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- Penis Health Care is Not Just for Men – What All Women Should Know - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2012 from John DuganFor six years, scientists at the University of Texas at Austin conducted research to determine why women chose to have sex. Of the 237 reasons women provided, not one included a reference to the appearance of the penis itself. The women enjoyed what the penis could do, and they certainly seemed ...
Views: 1925 - Hot Flashes Be Gone - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2010 from Brenda StephensMenopause represents a hallmark time in a woman’s life. The end of, menstruating, fertility, birthing, and a shift from childrearing to self-focus. Menopause is a wonderful time in a woman’s life. However in the U.S. many women have menopausal symptoms that disrupt the joyous time of ...
Views: 1923(1 vote) - Acne And Blemishes: Know The Difference - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2016 from Sara BistonEverybody wants to feel and look good. Feeling good happens on the inside while looking good is about what people see on the outside. Feeling and looking good manifests outwardly as confidence, which actually exudes from the inside. In the present world, looking good is associated with having ...
Views: 1919 - My Mother, My Mirror: Going on a Mother-Guilt Trip? Change Course! - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2009 from New Harbinger PublicationsYou’re Off the Hook Unwittingly, your female forebears passed the carnival mirror self-image down to you, and, unwittingly, or unintentionally, you have passed it down to your daughter. (Many mothers may be sensitive to their influence on their children and still find themselves unable to ...
Views: 1918 - Best Yoga Positions for Fertility - Simple Yoga Poses to Battle Infertility - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2011 from Jasmine KaloudisThe best yoga positions to aid fertility have a few key things in common: - Increase Circulation to the Reproductive Organs - Balance Hormones - Reduce Stress You made have already heard that inversions like headstand and shoulder stand are powerful fertility aids. Those positions ...
Views: 1915 - Ovarian cyst pain - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2012 from Cameron LanosaIf you are experiencing pain on your ovaries it could be Ovarian cyst pain Ovary is the organ that is most susceptible to a number and variety of cysts in the body of a woman. The ovarian role of producing hormones and releasing eggs is directly related to the formation of cysts. Usually they ...
Views: 1914 - The Young, Impressionable Little Girl - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2011 from Womens Recreation, Inc.I see the color of your skin. I see the color of your hair. Mine is straight and yours is curly. I am short and you are tall. My eyes are big and yours are small. We both love to play. I have a jump rope and you have a ball. My tummy’s big and yours is small. All the kids are always ...
Views: 1914(9 votes) - How To Get Rid Of Uterine Fibroids Naturally - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2012 from Alan PeytonIn case you have been looking at how to to get rid of uterine fibroids, naturally you may have looked at numerous options. Common medical therapies for fibroids include surgical choices and drug therapy. There are also organic treatments for fibroids to consider and in fact, many women prefer ...
Views: 1912 - Fat Burning Diet Answers~The Scientific Facts Behind Fat Loss Frustration - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2011 from Jay HurwitzIf you have been frustrated, if not exasperated, by your lack of fat loss, the fat burning diet information that follows will likely be a relevation. There are fundamental fat burning diet facts that you need to know, understand and apply to achieve fat loss. It is scientific fact, that a high ...
Views: 1902(4 votes) - ***NATURAL REMEDIES FOR PROBLEMS IN BREASTFEEDING PART 1 - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2011 from Susun WeedNATURAL REMEDIES FOR PROBLEMS IN BREASTFEEDING PART 1 ~Susun S Weed With the resurgence of interest in breastfeeding, there is increasing demand for natural remedies for the minor problems that accompany nursing. These remedies, taken from my book Wise Woman ...
Views: 1899(1 vote) - Herbal Adventures with Susun S Weed The Polygonaceae family - knotweed, buckwheat, or smartweed family - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2012 from Susun WeedHerbal Adventures with Susun S WeedThe Polygonaceae family - knotweed, buckwheat, or smartweed family as seen printed in www.sagewoman.com Herbs that we can eat and use for medicine grow all over our planet. It's fun to travel and meet new herbs, or to read about, and then buy, ...
Views: 1899(2 votes) - The Legal Implications of Battered Woman Syndrome - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2010 from Su EricksenLet’s examine the legal implications of Battered Woman Syndrome. BWS was first proposed in the 1970’s. According to Joe Wheeler Dixon, PhD, JD BWS appears to be the product of legal advocacy and not science. BWS seems to owe its existence to the needs of legal advocates to support and justify ...
Views: 1898 - Want to Freak Out Your Coworkers? It's Time to Deskercize! - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2012 from Joey PoltorWant to Freak Out your Coworkers? It's Time to Deskercize! - By: Joey Poltor Do You Deskercize? If not, you most definitely should! Deskercizing is not just a fun way to annoy your co workers, but can actually improve your health and fitness! Try these moves and make a lasting impression ...
Views: 1898 - The Top 5 Ways Women Sabotage Their Career - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2008 from Dr. Kimberly Ventus-DarksAs women it seems that we can hardly learn enough about ourselves personally or professionally. We spend our entire lives learning what we should do, what we should not do, what we should say or if we should actually have said what we have already said. Most of us spend a lifetime unlearning ...
Views: 1896 - What is Considered a Low Sex Drive? - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Martha Tara LeeWhat is considered a low sex drive for females? There is often a sexual desire discrepancy between the male and female. I like to first emphasize that just because you have a lower sex drive than your partner does not necessarily mean there is something wrong with you. What this means is that ...
Views: 1896 - Anxiety in Women: The 5 Most Common Symptoms - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2016 from Pat LaDouceurAnxiety in women is different from anxiety in men. Overall, women report more anxiety. Women are 60% more likely to be diagnosed with an anxiety disorder. Women also face different stressors, because they have somewhat different life and work challenges. Womens' biggest stressors are money ...
Views: 1894 - Menstrual Cramps Be Gone! - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2009 from Christina WolfWhenever I tell a woman that Chinese medicine can help make her menstrual cramps a thing of the past, she regards me with a great deal of skepticism. I understand, as I once suffered from cramps so intense that I routinely took six ibuprofen at a time during my periods, just to be able to ...
Views: 1892(2 votes) - Body Language: Pain as a Messenger - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Abigail SteidleyI’ve written before about pain as a vital messenger, letting us know what needs to be addressed in our mind-body system. Symptoms and pain certainly wake us up to the need to take an internal peek at ourselves, mentally, emotionally, and also physically. I’ve written a lot about the mental and ...
Views: 1891(2 votes) - 6 Roadblocks to Women's Prosperity and Success - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from Maria MarIf you are a woman, your road to prosperity and success may not be paved with gold, but with guilt. As a girl, you absorbed hidden beliefs that now work underground to sabotage your adult capacity to manifest yours dreams. These Inner Enemies are the opposite of the elves who helped the ...
Views: 1890 - Pre-Wedding Paralysis - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2009 from Kim AdesMy wedding was scheduled for Tuesday, May 12th of this year. Why was it on a Tuesday? It somehow seemed to fulfill my need for different and original. On Wednesday, May 6th, only 6 days prior to my big day, I woke up with a pain in my neck. I didn't give it much thought. I figured I had slept in ...
Views: 1888 - Every Woman Is A Goddess - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2008 from Maria KuroshchepovaI am writing this to the goddesses (also known as women) in my life and to those I haven't met yet AND to the gentlemen who sometimes need to reminded that women are also known as goddesses. I want to reach out to women who are gripped with self-doubt and stuck in a rut of constant worry and ...
Views: 1886 - Estrogen and Progesterone Treatment as an Alternative to Hormone Replacement Therapy - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2004 from Jeannine VirtueA Dec. 30, 2003 Associated Press article stated that about one quarter of women who stopped taking hormone replacement therapy because of its risks wind up resuming HRT because of menopause misery. This article verifies what we have been saying all along; "No treatment is NOT an option." Women ...
Views: 1885 - Definition: Women's Enlightenment - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteWomen's Enlightenment The History of Feminism is the history of Feminist movements. Feminist scholars, have divided feminism's history into three 'waves'. Each is described as dealing with different aspects of the same feminist issues. The first wave refers to the feminism movement of the 19th ...
Views: 1882 - Super Mom, Sexy Arms! - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2012 from Joey PoltorBatwings, Bye Bye Arms, Flarmies, Tharms (arms that are as big as thighs)....... Flabby arms!!!! Call them whatever you want, but we all HATE them! Now, here's how to send them packing!!! LEEEEAN 'EM OUT~ • Come into push-up position with feet together and hands spaced ...
Views: 1882 - Is a Woman Flying That Jet? - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2009 from Nina AndersonCaptain “Sully” became everyone’s hero when he landed in the Hudson River. Supposed there was a woman at the controls – would the outcome have been the same? Not too long ago, a woman pilot set her corporate jet down safely on a runway after hitting a glider who was not communicating with air ...
Views: 1881 - What Is Sperm DNA Fragmentation and How Is It Treated? - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2017 from Gaurav GautamIntroduction Sperm DNA fragmentation is a term used to denote when the genetic material within the sperm is abnormal, which may lead to male subfertility and IVF failure.The genetic integrity of the sperm is crucial for successful fertilization and normal embryo development. Usual sperm ...
Views: 1881 - Limiting Beliefs - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2010 from Rebecca EvansIn an episode of the Biggest Loser, the contestants were challenged to run a race. The race wasn’t designed to be a simple undertaking. Each participant was required to wear a special belt. Attached to these belts were weights in increments of the amount of weight they each had lost over the ...
Views: 1879(3 votes) - Author Interview: Body Image Expert Sarah Maria on Love Your Body, Love Your Life - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2009 from Sarah MariaPart I: Excerpts from an interview with Sarah Maria on her new book "Love Your Body, Love Your Life: 5 Steps to End Negative Body Obsession and Start Living Happily and Confidently." Question: I’ve heard many people say that disliking your body is just a normal part of being a woman [or a ...
Views: 1876(1 vote) - Guide to America's Top Plastic Surgeons - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2011 from Hugo GallegosPlastic surgeons master and regularly perform particular surgical procedures in their areas of specialization. Another key finding top-notch plastic surgeons is finding those who are referred by their peers the most for certain surgical procedures, and those who practice those surgical ...
Views: 1875(1 vote) - Do Stretch Marks Ever Go Away? - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2013 from Lauren SchwaigerIf your a woman between the ages of 14 to 60 then the chances of having developed stretch marks at some time during your lifetime are about 96%. Oh, you might be thinking that this percentage is quite high, especially since you have not yet or ever have experienced pregnancy. That's because most ...
Views: 1874(1 vote) - Sexual Wellness & Valentine's Day - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2009 from Diana and Richard DaffnerValentine’s Day isn’t about sex – or is it? Romance and sexual intimacy typically go hand-in-hand, so this is a good time to take a look at sexual wellness. Like good health in general, sexual wellness is about much more than just the absence of illness. Good health in general, and sexual ...
Views: 1874 - Do Women Lack Ambition? - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2011 from Jane CranstonHave you recently observed the steam coming out of the ears of a few women over forty? Not sure what’s up and what started it all? Let me clue you in. It’s a reaction to a just published McKinsey & Company report in conjunction (some would say cahoots) with The Wall Street Journal. In the spirit ...
Views: 1866 - IVF-In Vitro Fertilisation and IVF Treatment India - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2012 from Tarang ShahIVF now fastest way to get pregnant,When you get exhausted with all the other ways of trying to get pregnant,then probably IVF is the next step suggested by the infertility specialists. What is IVF? In the process of in vitro fertilization (IVF), eggs and sperm are brought together in a ...
Views: 1865 - 3 Best Steps to Bounce Back After Holiday Overeating - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2012 from Joey Poltor3 Best Steps to Bounce Back After Holiday Over Eating - By: Joey Poltor Turkey, and Stuffing and Pie, Oh My!! Holidays are for enjoying! Let’s be realistic, it’s impossible to resist all temptations, I am personally a sucker for anything pumpkin. But, you should never beat yourself up ...
Views: 1861(1 vote) - IVF Procedure Described Step By Step - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2011 from Neville PetterssonThe IVF treatment is not as complicated as most people think. It genuinely does involve some considerable technical skills, though, to be truly honest the fee it will cost for this process is by far in excess of the true rate involved with this IVF process.The IVF process offers no guarantees ...
Views: 1861(2 votes) - Breakdown, Breakthrough: Overcoming The 12 Common Professional Crises Working Women Face Today - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2008 from Kathy CaprinoThousands of professional women today are discovering a startling and deeply disturbing truth – that their professional lives are no longer working. Often this realization hits a woman smack between the eyes in midlife, and is experienced as a full-blown crisis. In fact, there are 12 common ...
Views: 1849 - Detachment. How Can I? - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Judy HerzanekWhen life becomes one crisis after another, when emotional pain and endless drama become “the norm” what am I supposed to do? Over the past few decades I’ve received this question a lot. Recently it has become the #1 question. Why is that? What do I suggest to families who have arrived at this ...
Views: 1849(1 vote) - Abuse vs. Building Your Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2012 from Gerri D Smith“Above all, challenge yourself. You may well surprise yourself at what strengths you have, what you can accomplish.” - Cecile M. Springer When you find yourself stuck in an abusive or a bullying situation, try building up your self-esteem. Whether the abuse you experience is domestic or ...
Views: 1847(1 vote) - The Imposing Condition of a Bladder Infection - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2013 from Samuel BillingsA bladder infection is a seditious situation of the bladder, more commonly observed in women than in men.This illness is also called cystisis or a urinary tractinfection or UTI. There are many bacteria causing a bladder infection and the leading one is the E. coli accompanied by Klebsiella and ...
Views: 1842(1 vote) - Vaginal Itch And Everything You Should Know About Them - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from todd bowmanItching can be annoying, but when it is your vagina it can be frustrating. Vaginal itch is so uncomfortable. And when it happens in public, you can't just scratch it to relieve yourself because it may even get worse. But knowing what is causing the itch is the best way to find out how to ...
Views: 1842 - ***Begin with the End in Mind - Step Directly into Your Dreams and Watch Them Come True - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2008 from Scout WilkinsDo you ever view the setting of goals as accessible only to those driven entrepreneurs who seem to have been born with clear vision and a drive to match? Have you thought to yourself that goals don't really apply to your life in the same way they might to a business endeavor? Do you find the ...
Views: 1841(3 votes) - Bee Pollen For Pregnancy – A Potent Supplement For Both Fertility and a Healthy Pregnancy - by Submitted on May 03, 2011 from Johan PetersenTaking bee pollen for pregnancy is a great way to improve your reproductive health. Whether you're trying to conceive or you simply want to make sure your pregnancy to go well, this amazing supplement is rapidly becoming one of the most popular products for ensuring your health is at its ...
Views: 1841(1 vote) - Using Aromatherapy for the Effective Treatment of Premenstrual Syndrome - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2017 from Michael LemonBackground: Most women have experienced PMS at some point or other in their lives, and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists estimate that up to 10% of women suffer from symptoms to such an extent that they report disruption to their everyday lives (known as PMDD – ...
Views: 1841 - Women's Midlife CrisisSubmitted on Jan 04, 2010 from Dr. Mona SpiegelIt's about time. We can publicly discuss a rite of passage for women that is as prevalent as that for males. Our young adult years are filled with daily obligations and we tend not to think about what direction our lives are taking. We stay on the bandwagon fulfilling everyone's needs until ...
Views: 1841(1 vote) - Be Proactive About Your Healthcare; Breast Cancer Awareness - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2010 from Stephanie AltA friend sent an amazing story to share, in which she describes trusting her gut feelings in regard to breast cancer and her health care. It is another testimony to the importance of being proactive, honoring your instincts rather than acting on impulse out of fear. The month of October is ...
Views: 1839(5 votes) - Women Looking To Get Pregnant: Trying To Have A Baby - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2017 from Steven RichWomen Looking To Get Pregnant: Trying To Have A Baby Some women who are raped get pregnant. So do others who may be in unfortunate relationships, or burdened with already large families. Yet it is often that case that happily married couples who could provide wonderful homes for children ...
Views: 1839 - Birthstone Jewelry - The Perfect Birthday Gifts For Women - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2008 from Janice WeeWhat do you give someone you want to impress for her birthday? Whether it is the woman you want to marry, your mother or your beloved kid sister, you can't go wrong with jewelry. All women love shiny things. Precious jewelry that catches her eye would certainly get her vote. It could be an ...
Views: 1838 - Resolve Migraines - by Submitted on May 19, 2011 from "Dr. Mike" GreenbergEach year over 25 million people suffer intense migraine headaches. The sad reality is that while most find relief taking medications, the head pain never goes away. It always come back. There is lost of time, quality of life and long term expenses. Migraine headaches are triggered by many ...
Views: 1838(1 vote) - IVF success rates and Fertility clinic Checklist - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2012 from Rotunda IVFInfertility is a medical problem that results in the inability to conceive a child or carry a pregnancy to full term. A couple is usually diagnosed as infertile after one year of frequent, unprotected, sexual intercourse. When you decide to seek treatment to improve fertility or to overcome ...
Views: 1837 - The Emotional Impact of Vulvodynia - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2010 from Abigail SteidleyWhether you've just been diagnosed with vulvodynia or you've been dealing with it for a while (and even two days with vulvodynia can seem like a very LONG while), you are now a member of the club. It's that exclusive membership you never asked for, never dreamed you'd get, and though you never ...
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