Nosebleeds and nasal stuffiness are common during pregnancy. They are caused by the increased amount of blood in your body and hormones acting on the tissues of your nose. What Might Help Blow your nose gently. Drink fluids and use a cool mist humid...
Nosebleeds and nasal stuffiness are common during ...
At different times during your pregnancy, you might have sudden muscle spasms in your legs or feet. They usually occur at night. This is due to a change in the way your body processes calcium. What Might Help Gently stretch muscles. Get mild exercis...
At different times during your pregnancy, you migh...
Hemorrhoids (HEM-roidz) are swollen and bulging veins in the rectum. They can cause itching, pain, and bleeding. Up to 50 percent of pregnant women get hemorrhoids. Hemorrhoids are common during pregnancy for many reasons. During pregnancy blood volu...
Hemorrhoids (HEM-roidz) are swollen and bulging ve...
About 20 percent of pregnant women feel itchy during pregnancy. Usually women feel itchy in the abdomen. But red, itchy palms and soles of the feet are also common complaints. Pregnancy hormones and stretching skin are probably to blame for most of y...
About 20 percent of pregnant women feel itchy duri...
Hormones and the pressure of the growing uterus cause indigestion and heartburn. Pregnancy hormones slow down the muscles of the digestive tract. So food tends to move more slowly and digestion is sluggish. This causes many pregnant women to feel blo...
Hormones and the pressure of the growing uterus ca...
During your pregnancy, you might feel tired even after you've had a lot of sleep. Many women find they're exhausted in the first trimester. Don't worry, this is normal! This is your body's way of telling you that you need more rest. In the second tri...
During your pregnancy, you might feel tired even a...
A woman's breasts increase in size and fullness during pregnancy. As the due date approaches, hormone changes will cause your breasts to get even bigger to prepare for breastfeeding. Your breasts may feel full, heavy, or tender. In the third trimeste...
A woman's breasts increase in size and fullness du...
Many pregnant women complain of dizziness and lightheadedness throughout their pregnancies. Fainting is rare but does happen even in some healthy pregnant women. There are many reasons for these symptoms. The growth of more blood vessels in early pre...
Many pregnant women complain of dizziness and ligh...
Many pregnant women complain of constipation. Signs of constipation include having hard, dry stools; fewer than three bowel movements per week; and painful bowel movements. Higher levels of hormones due to pregnancy slow down digestion and relax musc...
Many pregnant women complain of constipation. Sign...
As your uterus expands, you may feel aches and pains in the back, abdomen, groin area, and thighs. Many women also have backaches and aching near the pelvic bone due the pressure of the baby's head, increased weight, and loosening joints. Some pregna...
As your uterus expands, you may feel aches and pai...
Ingredients small eggplants, 2 kg herbs (parsley, coriander, mint, tarragon, basil), 500 grams (1.1 lbs) white vinegar salt black pepper Method Wash eggplants and bake in the oven at medium temperature for about 15-20 minutes. Allow to cool, then pee...
Ingredients small eggplants, 2 kg herbs (parsley, ...
Ingredients small carrots, 1 kg (2.2 lbs) garlic, 250 grams (0.55 lbs) mint, 2 spoons dried or 250 grams (0.55 lbs) fresh white vinegar salt Method If using fresh mint, wash it and allow to dry completely. It should then be finely chopped. Peel garli...
Ingredients small carrots, 1 kg (2.2 lbs) garlic, ...
Ingredients small eggplants, 1 kg (2.2 lbs) very small cucumbers, 500 grams (1.1 lbs) (available from Iranian or middle-eastern stores) small carrots, 500 grams (1.1 lbs) small cauliflower, one green beans, 250 grams (0.55 lbs) small potatoes, 250 gr...
Ingredients small eggplants, 1 kg (2.2 lbs) very s...
Makes Servings Ingredients cauliflower, 1 kg (2.2 lbs) garlic, 250 grams (0.55 lbs) mint, 2 spoons dried or 250 grams (0.55 lbs) fresh white vinegar salt Method If using fresh mint, wash it and allow to dry completely. It should then be finely choppe...
Makes Servings Ingredients cauliflower, 1 kg (2.2 ...
Makes 4 Servings Ingredients medium tomatoes, 4 small cucumbers, 2 medium onion, one fresh lime juice, 3-4 spoonfuls virgin olive oil, 2-3 spoonfuls fresh mint, 200 grams (optional) salt black pepper Method Wash and peel cucumbers. Wash tomatoes and ...
Makes 4 Servings Ingredients medium tomatoes, 4 sm...
Makes Servings Ingredients small, white onions, 1 kg (2.2 lbs) garlic, 250 grams (0.55 lbs) mint, 2 spoons dried or 250 grams (0.55 lbs) fresh white vinegar salt Method If using fresh mint, wash it and allow to dry completely. It should then be finel...
Makes Servings Ingredients small, white onions, 1 ...
Makes Servings Ingredients small carrots, 2 kg sugar, 2 kg rose-water, 1/2 cup lime juice, 1/3 cup Method Wash and peel carrots, then slice thinly. Further cut each slice along its length and width. Alternatively, a food processor can be used. Pour i...
Makes Servings Ingredients small carrots, 2 kg sug...
Makes Servings Ingredients small apples, 2 kg sugar, 2 kg lime juice, 1/2 cup rose-water, 1/2 cup Method Wash and peel the apples. Cut each into thin slices, removing the seeds and the hard middle core. Pour apples in a non-stick pot. Add enough wate...
Makes Servings Ingredients small apples, 2 kg suga...
Makes Servings Ingredients small quinces, 2 kg sugar, 1.5 kg lime juice, 1/2 cup cardamom, one teaspoon Method Wash and peel the quinces. Cut each into thin slices, removing the seeds and the hard middle core. Pour in a non-stick pot. Add enough wate...
Makes Servings Ingredients small quinces, 2 kg sug...
Makes 4 Servings Ingredients rice-flour, 100 grams starch, 150 grams sugar, 500 grams (1.1 lbs) rosewater, 1/2 cup milk, 1 litre water, 1 litre crushed pistachios, 50 grams Method Ice-in-Heaven is a delicious dessert that is easy to make. Dissolve st...
Makes 4 Servings Ingredients rice-flour, 100 grams...
Makes 4 Servings Ingredients starch, 500 grams (1.1 lbs) yogurt (non-skim), 150 grams sugar, 200 grams cooking oil rose-water, 2-3 spoons Method Mix starch, 1-2 spoons of sugar, and water, then add yogurt and mix well until the mixture is even and sm...
Makes 4 Servings Ingredients starch, 500 grams (1....