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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Menopause And Your Changing Body
In our culture, menopause is frequently seen as a negative milestone, a time of loss and is sometimes viewed as a disease or medical condition requiring a cure. With messages like this from the medical establishment and the media, it’s no wonder many health women in the midst of this transition develop negative feelings towards […]
9 Questions to Ask About Postsurgical Pain Management
One of the best ways to ease a***y about a major event, like surgery, is to plan ahead. Conversations about postsurgical pain management need to happen before your procedure, so you can focus on your recovery after surgery is complete. Here are 9 questions you should ask your attending health care professional before having surgery. […]
Menopause And Your Sexual Health: When Dryness Equals Discomfort
During menopause, estrogen production slows and then stops. When that happens, a number of changes — many of them unwelcome — happen in a woman’s body. Periods become irregular and then stop. You may have hot flashes, mood swings, a deeper voice, and an increase in facial hair. Vaginal dryness is another common symptom of […]
Sex Doesn’t Have to End With Menopause
If you’ve been through menopause, then you might say that your sex life has never been better. After all, the pregnancy worries are gone and so are the children. You can be spontaneous! Have sex in any room of the house! You’re no longer running your kids to endless activities, so you have more energy […]