Miscarriage occurs when an unborn fetus aborts itself.  Any woman can experience a miscarriage.  If you suspect that a miscarriage has happened to you, see your obstetrician immediately.

One sign of a miscarriage is bleeding.  It can present as spotting or heavy bleeding.  Spotting doesn’t necessarily mean that you are having a miscarriage but needs to be investigated all the same.

Diagnosis

When you visit your doctor, he or she will ask what types of symptoms you have experienced.  Do your best to remember when the bleeding or cramping started and anything else that happened.  The doctor will likely perform an ultrasound.

It is the same as when you went for your visit and heard the baby’s heartbeat.  The absence of a heartbeat is a sign that the pregnancy is no longer viable.  To be sure, your hormone levels (HCG) will be monitored as well as a vaginal exam done to judge what has happened.  This can be devastating for you so bring your spouse, partner or family member with you for support.

During the manual exam, the doctor will also check your uterus.  He is looking to feel that the size of the uterus is equal to the stage of pregnancy.  All of this is done to confirm what is seen is seen and heard on ultrasound or as added measures if the ultrasound is inconclusive.

Until a definitive diagnosis is reached, your doctor may ask that you abstain from sex with your partner.  If the pregnancy is still viable but there is a problem with the placenta, you may be put on bed rest to avoid a miscarriage.

Treatment

If a miscarriage is definite, the doctor will let you know.  From there, he will see how far the miscarriage has progressed.  Early miscarriages may expel the products of conception completely.   more…

Applegate Farms Organic Roasted Turkey Breast

Try some of this lean, luscious protein rolled and slathered with pesto.

2 oz:
50 calories
10 g protein
1 g carbs
0 g fat

Kashi Whole Wheat Biscuits, Cinnamon Harvest

One serving is nearly 20 percent of your daily fiber, and it doesn’t taste like the box it came in.

2 oz:
180 calories
6 g protein
43 g carbs (5 g fiber)
1 g fat more…

Bone-in rib eye
A Las Vegas mecca of meat, and the best beef you’ll ever eat

Back in the mid-1990s, meat lovers were in the grips of a crisis. The state of American beefsteaks had slumped to a pitiable level. Finding a good steakhouse had become nearly impossible, even in New York City, once a national distribution center for the most luxurious aged beef and home to many exceptional steakhouses. How serious, how widespread is this calamity?

I plundered the guidebooks, magazines, and newspapers, surveyed friends, and made a list of the 80 most highly rated steakhouses in the nation. Then I phoned them all, to ask four crucial questions.

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The bean-and-cheese burrito
The country’s best puts bliss in the palm of your hand more…

Just Say No to Starches
Foods like pasta, white bread, and potatoes make you fat. If you must have pasta, make yours whole-wheat. Same goes for bread, and swap white potatoes for sweet potatoes. Just don’t eat too much!

Lift Weights
Yes, you have to hit the gym, and no, lifting beer cans during happy hour doesn’t count. The muscles you build will not only improve your performance, they’ll stoke your metabolism so you burn calories long after your workout is over.

Think Before You Eat
Don’t just stuff your face with the stale cookies left over from the holidays, eat what tastes good and what’s good for you. Take your time eating; you’ll stay fuller longer. more…

Up Your Protein Intake

A British study found that participants who increased the percentage of protein-based calories in their diets burned 71 more calories a day (that’s 7.4 pounds a year) than those on low-protein diets. “Protein burns hotter than other food sources,” says Dr. Hyman. Jumpstart your metabolism early with two scrambled eggs or a few slices of lean turkey bacon for breakfast, then keep it up throughout the day with at least one protein-packed snack, such as almonds or cheese, and lunch and dinner built around legumes, lean meats, tuna, or salmon.

Eat More Often

Skipping meals lets your body’s calorie-burning furnace go cold, says Dr. Hyman. Spread out mini -meals throughout the day. Try a cup of yogurt with fresh fruit or almonds at 10:30 a.m., and a hard-boiled egg or hummus with vegetables around 3 p.m.

Cook a tasty, healthy meal for one in less time than you’d have to wait at the drive-thru. We’re not saying you have to eat chicken every night, but look what you can do with your precooked chicken.

COBB SALAD Dice one chicken breast and toss it in a salad of romaine lettuce with crumbled blue cheese, low-sodium bacon bits, and a sliced hard-boiled egg. Dress with a tablespoon of balsamic vinaigrette. more…