A lot of women suffer from what is called premenstrual syndrome or PMS for short. PMS is an irritating and annoying syndrome that affects the mental as well as the physical well-being of a woman experiencing it. Some of the physical manifestations of PMS include the feeling of being bloated, having headaches or migraines and sometimes cramping. Mental manifestations often revolve around the feeling of being overly sensitive, weepy, moody,...more
Abnormal menstrual periods do not necessarily mean a period that runs a few days beyond what you are used to or is delayed for a few days or so. It is natural for a woman to have a few hits and misses now and then with her period especially if she is under a lot of stress or is going through a lot of changes in her life. An abnormal period or a period you should be a bit wary of is not one that does not hit the 28th day mark that is regular for...more
Living a healthy and fit lifestyle is important for long life and longevity. Women should always stay fit and healthy because they are more likely to catch diseases than men. Living a healthy life is not just about following a healthy diet and maintaining the perfect weight. There are many aspects of living that women must maintain in order to be in good physical and mental state. These aspects are:* The physical look* The emotional well-being* The psychological personaAmong all of these, the physical look are the main concern of most women because it involves their outside appearance and most women like to look good and feel beautiful on the outside. Staying Physically Fit Staying healthy and physically fit at any age begins just by eating the right kind of food, maintaining the proper body weight, and doing a regular schedule of physical fitness. Cancer risks are greatly prevented once a healthy diet and proper exercise routine is followed. Aside from the cancer threat, heart disease risks are also minimized. In order to stay healthy and fit, women must always do the following. * Have regular visits to their gynecologists. They should have annual visits once they turn 18 and have...more
Each and every woman should bear in mind that what you eat would clearly show up in your physical appearance. Not only are you accountable for what you eat, but you are as well accountable for the things you do. You should avoid alcoholic drinks, smoking cigarettes, and other vices that would do harm to your health. Staying positive and getting a...more
Dealing with a miscarriage is a personal experience that different women cope with differently. After a miscarriage, the grief of a woman may be so overwhelming that some women even wonder if they could ever be happy again. Some of them never truly get over their loss. Grief can be more manageable over time if only these women realize that the...more
Running is a form of cardiovascular exercise that can be incorporated into any routine. It can be done by people at any level of fitness and it doesn't require any other form of equipment other than running shoes. Make sure that you have a strong and comfortable pair of running shoes that suits your needs. All you need to do when running is to keep your body upright and your stomach tight. The back foot should give a push off on each step and keep the arms bent to make the strides more efficient. Running at moderate intensity for 30 minutes can burn approximately 360 calories. Running also improves the thigh muscles in front and in the back, the butt muscles, the abs, and calves of the runner. It can also improve the cardiorespiratory endurance of the person. These benefits may sound awesome but they cannot be achieved if the runner doesn't follow the right form and if he or she doesn't have the proper motivation. These are just some of the common mistakes women make when running. The Common Mistakes Committing mistakes when starting a fitness or exercise program is not unusual, but if you want to improve yourself, you should know and avoid the following mistakes that women make...more
Developing Gestational Diabetes during pregnancy carries a 15 to 60 percent chance of developing Non-Insulin Dependent (Type II) after pregnancy within a 5 to15 year period of time. It is important to determine the significant risk factors that lead...more
Epilepsy is a common neurological disorder that is characterized by recurrent and unprovoked seizures. The seizures are transient signs or symptoms of abnormal and excessive neuronal activity in the brain. A large percentage of people all over the...more
When it comes to buying gifts and presents it can become something of a chore so to be able to sit and do it in the comfort of your own home is perfect. Feet up laptop on your knee and a drink by your side is far better than having to fight for a...more
Why Should I Use Progesterone Cream?A lot of women have reduced levels of all hormones most especially progesterone this is as a result of the xeno-estrogens we are all exposed to in our everyday life that mimic estrogen. Its in our food, products we...more
Mary Kay Letourneau, thirty-year old teacher grabbed headlines in 1997 when she pleaded guilty to the criminal act of statutory rape (rape of a child) of 12 year-old student Vili Fualaau, who Letourneau said was her 'soul mate'. At the time Fualaau's...more
So you've decided on a Hawaiian Beach Wedding and now you need to find Beach Wedding Dresses, that goes with your Hawaiian or Beach Theme. Or maybe you are planning a Hawaiian beach style wedding elsewhere (not actually on the beach in Hawaii),...more