred Tea for Nursing Mothers was exclusively created to help you. TheUnique combination of our ingredients makes this herbal formula a powerful cocktail of Vital Nutrients that will help your body to increase your milk supply within hours  of use*. 

  What about ”natural remedies” versus prescription drugs?   Reglan  and domperidone, are  prescription drugs that can help women increase their milk supply.Reglan is an older medication that is known to increase milk production, but it has frequent side effects which have made its use for many nursing mothers unacceptable (fatigue, irritability, depression). Another drug  is domperidone, which has many fewer side effects because it does not enter the brain tissue in significant amounts (does not pass the blood-brain barrier).   I personally don’t like these or any other drug to be prescribed to a breastfeeding woman, knowing that there are some other more natural and healthier alternatives. Unfortunately, conventional medicine is much against natural remedies and preventive health care. The problem with reglan , donperidome and others alike,”as many women claim to have” besides the side effects described above, is that the same way that may help you to increase breast milk supply initially while taking it, it will as well decrease, even stop your milk supply once you stop taking it. It is like Prozac and other depression drugs they (work?) While taking them.  However, studies have revealed of people commiting suicide once they stop taking the drug. Sad but true, conventional medicine and it’s approach to “healing”  is quite invasive and with a large list hidden side effects.   If you need to increase your milk supply, I’ll highly recommend you to try any natural product, before using prescription drugs.   However,  to increase breast milk supply, it is very important to understand that you MUST  nurse  your baby on demand, making sure,  you are possitioning the baby on the breast  correctly. You must follow a healthy diet, drink plenty of fresh water,  get plenty of rest, manage your stress levels and be patient. Breastfeeding is a learning experience for mom and baby. To guarantee a successful breastfeeding experience, it is recommended for you to exclusively breastfeed your baby on demand for the first few weeks, righ after birth. Joinning a La Leche League group near you is a good idea; having a professional breastfeeding consultant visiting you at home, is highly recommended.   Thank you for reading this article, and I hope it was helpful to you.    In Light, Love and Health Sincerely Ana Sola, CLA, CHBE, BC 

Ana Sola is a Certified Labor Assistant “Doula”, Breastfeeding Consultant,Hypno-Childbirth Educator, Wellness Consultant for Women, Mothers and their children, Motivational Speaker and an Author. Today, Ana Sola dedicate her life and work to educate women about the benefits of breastfeeding, natural family living, preventive health care, the importance of self-growth and Spiritual Empowerment.

To Learn more about Ana Sola, please visit her websites: www.breastfeedingwomen.com www.helpingwomenonline.com  

 

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Sacred Tea for Nursing Mothers is an 100% Certified organic herbal formula, formulated with specific ingredients proven to not only successfully increase milk supply within days, but also to protect both mom and baby’s digestive systems from common stomach upset, indigestion, constipation and gas. Sacred Tea for Nursing Mothers was exclusively created to help you. TheUnique combination of our ingredients makes this herbal formula a powerful cocktail of Vital Nutrients that will help your body to increase your milk supply within hours  of use*. 

  What about ”natural remedies” versus prescription drugs?   Reglan  and domperidone, are  prescription drugs that can help women increase their milk supply.Reglan is an older medication that is known to increase milk production, but it has frequent side effects which have made its use for many nursing mothers unacceptable (fatigue, irritability, depression). Another drug  is domperidone, which has many fewer side effects because it does not enter the brain tissue in significant amounts (does not pass the blood-brain barrier).   I personally don’t like these or any other drug to be prescribed to a breastfeeding woman, knowing that there are some other more natural and healthier alternatives. Unfortunately, conventional medicine is much against natural remedies and preventive health care. The problem with reglan , donperidome and others alike,”as many women claim to have” besides the side effects described above, is that the same way that may help you to increase breast milk supply initially while taking it, it will as well decrease, even stop your milk supply once you stop taking it. It is like Prozac and other depression drugs they (work?) While taking them.  However, studies have revealed of people commiting suicide once they stop taking the drug. Sad but true, conventional medicine and it’s approach to “healing”  is quite invasive and with a large list hidden side effects.   If you need to increase your milk supply, I’ll highly recommend you to try any natural product, before using prescription drugs.   However,  to increase breast milk supply, it is very important to understand that you MUST  nurse  your baby on demand, making sure,  you are possitioning the baby on the breast  correctly. You must follow a healthy diet, drink plenty of fresh water,  get plenty of rest, manage your stress levels and be patient. Breastfeeding is a learning experience for mom and baby. To guarantee a successful breastfeeding experience, it is recommended for you to exclusively breastfeed your baby on demand for the first few weeks, righ after birth. Joinning a La Leche League group near you is a good idea; having a professional breastfeeding consultant visiting you at home, is highly recommended.   Thank you for reading this article, and I hope it was helpful to you.    In Light, Love and Health Sincerely Ana Sola, CLA, CHBE, BC 

Ana Sola is a Certified Labor Assistant “Doula”, Breastfeeding Consultant,Hypno-Childbirth Educator, Wellness Consultant for Women, Mothers and their children, Motivational Speaker and an Author. Today, Ana Sola dedicate her life and work to educate women about the benefits of breastfeeding, natural family living, preventive health care, the importance of self-growth and Spiritual Empowerment.

To Learn more about Ana Sola, please visit her websites: www.breastfeedingwomen.com www.helpingwomenonline.com  

 

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How did they get there?  Well, it was not an act of terrorism or anything like that.  It’s really quite simple and not surprising, when you think about it.

Can reverse osmosis or a good water filtration system remove drugs in drinking water? If you are thinking about installing a RO unit or water filter in your home, read this carefully for what you should do.

When a medication or drug is ingested, not all of it is absorbed by the body. The remainder is flushed from the body and excreted in urine. The waste is treated and recycles and eventually makes it way back into your home.

Since Americans are a well medicated bunch, much of the waste does carry unused prescription and non-prescription drugs.  Testing has shown drugs in water supply tanks that were considered ready for human consumption.

Of course, the waste was treated before actually being considered for use, but while the widely accepted treatment practices do well against biological waste, they are incapable of breaking down medications and other chemical compounds.  There’s your answer to does reverse osmosis remove drugs from water, because nearly every facility in the country includes and RO step in their complete process.

Logically, since we have pharmaceuticals in water supply approved for use by humans and it has already gone through RO, then RO does not remove them.  The EPA has known for many years that chemicals, mostly resulting from pollution, were in the drinking water.  It was only a matter of time until they found drugs in water supply tanks, too.

Before getting overly alarmed, the actual amount of drugs or medications in water supply taps is pretty small. The actual dose of medication is barely perceptible. Getting up right now and grabbing a glass straight form the tap will not subject you to a mega-dose of medication or drugs. The human body is actually better equipped to handle a one-time large dose then a smaller amount over time, and that’s the problem.  But is a small amount okay with you.

The amount of drugs in drinking water containers is small and per glass, barely measurable, but it is impossible to determine what, over the course of, say, several years, the ramifications will be. What makes matters worse is the wide variety of medications that have been found. Antibiotics, anti-seizure medication, antidepressants, angina medication, pain killers and sex hormones, to name a few, have been found in different studies.

I’m sure the reason that people ask does reverse osmosis remove drugs from drinking water is because they have read the reports and seen RO home units hardily advertised on the internet.  We’ve already answered the question, but here’s why it doesn’t work. 

RO units can only remove contaminants that are heavier than or larger than a molecule of water.  Since the drugs are dissolved in the water, they are not larger or heavier than it.

Other filtration units, such as activated carbon and multi media blocks can remove chemicals and drugs, just not RO.  So, you don’t have to worry about drugs in water supply taps at your house, as long as you have the right unit.  But, if anyone asks you does reverse osmosis remove drugs from water, tell them, “NO”.  Does the right water filtration system?, “Absolutely YES”.

 

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How did they get there?  Well, it was not an act of terrorism or anything like that.  It’s really quite simple and not surprising, when you think about it.

Can reverse osmosis or a good water filtration system remove drugs in drinking water? If you are thinking about installing a RO unit or water filter in your home, read this carefully for what you should do.

When a medication or drug is ingested, not all of it is absorbed by the body. The remainder is flushed from the body and excreted in urine. The waste is treated and recycles and eventually makes it way back into your home.

Since Americans are a well medicated bunch, much of the waste does carry unused prescription and non-prescription drugs.  Testing has shown drugs in water supply tanks that were considered ready for human consumption.

Of course, the waste was treated before actually being considered for use, but while the widely accepted treatment practices do well against biological waste, they are incapable of breaking down medications and other chemical compounds.  There’s your answer to does reverse osmosis remove drugs from water, because nearly every facility in the country includes and RO step in their complete process.

Logically, since we have pharmaceuticals in water supply approved for use by humans and it has already gone through RO, then RO does not remove them.  The EPA has known for many years that chemicals, mostly resulting from pollution, were in the drinking water.  It was only a matter of time until they found drugs in water supply tanks, too.

Before getting overly alarmed, the actual amount of drugs or medications in water supply taps is pretty small. The actual dose of medication is barely perceptible. Getting up right now and grabbing a glass straight form the tap will not subject you to a mega-dose of medication or drugs. The human body is actually better equipped to handle a one-time large dose then a smaller amount over time, and that’s the problem.  But is a small amount okay with you.

The amount of drugs in drinking water containers is small and per glass, barely measurable, but it is impossible to determine what, over the course of, say, several years, the ramifications will be. What makes matters worse is the wide variety of medications that have been found. Antibiotics, anti-seizure medication, antidepressants, angina medication, pain killers and sex hormones, to name a few, have been found in different studies.

I’m sure the reason that people ask does reverse osmosis remove drugs from drinking water is because they have read the reports and seen RO home units hardily advertised on the internet.  We’ve already answered the question, but here’s why it doesn’t work. 

RO units can only remove contaminants that are heavier than or larger than a molecule of water.  Since the drugs are dissolved in the water, they are not larger or heavier than it.

Other filtration units, such as activated carbon and multi media blocks can remove chemicals and drugs, just not RO.  So, you don’t have to worry about drugs in water supply taps at your house, as long as you have the right unit.  But, if anyone asks you does reverse osmosis remove drugs from water, tell them, “NO”.  Does the right water filtration system?, “Absolutely YES”.

 

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