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Breast Awareness â Donât leave it too late

Fri, 27 Jan 2006 00:00:00 +0100

For the last three months, I have been nursing a deep concern: would the lump I found turn out to be breast cancer? How many other women have had that terrible feeling of dread when they came across their own lump? I have to say, I agonised over it for several weeks. Should I waste the time of the Doctor? If I waited a bit longer it may go away of its own accord. If I didnât go to the doctor I wouldnât have to hear the bad news. All absolutely naÃ¯ve and irrational responses for a supposedly... (Read All)

What Causes Osteoporosis?

Sun, 29 Jan 2006 00:00:00 +0100

According to the U.S. News & World Report Health Center, ?Osteoporosis is a disease in which bones become fragile and more likely to break. Literally meaning ?porous bone,? it results in an increased loss of bone mass and strength.? Osteoporosis debilitates millions of people every year, but there is good news ? prevention is possible!

The skeletal structure of the body provides support for our muscles and protection for our vital organs; our bones are also a storehouse of calcium an... (Read All)

How to Evaluate Local Beauty Salon Services

Sun, 05 Feb 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Every woman in the world likes to feel beautiful. Some take measures into their own hands, buying products that they can use at home for hair, skin, and nail care. Others have a favorite hair stylist or manicurist that can help them. And maybe you're one who's actively looking for a new beauty salon - a place where you can go to catch up on the latest hair fashion styles or take your time having someone else take care of you and your outward beauty.Beauty salons, day spas, and hair and nail c... (Read All)

Herbs For Women

Mon, 13 Feb 2006 00:00:00 +0100

The other day, I had a female customer bring in her bag of supplements. It was a rather large bag and we started to go through each bottle and what she was using it for. We came across one bottle that she wasn?t sure why she was taking it. I wasn?t really surprised when she said she didn?t know if it was doing her any good since the bottle was an herbal formula designed to support men?s prostate health. Without mentioning the purpose of the product, I asked why she decided to start taking it. Sh... (Read All)

Brittle Nails - Easy To Break

Sun, 05 Mar 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Nails define your hand in many ways. The shape and the look of nails make your hand look good. By using a good nail polish it can make your hands look better. But if nails are bad then no matter how much you cover it up it will not work. Brittle nails are one of the problems with your nails. These nails happen to be so weak that they break, spilt or tear very easily. It is the dryness in the nails which reaches to such an extent that they tend to break without much hassle. Brittle nails are a co... (Read All)

Vitamins And Reproductive Health

Tue, 23 Aug 2005 00:00:00 +0100

Vitamins, minerals and other nutrients are essential to the development and performance of the human reproductive system. Nutrition also plays a role in the development and maturation of the reproductive system through childhood and adolescence, and can affect the endocrine system, which regulates the hormones that rule the functions of the reproductive system. Nutrition can affect fertility and fetal development, as well. Striving each day to consume the standard recommended daily intake levels... (Read All)

Yeast Infection: Relief Using A Natural Antibiotic

Sat, 18 Mar 2006 00:00:00 +0100

The coffee table talk goes very low when you whisper, "yeast infection", but the body screams RELIEF NOW! A trip to the doctor, adverse side effects and nothing natural would be the next thought. Can there be a natural solution to a disease that each woman will suffer at least twice in her life?

Yeast infection is like a ghost waiting to scare young and older women when their body becomes out of balance due to stress, dubious partners, hormonal changes and/or immune system weakness.
... (Read All)

Laser Hair Removal - FAQ?

Tue, 21 Mar 2006 00:00:00 +0100

If you have been looking for permanent hair removal, laser hair removal may sound very enticing. However, although you've probably seen this technology heavily advertised, little is known about how it works. Here are some things you should know before you decide whether or not laser hair removal is right for you. 1. What is laser hair removal? Laser hair removal is a procedure in which hair is removed from the body using a long pulse laser. Light at a specified wavelength is delivered from a ha... (Read All)

Yeast Infection: Effective Ways To Reduce Yeast Infections

Sat, 08 Apr 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Most women suffer yeast infections, few understand why. The immune system plays a pivotal role in preventing yeast infections or candida. Reducing, preventing and eliminating yeast infection, naturally...

The incidence of yeast infections seems to be growing, yet it is often looked upon as a common ailment that is endemic to women. Many men suffer yeast infections and it is just as painful and inconveniently located as for women.

Typically a topical cream or antibiotic (either or... (Read All)

Best Prices on Designer Wear - Perfume and Cologne

Sat, 08 Apr 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Calvin, Hugo Boss, DKNY, Este Lauder - I am on a first name basis with most these folks. I am a designer fragrance collector - a fanatic- it does not matter I've been addressed as both. I have been collecting designer fragrances for personal use, display and as gifts for over 10 years and have spent an insurmountable amount on these precious luxury oils that we all crave for.

Recently on an international trip to China I was shocked to see the prices at which designer perfumes and colognes... (Read All)

Induced Abortion

Tue, 18 Apr 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Induced abortion is the deliberate termination of pregnancy in a manner that ensures that the embryo or fetus will not survive. Attitudes of society toward elective abortion have undergone marked changes in the past few decades. In some situations the need for abortion is accepted by most people, but political and medical attitudes regarding induced abortion have continued to lag behind changing philosophies. Some religious concepts remain unchanged, resulting in personal, medical, and political... (Read All)

Natural Herbs For Bigger Breasts

Wed, 26 Apr 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Are your breasts sagging, or too small? Do you want firmer, fuller and bigger breasts? If your answer is âyesâ, then this article is for you.

During puberty a woman's body naturally produces estrogens which help in the development of new tissue. This hormone determines the size, shape and fullness of a woman's breasts. Lower levels of these hormones will result in smaller less developed breasts. As a woman grows older, she produces less estrogens and this will result in sagging b... (Read All)

Is Hair Sugaring An Effective Way To Remove Body Hair?

Wed, 03 May 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Hair sugaring is a process that can be used quite beneficially for hair removal. If you are someone that has used waxing in the past, consider sugaring. In the process, the wax is replaced with a sugar and honey mixture. It is sticky and works very much like that of waxing. And, it can produce the same results. But, it is organic in nature and it has the ability to give you an easier clean up too. Sugaring is a process of extracting hair from the follicle.

Although hair sugaring... (Read All)

Treating Endometriosis with Supplements and Nutrition

Wed, 24 May 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Endometriosis occurs when the endometrial tissue that lines the uterus grows outside the uterus, usually in the pelvic area. But it can grown anywhere, even in the brain and lungs. Endometriosis stimulated partly by the hormones of menstruation. So pain, a characteristic of symptomatic endometriosis, is worse at ovulation and during the menstrual and premenstrual parts of a woman's cycle.

Symptoms of endometriosis include pelvic pain, abnormal menstruation cycles, and infertility. If ... (Read All)

Foods That Help You Prevent Osteoporosis

Sun, 28 May 2006 00:00:00 +0100

The food you eat will determine the health you have. Having good eating habits is necessary for good health and for preventing osteoporosis. Here is a list of good eating habits that will help you maintain or improve your bone density. * Eat less fat * Eat more fiber * Eat more calcium rich foods * Use less salt and sugar Eat less fat to prevent osteoporosis Studies have determined that when you have high cholesterol, you have fewer cells that build bones. The building of your bones is a continu... (Read All)

Causes of Fibromyalgia

Mon, 05 Jun 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Although there is no exact treatment for fibromyalgia, but some preventive measures can be taken to get rid of it. Presently doctors are concentrating on managing pain, relaxing muscles and reduced depression. Doctors prescribe patients, low-stress exercises such as walking, swimming, water aerobics, and biking rather than muscle-straining exercises such as weight training. Some other measures are heat applied to sore muscles, stretching exercises (Pilates is one form.) and massage. As there ... (Read All)

Pregnancy and Fibromyalgia

Thu, 08 Jun 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Not many people know about the effect of fibromyalgia during pregnancy. In fact, there seems to be contradictory facts between researchers and doctors as to the results of pregnancy on the syndrome. It is generally considered that more fibromyalgia research must be carried out in order to get an accurate concept of what happens to fibromyalgia disorder during pregnancy.

In 1997, a study on fibromyalgia and pregnancy was conducted in Norway. A very few number of pregnant women were involve... (Read All)

Women's Health and Fitness - 10 Tips On How To Look Younger

Tue, 13 Jun 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Appearance is very important, it is the first thing you notice when you meet someone. As you grow older the body starts to let you down, but there are a few things that you can do. Some ideas are very simple, while others need a bit of work but they can all help to turn back the clock and make you look younger.

1. Standing up straight is one of the best ways to look younger and more confident. Standing straight, with shoulders back and down with your tummy pulled in. At first you will nee... (Read All)

What Is the Glycemic Index?

Wed, 14 Jun 2006 00:00:00 +0100

The Glycemic Index (GI) is a way of rating carbohydrate foods according to how quickly the carbohydrates are broken down into glucose, and thus how quickly that glucose enters the bloodstream. The reasoning behind this is that carbohydrates that enter the bloodstream quickly raise blood sugar levels rapidly, causing a spike in energy, that is followed by a drop after the effects of insulin are triggered.

Insulin is one of the hormones that help regulate blood sugar levels, and tries to k... (Read All)

Estrogen Side Effects - Do You Know Them?

Thu, 29 Sep 2005 00:00:00 +0100

Estrogen side effects definitely exist, and one should understand the difference between natural estrogen and synthetic estrogen.

The most commonly prescribed synthetic estrogen is Premarin, currently manufactured by Wyeth Pharmaceuticals. According to the manufacturer, the most frequent estrogen side effects for Premarin are - vaginitis due to yeast or other causes, vaginal bleeding, painful menstruation and leg cramps. Wyeth also makes a Premarin vaginal cream - its most commonly repor... (Read All)

HIV Targets Senior Citizens

Thu, 22 Jun 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Entering her second year as a widow, my dear friend Rachael was past the several stages of grief and closing that chapter of her life; not an easy task but necessary for anyone who has survival instincts. She began dating again and I couldnât have been happier for her. Sam was like a brother in a sense; a long time friend from our college days. At first it was dinner and theater tickets but soon developed into weekends at his Lake house.

Post menopausal, it didnât occur to Rachael to ... (Read All)

The Change

Sun, 16 Jul 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Almost everyone has heard of "the change". It is otherwise know as menopause, but the change fits it better. Men and women both go through the change, but in different ways. If you are young woman, you have something to look forward to, a bad attitude and hot flashes. If you are an older woman you are probably almost there, in the middle of, or been through it. Men and women both go a little crazy between 40 and 55. Men usually want to see if they still have "it" with the young girls. They buy a... (Read All)

Exercise and Pregnancy

Sat, 05 Aug 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Prescribing a medication for pregnant women is a complex process. Before obstetricians and gynecologists decide which dose of which drug can best treat a condition without putting any harmful side effects on the mother and the baby, they consider the patientâs age, general health, the number of months before delivery, tolerance for medications, and any other drugs the pregnant patient may be taking. Prescribing exercise on pregnant women has to be just as scientific and precise. The type, inte... (Read All)

Strike Pain Out

Wed, 09 Aug 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Quite wrongly, many women endure pain and muscle cramps during their period believing it to be normal. But it isn't, especially those that cause excessive pain. More importantly, it could be a signal or symptom for something more serious like an infection or disease. However, menstrual pain isn't all that bad. In fact, it is an indicator of women's health. Studies have proven that women who experience menstrual pains are more fertile, as the pains are closely-linked to ovulation cycles.

G... (Read All)

Beauty Products in Today's Society

Fri, 08 Sep 2006 00:00:00 +0100

With bath and body stores everywhere you turn and skin care and other beauty products slamming the shelves everyday, should you care?

To truthfully answer this question, you must ask yourself a few questions..

One. Are your looks important to you?

Two. Do you care about the beauty of your skin?

Three. Are you willing to pay for the products these bath and body stores provide?

If you answered yes to all three questions, then yes you should care about your overal... (Read All)

âThink You Might Need a Doctorâs Appointment? Make a List, Check It Twice!â

Sun, 17 Sep 2006 00:00:00 +0100

No, weâre not talking about Santa Claus, weâre talking about you and your doctorâs appointment. Making lists is the most important activity you can perform BEFORE you go to your appointment. You know from experience that you donât remember everything you wished you remembered when you get there (or when you get done and are on the way out). Thereâs always variables that throw you off guard and if you were on a roll, you suddenly get derailed. So, how can you prevent this? By making lis... (Read All)

Take Time For Yourself: Mini Get Away

Sat, 30 Sep 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Have you ever had a day where you felt overwhelmed? That you needed a break or a mini get away? These little mini get a wayâs are a great way to maintain a womens health and wellness. Let me share a few ideas that have helped me maintain my sanity, even during the craziest times.
Many women are so busy taking care of everyone else that they forget about themselves. This is a big mistake. Because if you donât have good mental health than every thing will fall apart. You need time to energ... (Read All)

Natural Skin Care Products

Sun, 01 Oct 2006 00:00:00 +0100

The market in beauty products has increased significantly in the last 25 years but in the last 10 years there has been an increasing interest in the ingredients contained within the lotions, creams and potions we apply so liberally to our skin - the largest organ of our human bodies.

Many main stream manufacturers still include a range of not so natural ingredients in their products:

- waste products from the petrochemical industry
- lead and other heavy metals
- products... (Read All)

How To Go Through Menopause Without Stress

Wed, 03 Aug 2005 00:00:00 +0100

Are you confuse whether you already entering menopause or not?You feel not all the sign appeared to you, except you sufferingstress all the time. It's a fact that not knowing what to expectfrom menopause can cause you more stress than if you are wellinformed. However, if you arm yourself with the bodily factsabout menopause, you will be in a more knowledgeable positionto discuss with your physician any kind of medical treatment heor she may prescribe.

Despite the new openness conc... (Read All)

Safety Belt for small Children.

Sat, 21 Oct 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Safety Belt for small Children. Accidents on land can cause loss of life and bodily harm. This can range from minor harm such as scrapes and bruises, to severe harm such as internal bruising and disability. Of course, the best way is to prevent accidents, but this is easier said than done. Using safety belts, therefore, is one precautionary measure against potential injuries and loss of life. What happens during an accident? 1. The impact produced from a car going at 60 km/hour is equal to the c... (Read All)