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receive many requests for medical information at the SSSF unfortunately
these are no practicing physicians here and there is no substitute for a
doctors visit. The above sites may help with some inquiries.
People whom live
on at high altitude have a very high red blood cell count to cope with the
lack of oxygen........does this mean they have a diminished white blood
cell count and are prone to slower healing of wounds? Altitude
acclimatisation
Why are cabbage leaves recommended for putting in the bras
of pregnant women?
ANSWER ANSWER From:
FQ Cabbage leaves, chilled, are used to decrease lymphatic and
venous engorgement of the breast in the initial days of lactation. (as
opposed to milk engorgement)
Grated carrot can be helpful in
healing grazed nipples from incorrect attachment of the baby (Vit A) (no
wise cracks about adding the mayonnaise please)
Why do some women's breasts leak milk when their baby
cries? From: FQ The hormone is oxytocin. It is
the female hormone that is responsible for orgasm, letting down of breast
milk and the contractions of labour. It can be produced in a response to
pleasurable signals, and emotional responses (eg, baby crying, or even
looking at the baby, or thinking about sex etc)
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