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- Is the "Eat Stop Eat" Diet a Scam? Read my Dairy Notes. - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2009 from Grace JacksonI was extremely doubtful about fasting for weight loss, I was anxious about being hungry, lacking energy, and simply not making it through the day. The Eat Stop Eat plan revolves round the idea of intermittent fasting, or fasting for brief periods, and then eating again. The basic idea is ...
Views: 6352(3 votes) - Sexy Bodysuits - The Wild and Fashionable - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2007 from Amanda CotterillSexy bodysuits, often called teddies, give women a chance to get in touch with their wild side in a way that is surprisingly stylish and comfortable. Clothing designers of all kinds now have lines of sexy bodysuits due to the ever-increasing popularity of this lingerie. Like many types of ...
Views: 6377(3 votes) - Six Ways You Can Help Your Overweight Child and Solve The Obesity Epidemic - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2009 from William AndersonI was the fattest kid in school all my school life. It’s a miserable way to spend a childhood, or any time, for that matter. To look at me today no one would guess it. I’ve been at my ideal body weight for over twenty years. I’m a mental health counselor. Some assume I have no idea what it’s ...
Views: 3428(3 votes) - 7 Things You Can Do to Improve Your Body Image and Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2010 from Catherine Cardinal1. Learn to set reasonable goals. Whether it’s about your exercise routine or diet, don’t set the bar too high or you may find yourself resisting and then failing. Remember that a healthy, balanced life is a journey of steps. Give yourself permission to win by keeping a steady workable ...
Views: 1706(7 votes) - Ladies: Got Difficult Co-Workers? How DO YOU Respond to “Them?” - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2010 from Joy HuberAs the author of “You Go Girl: A Woman’s Guide on How to THRIVE Around Difficult People,” business communications expert, women’s business coach and award-winning international presenter who speaks to many groups of women in business, I’m very VERY often asked questions surrounding how to DEAL ...
Views: 2042(5 votes) - Women are the Most Likely to Provide Care for Aging Parents. - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2009 from Trish Mairet, MA, MFTI, CMCWill you need to take time away from work or cut corners caring for your own family to assist your aging parents, grandparents or close friend, if they become ill? If you have an aging parent and a family of your own...and if you're a woman, chances are you will eventually be the one that ...
Views: 1363(5 votes) - Career Woman's Fashion - Business Trip Capsule Wardrobe - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Janice WeeFirst impressions always count. Especially in a work environment. Bosses often gauge whether or not you can do the job by the way you look. By the way you carry yourself. How many promotions have gone to people who are average in terms of competency but who look impressive? How many brilliant ...
Views: 4021(7 votes) - ***Genital Warts; Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2012 from Susun WeedGenital Warts; Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) © Susun Weed “I am the Grandmother of all growth, all growing things, all life. I am the grandmother of bacteria and viruses as well as plants and animals, fish and insects. When you throb with life these other lives live with you. When ...
Views: 1703(1 vote) - Acne Sufferers – Beware the Quick Fix Merchants - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2012 from Tony BurnellThere is no permanent quick fix for acne. Some can be cured quickly, for example in the case of breakouts caused by a food allergy - a change in diet could fix this quickly. But most acne is not caused by an allergy to food. It is caused by other factors or a combination of factors – hormone ...
Views: 1205(3 votes) - Best Eye Cream For Women - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2011 from Mirabel RobersonAny time you want to look your best, you need to start with your eyes. A wonderful method to improve your overall look is to discover the best eye product that exists that are available. Any time you need to appear your most desirable, you need to start off with your eyes. A wonderful method ...
Views: 1026(2 votes) - Endometriosis XIII- How Chinese Herbs Help to Treat Endometriosis - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2009 from Kyle NortonAs we mentioned in previous articles, 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. Besides conventional treatment, there are ...
Views: 6493(1 vote) - *** The Cervix - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2011 from Susun WeedThe Cervix by Susun Weed I am the gateway; I am the door. I connect the inside to the outside. I decide which outside comes in. I control the flux and the flow. I hold the wise blood, or let it go. I protect the growing babe, or thrust it unformed into a world unsuitable. None ...
Views: 1508(1 vote) - ***Headaches and Migraines - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2011 from Susun WeedHeadaches/Migraine by Susun S Weed “Oh, how densely packed your head is, my sweet,” sighs Grandmother Growth. “I'm afraid there's no room for new growth. If you could empty your mind, leave off worrying and planning for a while, and give in to the chaos and its ...
Views: 1378(1 vote) - ***How I Fell Asleep during a Double Stereotactic Breast Biopsy - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2009 from Nancy DanielsLadies, I want you to imagine lying on a table on your stomach, your breast is dangling through a huge hole in the table, and a mammography machine proceeds to squeeze your breast in the exact same manner it does during a mammogram. Now I want you to imagine that instead of being in that ...
Views: 3660(3 votes) - ***If You Look Like a Goddess, But Sound Like a Bimbo, He May Not Find You That Hot! - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Nancy DanielsYes, Fran Drescher is a beautiful woman, but when she opens her mouth to speak, it is hard to take her seriously. If you are hoping to meet the man of your dreams, have you ever considered what your speaking voice is saying about you? Do you sound nasal and high-pitched or whiny and irritating ...
Views: 5534(1 vote) - ***Ladies, Interested in a More Mature-Sounding Voice? - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2011 from Nancy DanielsIf you are plagued with a voice that sounds like a teenager (or even younger), have you ever considered a course in voice improvement? Sounding like a teen or preteen when you are 21 is one thing – sounding young or childish when you are over 21 and possibly looking for a job or a promotion is ...
Views: 6601(1 vote) - ***Ladies, Interested in a More Mature-Sounding Voice? - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2011 from Nancy DanielsIf you are plagued with a voice that sounds like a teenager (or even younger), have you ever considered a course in voice improvement? Sounding like a teen or preteen when you are 21 is one thing – sounding young or childish when you are over 21 and possibly looking for a job or a promotion is ...
Views: 6601(1 vote) - ***NATURAL REMEDIES FOR PROBLEMS IN BREASTFEEDING PART 2 - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2011 from Susun WeedNATURAL REMEDIES FOR PROBLEMS IN BREASTFEEDING PART 2 ~Susun S Weed With the resurgence of interest in breastfeeding, there is increasing demand for natural remedies for the minor problems that accompany nursing. These remedies, taken from my book Wise Woman Herbal for ...
Views: 1770(1 vote) - ***No Matter Our Age, There’s No Place Like Home - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Eileen BoyleWhen I was a child, I loved The Wizard of Oz. And since I grew up in an era long, long before DVD, Netflix or On-Demand, we had to wait a whole year between viewings for the movie to be shown again on TV. In our house it became a night for a special occasion! Not surprisingly, The Wizard of ...
Views: 2143(2 votes) - ***The Vulva Part 2 - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2012 from Susun WeedThe Vulva, Part Two by Susun Weed We are the first guardians of the inner treasures. We hold the keys to your creative power. Proudly we show ourselves, fiercely we protect. We look delicate, flowing and floating, waving and weaving — and so beautiful in our gowns of mauve and pink, ...
Views: 2468(1 vote) - 10 Days To A New You: Correct 5 Major Body Chemistry Issues - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2009 from Eileen SilvaYou Can Correct 5 Major Body Chemistry Issues In 10 Days. Have you ever looked at yourself standing buck naked in front of the mirror . . . and realized that age has taken its toll? Well, cheer up, because thanks to a collaboration of anti-aging scientists and physicians, it is now ...
Views: 1423(2 votes) - 3 Best Steps to Bounce Back After Holiday Overeating - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2012 from Joey Poltor3 Best Steps to Bounce Back After Holiday Over Eating - By: Joey Poltor Turkey, and Stuffing and Pie, Oh My!! Holidays are for enjoying! Let’s be realistic, it’s impossible to resist all temptations, I am personally a sucker for anything pumpkin. But, you should never beat yourself up ...
Views: 1855(1 vote) - 3 Secrets to becoming a Multi-Orgasmic and Serial-Orgasmic woman ! - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2019 from Gaia MorrissetteOkay ladies, are you ready to discover how to become multi-orgasmic? Any woman can learn to experience multiple orgasms and Serial Orgasms with training, practice, and of course, surrendering to pleasure and her own body. First of all, in order for a woman to become multi-orgasmic and serial ...
Views: 1126(1 vote) - 3 Ways to Feel Better, Fast - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Abigail SteidleyThe primary reason we end up with chronic pelvic pain syndromes is surprisingly simple. Our bodies are designed to respond to danger and stress with the fight or flight response. Two very important things happen when we experience this physiological response consistently, day in and day out. ...
Views: 1059(1 vote) - 7 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Breasts: Quick Facts About Breast Cancer - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2009 from Neelima ReddyAccording to the National Cancer Institute, there were more than 2.5 million women in 2006 who had a history of any type of breast cancer, and have managed to survive the ordeal. To give you an idea about just how serious this disease is, take a look at some other statistics: - Breast ...
Views: 1215(1 vote) - A Life Of Service: For Love, Money or Both? - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThe recession may not only be changing household budgets and habits, but also challenging longstanding gender roles. The New York Times reported that 82 percent of the job losses in the recent months have befallen men. For many households this means that women who once were full-time ...
Views: 856(2 votes) - Acupuncture and prenatal postpartum care - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2010 from Sarah BentleyElizabeth walks into the acupuncture office with nausea, and extreme sensitivity to certain smells. Even the smell of her favorite perfume makes her feel sick after her sixth week of pregnancy. She is experiencing a poor appetite and vomits often. Ginger tea and candy have been ineffective in ...
Views: 2129(1 vote) - Adult Acne - The Danger of Depression - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2012 from Tony BurnellUp to 12 per cent of men and 25 percent of women are at risk of suffering from a major depressive episode at some time during their lives. One study showed that 29 per cent of patients visiting their doctor for physical disorders had a depressive or anxiety disorder. Which means our physical ...
Views: 1494(2 votes) - Afternoon Hunger - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowDo you ever find yourself during some post-morning time periods wondering why you feel like consuming unnecessary amounts of food when you have already had your fair share of tummy filling delights throughout your morning time zones? Do you ever feel like there is a devious little tape worm ...
Views: 1373(1 vote) - Age and Physical Risk Factors in Breast Cancer - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2011 from mai brooksAge is likely the most important overall factor associated with breast cancer risk. Breast cancer risk increases in the older post-menopausal population. For this reason, all breast cancer screening recommendations are based primarily on age. Obesity, however, may be the single most ...
Views: 936(2 votes) - All about Dermabrasion Treatment and Surgery - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2019 from PankajRaj RathorDermabrasion is a kind of exfoliating treatment in which a rotating instrument is used to remove the dead layer of skin. Dermabrasion is usually performed on the outer skin layer of the face. Cosmetic and plastic surgery hospitals in Dwarka often use this procedure for people who want to improve ...
Views: 990(1 vote) - Anxiety on the Rise - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2010 from Dr. Mona SpiegelI'm sure you know someone, either in your family or among your friends, who is highly anxious. You will recognize the rapid speech, need for reassurance and fear of new situations, sometimes accelerating into full-blown panic. We have become scared to live. Anxiety, according to the Report ...
Views: 2288(3 votes) - Are You Aware Of These Common Problems Which Are Stealing Your Sleep? - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2009 from Neelima ReddyUnderstand how menstruation, pregnancy and menopause affect a woman’s sleep and how to minimize these conditions for improving sleep. Women face difficulty in falling and staying asleep than men. They also experience more daytime sleepiness. Poor concentration, poor performance at job and ...
Views: 734(1 vote) - Are You Living Life or Letting Life Live You? - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2004 from Mary Ann BaileyIt’s Monday morning and you have a to-do list of 8 things that you want to get done by the end of the day. You have been careful to leave time in your schedule for each item and if all goes according to plan, you should have all the items x’ed off by the time you go to bed. But, as so often ...
Views: 1118(1 vote) - Author Interview: Body Image Expert Sarah Maria on Love Your Body, Love Your Life - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2009 from Sarah MariaPart I: Excerpts from an interview with Sarah Maria on her new book "Love Your Body, Love Your Life: 5 Steps to End Negative Body Obsession and Start Living Happily and Confidently." Question: I’ve heard many people say that disliking your body is just a normal part of being a woman [or a ...
Views: 1871(1 vote) - Avoiding Clogged Pores - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from George PrugarThe trick to healthy glowing skin is clean pores. That’s why there are so many pore cleansing products on the market right now. What are pores? What do they do? How do you keep them clean? Do any of those pore cleaning products actually work? Purifying Pores Pores help our skin to breathe. ...
Views: 2109(1 vote) - Avoiding Predators - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Kerry SauveThere is a high profile sexual assault case going on in our Province right now. It involves the kidnapping and sexual assault of a teen girl by a man posing as a police officer. The young person was pulled over by an individual who appeared to be wearing an RCMP uniform, with grill lights on his ...
Views: 2638(2 votes) - Beat the Sugar Addiction Naturally - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2010 from Leah GuyI was born with more than a sweet tooth. More like a carb-craving, sugar-addicted soul. It’s been the most difficult thing to control in my diet – sweets. Not hard candy, but rich cake-y desserts, thick sweet and creamy drinks, cookies…you get the idea. In attempt to “be healthy” I have tried ...
Views: 1375(1 vote) - Becoming a Woman – Impact of Nutrition - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2009 from prashant kumarThe very nature of a woman is strength and compassion and the essence of her being is to nurture. A woman takes a long journey in her entire life fulfilling myriad roles in the society. Little does she realize that the vision she holds so dear can only be brought to reality if she has nurtured ...
Views: 744(1 vote) - Best Vitamins for Women - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from George LourisSo you know vitamins and minerals are important, but if you’re a woman, you’re probably wondering what specifically, are the best vitamins for women? However, what you may not understand is WHY they are so important for your body. Since this is a question I get pretty often, I thought I’d ...
Views: 1220(1 vote) - Bra fitting for ladies who have undergone breast surgery - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2009 from Geraldine HurdWomen can be extremely vulnerable after breast surgery. The boost to their self confidence and self-esteem from having a really good bra fit can be enormous. It is absolutely crucial to have a good bra fitting as soon as possible after surgery, in fact I would encourage all women to have a bra ...
Views: 1245(1 vote) - Breast Cancer - How To Succeed 3 - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2009 from Peter RadfordClassification The accepted form of Breast Cancer classification divides all the different forms of breast cancer into four distinct groups, viz. pathology, the particular grade of the tumour, the expression (by which information from a gene is used in the synthesis of a gene product, such as ...
Views: 1104(3 votes) - Breast Cancer - How To Succeed 4 - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2009 from Peter RadfordEpidemiology This is the study of the various factors that affect not only the health, but also the incidence of illness in a population. In the study of diseases that not only spread within a population, but also those that do not, the role of an epidemiologist ranges from investigation into ...
Views: 1040(2 votes) - Breast Cancer: How My Fear Became My Inspiration - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from Laurie AndreoniWhen I was diagnosed with early stage breast cancer in June, 2008, I focused on the high chances of recovery. I imagined myself a warrior in a dark adventure, full of unknown challenges that would force me to find solutions to help all of us that face this journey. As both a patient and a ...
Views: 1685(6 votes) - Breast Cancer: How To Reduce Your Risk - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from Gwenn BonnellThis past month, in the United States the spotlight has been on "buying pink" to fund breast cancer research. Even with all this funding, breast cancer in women in the United States has quadrupled in the last 40 years, causing physical and emotional pain for women and their families. ...
Views: 953(1 vote) - Breast MRI – Should All Women Get This Test? - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2011 from mai brooksPatients often ask me: “Should I get an MRI?” (magnetic resonance imaging). The answer from me is: “Only if you need it.” Why should we NOT all get breast MRI? After all, we know that mammograms and ultrasounds do fail to pick up some breast cancers. MRI is the latest, most expensive ...
Views: 724(1 vote) - Calm, Comfortable Childbirth with EFT - Using EFT for Labor and Birth - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2011 from Zach MillerLike most pregnant women, as you progress through pregnancy, you will be met with emotions, anxieties, doubts, questions, decisions and responsibilities that you never considered before. Many feelings will center around the pregnancy and the impending labor and birthing, but other unresolved ...
Views: 2878(1 vote) - Cardio Kicker - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowWe are fully aware that if you want to lose weight and increase the healthiness of your heart, it requires you to exercise on a regular basis. Cardiovascular exercise is a key component to enhancing your weight loss goals and promoting a healthy heart. Losing weight is no easy task to ...
Views: 1225(3 votes) - Changes During a Women's Menopause - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2005 from Dawn OlsenAs baby boomers move into midlife, a woman’s menopause does not have quite the alarming effect that it did some years ago. However, it remains a time of change in her life, as the ovaries start shutting down causing hormones to fluctuate. When this occurs, her childbearing years come to an ...
Views: 959(1 vote) - Cosmetic Surgery Aims to Enhance the Beauty of Different body Parts - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Parmindar SinghPlastic surgery has become popular in recent years. It's now a lucrative business because more and more people want to look beautiful and choose surgery as a way to make improvements in their face and body. Fortunately, there are experts like a plastic surgeon who are trained specifically in ...
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