19 Feb

preeclampsia hypertension proteinuria edema headache

Preeclampsia is one or multiple conditions occurring during pregnancy. Some people may never have those conditions before. However, during pregnancy, woman’s body is going through a lot of changes and it can be hard to tell what’s normal and what’s a red flag. Some characteristics of preeclampsia are signs that can be measured, but may not be […]

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06 Sep

swollen feet/calves: acupuncture TCM view

Edema Swelling is common in the second and third trimesters of pregnancy due to the increase in circulating fluid in the body. Fluid accumulates most often in the hands, feet and ankles, but the face and legs can also get puffy. The condition is usually worse at the end of the day and in warm […]

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