Breast milk is the first food that babies take in after birth. The milk is nutritious enough to allow a baby to grow and survive taking nothing else but breast milk alone. Also, breastfeeding is one of the moments wherein a mother can show true maternal love. Some experts say that a child who was breastfed develops a closer bond with her mother than those who were not. In any case, breast milk and breastfeeding are very important elements in...more
For a breastfeeding woman, breast discharge should come in no other form than milk. However, for women who are not breastfeeding, any discharges from the breast is a cause for alarm. The discharges may happen while asleep or at any time of the day. Fortunately, despite the concern that women may associate with the problem, what is fortunate is that most discharges are benign and they usually do not indicate a severe condition that is a true cause...more
Breast health is a very important aspect of a women's health. This is because there are many risk factors that affect the breasts, most of which may result in serious conditions such as breast cancer. In some instances, a woman may not be even aware of having some form of breast disease until it is already advanced and too little can be possibly done. This is why it is important to seek medical attention even at the slightest of changes that a woman may notice on her breasts. Perhaps one of the greatest ironies that include women's health is the fact that the breaststhe very part of their body that is vital to nourish lifeis the same organ that can be easily affected with several forms of diseases that can have fatal results. This is an unusual twist of nature that the means to nourish life is also the same organ that can take life away. Moreover, what is more alarming is the fact that diseases affecting the breasts suddenly appears and in another sense of cruelty, they show symptoms only when it has become rather too late to counter them. What Are the Common Signs of Breast Problems? In most breast diseases, such as breast cancer, symptoms appear only in the last stage of the...more
Bone health is one of the most important aspects of a women's health. This is due to the fact that ignoring bone health may result in a lot of diseases and injuries, the most dreaded of which is osteoporosis. Although a lot has been said about the debilitating effects of osteoporosis, it may not be entirely too late to protect one from it. Ways to...more
Fibrocystic breast condition refers to a situation wherein a woman's breasts have lumps that are non-cancerous. These lumps can cause a great deal of discomfort and other problems. The situation commonly comes about as a result of hormonal changes due to the woman's menstrual cycle.A woman's breasts are made up of several mammary ducts that are...more
Menopause is one of the most challenging episodes in the life of a woman. The stage brings with it certain bodily changes such as the cessation of a female's ability to conceive. Psychologically, menopause also poses quite a challenge for a woman as it will likely challenge preconceived views on her role that may cause great changes in mood and temperment as well as requiring greater effort to accept such changes as part of the natural process. Most women reach menopause when they are 50, although the average age for menopausal women is considerably earlier in most developing countries. There are plenty of challenges confronting a woman during her menopausal stage. However, none is perhaps greater or of more pressing concern than bone loss.How Is Menopause Related to Bone Loss?A woman who reaches menopause usually experiences osteopenia, running the risk of developing osteoporosis in time. Moreover, the onset of the decay of the bone leading to a weak structure causes body pain, predominantly in the back and joints.To answer the question raised, bone loss comes about because of the body's need to balance between blood production and bone creation. When still young, the body is able...more
For women, eating should not be just a matter of course. It goes beyond that because of the unique health requirements of women. For better bone health, women should obtain foods not just for their taste, but also for the nutrients they contain to...more
Menopause is regarded by most women as the most challenging episode in their lives. This is because menopause can cause a great deal of bodily changes as well as psychological ones. In any case, menopause poses a lot of problems, most of which is due...more
Women of dark complexion, like Sandra Ross and actress/model Monique Richard, who have a natural top and bottom lip color imbalance, are celebrating a fabulous beauty victory in their favor. Both have recently discovered the most amazing and...more
Animal print bikinis are one of the hottest trends this summer. So it's time to get in touch with your wild side and work out which animal print will work best for you. Whether you are going on an exotic vacation or just hanging out at your local...more
You know the lipstick you wear, that indispensible cosmetic made of pigment and wax that you ingest on a daily basis? That's right -- ingest. As in "absorb and take into your body." Guess what? That lipstick isn't much different than a wax crayon....more
A black swimsuit is an essential part of your summer wardrobe. Whether it's a itsy bitsy tiny black bikini or a 50's cut one piece swimsuit finding a basic black swimsuit should be high on your list of priorities in getting ready for a fun summer....more