DNA testing during pregnancy though is common, it is considered risky and harmful to the mother and baby. Hence, it is advisable to avoid any paternity testing for females who are expecting.

Usually, the reasons for the prenatal testing are to confirm on several theories like confirming on the biological identity of the father, detect the sex of the baby and to confirm the pregnancy. Carrying out this test during pregnancy is 99.9% accurate in proving paternity.

There are two choices of the prenatal testing that is available. Amniocentesis is the test performed in the second trimester (14th to 24th week).

In the procedure, the doctor uses ultrasound to guide a thin needle into the uterus section through the abdomen to extract a small amount of amniotic fluid for testing. However, the risks included small chance of hurting the baby and also miscarriage. Side effects like cramping, leakage of amniotic fluid and vaginal bleeding may occur.

CVS, or better known as Chrionic Villus Sampling include the insertion of a thin needle or tube from vagina through the cervix guided by ultrasound to obtain chrionic villi.

The villi are little finger structure that attached to the uterus wall. The importance is that it and the fetus have the same genetic makeup as they came from the same fertilized egg. The test could be done earlier in pregnancy from the 10th till 13th weeks.

This testing on the unborn baby is costly, from $1000 to $2000. It is now compulsory to get doctors’ consent to have the testing done. As we know, testing conducted after a baby’s birth involves no known risks.

So this prenatal testing issues an important warning – prenatal DNA testing done in conjunction with other prenatal testing involves some risk associated with how the testing is conducted, whether amniocentesis or CVS. These tests are often discouraged for the sole reason of seeking paternity because of the increased miscarriage risk.

J.J. Yong

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Learning about the early signs of pregnancy can help reduce anxiety and worry. Usually, the worry sets in when the period comes late. Am I pregnant? Why is my period so late this month? What am I going to do if I’m really pregnant? These thoughts could be swimming through your mind. The level of anxiety is especially intense if the pregnancy is not a planned one.

However, a period may come late for many different reasons. It is usual for women to experience late periods because of stress from work, or because the body is just not ready to go through another period cycle yet. In this case, all the individual has to do is to be patient. The period will eventually arrive, and there is no cause for worry. If the period comes later because of a pregnancy, perhaps you would have encountered one of these early signs of pregnancy.

Not hungry.

Usually, you find yourself starving when lunch time arrives. But for the past few days, you find that even though you may feel hungry, you still don’t feel like consuming much food. This could be an early sign of pregnancy. You could be losing your appetite because your body is preparing itself for carrying the baby.

Feel like vomiting.

To make things worse, you now feel like vomiting almost every morning. What goes in, tends to come back out. For this reason, you avoid taking meals. Nausea feelings may sometimes be caused by stress, fatigue, or sickness. So you have to be careful not to confuse this sign with pregnancy. The best way to tell, is to wait one or two days to see if the nausea feeling fades off by itself. If it persists, it’s likely that it’s a sign of pregnancy. Time to take a pregnancy test.

It takes a longer time to grow hungry.

The body of a pregnant lady has higher levels of hormones. This impedes digestion. As a result, it takes longer for a pregnant woman to feel hungry. Food also tend to linger in the stomach for longer periods of time. This could lead to heartburn or constipation.

Feeling dizzy.

We sometimes see pregnant women complain about dizzy spells all the time. Usually, this happens during the very early stages of a pregnancy. Blood pressure at this stage is lower, hence it’s easy for the pregnant lady to feel dizzy. When that happens, it’s advisable to do less work, and rest more. Avoid sudden movements, and when the dizziness comes, just keep still and allow some time to pass.

Going to the toilet more often.

During a pregnancy, there is increased pressure on the bladder and uterus. So a pregnant lady will have to go to the toilet more often to relieve herself. This can be an annoying feeling at first, at it causes some inconveniences. But it’s something that a pregnant lady will have to get used to.

Gen Wright

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Symptoms of pregnancy are known to most people, especially the common ones like morning sickness and craving
for certain foods. Foods that the mother to be once could not stand will be on her top priority list when she is pregnant. There are different symptoms during the trimesters of pregnancy and though they may seem to be
strange are all very normal to pregnancies.

Symptoms during the first trimester of pregnancy
Symptoms like strange cravings for foods and morning sickness maybe quite normal during the initial trimester
of pregnancy, but there are a few more symptoms which are quite common to pregnant mothers. In the first
trimester mothers to be tend to have more frequent urination than before. This is sometimes put to the weight on the uterus on the bladder. Another physical change is tenderness of the breasts and swelling. The body is
preparing itself for the mother to be able to nurse the young one and the areola gets darker too. With the
increased hormones during the first trimester there may be mood swings for sometime, but all this settles down
after a while.

Second trimester symptoms
The symptoms at this period of the pregnancy vary a lot from the earlier ones. Though these are common symptoms
of pregnancy, it is not necessary that they will happen to every pregnant mother. The mother and baby both will be gaining weight at this time. A good nutritive diet is very important for both the unborn child and the
mother at this time, so the mother should not worry about the extra weight as long as her diet is proper. The
baby will be gaining weight and also becoming more and more active during this time and the mother will start
feeling the movement of the child at this time. It is during the second trimester that the mother feels her
best during her pregnancy as she does not have any morning sickness now and can enjoy the foods that she feels
like eating. Many mothers develop what is known as a mask of pregnancy during this time, which is dark
pigmentation patches around the eyes. However, this tends to go away after the baby is born.

What the third trimester is like
The mother is not very comfortable during this period as the baby weighs quite a bit and this gives her back
more stress and she experiences sever back ache. Because of the diaphragm pressing on the ribs and lung there
is shortness of breath. The mother’s abdomen is distended and large and her walk will change with this weight
that she is carrying. Some contractions happen during this juncture inpreparation for the birth, but the pain
is almost nil. After the completion of the ninth month the mother should be prepared to give birth to her baby
at any time. The final symptoms and the labor pains announce the near arrival of the baby.

Symptoms of pregnancy differ from one person to another and also from one pregnancy to another. No two people
have the same kind of symptoms. it is best to know and be prepared for what is to come and have a happy and
stress free pregnancy.

Abhishek Agarwal

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All expectant mothers are to be given a one-off payment of around £120 that they will be encouraged to spend on fresh fruit and vegetables as a way of protecting their children from diseases and incurable conditions later in life.

Seafood can be an important part of a balanced diet for pregnant women. It is a good source of high quality protein and other nutrients and is low in fat.

To eat well during pregnancy you must do more than simply increase how much you eat. You must also consider what you eat. Although you need about 300 extra calories a day — especially later in your pregnancy, when your baby grows quickly — those calories should come from nutritious foods so they can contribute to your baby’s growth and development.

FOOD SAFETY TIPS

• Never eat raw meat — such as steak tartare (a raw hamburger dish) — poultry or seafood, especially raw oysters and clams.

• Do not eat raw or undercooked eggs and any food containing them such as Caesar salad, mousse, some custards, homemade ice cream and homemade mayonnaise.

• Do not drink raw or unpasteurized milk or foods made from raw milk.

Diet of mothers during pregnancy

- It is a fallacy to say that mothers should eat for two. Eat as per the dictates of hunger and eat healthy food as advised by hygiene and you should be OK

- Protein The WHO recommendations are 44g of protein a day for pregnant women. There is no need whatsoever for milk and animal products during pregnancy to achieve these levels. Whole grains (wholewheat bread, unpolished brown rice), legumes, lentils, peas, beans, sprouts, nuts and seeds can amply meet your needs. At most a small quantity of yoghurt or cottage can be added to the salad to meet protein and Vitamin B12 requirements

- Eat better. Try to be specific about this one. I, for example, am pledging to add more fruits and vegetables to my diet. A pregnant friend of mine is pledging to eat ate home more often, a.k.a. less fast food. What small change can you sustain that would make your diet a healthier one?

Guide to Daily Diet When Pregnant

The following daily food servings for pregnant women who are of normal weight before becoming pregnant. Mothers-to-be who are underweight or overweight, should discuss their specific nutritional needs with their doctor or dietitian.

- 9 servings of bread and whole grains

- 4 servings of vegetables

- 3 servings of fruit

- 3 servings of milk and milk products

- 3 servings of meat and protein foods

During pregnancy, a woman needs more iron than normal to produce all the blood needed to supply nutrition to the placenta. Good sources of iron are more in green vegetables such as broccoli and spinach, strawberries and breads. Tea, coffee can interfere with the body’s absorption of iron. It is often suggested that all pregnant women take an iron supplement every day from the 20th week of pregnancy

The food you eat every day, even before you are pregnant, is important for your health and that of your child. Once you become pregnant it is even more important to eat right since you are eating for both you and your baby. Below we have provided you with free or low cost resources to help you and your child, during and after pregnancy, with food and nutritional needs.

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One of the first pregnancy sign symptoms is a missed menstrual period. Just in case you do not remember when you last menstruated, then look out for other pointers you may be pregnant. There are certain symptoms that may proclaim pregnancy even before you miss a period, and these are related to pregnancy hormones released into the body.

Indicators that you may be Pregnant

An early first pregnancy sign symptom is physical, a change in the way your breasts feel. Your breast may feel tender, may tingle, be sore, or else may feel fuller and heavier. As a result of the increased production of the hormones estrogen and progesterone, your breasts begin to grow and change in preparation for producing milk. The most dramatic change occurs when you’re pregnant for the first time. You may notice tiny spots around your nipples called tubercles. Watch out for them.

The first pregnancy sign syndrome is that dip in the energy levels throughout the period of being pregnant known as fatigue. During the early stage, your body is working hard by pumping out hormones and producing more blood to carry nutrients to the fetus. Your heart pumps harder and faster to accommodate the increased flow; combined with this are larger amounts of progesterone, which induce you to feel sleepy more often. Progesterone is a natural central nervous system depressant, and the feeling of being sapped of energy may persist well into the confident months. Or by the time you’re well settled into pregnancy.

Implantation bleeding is another sign of first pregnancy sign symptom and usually occurs within the first two weeks of fertilization. It happens when the fertilized egg attaches itself into the lining of the uterus and induces the body to shed a little blood, spottier and lighter than menstrual blood, and which is accompanied by cramping similar to menstrual cramps, as the uterus begins to enlarge.

Implantation bleeding together with nausea or morning sickness can account for a somewhat messy first pregnancy symptom//s. Morning sickness, occurring at any time of the day, appears to stem from the rapidly rising levels of estrogen produced by the placenta and the fetus. These hormones cause the stomach to empty somewhat more slowly, and are combined with the pregnant woman’s heightened sense of smell. So, a variety of odors — such as foods, the smell of cooking, coffee, perfume or cigarette smoke — can trigger nausea and cause you to vomit.

Frequent urination, headaches, constipation, mood swings, dizziness and a raised basal temperature are contributory indicators. More trips to the bathroom are triggered by the enlarging uterus pushing on to your bladder. Headaches are the result of increased blood circulation caused by pregnancy hormones. Constipation occurs because food is passing more slowly through the gastrointestinal tract, which causes digestion to slow down. Hormone related are the changes in the mood of the pregnant woman in the first trimester of pregnancy, which may range from elation to deep gloom. Finally, there is the matter of the raised basal body temperature, which is the oral temperature when you first wake up in the morning. This temperature increases slightly soon after ovulation and remains at that level until your next period, so this too is a key to a first pregnancy sign syndrome.

Together the first pregnancy symptoms may all signal you to visit the doctor even before you noticed you are missing a period.

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Do you think you`re pregnant after a one night stand? Are you paying the price through an act of stupidity brought on by lust? Are you worried sick what your partner, if he is still around, or what your parents will say. Have you been a naughty girl and regret not having been good? Well it happens to the best of us at times to be a stupid so you`re not alone. First we have to be definitely sure that you are pregnant. Positive results will mean you have to tell your parents or partner so you have the support you need when making any decisions. These can include your position in life, and is it enough to support and bring up a baby. Other considerations are abortion and adoption. These options do not come with pleasantries, but absolute necessary issues. Speak to your parents as soon as possible so you can talk about your pregnancy. They may not be happy, but what mom and dad ever are at a time like this, and why would you expect them to be any other way.

There is no true determined age for first time sexual intercourse, but if you`re under the age of what the law states, as to what it sees the reasonable age for sexual intercourse, it can seriously change matters. The legal age does make you ready for sex, and we have proof of this after you falling pregnant. Readiness would have had you prepared for the outcome of unprotected sex. Age of consent for having sexual intercourse in most states of US ranges between 16 and 18. In the UK it’s 16. If you`re reading this and not pregnant, but fear it maybe on the cards if you don`t act responsible, then below are irresponsible statements you need to ignore if uttered by your partner

But I thought you loved me

All your friends are doing it so why not you

I will love you more

You’ll have to do it sometime, so no time like the present

I’ll only put it in for a second, “we’ve heard that before”

Your first sexual experience can have you anxious about losing your virginity but more so when it’s lost, and you find your pregnant. If you are not sure that you are pregnant then first we need to clarify this.

You miss a period (menstruation)

Feeling tired and don’t have much energy

Vomiting (morning sickness)

Food cravings

Weeing often

Tender or swollen breasts

These signs do not necessarily mean you are pregnant. There may be other reasons why you are experiencing them so have you doctor examine you. If you’re GP has brought back positive results that you are pregnant then your head maybe in a spin, sit down and relax and think of what you need to do, or better still ask the doctor. If you haven`t seen a doctor yet and still not sure if you have conceived, then there are other ways to tell if you are pregnant.

A home pregnancy test can be purchased from a chemist. Results are instant. A positive result is more likely to be correct than a negative one. It may well be in you and your unborn baby’s best welfare to call into a family planning centre/clinic, Yes it may seem like it is too late to speak to these people “now” but nonetheless not too late to easy matters and know what lies ahead. Medical advisors are able to talk to you about the best way to look after yourself during the pregnancy. Any uncertainties regarding your pregnancy will be assured by these people telling you of your options. Your local phone directory or yellow pages should list the doctors and family planning centre/clinic in your area. If your concerns are not in relation to pregnancy and to a sexually transmitted disease then the earlier it is treated the better. Untreated sex diseases can have serious consequences.

British statistics on STIs are based on analysis at genitourinary medicine (GUM) clinics.

UK research showed 10.8% of males and 12.6 % of females aged 16-44 were treated for sexually transmitted infections.

Over twelve months ago a report stated, 397,990 new sexually transmitted infection diagnoses at GUM clinics in Great Britain showed an increase of 63% in 1998.

There was a 6% rise between 2006 and 2007. A little number maybe, but a number nonetheless with huge affect.

The Genital Chlamydia infection scarily rose the highest in numbers. Between 1998 and 2007 genital Chlamydia increased by 150%, genital herpes by 51%and syphilis by 1,828%.

Gonorrhea

The male can differ from the female if they have this disease (no symptoms.) Nevertheless in them that do have symptoms they normally appear 2 to 5 days after infection. Discomfort includes a burning sensation when peeing, or a white, yellow, or green discharge from the penis. Gonorrhea can cause painful or swollen testicles. For women the symptoms can be easily confused with a bladder or vaginal infection. Typical signs include pain and burning feel when weeing, increased vaginal discharge, or vaginal bleeding between periods. Women with gonorrhea are at risk of developing serious complications from the infection. Symptoms of rectal infection in both genders may include discharge, anal itching, soreness, bleeding, or painful bowel movements.

Genital warts

If you are infected then you can expect to see pinkish/white small lumps or clustered cauliflower-shaped lumps around the genitals. Remember not to panic till your condition has been determined by a GP as you may well be worrying over little or nothing. Warts are known to form on or around the penis, the scrotum, the thighs or the anus. Female genital warts usually grow around the vulva or inside the vagina and on the cervix. If a woman has warts on her cervix, this can cause slight bleeding or, less commonly show, an unusual colored vaginal discharge. Although not a regular known condition for pain, it however brings itch.

Genital herpes

Symptoms usually appear 2 to 7 days after exposure and last 2 to 4 weeks. Both sexes can have one or more symptoms, including:

Itchiness or tingling around the genitals including the anus.

Small fluid-filled blisters and when burst leaves painful sores.

Pain when urine stream oozes over open sores.

Headaches.

Lower backache.

Swollen glands or fever.

You have to be careful if you find you carry both baby and an infection. STDs can cause cervical and other cancers, chronic hepatitis, pelvic inflammatory disease, infertility, and other complications. Genital infections can be passed from a pregnant woman to the baby before, during, or after the baby’s birth. Some STDs (like syphilis) cross the placenta and infect the baby while it is in the uterus (womb). Other STDs (like gonorrhea, chlamydia, hepatitis B, and genital herpes) can be transmitted from the mother to the baby during delivery as the baby passes through the birth canal. These are frightening issues, however not as scary as bringing up a baby alone.

Kacy Carr
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We sometimes wonder whether the lady in the house is pregnant. There are some tell tale signs, but we are not exactly sure. We are dying to know because a pregnancy in the family is an exciting thing to happen. It means there will be a new member to the family. But although the signs are there, no one can really tell for sure. Sometimes, not even the lady is aware that she is pregnant – that is, until someone with experience comes along and tell her that there is a very high chance that she is carrying a baby. So what can someone with experience tell us?

Looking out for early signs of pregnancy.

For starters, there are many different types of signs that indicate a woman may be pregnant. Those who have given birth before may be able to recognize some of these symptoms.

For example, when a pregnancy is taking place, there is no period. That “thing” that comes every month did not come as expected. This is good enough reason to raise some eyebrows. But sometimes, periods may come a few days late, and this could lead to a false alarm. And for something as serious as a pregnancy, no one wants to be responsible for raising any false hopes. So what are some other signs to look out for?

You may find the woman in the house picking up strange and unusual eating habits. For example, she may start to eat dried sour plums, and you know for a fact that she doesn’t usually take that. So why the sudden urge to keep taking sour plums? This may be caused by feelings of nauseaness. To stop the nausea feelings from getting into the way of daily activities, constant eating of salted or sour tidbits is required.

Also, the body of a pregnant woman undergoes some changes. For instance, hormonal levels increase, and blood pressure tend to drop. This could lead to dizzy spells (something to look out for), loss of appetite, and even mood swings. It’s easy to notice dizzy spells and appetite loss, but it takes a very sensitive person to take mood swings seriously.

For example, you the woman in the house doesn’t usually feel blue. But for the past few days, she has been constantly feeling down, and even go as far as losing her temper. It’s very easy to be reactive and get into fights or quarrels with the lady. However, bear in mind that these mood swings may be caused by hormonal changes in the body, due to the pregnancy. It’s always advisable to take a step back, and think about what is really causing those mood swings. If you eventually discover that the woman in the house is pregnant, you may be jumping for joy!

It is tough for a woman to be carrying a baby. So it helps to have supportive and understanding family members around. That will make the pregnancy easier to bear. A healthy mother will have a better chance of carrying a healthy baby. So give the woman in the house all the support you can!

Gen Wright
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What can I do to help to get pregnant? This is a question many women ask themselves. Getting pregnant is one of the most wonderful, complex and satisfying experience a woman can have. Here are eight top tips you can do which will certainly help to get pregnant.

1. The key to getting pregnant is a bit of forward planning. Examine your life-style before you conceive. Healthy eating will help to get pregnant. Ask yourself: do you skip breakfast, do you eat on the go and do you eat enough fruit and vegetables? Do you eat sugary highly refined foods? In fact being a healthy weight for your height will really help to get pregnant. Don’t reach for the unrealistic height/weight charts you find in some magazines. Go to your family doctor instead and he will provide with you with this information as well as a healthy eating programme if you need one.

2. Taking the best vitamin/mineral/nutritional supplement you can find will help to get pregnant. Vitamins and minerals are just the beginning. Taking a high-quality, broad-spectrum nutritional supplement helps fill in the dietary gaps that everyone will have. Take these nutritional supplements three months or so before you want to get pregnant and include folic acid as this is essential for healthy spine formation.

3. Breaking bad habits and establishing good ones will help to get pregnant. Stopping smoking and alcohol will make for a healthier you and a healthy baby.

4. Women have cycles of different lengths. Some are 26, 28 or even 32 days. Recording the length of your cycle over this period to show what length of cycle you have will really help to get pregnant. This is because ovulation normally occurs 14 days before menstruation and “fertile days” begin normally three days before and three days after the day of ovulation. For conception these would be the days to concentrate on.

5. Keeping an eye on your temperature and your cervical mucus are both excellent ways to help to get pregnant!

A woman’s body temperature drops and then rises just before ovulation. Take your temperature each morning before you get out of bed and chart it on a daily temperature chart for several months.. A regular pattern will soon emerge. You are fertile for one day before the temperature drops and for one day after it remains elevated. The cervical mucus goes through a cycle of changes as the month progresses. As you approach the fertile period the mucus you produce becomes abundant, clear and stretchy-like egg-white in fact. As soon as you notice this change it is time to conceive.

6. Having sex using the missionary position help to get pregnant- the time-proven ‘man-on-top’ position works with gravity to encourage semen flow toward the uterus to maximize the chance of a sperm uniting with the egg and causing conception. One of the related best tips on getting pregnant is — after ejaculation, the woman can remain on her back with her legs bent a few minutes to further maximize semen flow toward the uterus.

7. When you really want to get pregnant, the temptation is to try all the time at every moment. It is often thought that frequent intercourse will help to get pregnant. In fact the opposite is true. The more often your partner ejaculates, the fewer sperm are contained in his ejaculate. Abstaining from intercourse for a few days before your fertile period and trying no more than once a day will therefore help to get pregnant.

8. Finally, one of the most important things you can do which help to get pregnant is to try to relax. This often becomes more difficult the more people say “Just relax and don’t try too hard”. It is really beneficial however to look at areas of your life that are more stressful and to find activities that counteract this stress, not because it increases fertility but because it feels good. Massage, acupuncture and gentle exercise are endorphin producing activities and reduce stress. The “feel good” factor will produce a happy, healthier you and help to get pregnant.

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For the female partner of a couple who knows that her fallopian tubes are blocked, damaged or absent may consider IVF clinics a possibility in receiving treatment. IVF is also used together with other treatments such as surrogacy, a procedure that involves a surrogate mother carrying the child for the infertile couple. People interested in how IVF may be used with other treatments should consult a medical professional at a fertility clinic for more information.

In vitro fertilization, also known as IVF, involves taking out the woman’s eggs from her ovaries. The eggs are mixed with the man’s sperm in a dish in a lab so that an embryo may form. After the egg has been fertilized, they are placed into the woman’s uterus where the woman will hopefully carry the child to term. This is a basic explanation of the procedure and women with further questions or who want to know more about the process should speak to a medical professional at one of the IVF clinics in their area.

Before the procedure, the woman is given fertility drugs that help her produce the several healthy eggs required for this procedure. The fertility drugs are not required, but not using them may significantly reduce the chances of the procedure being a success. While some women report flushing and headaches, women taking the fertility drugs can respond differently and so they will be monitored closely. Women should speak to a doctor before taking any fertility mediations.

A doctor will closely monitor the woman’s temperature and the status of her hormones. To ensure that the eggs are ready to be retrieved for the procedure, an ultrasound will be conducted three to six days prior to ovulation. The IVF cycle may take about four to six weeks to complete. About half a day is required for the egg retrieval and fertilization procedures, and the woman will be required to return to the clinic a few days later for the embryos to be transferred to her uterus.

An anesthetic is required for the egg retrieval process. Using ultrasound as a guide, the eggs are retrieved using a tiny needle. There is minimal pain following the egg retrieval and the procedure takes about 15 to 30 minutes to complete. The success rate of IVF is about 10 to 20% and may be less in some cases.

Patients interested in locating IVF clinics should discuss the matter with their partner before deciding to go through with the procedure.

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We all know that exercise such as running, jogging and biking has been found to reduce cholesterol and high BP and prevent heart disease. But this article emphasizes on the benefits of water aerobics. Aquatic exercise is becoming increasingly popular as water has been found to be ideal for muscle toning, is soothing and increasing stamina, strength, flexibility and endurance.

It is well known that over body weight is much less in water. Hence, when one stands in water at chest level his body is near weightless. The natural buoyancy of the water supports the body and relieves the stress on joints, tendons and ligaments. Water’s gentle support enables easy and effortless movements. Many people with arthritis, old age problems and post-operative recuperation, walk several times up and down the pool – usually such pools are 4 feet deep only at any point or all points or through its length and breadth. Such shallow pools are zones of wonderful therapeutic cure. In winter the swimming pool is heated and in summer it is kept coop. Many patients come to recover from injuries and after surgery also.

In water aerobics one needs to be in a swimming costume, and where required, to do the exercises for the head, eyes and mouth, shoulder, inner and outer arm, thighs, legs, ankle, feet and fingers of the hand and toes, etc. In short, the exercises cover every part of the body from head to toe. Breathing exercises are also included. While land exercises aggravate orthopedic problems water exercise can be done without undue stress and muscle weakness. The water’s qualities are unique. Its elasticity adjusts to variations in force or speed of movement at different joint angles, thus providing a constantly changing resistance.

The fascinating and inviting qualities of water make the exercise smoother and more relaxing than land exercise. In water aquatics the combination of routine is limitless and there is something for everyone, even a non-swimmer. Just standing neck deep in water stimulates circulation; there is soothing effect on muscles; the heart in fact recovers more quickly from exertion because it is not working against the force of gravity. The water exercise includes 15 minutes of warming up and ends with 15 minutes of cooling down with a half hour of jogging and exercise in between. Before undertaking any form of exercise one has to consult a doctor, and exercise intensity can be increased only gradually. In India too, water exercise needs to be popularized to promote muscle toning and other benefits.

Read information on Yoga for Weight Loss and know how yoga helps in maintaining an optimal health. Know How to Lose Water Weight with scientifically designed weight loss system. Also know how to Detox Your Body and Lose Weight in a healthier way.

Nick Mutt

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