If you're looking to induce labor naturally, these techniques might help spur your body — and baby — into action.
Vaginal birth that begins naturally, when the cervix is ready for delivery, is generally the best and most efficient way to start the birth process. However, sometimes nature needs a little help. If this is true for you, your doctor will weigh the pros and cons of inducing labor and discu...
Cells damaged from the trauma of fracture release large amounts of inflammatory prostaglandins at the site of fracture. The ensuing inflammation causes pain and the natural tendency is to want to block this painful reaction. In this case, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (COX-1 and COX-2 ...
naturally produced chemicals in the body that block pain signals in the brain and spinal cord. Research has shown that acupuncture results in changes in the conduction of electromagnetic signals in the brain, an alteration of blood circulation within the brain that increases blood flow to the thala...