Women's Issues Articles

Women's Issues | By Dee Braun @ Thursday, 9th October 2008 @ 12:45 PM

Any woman suffering from PMS can attest as to how exasperating, irksome, uncomfortable, inconvenient, and to a certain extent incapacitating it is. As one of the things that a woman loathes at the onset of her menstrual cycle, PMS can be a curse of not treated right. Women need not suffer from PMS. What they need to do is to explore home based natural remedies to alleviate the condition. Here are some of them: 1. Increase movement of the body. Getting plenty of exercise can d... more...

Women's Issues | By Dee Braun @ Tuesday, 7th October 2008 @ 9:26 PM

Insomnia is more common in women as opposed to men. Experts say that every woman will experience a certain degree of insomnia at least once in her life due to certain hormonal imbalances. This usually happens during perimenopausal stages while younger women suffer from insomnia caused by premenstrual syndrome. Insomnia, however, must not be mistaken for getting insufficient sleep as women differ when it comes to the amount of sleep they need. There is this big difference between needing less sle... more...

Women's Issues | By Dee Braun @ Tuesday, 7th October 2008 @ 9:04 PM

Nature has its way to deal with menopause. There are certain occasions that a woman who is in this stage of her life does not respond well to medical treatment in alleviating the symptoms. The best alternative way is to treat it with nature's help. Studies show that one of the most typical symptoms of menopause that afflicts 80% of women is hot flashes. It's that sudden, extreme, hot feeling on the face and body usually accompanied by a feeling of lethargy, headache, rapid he... more...

Women's Issues | By Dee Braun @ Tuesday, 7th October 2008 @ 7:48 PM

Is PMS keeping you up at night? Does it interfere in daily activities and is just an all around pain in the rear? You can make changes to your diet and add some great exercises and while they may be somewhat effective, what does it hurt to add another PMS tool to your arsenal? Consider reflex massage for those minor symptoms all the way to the more severe form of PMS called PMDD. Reflexology presents a natural way to restore the harmony and balance to your spirit, body and mind. A... more...

Women's Issues | By Dee Braun @ Tuesday, 7th October 2008 @ 5:36 PM

Cramps, mood swings, depression, bloating, body aches and pains in the muscles and joints, headaches ... these are just a few of many symptoms of PMS that can plague you each month after ovulation. For a large majority of women, these symptoms are self-treatable without medical intervention. Using over the counter pain relievers like ibuprofen and naproxen sodium reduces body aches and pains as well as headaches and cramping. Changes in diet and exercise help with mood swings, bloating and more.... more...

Women's Issues | By Bradley Smith @ Monday, 6th October 2008 @ 11:56 PM

It's not that embarrassing really. There are a number of simple to follow ways to prevent yeast infection, let me share them with you now. Yeast infection results from the emergence of the fungi Candida. The fungus is present in almost of us so there's no actual methods of preventing contact with the bacteria. Fungus grows well in a warm, dampish environment, and Candida is no exception. So you will need to avoid letting your skin have contact with a moist environment as this is... more...

Women's Issues | By Dee Braun @ Monday, 6th October 2008 @ 9:02 PM

There are several physical and emotional symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) that women can experience 5 to 11 days before their period starts each month. These symptoms follow a predictable pattern each month but can vary in intensity. A woman may experience several symptoms each month. Natural remedies for PMS are effective and safer than using drugs, either over-the-counter or prescription. Research has uncovered a possible connection between hormonal imbalance, prostaglandin imbal... more...

Women's Issues | By Lance Thorington @ Thursday, 2nd October 2008 @ 8:29 PM

Many people may believe that the only way to have breasts made larger is to undergo surgery. In fact, it is not necessary to have implants inserted at all. It is possible for breasts to grow using the breast enlargement massage. This has great health benefits as well as helping to tone and shape the breasts. The aim of the massage is to stimulate the breast to grow in a natural way and has been used in many massage and beauty parlors in the East for many years. Many women have found that ... more...

Women's Issues | By Kelly Purden @ Wednesday, 1st October 2008 @ 4:57 PM

When thoughts of stretch marks begin to materialize, the first thing that normally comes to mind is, "Can this be treated?", 'What kind of treatment should I take?", "Is surgery the only answer for stretch mark removal?". There are still a lot of questions that might come bugling in your mind; for this reason, both men and women should develop the thinking that there are ways on how to permanently remove stretch marks without surgery. Certainly, there are efficie... more...

Women's Issues | By Kelly Purden @ Wednesday, 1st October 2008 @ 4:50 PM

If you are one of the millions of people bothered by the mere sight of stretch marks; you need not be anxious, for you are not alone in this battle. This might come as a big surprise seeing models and celebrities proudly wearing their swimsuits and bikinis without you catching a glimpse of any traces of these unwanted marks. However, do you know that you can get rid and hide stretch marks yourself? Stretch marks are skin flaws that manifest the moment tissues grow faster creating small te... more...

Women's Issues | By Kelly Purden @ Wednesday, 1st October 2008 @ 3:12 PM

Every one deserves to be beautiful. Every one wants to be beautiful. This is why many people go to great lengths just to maintain their beautiful selves. However, youthful beauty, once not taken care of, would prove to be very elusive. Because of the quest for youthful beauty, many anti-aging creams and serums have been introduced in the market to address this. Some people say it takes a lot of resources to be beautiful. But I believe differently: being beautiful does not consist of too much eff... more...

Women's Issues | By Kelly Purden @ Wednesday, 1st October 2008 @ 10:45 AM

Stretch marks are one of the annoying visible lines in our body. These are commonly glossy and silvery white in color, if not reddish and/or purplish. They usually start as loose skins which feel empty if touched. Stretch marks appear when our skin have surpassed its elasticity level. This usually occurs during pregnancy, massive weight gain and extreme weight loss. Stretch marks or Striae occur in the dermis layer of our skin where the skin's shape is maintained. When the dermis is... more...

Women's Issues | By Kelly Purden @ Wednesday, 1st October 2008 @ 10:44 AM

No one would like to sport a stretch mark while wearing a good summer outfit. However, most people have stretch mark in their bodies and they do not have even an inch of idea on how to get rid of these nasty marks on their bodies. Stretch marks start as streaks and scars appearing a bit purplish in the legs, buttocks, hips and arms. They start from various causes, which include physical and hormonal changes in the body. Pregnant women have stretch marks because their skin has relatively e... more...

Women's Issues | By Kelly Purden @ Wednesday, 1st October 2008 @ 10:43 AM

Stretch marks have been a problem for most men and women nowadays. These marks come about in the skin if it is extremely stretched, which may be brought about by various causes, such as rapid physical growth or hormonal changes. These changes eventually cause the skin to stretch extremely, and the skin, as a mechanism, eventually produces a high amount of collagen which is manifested through the appearance of the silvery scars in your skin. Some expensive laser treatments and cosmetic sur... more...

Women's Issues | By Kelly Purden @ Wednesday, 1st October 2008 @ 10:42 AM

Stretch marks are one of the annoying visible lines in our body. These are commonly glossy and silvery white in color, if not reddish and/or purplish. They usually start as loose skins which feel empty if touched. Stretch marks appear when our skin have surpassed its elasticity level. This usually occurs during pregnancy, massive weight gain and extreme weight loss. Stretch marks or Striae occur in the dermis layer of our skin where the skin's shape is maintained. When the dermis is... more...

Women's Issues | By Kelly Purden @ Wednesday, 1st October 2008 @ 10:41 AM

People often get the scare of their lives when they believe in the hearsay that stretch marks are indeed forever going to be on their skin. As in the case of mothers who have had many a times been pregnant or for someone who has gotten to the point of being overweight, the marks serve as a permanent reminder. While it is true that these scars can be on the skin for a period of many years, there are ways on how to get rid of them. As mentioned, it is just a mere hearsay! Nowadays, free stretch ma... more...

Women's Issues | By Kelly Purden @ Wednesday, 1st October 2008 @ 10:40 AM

Some of you may wonder where the stretch marks come from. In truth, it is the result of the skin's overstretching. In a few instances such as obesity, weight loss, puberty, and most especially during pregnancy, the skin gets extended beyond what is normal. These marks are often the scars that produce a tremendous effect on the skin's collagen production. Collagen is a type of protein which promotes the growth of the connective tissues of the skin. Thus, whenever the skin stretches more... more...

Women's Issues | By Kelly Purden @ Wednesday, 1st October 2008 @ 10:38 AM

Many people, men and women alike, are asking the question, "What is the best cream for stretch marks?" Stretch marks are generally regarded as a negative thing, a no-no for those who are conscious of the way their body looks. These days, women are not the only one who are vain about physical attributes; men also go to great lengths to appear more attractive to the other sex and to satisfy themselves, too. With the growing culture of caring for one's looks, industries that are... more...

Women's Issues | By Kelly Purden @ Wednesday, 1st October 2008 @ 10:38 AM

The most common problem of men and women today is how to get rid of stretch marks. These are some unsightly purplish or reddish marks that appear on the skin because of various means. For one, they can start with some physical and hormonal changes that occur in the body. Adolescents undergo drastic changes because of their rapid growth, and this can eventually stretch the skin to the point that the dermis loses its form, eventually near to the point of breaking down. On the other hand, women may... more...

Women's Issues | By Kelly Purden @ Wednesday, 1st October 2008 @ 10:37 AM

Taking care of the skin can sometimes be complicated, regarding all those information from the internet, television and magazines about the right way to preserving our skin. Taking care of the skin does not stop with the simple cleansing, moisturizing or exfoliating, especially when you suddenly suffer from skin problems. If you are having skin care problems, here are some skin care tips to help you preserve your skin and make it younger looking. When the skin pores become clogged... more...