Health News [ September 14th, 2008 ] Posted in » Womens Health

Multitasking can affect your health

People’s responses to stress differ; some can multitask a lot without any adverse effects, while others become overwhelmed, says Diane Miller, head of the chronic stress and neurotoxicology laboratory at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. Among those who respond strongly, two “emergency hormones,” adrenaline and cortisol, are secreted at elevated levels to prepare the body for defensive action. Adrenaline causes the heart and respiration rates to speed up and sharpens the senses, in a “fight or flight” response. Cortisol causes the liver to release extra glucose for energy, Dr. Miller says; it also can “damp down” your immune system, a response that can be helpful in marshalling needed energy short-term, but that can jeopardize your health if it continues too long.

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How to breast-feed

Introduction

When you breast-feed, you provide your baby with the best possible nutrition. The best way to stimulate milk production is to have your baby feed directly from your breast. If this isn’t possible, your baby can drink expressed breast milk from a bottle. The first few weeks of breast-feeding can be challenging because of all the changes to your body and routine. Breast-feeding becomes easier over time, once your body has adjusted and you have learned breast-feeding techniques and how to manage common minor problems.

Key points:

Breast milk is the best source of nutrition for your baby.
The foundation for breast-feeding is established in the first few weeks after delivery.
Minor problems may occur during breast-feeding. But with proper planning, knowledge, and support, you can overcome these challenges and continue breast-feeding.

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