Because a woman's body can be subjected to various forms of stress such as those encountered during pregnancy, a lot of ailments affect women's health. Moreover, physiological and bodily changes are also brought about by menstruation and menopause, both of which may result in bodily and psychological changes in a woman. However, one common ailment that women face is the chronic fatigue syndrome or CFS. The Nature of Chronic Fatigue CFS is a case...more
The digestive system is one of the most important systems in a woman's body. This is because the digestive system is the one system that processes the proper nutrients as well ensuring good health. The importance of the digestive system in a woman's body is highlighted by the fact that over time, a woman's body is subject to various changes. Bodily changes such as menstruation, pregnancy, and menopausal may require a woman to take certain amounts...more
One of the problems women face when they are beginning to experience the symptoms of menopause and perimenopause is hormonal imbalance. Hormonal imbalance usually causes women distress due to the emotional disturbances and physical manifestations that emerge. Restoring hormonal balance with the use of what is called phytotherapy can help a woman who is undergoing hormonal imbalances to cope with the effects this brings about by restoring the healthy flow of hormones like estrogen, progesterone, and the other hormones a woman has. What Is Phytotherapy? Before we talk about how phytotherapy can help restore a woman's hormonal balance, let us first discuss what it is. What exactly is phytotherapy and why can it help a woman who is suffering from hormonal imbalance? Phytotherapy is actually the utilization of plants for healing purposes. The use of phytotherapy in restoring a woman's hormonal balance can be achieved with the use of either supplements or extracts and even in the form of whole food sources from plants that are known to help with the hormonal imbalances that a woman may experience. Phytotherapy can be used as a treatment as well as a preventive measure for certain...more
Stress is a common problem that all women encounter in their daily activities. From office to home, a woman is subjected to several situations that may result in developing stress. Stress is basically our body's response to situations that trigger certain reactions in our body. As a result, when encountered with a particular situation, we need to...more
For every woman, menstruation is a part of life. For many it is an affirmation of their womanhood and a manifestation on the fulfillment of their role to bear children and ensure continuity of the human species. As such, despite the discomfort it may bring, women have learned to put up with the process of menstruation. However, when some disorder...more
Premature ovarian failure is a condition affecting the reproductive system of women before they reach the age of 40. This means that both ovaries lose their function. Premature ovarian failure is known by various names such as premature menopause, primary ovarian failure, or primary ovarian insufficiency. In terms of percentage, the number of women affected by the disorder is small, although if translated to actual figures, the number exceeds hundreds of thousands. Causes of Premature Ovarian Failure Premature ovarian failure arises suddenly in women. In some cases, the cause is believed to be attributed to autoimmune disorders while others are attributed to genetic disorders like Turner Syndrome. On the other hand, chemotherapy and similar radiation treatment can also cause premature ovarian failure. The presence of chemotherapy is decidedly a factor that contributes to the development of premature ovarian failure. Even though the ovaries can still function after menopause, hormonal production is at very low levels so as to render child bearing impossible. On the other hand, radiation therapy makes the ovary stop functioning and the resulting hormonal production is comparable only...more
Breast cancer is one of the most dreaded diseases for women and is in fact the leading cause of cancer deaths among women. The figure of those who have died from breast cancer has reached half a million for 2008 alone. What is even more dreadful...more
Osteoporosis is a bone disease that is prevalent in women after their menopausal period. It is characterized by a reduction in bone density and leads to an increase in the risk of having bone fracture. In osteoporosis, the mineral content in the...more
Breast health is very important to adult women and good self-esteem about breasts and all physical features are very important for younger girls. Keeping these two different angles in mind are important for girls and women alike when it comes to good...more
Having been born an Army brat, I lived in Germany for quite a few years. My dad married a German, and hence that was my first language. We did not have a car, therefore we used public transportation to go everywhere. We were always hopping on a train...more
There was a time, when only the young girls used to be conscious about their face and would love to have fabulous skin quality. However, when they would become older these products would practically become unimportant for them. But the scenario has...more
If you are a girl who is a tattoo newbie and still haven't decided on what designs to go for, small flower tattoos can be a good option for you. Since you are new in this kind of body art, a delicate and miniature floral images is the path to go....more