You have made it to the third trimester, weeks 28 through 40. The baby is really starting to develop and is growing rapidly. Your body is changing almost daily right along with the baby and now you are beginning to feel some major discomforts. Our old nemesis, morning sickness is beginning to raise its ugly head again.

Not every woman experiences the same things. For some it may be some general aches and pains in the knees and back. Your feet are probably bothering you more than anything else and then here come those morning sickness feelings again. Most morning sickness is thought about in the first trimester. However, it is not uncommon to have morning sickness in the third trimester as well.

Hormones, of course, can play a roll since your body is constantly changing with the baby. However, hormones are usually not the looked upon as being the culprit at this time instead it is usually a lack of space. For most it is because it is getting really crowded in there and something has to give. The baby is taking up a lot of space and the uterus is pressing up against other organs. The lungs are being press upon and you are probably experiencing some shortness of breathes. The uterus is also pressing up against the stomach and is creating that morning sickness feeling and possibly some heartburn as well.

Nothing has really changes from how morning sickness is treated in the first trimester and how it should be treat during the third trimester. The most important things to remember are to maintain a good hydration and keep your nutrition at an acceptable level. Hydration and nutrition are extremely important throughout the pregnancy but especially now with the baby developing so fast.

One of the most suggested ways to avoid third trimester morning sickness is to reduce the size of your meals and increase the number of meals throughout the day. This will also cut down on heartburn as well. Keep the ginger ale close by as ginger drinks and snacks are a staple in managing nausea. Sucking on ice chips is recommended and if the feeling of nausea does not subside you may resort to using the acupressure wristbands.

Keep your doctor informed of any changes in your condition throughout your pregnancy. Even the smallest of details need to be brought to the attention of your OB/GYN. Most doctors trust the instincts of their mothers since they know their body better than anyone else. Persistent vomiting at anytime needs to be addressed by your doctor. Vomiting could be due to a virus and not morning sickness and vomiting is more hazardous to your hydration and nutrition than anything else.

There are many natural remedies for morning sickness including hypnotherapy, ginger products, protein snacks, etc. You will need to experiment to find out what works best for you. Remember; always consult your OB/GYN before adding anything new to your diet during pregnancy.

Researchers across the world are taking note of the ways a body’s alkaline or acid content can affect overall health. For several decades, Japanese researchers have suggested that many adult degenerative diseases, such as arthritis, high blood pressure, diabetes, gout, indigestion, osteoporosis, cancers, and cardiac disorders may be attributed to an accumulation of acids in the body and poor cell circulation. They believe that even asthma, migraine headaches, back pain, depression, chronic fatigue syndrome, morning sickness, angina and constipation may be relieved by raising alkaline levels in the body.

Proponents of alkaline water claim it works in two ways. First, the pH in our body ranges from zero to 14, with one through six being acidic, 7.0 being neutral, and above seven being alkaline. Studies have indicated that the closer your pH is to 7.35 - 7.45, the higher your level of health and well being and the higher your ability to resist the onset of disease.

Our bodies’ natural systems work to keep the blood and fluids surrounding our cells at a slightly alkaline level. However, when we digest and burn food to provide energy, the waste products left behind are acidic. In an optimal world, we rid our bodies of these acidic wastes immediately through breathing, the kidneys, bowels, and our skin. Unfortunately, due to pesticides, pollution, processed foods and too much stress, these acids not only build but remain in our bodies over time. Drinking alkaline water can work as a solvent to neutralize acid residues in your body and help buffer against the acids forming in the first place by helping the body achieve a balanced pH.

More people today are researching the benefits of high alkaline water, how the body’s alkaline level can affect their health and whether there is an alkaline water cure or prevention for many common ailments.

Cancer

Cancer cannot exist in an oxygen-rich environment, which is why you never hear of anyone having heart cancer, the heart being oxygenated through its constant blood flow. Alkaline water increases the stable oxygen in your body, thus, the belief by many that high alkaline water can help ward off cancers that take hold while the body has an acidic pH.

Kidney disease

As the body consumes toxins found in the air and in food, the kidneys become over-burdened with acidic wastes. Nephritis, bladder disease, and uremia poisoning are all acid-related conditions, which can be helped greatly by increasing the alkaline content of the bloodstream. Kidney stones, which begin as tiny grains and gradually build into solid stones, are composed of phosphates, which are acidic. Drinking alkaline water may prevent kidney stones from forming in the first place, and even after their formation, may help dissolve them.

Diabetes

Due to overeating, the body’s pancreas struggles to produce enough insulin to cope with the excess glucose, weakening it over time. When the body is lacking calcium ions, the release of the insulin hormone is impaired, leading to an acidic blood condition. Some doctors in Japan believe that treating insulin-dependent diabetes with alkaline water can lower sugar levels and in some cases, reverse the condition.

Osteoporosis

Many people believe that taking too many calcium supplements can lead to calcium deposits in the body. However, calcium deposits are leached from the body and not from nutritional supplements. The actual causes of the deposits are a lack of hydrogen and alkaline minerals, which causes calcium to be removed from the bones and tissues, resulting in osteoporosis. Drinking alkaline water may also prevent this critical leaching of calcium from needed areas.

Availability Today

Many people have found that drinking alkaline water daily gives them tremendous health benefits and an overall feeling of better health. The best alkaline waters come from deep, natural wells, just the way nature intended. Years ago, people came from all over the country to drink high alkaline mineral waters (referred to as healing waters at that time) in many towns across Texas. The only natural wells in Texas still producing the high alkaline mineral water are found in Mineral Wells. A few of the most popular waters with a naturally high pH include: Crazy Water, Fiji and Evamor.