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Complementary and alternative medicine

Many mums-to-be are turning to alternative therapies to help them conceive, ease pregnancy discomfort and see them through labour and birth. Parents are also turning to complementary medicine to help treat many childhood complaints. However, despite its popularity and availability, complementary medicine isn’t for everyone and can have many potentially dangerous side effects. What is Complementary and Alternative Medicine…

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Foot care during pregnancy

Every day your feet take on average 5210 steps, although on busier days this can rise to over 10,000. Despite this, your feet are the most neglected part of your body. When you’re pregnant, the extra weight is even more work for your feet. It’s no wonder then that so many expectant mums really feel the day in their…

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Real nappies as bad for environment as disposables

5th July 2007 Women who use alternative therapies during fertility treatment are less likely to become pregnant, according to new research. Scientists at Cardiff University studied over 800 women undergoing IVF over the course of a year and found that those who alo used alternative therapies had a 30 per cent lower pregnancy rate than those who relied just…

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Support Groups : C

Cancer and Leukaemia in Childhood (CLIC) Abbey Wood Bristol BS34 7JU Tel: 0117 311 2600 Fax: 0117 311 2649 Email: clic@clic-charity.demon.co.uk www.clic.uk.com Founded in 1976 by Robert N. Woodward, CLIC decided to concentrate on three specific elements to help sick children and their families: medical resources, practical help and research. This remains the same today.…

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