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Having a network of friends is one of the single, most important aspects to a happy and healthy life. Unlike family relationships, our friendships are formed by personal choice, without the formality of legal ties or ceremonies. Like family relationships however, friendships can span our entire ... Views: 9141
Some women are attracted to bad boys. They may be alcoholics, married men, or men with an attitude like Stanley Kowalski in Streetcar Named Desire, or James Dean in Rebel without a Cause. The worst type of bad boy is a convict or an ex-con and sad to say, there are many women who fall for ... Views: 9115
Is there a correlation between menopause and pregnancy? Can you become pregnant during menopause? These questions are asked quite frequently and the simple answer is yes, you can become pregnant during menopause.
Expalining The Stages Of Menopause
Let's firstly describe the process of ... Views: 9081
Blemish free skin is the dream of every single woman and girl on this planet. No matter how good our skin care regimen is but given the stressful and polluted environment in which we live, the dream is as elusive as it sounds. We all have some or the other kind of skin imperfection such as ... Views: 9066
For 16 years I was the mistress of a married man. I was single, he was rich. I wanted to be someone. He was a doctor. I was a single mom. He had three kids and a Nanny. I wanted romance and passion. He was horny. His wife was the turkey. I was the gravy. I was, "The Other Woman."
Being a ... Views: 8893
Before you buy a body skin tightening cream, take a moment to read this article. Most of the lotions on the market are primarily composed of mineral oil, which won’t help you tighten up saggy skin.
Some women love mineral oil, which is what we sometimes refer to as baby oil. They credit ... Views: 8869
If you’re a beauty product connoisseur, then you’re probably noticed that many beauty products, especially wrinkle cream and other anti-aging products contain retinol, retinoids or Vitamin A. But what’s the difference between these ingredients and which one should you choose for your skin? Here, ... Views: 8800
I'll bet there are times when you feel the urgent need to do something creative. We all have them. But do you ignore those feelings because you don’t have time to do something for yourself or all those everyday tasks on your to-do list are nagging you to get them done?
It is never a good ... Views: 8749
It’s all over. The festive season is behind us and it is back to normal now. Or is it? For a lot of people January is a dreary long month. Waiting for the next lifesaving pay check is bad enough, but then there are the long nights, the cold days, the new year with all its expectations, and the ... Views: 8728
Stress is one of the most debilitating factors affecting our lives today. From the stress of losing a job to the frustration of finding a new job, from the strain of running a household to the additional pressure of handling a career, from the stress of raising children to the stress of trying ... Views: 8698
Sex Positions for a Tighter Vagina
How great is sex? Who loves being with their partner and experiencing the magic of amazing intimacy? We all do, men and women alike. It is the bond that keep many relationships together through thick and thin in fact and often determines the fate of being ... Views: 8499
The question 'how to get bigger breasts' is apparently asked by most women in the world. Most women are not satisfied with what they are endowed with. Most of them want bigger and fuller breasts. They want their breasts to be better-contoured. Recent medical and surgical developments have made ... Views: 8448
Nitric Oxide (not to be confused with nitrous oxide) is a very simple but important molecule that can actually determine how long you live and the quality of your life. Nitric Oxide is made by the blood vessels’ lining, or endothelium. The endothelium is extremely sensitive to the physical and ... Views: 8440
While many women may find it very embarrassing to discuss this problem of theirs with others, it is an unavoidable problem which must be dealt with before it gets out of control. After childbirth, it is not uncommon for women to have a saggy reproductive organ. But the question we are dealing ... Views: 8370
If you experience some signs of pregnancy or if you feel some symptoms that you are going to be a mother, the first thing that a woman should do is to get a pregnancy test. This is the best and the easiest way to confirm if indeed all the signs and symptoms of pregnancy are true or not. There ... Views: 8306
A normal menstrual cycle is normally from 28- 35 days, without any symptom that causes discomfort (excluding dull pain) and menstrual discharge is red and last from 3- 5 days without spotting. Not all women with abnormal menstrual cycle are infertile, but if you are diagnosed with the ... Views: 8168
Every woman has negative and positive comments about their period: it’s inevitable, it’s messy, it’s feminine and it’s unstoppable.
We know your period sometimes comes with a surprise even though you’ve had your PMS days before your supposed period.
But how do you stop your menses?
Here ... Views: 8015
Low grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (LSIL) is one type of cervical dysplasia that can be seen on a Pap smear. Cervical dysplasia is a change on the cellular characteristics of the cervix as a result of one or more factors. Low-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion is considered a mild form ... Views: 8000
The pain of a UTI is sometimes more than any woman can take. Not only are you in a constant state of discomfort, but also it is only made worse when you have to urinate. That is when your entire world is turned upside down. The burning sensation is sometimes too much to bear. On top of that, ... Views: 7962
There are women who are noticed by many every time they walk into a room. They have an air of authenticity and confidence about them that is attractive. Others who frequently comment, "No one remembers I was even there." One has ‘presence’. One does not.
Strong personal presence is ... Views: 7956
The Physiology of Emotions-How & Why You Feel What You Are Feeling
The mind-body connection of our personalities is the physiology of emotions, or our ability to understand why we feel the way we do. It has only been in the last few decades or so that we have looked at the mind-body as ... Views: 7949
Endometriosis which grows somewhere else other than the endometrium also reacts to hormonal signals of the monthly menstrual cycle by building up tissue, breaking it, and eliminating it through the menstrual period. As we know essential oils play a very important role in treating some kinds of ... Views: 7902
A multiple orgasm is something that sounds like "Fiji" to women. It is something wonderful and exotic... and unlikely to be obtainable. Meanwhile the ability to experience an orgasm several times in a row lays at the very nature of female sexuality! So why is it that not all of the women use ... Views: 7855
When you go on vacation, you usually end up eating a lot and overindulging in alcohol – although you do go back to work looking healthy, tanned, and well-rested – although you could be a tad overweight.
But how would you feel if there is a place like a luxurious spa wherein you will feel ... Views: 7801
endometriosis growing somewhere else other than the endometrium also reacts to hormonal signals of the monthly menstrual cycle by building up tissue, breaking it, and eliminating it through the menstrual period. Besides conventional medical treatment, nutritional supplements also play an ... Views: 7759
Living with the pain of an ovarian cyst is hard enough. For one, you find it hard to even want to get out of bed in the morning and secondly, you can’t get back into your daily routine because of the pain. Life has become so hard and you just want it to get better. Unfortunately, the saying “it ... Views: 7746
Using known risk factors for breast cancer, mathematical models can be developed to help answer important questions. These mathematical models are useful tools for researchers and for patients as follows:
1. Research on risk factors – The Claus risk assessment model was used to discover the ... Views: 7737
The Need For Natural Fragrances!
Natural eau de toilettes and natural parfums made solely from therapeutic quality essential oils and high quality absolutes are far superior to their counterpart - the synthetic fragrances.
Many people who have allergies are not able to wear the synthetic ... Views: 7734
Excerpt from the research for my next book STRONG WOMEN IN LOVE: Five Steps to Find and Keep Love—and Avoid Disappointment
Break ups and troubled relationships do more than hurt—they confuse you. What went wrong? Why did it last so long—or so short? Why did I choose him? Or why can’t we ... Views: 7714
You can calculate when you ovulate by the changes in your cervical mucus during ovulation. This article will go in depth on how to determine your ovulation period through cervical mucus, as well as other techniques that you can use in order to determine your ovulation date.
Ovulation is a ... Views: 7711
Western View
TCM Pathology
Pattern Differentiations
Research
References
Western View
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a luteal phase defect typified by anovulation, hyperandrogenism, insulin resistance and obesity. It affects 5 - 10% of women.
PCOS is generally defined as several ... Views: 7660
Loose genital wall is one of the common problems found in women after giving birth to a child. In general case, loss of elasticity due to child birth is temporary. Genital wall layers will shrink back to normal size after a few days duration. In certain cases, normal shrinkage of genital walls ... Views: 7651
This article is based on what I’ve learned from helping people conquer candida. I’ve made it quite extensive because:
1. Candida can literally wipe out your life.
2. You may have many health problems that you didn't know were caused by candida.
3. There are many different issues that must ... Views: 7607
I. What is raw food diet?
The raw food diet is defined as a type of diet of which at least 75% of the daily diet must be unprocessed and uncooked foods or foods can not be heating above 115 degree of Fahrenheit or 40 °C , including fresh fruit and vegetables and raw meats. It believes that the ... Views: 7565
I once heard this wise teaching from a mentor of one of my mentors. She said; “Your biggest weakness is just your greatest strength turned up too loud.” For example: Your greatest strength could be your strong leadership ability and natural charisma that attracts people. However, if you turn ... Views: 7472
excerpt from “Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine for Women’s Health: Bridging the Gap Between Western and Eastern Medicine”
Endometriosis, the formation of tissue outside of the endometrium
(uterine wall), can create painful menstrual periods, premenstrual spotting,
pain during ... Views: 7336
A piece of fried chicken served with a glass of milk can supply men with L-arginine, an enzyme that's considered vital for penis health. However, that chicken dinner must take a long and tortured course through the body before it reaches the organ in question, and sometimes, the body spends its ... Views: 7323
According to Dr. Lenore E. Walker, a prominent expert on battered women, a woman must experience at least two complete battering cycles before she can be labeled a “battered woman”. The cycle has three phases. First the tension-building phase, followed by the explosion or acute battering ... Views: 7265
For women, there are always groceries, housework, office projects and children’s matters in the ‘to-do’ list. Oops... but where is the ‘fitness’ for yourself? Do you really concern of your health and go for exercise every day?
Keep in mind that we must always take care of ourselves before we ... Views: 7254
Be honest, sometimes her nagging is justified but now that it has become a barrier in your relationship you need to do something. Follow these steps to get your girlfriend to stop nagging you.
Listen when she talks.
For many relationships, nagging occurs because your girlfriend feels you ... Views: 7209
Have you ever noticed that when you are extremely fatigued, your voice is much weaker than if you are energized? Not surprisingly, your vocal health is determined by the health of your entire body. Thus, if any of the following 5 factors are typical of your lifestyle, so too will the following ... Views: 7173
You’re offered that new job and you are psyched—but they want you to take a pre employment physical exam. You wonder why…after all they met you several times. They shook your hand, so they must know you are strong and capable of doing the work required. They know you’re not a nut job…you ... Views: 7129
One of the most carcinogenic toxins ever created by humans is dioxin. Dioxin is a by-product of the chlorine bleaching process and other manufacturing processes used in the production of most paper and rayon products such as coffee filters, toilet paper, disposable diapers, and you guessed it, ... Views: 7117
Vaginal Odor
It's an embarrassing problem. It's an inconvenient problem. And, in some cases, it's a problem that indicates that there's a much more serious condition lurking beneath the surface. When it comes to vaginal odor, most women would prefer to just ignore it or pretend it isn't ... Views: 7105
Premenstrual syndrome effects over 70% to 90% of women before menopause in US and less for women in Southeast Asia because of their diet. It is defined as faulty function of ovaries related to women menstrual cycle, it effects the women physical and emotional state and sometimes interference ... Views: 7087
By Louise O'Connor, Naturopath + Wellness Coach
A healthy thyroid is crucial to whole body health. In fact, the thyroid is often referred to as ‘the body’s major metabolic regulator’ as this organ keeps your body humming.
Many individuals struggle with an an under active thyroid with low ... Views: 7008
Both physical as well as psychological health of person plays a very important role in performing daily life activities. Good health symbolizes the wellbeing of body and mind of person. Leading healthy lifestyle is one among the natural techniques to maintain good health condition. Apart from ... Views: 6996
Using infused herbal oils is an easy and pleasurable way to keep your breasts healthy, prevent and reverse cysts, dissolve troublesome lumps, and repair abnormal cells. Breast skin is thin and absorbent, and breast tissue contains a great deal of fat, which readily absorbs infused herbal oils. ... Views: 6930
From the time a woman starts menstruating until the time she reaches menopause, she will experience mental, physical, and emotional changes on a monthly basis (except during pregnancy) which can all be attributed to fluctuations in the levels of the dominant female hormones, estrogen and ... Views: 6899
Every season, men and women from all across the globe, are glued up to watch every episode of Master Chef. Master Chef is a cooking reality show based from a British original. The show captures the hearts not only of aspiring chefs but of everyone who enjoys fancy and highly-advanced fashion ... Views: 6899