A Simple Way To Safeguard Your Health. Step By Step
Prevention and Treatment According to CNIB research, Canadians are more afraid of losing their eyesight than almost anything else and given that one in seven of us will develop a serious eye disease, it’s a fear that’s certainly not unfounded. Fortunately, 75 percent of vision loss can be prevented or treated, and there’s a lot […]
Take Control of Autoimmune Diseases Naturally
Whenever I see a woman with an autoimmune disease in my office, one of the first things I ask her is how she’s handling the stress in her life, and if she’s finding time to rest. That’s because I know”and research shows”that can bring on a flare in diseases such as multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, […]
Meditation Health Benefits
Meditation can have big health benefits. Sitting alone in a quiet room might give you more than a peaceful moment to yourself. That pause in your day could also help you reduce stress, ease , lower blood pressure, improve immune function or lift your mood. Such health changes may be possible through meditation, a centuries-old […]
Help Heal Yourself With Yoga
As a college student, Julianna Blankenship began experiencing the unpleasant and distressing signs of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), including abdominal cramping, diarrhea and frequently feeling as if she needed to use a bathroom. Julianna’s condition was long-lasting and possibly genetic”both her father and grandmother have IBS. Doctors gave her medications to dry out her system, […]
10 Foods That Promote Weight Loss
Foods that promote weight loss might seem too good to be true after all, doesn’t nearly everything have calories? But some foods really can help you along your weight loss journey when you choose them over other options. Here are 10 to add to your diet in moderation. 1. Apples Research has shown that eating […]
Low Sexual Desire Is a Very Real Disorder for Many Women
Nationally, there is an important dialogue taking place regarding female sexual dysfunction (FSD) and whether it is a legitimate medical condition that requires treatment. Healthinfi, based on the data that is currently available, believes that FSDs are real disorders that affect millions of women in the United States. A recent Healthinfi survey (supported by Palatin […]
5 Reasons to Love Peanuts
With all the ongoing debate about healthy school lunches, I can’t help but think back to my childhood. My nose still stings when I remember that pungent aroma (awful to me, but perhaps inviting to others) and the heaps of steaming, mass-produced slop (unappealing to me, but perhaps scrumptious to others) that appeared daily in […]
When It’s More Than Just a Bad Headache
Migraines are much more than just an occasional bad headache. If you find your migraines regularly hijacking your to-do list, leaving you unable to play with your kids, get to work on time or socialize with friends at least half of the month, you may have a condition called chronic migraine. Chronic migraine is a […]
Fibroids: Symptoms and Treatment Options
Fibroids are noncancerous uterine tumors that occur in most women by the time they reach menopause. Fibroids don’t always cause symptoms; however, an estimated 20 to 25 percent of women with fibroids will experience symptoms. Symptoms Heavy menstrual bleeding (so heavy, it may lead to anemia). This is the most common symptom. A mass in […]
New Survey: Most Women Are NOT Satisfied With Their Sex Lives
New Survey: Most Women Are NOT Satisfied With Their Sex Lives A groundbreaking international sex survey reveals that couples in Western countries are the most sexually satisfied, while countries in the East appear to be less satisfied. University of Chicago researchers surveyed more than 27,000 middle-aged and elderly people worldwide about their sex lives, regardless […]
The Pros And Cons Of Hormone Therapy
The issue of hormone therapy to treat menopausal symptoms used to be a simple one. You had hot flashes, sleep disturbances, vaginal changes you took hormones. Worried about your bones and hearth you took hormones. Trying to keep up with the latest on hormone replacement therapy (or HRT) can be tough. “Women don’t know what […]
When It Comes to Managing Pain after Surgery, Women Want a Choice
The weeks before surgery require preparation. Who will be driving you? Is everything tied up at work? Will someone be able to help with the kids? Often times, one very important thing is overlooked: Pain management. According to a recent HealthyWomen survey, 99 percent of women want a choice in how their pain is managed […]