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Showing posts with label women. Show all posts

Tuesday, July 1, 2014

How to Know if You're Pregnant - Five Symptoms

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The thought of being pregnant may give you a feeling of elation or it may fill you with dread. Either way, if you truly are pregnant, most women want to know that information as soon as possible. Because if you are pregnant, it means that for better or worse, your life is about to change. So what are the early symptoms of a pregnancy? How can a woman tell early on if she's pregnant?
Pregnancy symptoms differ from woman to woman. Some women experience symptoms of pregnancy within as little time as a week of conception. Others experience no pregnancy symptoms at all until they begin to show the "baby bump." Still others may experience different pregnancy symptoms when pregnant with different children.
If you experience some of the very early pregnancy symptoms listed below and believe that you may be pregnant, you should do a home pregnancy test. If you are still in doubt, arrange with your doctor or pregnancy help clinic to have a pregnancy test. The reason why this is important is that if you are pregnant and have bad lifestyle habits like smoking, drinking, or even taking prescription drugs - you could be inadvertently harming the developing fetus in your body.

Here are 5 common symptoms that might indicate pregnancy:

1. You just missed your normal menstrual period.

This is number one on the list of indicators that are a warning sign that you may be pregnant. It's true that just because you missed a period does not necessarily mean that you're pregnant. There are many other reasons that could cause you to miss a period, such as - fasting, extreme amounts of exercising, prescribed or non-prescribed medications, eating disorders, chronic illnesses, and many more. Nevertheless, if your menstrual period is normally pretty consistent and like clockwork, and it doesn't appear on schedule - this is a red flag and you should consider taking a pregnancy test.

2. Your breasts have become amazingly sensitive.

Tender or swollen breasts sometimes occur just before a period. But these all also signs that conception has taken place and that you could be pregnant. If your breast are swollen beyond normal this is a sign that the body is preparing itself to produce milk. Many women report that they discovered they were pregnant when their breasts became so sensitive that even the slightest brush against them hurts. Others described it as a tingling sensation

3. Heightened sensitivity to smells.

When a woman is in the early stages of pregnancy, she may notice that she is becoming hypersensitive to smells of all types - but especially foods. aromas - foods and others. In fact, you may become so hypersensitive to the smell of certain foods that they cause an involuntary gag reflex or bring about a feeling of nausea. You may also find yourself having an aversion to what were formerly your favorite foods, because of the smell.

4. Excessive bloating.

Bloating can be an indication that you're pregnant. The problem is hormones. When conception occurs, the hormone progesterone floods your system. As the increased progesterone envelopes your body it slows down your digestive processes and leads to gas and bloating.

5. Dizziness.

Are you all of a sudden having periods of dizziness? Once conception takes place, the developing embryo will need food. This food will be drawn from your body. Specifically, it will use the blood sugar from your body as fuel to grow. If you aren't eating enough, this can lead to your feeling faint because of low blood sugar.

Any or all of these symptoms does not mean that you are pregnant. Each of them could be caused by other factors as well. But they are all symptoms that are common in women that have become newly pregnant.

Monday, June 23, 2014

3 Tips For Healing Ovarian Cysts

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Those little fluid-filled sacs that develop on the ovaries; the same ones that many women do not even know about - can actually grow to a size where they start to become of a nuisance to their owner. However, the good news is that around 95% of them are usually benign (non-cancerous).
Due to this benign factor, most ovarian cysts are never actually treated, as they tend to clear-up by themselves. However, that is not a good enough reason to not help them on their journey to non-existence and out of the body. So, what can be done by their owners to help get rid of them?
The following are simple remedies that can help destroy ovarian cysts:
1. Home Remedies - are abundant these days (many are actually very safe to use and come with excellent results). For example, the following is a very good one to try:
One teaspoon of burdock root, mothertwort leaf, red raspberries, and vitex berries (in tincture form [natural extract]) mixed together (total 4-teaspoons) taken half a dropper's worth once or twice a day is particularly effective. Vitex leaf tea, and chamomile tea may at the same time be used to soothe the muscles and relieve any pain.
2. Dietary Change - which may include the foregoing of such things like: alcohol, coffee, and a reduced sugar intake can noticeably help to heal ovarian cysts. In addition, the intake of vitamins such as: vitamins A and B can also show beneficial effects. As is with a good consumption of salads (plenty of carrots and tomatoes) on a weekly basis (salads are also beneficial to the body in general).
3. Hormonal Treatments - such as taking the birth pill is another excellent form of treatment (hormones found to be in contraceptive pills can help prevent the formation of ovarian cysts [they are also believed to help shrink ovarian cysts under certain circumstances]). However, birth pill recommendations should only come from a qualified doctor or health adviser, as they may not be suitable for every woman.
Methods to relieve pain may include the following:
  • Over-the counter medicines - Ibuprofen or Tylenol (two effective anti-inflammatory medicines).
  • Warmth - of a bath, the use of heat-pads, or a hot water bottle placed to the pelvic region (an effective way to relax the muscles and help stimulate circulation [a certain healing procedure may also occur]).
  • Avoid strenuous activity - that may cause a cyst to either twist or burst (sometimes strenuous activities can cause a benign cyst to become much more of a problem).

Saturday, June 21, 2014

How To Get Rid of Bacterial Vaginosis - Effective Techniques for Bacterial Vaginosis Treatment

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Some of the natural bacterial vaginosis treatment techniques can run the range from utilizing an apple cider vinegar bath, garlic suppositories or even a yogurt covered tampon. Bacterial vaginosis treatment with antibiotics will generally consist of metronidazole or even clindamycin. Some women have tried every bacterial vaginosis treatment available, and either nothing has worked or they find they have recurrent bacterial vaginosis. This is fairly common with Doctor prescribed antibiotics. The real trick to bacterial vaginosis treatment is in utilizing a regimen to prevent bacterial vaginosis in the first place. There are effective methods for this, you just have to know how. We will have more information on this later.
Are You A Bacterial Vaginosis Sufferer?
If you are one of the many women that suffer from bacterial vaginosis, you may wondering exactly what it will take to get rid of the itching and burning sensation that is so annoying with this condition. You could either have itching and/or burning together or just one at a time or you may not notice either of these conditions.
Antibiotics may kill off the bacteria overgrowth associated with bacterial vaginosis, but may not solve the underlying cause of your bacterial vaginosis. What will happen many times with using antibiotics, will be a recurring bout of bacterial vaginosis after treatment, due to the fact that antibiotics will kill off all of the bacteria, even the good bacteria that normally exists in the vagina. So it is very possible that another overgrowth of recurrent bacterial vaginosis will occur even after bacterial vaginosis treatment with antibiotics.
No Need For Despair
There is no need for despair, there are many alternative natural treatments for bacterial vaginosis treatment for you to try besides prescription antibiotics. You may want to actually consult a physician before natural bacterial vaginosis treatment, you may in fact not even have bacterial vaginosis. You may have a different condition altogether. So check first with your physician if you have any doubt. If you are pregnant, it is always a very good idea to check with your physician before attempting any bacterial vaginosis treatment, there could be serious complications for the mother as well as the unborn fetus if you suspect you have bacterial vaginosis.
Medical Bacterial Vaginosis Treatment
Bacterial vaginosis treatment for women that are not pregnant generally consists of oral or vaginal metronidazole gel. Bacterial vaginosis treatment utilizing a single dose of metronidazole may result in a higher than normal relapse rate than utilizing this medication over an extended period of time.
Bacterial vaginosis treatment is generally quick and painless, most health risks associated vaginal infections are fairly low.
Bacterial Vaginosis Treatment - Naturally
Bacterial vaginosis is a fairly simple condition to diagnose and treat. But when it will not go away, or you end up with recurrent bacterial vaginosis, it can be annoying as well as extremely frustrating. The key to bacterial vaginosis treatment is to not contract it at all. There are many highly effective natural preventive measures that you can take on a daily basis. There are ways to get rid of bacterial vaginosis and to never have it again without the high cost of a Doctor visit. Approach your bacterial vaginosis treatment naturally.

Tuesday, June 17, 2014

Miscarriage – Signs and Symptoms of Miscarriage

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A miscarriage (also termed spontaneous abortion) is any pregnancy that spontaneously ends before the fetus can survive. Any vaginal bleeding, other than spotting, during early pregnancy is considered a threatened miscarriage. Vaginal bleeding is very common in early pregnancy. About one out of every four pregnant women has some bleeding during the first few months. About half of these women stop bleeding and complete a normal pregnancy.

Miscarriage is the most common type of pregnancy loss, according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). Studies reveal that anywhere from 10-25% of all clinically recognized pregnancies will end in miscarriage. Chemical pregnancies may account for 50-75% of all miscarriages. This occurs when a pregnancy is lost shortly after implantation, resulting in bleeding that occurs around the time of her expected period. The woman may not realize that she conceived when she experiences a chemical pregnancy.

Miscarriage or spontaneous abortion is the natural or spontaneous end of a pregnancy at a stage where the embryo or the fetus is incapable of surviving, generally defined in humans at a gestation of prior to 20 weeks. Miscarriage is the most common complication of early pregnancy. The medical term "spontaneous abortion" is used in reference to miscarriages because the medical term "abortion" refers to any terminated pregnancy, deliberately induced or spontaneous, although in common parlance it refers specifically to active termination of pregnancy.

Some miscarriages occur before women recognize that they are pregnant. About 15% of fertilized eggs are lost before the egg even has a chance to implant (embed itself) in the wall of the uterus. A woman would not generally identify this type of miscarriage. Another 15% of conceptions are lost before eight weeks' gestation. Once fetal heart function is detected in a given pregnancy, the chance of miscarriage is less than 5%.

Signs and Symptoms of Miscarriage

The signs of a miscarriage are the onset of bleeding, usually with abdominal cramps (like a period) in a woman who's pregnant - although in early miscarriage she may not yet be aware she's pregnant.

Bleeding may be only slight spotting, or it can be quite severe. Your health care provider will ask about how much you have bled—usually the number of pads you've soaked through. You will also be asked about blood clots or whether you saw any tissue.

Inevitable Miscarriage: This is the occurrence of severe vaginal bleeding and/or cramps in a pregnant woman, indicating that no medical treatment can avert a miscarriage. At this point, the amniotic membranes have ruptured, the cervix is dilated, and the membranes, fetus and placenta are on their way to being expelled. The woman's clinician should be contacted immediately, and hospitalization may be necessary.

Pain: You may have pelvic cramps, abdominal pain, or a persistent, dull ache in your lower back. Pain may start a few hours to several days after bleeding has begun.

Abdominal cramping, genitals, thighs, buttocks and lower back pain are the signs of miscarriage that usually occur soon after the vaginal bleeding commences. Unusual pain in the pelvic region is another miscarriage symptom.

Some women experience cramping, spotting, abdominal pain, fever, weakness, vomiting, or back pain. Spotting is not always a sign of a miscarriage; many women normally experience it early on in pregnancy. But just to be safe, if you have spotting or any of these other symptoms anytime during your pregnancy, it's a good idea to talk with your doctor.
Author: peterhutch

Thursday, June 12, 2014

Women Can Get Great Benefits From Whey Protein

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Are you concerned about taking care of your body before and after strenuous activities or workouts? Do you try to avoid supplements that contain additives and possible side effects? I am very particular about what I am putting into my body at all times. I hate the idea of eating or taking something that I am not sure about what it is suppose to do or what side effects may be caused.

If you are interested in better health and improved physical fitness you have surely heard that bodybuilders and other athletes are turning to a simple, natural supplement called whey protein. Whey is the only supplement I take besides my daily multivitamin that I feel safe taking. So lets cover a few questions or concerns many women have about taking protein.

WHY DO ATHLETES USE WHEY PROTEIN?

Protein levels are depleted through exercise. Muscles require amino acids to prevent deterioration, give endurance and build mass. Proteins supply these amino acids to the muscles which is why athletes use whey protein. If you want to gain muscle you have to make sure you have the building blocks for it. Women need protein the same ways that men do so do not be afraid of it.

WHAT IS WHEY PROTEIN?

Commercial whey protein comes from cow's milk. Whey is the by-product of making cheese and was usually thrown away as a waste product. Now researchers know that whey protein is high quality, natural protein that is rich with amino acids essential for good health and muscle building. It is naturally found in mother's milk and also used in baby formula. It is being considered for use as a fortifier of grain products because of its considerable health benefits and bland flavor.

Although protein is also found in other foods such as meat, soy and vegetables, whey protein is proven to have the highest absorption (digestion) levels in comparison to all others.

WHO SHOULD CONSIDER USING WHEY PROTEIN?

Whey protein has many health benefits including immune support, bone health, sports health, weight management and overall well being. And as women, we need all the help we can get to keep out bones strong and supportive. Plus overall health is not a bad thing either. The better nutrition you have in your life the less likely that the flu or other bugs will come knocking on your door.

Because amino acids are 'building blocks' for the human body it is sometimes used by patients to speed up the healing of wounds or burns.

The high quality protein that comes from whey makes it a recommended choice for those who need optimal benefits from restricted diets including diabetics, those on weight management diets and even ill patients not able to consume enough protein in their diet to assist with healing.

CAN WHEY PROTEIN BE DANGEROUS?

Whey protein is a food and so it does not have have the risks associated with other supplements. That said, too much of anything carries risks. Extremely high use of whey protein can overload the liver which can cause serious problems. Moderation is always recommended.

If you are lactose intolerant you might try whey protein isolate which has less than 1% lactose and should be tolerable for most users.

Whey protein is a natural and healthy way to bring protein into your diet and increase well being.

WILL WHEY BULK ME UP?

No, women lack the hormones that men have that allow them to get those large bulky muscles. Women will get an overall toned appearance without looking like the Hulk. Those women you see in body building competitions more often than not achieve their unusual frame by injecting additional hormones or supplements into their body. But no, with the use of whey you will not look like these women.

SOME TRICKS WITH WHEY

If you buy the powder you will be able to do a lot more than just simple shakes. But for shakes be create.
Mix the whey with milk and maybe add some strawberries or blueberries to make the best shakes around!
When you bake cookies scoop some whey in for a power cookie
If you drink coffee but some chocolate whey in to make a great mocha

The possibilities are endless, get your creative juices going!
Author: Taylor Ryan

Wednesday, February 12, 2014

7 More Vital Vitamins for Pregnant Women

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When you are pregnant it is important that you fully appreciate the significance of vitamins and minerals. They are essential for the healthy development of your unborn baby. Therefore, you need to know what the various vitamins do and more importantly how you can make them a part of your diet. In this article I discuss seven of these important vitamins and minerals in greater detail

1) Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine):- This vitamin helps your baby's brain and nervous system develop. In some cases it has also been noted to reduce morning sickness. Pyridoxine can be sourced in; bananas, watermelon, chick peas and chicken breast.

2) Calcium:- This mineral is essential for the development of your baby's bones and your need for this mineral will increase greatly during pregnancy. Calcium deficiency can lead to osteoprosis (porous bones) and reduce the strength of your baby's bones. Calcium is contained in lots of dairy products such as; milk, cheese, yogurt, spinach, tofu and broccoli.

3) Vitamin E:- This vitamin helps a baby's muscles and red blood cells to develop. A lack of Vitamin E has been linked with low birthweight, whilst getting too much of this vitamin has been associated with stillbirth. It is therefore vital that you ask for your doctor's advice before considering Vitamin E supplementation. You can get Vitamin E in a number of foods including; vegetable oil, nuts, and fortified cereals.
4) Iron:- This mineral plays a major role in the development of red blood cells which are required for the healthy development of your baby. Iron is also an important mineral in the growth of the placenta. Iron can be sourced from; red meats, vegetables, grains and fortified cereals.

5) Protein:- Protein is one of the core building blocks in all your baby's body cells. The need for protein increases during the second and third trimester of your pregnancy. Many dietary products are rich in protein including; meat, fish, eggs, cheese and tofu. It can also be found in supplements such as bars and shakes.

6) Vitamin B1 (Thiamin):- This vitamin is essential for the development of your baby's central nervous system. Not getting enough Thiamin can put your baby at risk of beriberi which can damage the baby's heart and lungs. Foods which contain Thiamin include; whole grain foods, wheat germ and eggs.

7) Zinc:- This mineral is highly important for cell growth in your unborn baby. Zinc also promotes the production of enzymes such as insulin in pregnant women. Zinc can be found in; red meats, poultry, beans, grains and dairy products.

Vitamins and minerals are a crucial part of any pregnant woman's diet. I hope this article gives you some guidance on which vitamins you need and where you can find them. However, for professional advice on the vitamins and minerals you will require during your pregnancy you should consult your doctor.
Author: Tom Parker

Tuesday, April 16, 2013

How to Practice Self Care

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Self care is one of the most important things available for health and well-being Life gets busy and overwhelming, but it is necessary to make time for self care. Self care consists of focusing on what you need when you need it with the intention of health and well-being.
Self care means resting when it is needed, eating natural whole foods, moving the body, meditation, healthy relationships, fun and elimination of toxic behaviors or poor habits. The list includes anything that is focusing on your wellness.
When the body has been abused enough and self care is not a priority innate wisdom takes over. The body sends messages. Sometimes the messages are ignored or suppressed with prescription medications, over the counter drugs or other toxic vices. It is wise to listen in order to bring the body into a state of balance again.
Symptoms are a body's wise way of saying that yourself needs attention. Healing comes by going deeper and asking the sometimes difficult questions. Why is this symptom happening? What is my body saying? What lifestyle changes need to be made? What emotion is attached to this symptom? There are more questions that need to be asked rather than suppressing an issue further. The issue will come back again and again until healing the root cause. Once the root issue is healed balance will be present.
According to Traditional Chinese Medicine the body associates particular emotions within certain organs. The liver-gallbladder holds anger, kidneys hold fear, heart is associated with joy, spleen harbours worry and over thinking. The lungs are connected with grief. So the next time a symptom is experienced you may consider a possible emotional connection.
Many women, mothers and care providers often get caught in the trap of over giving and not setting boundaries. The adrenals become fatigued or even worse exhausted and the whole body becomes out of balance. In this case saying no when necessary is self care. Saying no to something or someone else and saying yes to self care as needed is best for everyone involved. Taking the time that you need to rejuvenate, nurture and nourish yourself well in order to be a caregiver adds to the quality of life.
To practice self care it is best to listen to your own body. That can mean facing some unpleasant truths, but ultimately self care practiced correctly leads to health, happiness and well-being. It is not selfish to give yourself care as needed. Without taking time for your well-being and recognizing your worth there is nothing left to share with others.
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