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- Menopause Conventional and Complementary Medicine Marvel or Myth - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2017 from Michael LemonExploring menopause from the holistic perspective using Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) is fundamental to all women who want to take responsibility for their health during this particular part of their lives. However conventional medicine cannot be ignored. According to Kuhn M. A. ...
Views: 2768(1 vote) - SIGNS OF INFIDELITY - 21 Categories of Telltale Signs - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2004 from Ruth HoustonWith infidelity reaching epidemic proportions, every woman should learn how to recognize the telltale signs of infidelity. The future of her relationship could depend on her ability to spot the telltale signs in time. In view of the rapidly rising divorce rates, and current statistics showing ...
Views: 2760(1 vote) - Mammograms - Who Needs Them? - by Submitted on May 06, 2011 from Susun WeedPerhaps no aspect of breast cancer is more widely publicized than screening mammography. Ads on television, in magazines, and in the daily paper urge women to deal with fear about breast cancer by having a yearly mammogram. We’re even told that doing this is a way to “really care for ...
Views: 2751 - Smart Women, Dangerous Choices: Part Two - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2009 from Sigrid MacdonaldRecently I wrote about women who were attracted to the wrong men, and I discussed one woman in particular that I knew who was drawn to a criminal. I received so many comments about that short article that I decided to write a slightly more in-depth sequel, asking the question “Why?” Why do ...
Views: 2750 - What Are the Best Weight Loss Supplements for Women? - by Submitted on May 14, 2012 from Veneta YovevaWe all know how aggressive the competition in the weight loss industry is since weight loss supplements and diet pills for women have become the most popular way to manage body weight issues. Women should know the difference between weight loss supplements that are legitimate and those which ...
Views: 2746 - Super Mom Bootylicious Butt Workout ~ Get a Cuter Bum In Just Two Weeks! - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2012 from Joey PoltorBooty, Buns, Gluteus Maximus, Glutes, BUTT! We all want it….. a Curvy, Tight Booty! I used to think that some people were just blessed with pretty butts, and I just wasn’t one of them. I started switching up my workouts and saw some shocking results. My butt started to lift and round ...
Views: 2744 - Using An Epilator - Expert Tips - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2018 from Rashmi AdwaniShaving is pricey and bothersome and the results continue until the upcoming cool breeze blows by, giving you that hot goose-bump stubble. In addition, it wastes water. I also have a much better approach to attain smooth thighs for summertime. If you are to hair removal, then there's a ...
Views: 2737(1 vote) - Acupuncture For Cellulite? - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2007 from Sharon BellAre you terrified every time you put on your swimsuit? Do you feel like hiding under a rock at the beach? Or burying yourself in the sand every time somebody passes by? How about when you go to the pool or wearing shorts in public? You just know that everyone is looking at your cellulite ...
Views: 2732 - Exercises to Improve Pelvic Floor Muscles - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Ross CormackThe internal organs within the pelvic cavity are supported by the pelvic floor muscles, including the bladder and uterus. They are also involved in the passage of waste through the anal and urinary sphincters. They also play a role in giving birth as the muscles assist in the navigation of the ...
Views: 2732 - Healthy Maternal Thyroid Function For A Healthy Baby - by Submitted on May 05, 2009 from Douglas HusbandsThis article is a must read for all women, especially those over 35 years old, who desire become pregnant now or at some time in the future. In my September 2007 newsletter, I reviewed the association of DNA oxidation with the development of Down's syndrome. In that issue, I also discussed a ...
Views: 2730 - ***Fatigue and Mood Changes - by Submitted on May 09, 2011 from Susun WeedHormonal changes, emotional changes, physical changes, and all the attendant stresses of pregnancy may cause extreme fatigue and emotional swings, especially during the last trimester. One midwife advises: "This is the perfect opportunity to touch your own deep emotional truths … to ...
Views: 2728(5 votes) - The Strong, Independent Woman’s Biggest Life Lesson - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2009 from Rachael Jayne GrooverI would often try to control the nature of my relationships with men in subtle ways. If I met a guy I felt attracted to I put much of my energy into hoping he would call me, or I’d try to orchestrate a way that we could meet again, rather than let go and trust that if he is interested he would ...
Views: 2723(2 votes) - Look Like You Are Rich, Even If You Are Not - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2008 from Charli PickettHow we look greatly affects people's perception and acceptance of us. The first and greatest piece you can add to your wardrobe is a smile and it is free. It is a well-known fact that people are more attracted to people who smile than people who frown, so wearing a smile is the first way to look ...
Views: 2711 - Facebook’s Bra Colour Campaign For Breast Cancer Hurts More Than It Helps - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Martha Tara LeeI first learnt about the ‘Facebook Bra Color Campaign’ through the blog post by sex-positive activist Carlin Ross who works alongside the legendary Betty Dodson. The campaign, believed to be started by women in Detroit, Michigan, who are trying to raise awareness of Breast Cancer, asked women ...
Views: 2708 - Pressure on Women in Modern Lifestyle - by Submitted on May 08, 2010 from Colby SilettoIssues related to pressure and stress surround women in the middle age group. Skin care is one of these concerns. Medical professional have made the use of statistics to establish a trend in the occurrence of various disease symptoms among the distributed sections of the population. This ...
Views: 2703(1 vote) - The Truth About Smoking And Beauty - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2007 from Janice WeeMovies and TV often portray a sultry woman as a chain smoker. Smoking was a way they showed sex appeal. Rita Hayworth was often pictured with a cigarette in hand. Sharon Stone in Basic Instinct smoked like a chimney in that famous interrogation scene. Bad girls that men went crazy over smoked. ...
Views: 2701 - Chemises Are Simple, Sexy And For Everyone - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2008 from Amanda CotterillThe chemises of today are hot lingerie items. Soft and luxurious, they can be worn as nightwear, undergarments or even outerwear. Like many of today's naughty lingerie pieces, chemises were once practical, functional pieces. Provided here is a guide to chemises through the centuries. Ancient ...
Views: 2695 - How Do You Remove Wrinkles Under Eyes Naturally? - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2012 from Jennylyn PereiraThe bags of skin as well as the wrinkles that often appear with them, are the natural outcome of the body aging. As your body ages, it slows down the production of certain skin proteins within the body. Two of these proteins are collagen and elastins, that are needed to keep skin firm and full ...
Views: 2683 - Secret Pleasures of Menopause - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Allura JoyI’d like to share an amazing resource with you from one of my favorite authors, Dr. Christiane Northrup, an internationally known expert on women’s health and wellness. Dr. Northrup explains the “7 Secret Keys That Open the Door to Wonderful Sexuality and Sensuality around Menopause”. Here is ...
Views: 2682(2 votes) - Three Treatment Methods For Ovarian Cysts While Pregnant - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2010 from Claire RiskinOvarian cysts when pregnant can be a worry for pregnant mothers who wants the best for their child and also their own well being. While it is rare to have cysts while pregnant with about one in one thousand women with this condition, if you are suffering from abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting ...
Views: 2680(1 vote) - Pre Menopause Symptoms - 6 Peri Menopause Symptoms To Watch Out For - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2008 from Dean CaporellaOne of the misconceptions about menopause is that once the symptoms start many women consider they are into menopause. Well, this is true in a sense but menopause doesn't actually commence at least 12 months following a woman's last period. What you're more than likely experiencing is pre ...
Views: 2660 - ***Are You a Whisperer? - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Nancy DanielsAre you one who often reverts to whispering or speaks consistently in a soft voice instead of a normal volume of sound? I am not talking about the horse whisperer or the dog whisperer in this particular case, but the individual who speaks in a whisper even when his/her throat is not sore or ...
Views: 2652 - Morgellons Disease; How Does it Really Feel to be Alone and Abandoned - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Russell AltmanIt all started with the fibers. I first noticed them about 3 years ago. First, there were small ones; blue, black and sometimes white. I had no idea what they were, but they were of great concern to me. Then I began to notice black specks on my pillow and bed sheets when I awoke in the ...
Views: 2651(1 vote) - ***Cortisol, the Stress Hormone - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2011 from Eileen BoyleEverything we do has consequences. What we do or don’t do what we say or don’t say…and yes, what we eat and drink or don’t eat and drink makes a difference. Not only do the choices we make impact the quality of our lives, they also impact the condition of our bodies. The degree of our ...
Views: 2646(3 votes) - 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) - Moments of Truth: Monologues for Teen Girls and Young Women - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2012 from Dialoque QueenJennifer Tressen’s Moments of Truth: Monologues for Teen Girls and Young Women (ISBN: 978-1-4357-1413-7) is a dramatic and interesting soliloquy based on real life stories. This remarkable book has been authored by Jennifer Tressen to address the variety of everyday issues faced by teenage girls ...
Views: 2633 - Are You At Risk of Developing Ovarian Cysts? Find Out Now! - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2013 from Help For YouDoes someone you know have ovarian cysts? Is it something that your family members have developed? Have you heard horror stories and you are trying to do everything in your power to protect yourself? Then read on. Ovarian cysts are common developments in women but that doesn’t mean that it ...
Views: 2632 - Menstrual Extraction - Not Abortion - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2012 from James S PendergraftFor centuries, women have sought methods for safely and effectively ending an untimely menstrual period or a very early pregnancy. The term Menstrual Extraction was first used approximately 70 years ago when women had been performing the procedure for themselves prior to the Roe v. Wade ...
Views: 2631(1 vote) - Gaining Weight in Your 40s: Why Does It Happen and What to Do About It? - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2012 from Khandee AhnaimuganIn my weight loss practice, I primarily see women who are over 40. And within this group, there are two types of clients I usually see: 1. Women who have been overweight most of their adult life and have tried many different diets without success. 2. Women who have been slim all their life ...
Views: 2629 - "Pregnany Miracle" - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from Sherprinia BonnerThis is a "Pregnancy Miracle" Proven Method 27 out of 35 women participated in this experiment got pregnant, ages 28 to 47 yrs of age... Get pregnant Naturally and Quickly within 2 months, Give Birth to Healthy Babies, and Improve the Quality of your life Dramatically. Faster than you ever ...
Views: 2625(4 votes) - Airbrushing is Nothing New - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Nicki AndersonIt's been said that unless an issue affects you directly, you often don't pay attention. When it comes to weight topics, I'm usually the first in line to hear what's being said and quick to offer my perspective. This past week, I was in California for a health and fitness conference. As I was ...
Views: 2620(2 votes) - IMMEDIATE RELIEF FROM HOT FLASHES - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2007 from Julie CalligaroIf you’re plagued with hot flashes, you’re desperate for relief. Here’s a natural and safe alternative (to taking hormones) to reduce hot flashes. This safe, natural alternative is “paced breathing”. Professor Robert Freedman of Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit has been ...
Views: 2619 - How Do You Make Your Hair Grow Faster The Honest Ways? - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2011 from Katrine MastonThe hair is regarded as one’s crown so we love to grow it long. But what if you decided to cut your hair short last month particularly because you and your boyfriend John split up, and now that you’ve moved on from the phase of crying and weeping you decided to have your long hair back. ...
Views: 2618 - Changing Your Health with Water - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2011 from Vivienne BaileyA seriously ill person investigating reflexology for the first time asked tentatively, “Do you think reflexology can heal me?” I answered her loaded question, “Reflexology cannot heal anyone. All therapies can assist our bodies’ own innate healing ability. You don’t have to think about healing ...
Views: 2614(1 vote) - How to Grow Longer, Fuller, Darker Lashes - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Dominique ZaldainLonger lashes have long been treasured by women all over the world as a valuable beauty asset, both to attract men and for their own satisfaction. Mandy Moore, Brooke Shields, Marisa Tomei, and Jenny McCarthy are just some of the celebrities using eyelash growth products to enhance their good ...
Views: 2613(1 vote) - Vaginismus – When a Woman’s Body Says ‘No’ - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Martha Tara LeeRecently a girlfriend admitted that until she met me, she had always thought that vaginismus was a myth – a disease that was made up, or had been eradicated in the ’80s, and most definitely did not exist in modern day. In fact, vaginismus is a very real sexual concern that women experience, ...
Views: 2606(1 vote) - Maximize Your Workouts Effectiveness - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2009 from Wendy StollWhether you’re new to working-out, you’ve hit a plateau, or you’re bored with the same old routine; try these tips to get the most out of your exercise sessions. Cardiovascular: 1) Use your arms on the treadmill or elliptical machine. If you’re holding on to the handrails of cardio equipment ...
Views: 2595(3 votes) - Do Not Delay - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2008 from William ThielDelayed Diagnosis and Misdiagnosis of a Breast Lump Usually………”Serious” Many cases……. “Lethal” Most cases ……“PREVENTABLE” Maureen’s story is one of the missing tools ...
Views: 2590 - Endometriosis Part XVIII - Can Flower Plants Help To Treat Endometriosis (Part B)? - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2009 from Kyle NortonEndometriosis 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. We have spent much of our time to discuss how conventional and traditional ...
Views: 2575(1 vote) - The Advantages of Vaginal Tightening - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from Jonathon HartleyMany women do not comprehend the benefits of vaginal tightening. Sure, every woman really wants to be as desirable as can be to her partner, but this isn’t really the only benefit associated with vagina tightening. You need to first determine what brought on the lack of elasticity and ...
Views: 2574(1 vote) - The Secret Of Changing Your Perception of Failure To Overcome Low Self Esteem - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2008 from Denise PedersonWould you take advice from a failure? I’m going to guess that some of you responded with a resounding NO! People with low self esteem, and it seems from my practice, particularly women with low self esteem hate it when they fail or make a mistake. This is even more true for women in ...
Views: 2573 - Too busy for housework? How & why to get some breathing space in your life... - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2009 from Danielle RaineKeeping our homes and feeding our families are innate human habits. And, thanks to today’s mod cons, this domestic stuff has never been easier. Why, then, do we still struggle to find the time for it? One answer lies in the position of housework on our to-do lists, (ie not very high.) But ...
Views: 2573(1 vote) - Menopause and Great Sex - by Submitted on May 05, 2010 from Marie BarrettMenopause does not herald the end of your love life. By no means! Here we are talking about having great sex during and after menopause. It is not only perfectly wonderful to be sexy, flirty and erotic in your 50s and 60s, but you deserve to feel as emotionally and physically fulfilled as ever, ...
Views: 2561 - PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome): Myths, Facts And Natural Treatment - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2008 from Dr. Pamela FrankThe statistics are that Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) affects 5-10% of women of childbearing age, personally I think the numbers should be much higher. I think current diets and lifestyles are making the condition more prevalent. What Causes PCOS? Higher than normal blood sugar levels ...
Views: 2560 - A Brief Overview Of Hymenoplasty - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from Jennifer WestHymenoplasty is a surgical procedure that involves the placement of an artificial hymen in a person’s vagina. Though popularly marketed as a way to “restore virginity,” this is actually a misnomer stemming from a misunderstanding of the scientific definition for virginity. Women are classified ...
Views: 2555 - Birth Control for Menopausal Women - by Submitted on May 09, 2011 from Susun WeedSTEP 1. COLLECT INFORMATION Birth control, never simple or easy, is complicated incredibly by the erratic ovulations and unpatterned menses of the premenopausal and menopausal years. Remember your high school chums who unexpectedly had a little baby brother or sister? The biological ...
Views: 2544(2 votes) - Celtrixa Stretch Mark Cream—A Review - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Paris williamsCeltrixa® stretch mark cream has been featured on many TV channels and journals. According to the distributors, this lotion has shown an average of 83 percent efficacy on three counts: • Reduction in dimension and color of stretch marks • Increase in brightness of skin • Increase in ...
Views: 2544 - What are the side effects of salicylic acid? - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from Ambreen KazmiSalicylic acid has been an effective cure for acne since the last decade. Most of the good brands use salicylic acid in the composition of their acne treating face washes and creams etc. therefore it has become the most commonly recommended acne treatment. However, we all know that chemical ...
Views: 2542 - About Rhinoplasty: Important Things to Consider Before Getting a Nose Job - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2010 from Lily MarsdenNever really found your nose attractive? If so, you don’t have to spend the rest of your lifetime worrying about it. If you are into the idea of having your nose improved, then, “rhinoplasty” is one word you should keep in mind. Rhinoplasty can either be a cosmetic surgery or a medical ...
Views: 2536(5 votes) - Feeling Powerless to Help a Friend with Adultery - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2005 from Marilyn Barnicke BelleghemWhen infidelity threatens a marriage friends and family may feel helpless and angry. It is hard to console the tearful person who has been betrayed. Angry outbursts erupt then they may be collapsing in despair. Children are left bewildered. You can help if you: 1. listen carefully without ...
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