Getting a fever blister on your lip can be a painful experience. Lip fever blisters can make it difficult to eat, smile and even talk. Understanding what causes fever blisters and how to treat them to relieve the pain and swelling and shorten the duration of the blister will help you heal faster and get you smiling once more.What Causes a Fever Blister?A fever blister is caused by the herpes simplex virus. It is an extremely contagious disease....more
Most people dont like to talk about their reproductive organs in public, especially when they fear that they might have contracted an infection or other health problem. For females its even more difficult to determine whether or not a condition like bacterial vaginosis has taken hold in their private areas, because most of the reproductive organs are internal, and cant easily be seen even in the shower. If you think that you might have vaginosis...more
Women have known the advantage of cosmetics to enhance their appearance for thousands of years. Toxic chemicals were the ingredients in cosmetics and were responsible for many women dying from their use of lipstick and other cosmetics. Cosmetics have been used by women back to ancient times, for about 6000 years.Ancient Babylonians smashed gems to get the color they wanted to spread on their lips. In Egypt, iodine and bromine were used to create a purple-red shade of lipstick cosmetics. Carmine beetles crushed with a pestle produced a strong red color ,this was mixed with ant's eggs to make a lip color. Ant's eggs were blended with pulverized carmine beetles to get a strong red colored lipstick. The famous Egyptian Cleopatra would have painted her lips with this mixture.Red lips with a white powdered face became the style of Queen Elizabeth's reign. Painting your lips in the 1700's could have gotten you burned at the stake. The law was passed by Parliament to prevent women from seducing men to marry them by wearing cosmetics.Cosmetics were not worn by Victorian women, Queen Victoria did not approve of them. Wearing makeup and dressing in an improper way could ruin a Victorian...more
This often leads to them making mistakes and ending up not having such a good time in their dates at all.Some women get so excited at just the thought of being asked out on a date that they often tend to go right into it without being prepared.Second piece of dating advice for women, if the man who approaches you and asks you out for...more
While its often said that half of all marriages end in divorce, the reality is a little less daunting. For example, the 39.4% divorce rate in Germany also implies that around two out of three German marriages succeed. If you are facing problems in your marriage, it is important to be objective and to weigh the advantages and disadvantages of your...more
Fibromyalgia: a Personal Story Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS) affects 3 to 6 million individuals, 90% of which are women between the ages of 40 and 60 years. Is is the third most prevalent rheumatologic disorder after osteoporosis and rheumatoid arthritis. FMS is not a new syndrome. In fact it was first described in 1816 and has been referred to as myalgia, fibrositis, and soft tissue rheumatism. In 1987 the American College of Rheumatology recognized FMS as a true illness and a major cause of disability and in 1990 the criteria for diagnosing it was outlined.Although the cause is considered to be unknown, many patients report some form of traumatic event, either physical or emotional, prior to the initial onset of symptoms. Other proposed causes include lack of physical fitness, sleep deprivation, hormonal imbalances, aluminum toxicity, nutritional deficiencies, impaired digestive function and interference to the nervous system.Kathy L., a recent patient of Dr. Valerie Grevers at Roberds Chiropractic, suffered from FMS for over 5 years. " I am not sure exactly what caused it, but I suspect it was a combination of events. I had a great deal of stress in my life. I had...more
Weird vagina odor is embarrassing and uncomfortable; even though you are the only one that can smell it you tend to think if others around you are getting a whiff of it as well. If you have a smell followed by itching and burning it...more
When a couple decides to get married, they have a lot of expectations for a sunny and warm tomorrow. Things are joyful and exhilarating and fantastic and awesome. Unfortunately, not all marriages are fated for a fairytale ending. These...more
Best Women's Accessories1.Do your homework when buying accessories. If you are purchasing women's clothing accessories that come in different sizes, such as belts or jackets, be certain they will fit. Ask her closest friend or family member what size...more
Women have it pretty easy when it comes to choosing a mate. While it may not always be a simple choice, it is common knowledge that the female of the species, or at least this one, generally has her pick of the litter. Of course, she...more
Infertility is one of the leading problems for most women nowadays. If you have been wondering about this problem, this article might help you. It provides three common reasons of infertility in women:Age matters - One of the reasons...more
A 2008 study[1] from the University of Toronto showed that a woman who works for another woman suffers a higher degree of stress than if either she worked for a man, or if a man worked for that same woman. Another article from the same...more