Women may know that menopause is a normal and inevitable part of their lives. However, they may lack some knowledge as to the changes that could happen to their bodies during this stage in their life. The change of the levels of progesterone and estrogen, which are the two female hormones that are produced less and less during menopause, could bring about different symptoms. While women may have less problems or none at all when it comes to...more
Have you been told by your doctor that you need to undergo a hysterectomy? If so, then you should know as much as possible about the facts behind hysterectomy and its possible alternatives before deciding to go through with the procedure. To learn if this is the right choice for you, there is an important need for you to understand that hysterectomy is an elective type of surgery. You should also know if it is needed when it comes to saving your...more
Are you experiencing mood swings, hot flashes, and loss of sexual desire that are affecting your personal life? Do you feel uncertain about what you might be going through? Although a great number of women will immediately suspect that they are already going through the menopausal period when they have some of the symptoms mentioned above, this may not be the case. This is because there is a term used for the period before menopause, when all these symptoms can be experienced, and that is perimenopause. Menopause does not start after the very last period you experienced. Whether you feel that you are too young or too old to go through menopause, you should be open to the idea that you are already going through perimenopause. What is Perimenopause? Perimenopause refers to the months or years directly leading to a stage in a woman's life cycle known as menopause. Although there are women who may experience perimenopause while they are younger, most women are known to experience perimenopause when they are already in their forties. There are also other women who may never experience any perimenopausal symptoms. There are also instances in a woman's life when she experiences menopause...more
There are unfortunate times in a woman's life when she might experience reproductive problems. Examples of these are miscarriage and abnormal uterine bleeding. This may bring about depression, sadness and confusion. This is because not only could she be dealing with the loss of the child she is carrying or a frightening medical issue, she will also...more
You and your husband can work together during the trying times of menopause instead of having friction because of it. It is expected to be very difficult during the start of menopause when almost all of symptoms arise with more frequency. To maintain a healthy and enjoyable relationship during this time, it is best to have your spouse and family...more
Being a runner over 40 has presented new areas of interest (and concern) for me on the road and more importantly in my training and recovery off the road. I love to run and it's great to see research being done on older runners...the Stanford study that shows that running slows aging or the Yale study that shows that older marathon runners (women in particular) are improving their running times more than younger runners.I would like to share some insights and tips that I have learned along the way. Many of these women's running tips can apply to all runners, but they definitely take on a new perspective as the years go on and we get older, wiser, and perhaps, faster...Training Tips:1. Adding Miles: SLOWLY! Use the 10% rule. Add no more than 10% increase of the mileage each week. Here's more detailed explanation and chart from FitSugar.2. Warmup: As we get older, the body needs time to get going and giving it that time will help avoid injuries. See "The Perfect Warmup" from Runner's World.3.Cross-Training: Is a must for any runner, but as you age the relationship between cross-training and running becomes even more important. For a different, low impact, cross-training option, see...more
The issue of size is of special concern particularly to women because most people believe that physical attractiveness and beauty is dependent on having a slim body that reveals the shapeliness of a woman's body. As such, it is not common for people...more
When women decide to start to lose weight, their goal is always to see a smaller number register on the weighing scale. They do a number of things to achieve this goal including going on a diet, exercising, or taking diet pills. Only a few might...more
A lot of women all over the globe are trying to shed unwanted pounds. While some are taking such drastic steps as taking diet pills that might bring more harm to their health, there are others that are going for surgical procedures that pose a great...more
Stretching is one of the easiest exercises a women can do to make her body strong and fit. Stretching benefits the body by making the muscles supple and thus resistant to the wear and tear of strain and tension. It is why many people begin start...more
Iron is one of the most important nutrients that a woman must have a sufficient supply of. This is due to a woman's unique condition where she needs more iron than men in order to supplement blood production to replace those lost during her menstrual...more
It is commonly said that when a person is under some form of stress, the release is usually through eating. In this, there are two possibilities: eating too much and eating too little. In both cases, the result is likely to be detrimental to one's...more