Beat Menopause

THE NATIONAL FAT QUIZ Question Number One. You are fat because: a. You eat too much b. You don't have the strength of character to push yourself away from the table c. Your unmet emotional needs force you to find solace in comfort foods d. You are a lazy slob who doesn't exercise enough e. None of the above The answer is "e." Think about it. How could it be any of those other things? Obesity is a national plague. What happened? Did suddenly everyone turn into losers? Did everyone all at once ...
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Maintaining a proper balance of dietary fats may decrease the levels of bone loss associated with post-menopausal osteoporosis, according to a recent study by scientists at Purdue University and the Indiana University School of Medicine. Estrogen deficiency, which is common in post-menopausal women, is a main contributor to bone loss. Research has found that diets with a low ratio of omega-6 fatty acids to omega-3 fatty acids can minimize this. Omega-6 fatty acids are typically found in foods ...
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Every day we hear about the dangers of the sun and negative effects it can have on the lives of our families. We continually hear about this problem, but very rarely do we hear suggestions for solutions to this issue (outside of the wear your sun block or the stay-out-of-the-sun warnings). As a working mom and taking these issues to heart, I had repeated confrontations with my children's daycare provider over what constitutes proper sun protection. It did not seem right to me that I was doing ...
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Second In A Series about Salt and Sodium Baking Soda (Sodium Bicarbonate) Baking soda has approximately 821 mg to 980 mg of sodium per teaspoon. Generally used to leaven breads and cakes, baking soda is often added to vegetables in cooking, especially at restaurants, and is often included in antacids. A good baking soda replacement is available from Healthy Heart Market. It's called Ener-G. It is made of Calcium Carbonate and works by using three times the normal amount (from any given recipe). ...
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For menopause sufferers, fatigue it is all too common. Some women report lying on the couch with their eyes closed unable to move for long periods of time. Or they experience mental fatigue that provides for feelings of indifference and an overall slumber from day to dusk that makes them unable to perform activities with maximum effort. ? Fatigue comes in many forms: loss of energy after working out, motion sickness fatigue as a result of senses mixing signals in the brain causing your ears and ...
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You toss and turn, trying to wake up from a recurring nightmare that has you in its grip. Four generations of family members are descending on your house for this year's Christmas dinner. It's suppose to be a happy occasion, so why are you in a cold sweat? Tension rises and tempers flare. Your daughter-in-law flees from you, stung by your simple request to be quiet already, she's getting on your last good nerve. Your mother-in-law tells you for the umpteenth time how lucky you are to have ...
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Dating do's and don'ts Some Tips on How to Play Your Cards in the Dating Game For those who are single and searching, they can almost never get enough of surfing the Internet on how to make the best out of their first, second, third or umpteenth date. No elixir will ever turn you into one instant dating macho or diva. However, these few tips will bring you close to becoming one ideal date or someone who can battle it out with any kind of date, good or bad. 1. Don't ask stupid questions. How's ...
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Numerous women report that menopause comes along with gastrointestinal distress causing uncomfortable symptoms such as indigestion, flatulence and sudden bloating. Not only are these annoying and embarrassing, they can also be quite painful. During menopause, gastrointestinal bloating is caused when air fills the abdomen, creating a full feeling. Even though your stomach remains the same size, your pants probably feel tighter and your waistline just seems to keep expanding. Excess intestinal ...
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During the mid-life phenomenon known as menopause, changes in headache type, duration and intensity are more common. Throbbing, explosive headaches can pain the sides of your head, and your energy become totally depleted. The slightest opening of an eye can cause a ripple of pain to burst on one side of your fragile head, leaving you in physical ruin. Menopause is known to heighten such uncomfortable, sometimes unbearable symptoms. Menopause and headache changes, specifically, ...
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For those who are single and searching, they can almost never get enough of surfing the Internet on how to make the best out of their first, second, third or umpteenth date. No elixir will ever turn you into one instant dating macho or diva. However, these few tips will bring you close to becoming one ideal date or someone who can battle it out with any kind of date, good or bad. 1. Don't ask stupid questions. How's the date going? Why are you quiet? Did I do anything wrong? If you have to ask ...
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Unfortunately during menopause, the explosive symptom of dizziness is all too common. You know the feeling - a spinning sensation inside your head ripping down through the rest of your body making it impossible to be at peace. Or the inability to get up quickly not unlike the sensation you have when just hopping out of a roller coaster. In extreme cases, you may feel as if you are on the receiving end of a knock out blow to the head. Away from menopause, dizziness can be attributed to a ...
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In many industrialized countries, menopause can be a time of great discomfort and stress. Menopause is not a disease, to be viewed as something to be 'treated', but a passage in life from childbearing years. The symptoms American women may experience include hot flashes, mood swings, irregular bleeding, memory problems, decreased sexual interest and other changes that effect the enjoyment of sex. Although dietary habits and amount of activity a woman engages in can decrease many of ...
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-Healthy Questions to Help Make you Healthy' How to Organize the Health Area of Your Life by: Janet L. Hall ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Many people make New Year's resolutions, only to break them within a week or a month afterwards. Many people either do or do not set goals for themselves. Some people have no idea how to set goals. So, let's look at the difference between resolutions and goals. "Webster's New World Compact School and Office Dictionary" copyright 1994, offers ...
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Before you make a decision of whether to follow a low fat diet with lots of carbohydrates or a diet high in poly- and monounsaturatted fats with fewer carbohydrates ,there are certain factors that need to be understood . Prior to your decision go in for a lab test to determine your level of LDL- Cholestrol, HDL- cholestrol ,trigycerides,blood sugar and insulin . Get these checked up by your family physician . If your blood pressure is fine and your blood level of these substances are within ...
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All couples have had their fair share of arguments, some are constructive and others completely destructive. Is arguing a healthy building block to a lasting relationship?, that all depends on how you pick and wage your battles. Next time you find verbal exchange heating up follow these easy guidelines to help turn your argument into a constructive discussion. First things first: Compromise. If you find each of you wants something different, meet each other halfway. Secondly don't sweat the ...
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Recently there has been a major buzz in the herbal and Natural products market about Evening Primrose. I would like to give you a general overview, history, and benefits of the product. The botanical name for the evening primrose plant is Oenothera Biennis, belonging to the plant family Onagraceae. Other common names are The Fever Plant, Field Primrose, King's Cureall, Night Willow-herb, Scabish, Scurvish, Sundrop, Tree Primrose. It is found throughout North America, east of the Rocky ...
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What causes migraines is still somewhat of a mystery. Doctors believe that it has to do with the blood vessels in the head contracting and then expanding. This happens from time to time to most people, but with migraineurs this tends to be more intense and painful. The exact cycle of events taking place in our brains during a migraine attack is still not fully understood. Why You Should Know Your Triggers Knowing what triggers attacks is a major step towards preventing them. If you can avoid ...
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Are these early signs of menopause? As early as in their 30's and 40's, many women begin experiencing symptoms that make them wonder. Yes, there is an online women's health menopause test available from a leading women's health clinic. What are common early signs of menopause? The most common symptoms include PMS, insomnia, fatigue, weight gain, loss of sex drive, hair loss or unwanted hair growth and fibroids. Some women have one or two of these symptoms while others may experience several ...
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Remember the time when you see a jerk that has no looks, no sense of dress code with his arm over the shoulder of a pretty and very sweet girl; walking down the street. You think to yourself, how in the world does he do it? You are a much matter boyfriend in all fields as compared to the Joker. Allow me to ask you this. How would you be as a boyfriend? What would you do to make the girl fall for you? If you say you can be a better boyfriend, what would you do different than the joker? Would ...
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Teen Rap: Hormone Facts Adults Don't Always Know By Dr. Loretta Lanphier, ND, CN, HHP Are you wondering how to handle your body's changes, acne, mood swings, anger, or just plain stress? Here's the scoop'there's a possible solution to these symptoms of hormonal problems that is simple to determine and inexpensive, too. Stressing Out Teens today experience many hormonal imbalance symptoms as a result of the pressures of being a teen today. Too often you're exposed to chemicals in foods and in ...
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It's the big night. You've paid your $25, and you're about to face a crowded room of singles who, like yourself, are looking for love. You'll get to go on seven-minute Speed Dates with ten of them, and hopefully leave with a phone number or two. Hopefully. Wait one minute. We're going to turn that "hopefully" into an "absolutely". You are going to absolutely leave the Speed Dating session tonight with some phone numbers. "But how?" you ask. With a few little tips, that's how. Listen ...
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Positive and Negative Aspects of Chocolate and Sweets You aren't going to be told to give up the chocolate. Chocolate can be good for you. There are, however; some things you need to know about the chocolate and sweet cravings you experience. When blood sugar levels drop below 65 milligrams, a sweet toot and sugar craving is the result. If the blood sugar level is allowed to continue below the 65 mg., headache, weakness, and even heart palpitations can occur. Thinking becomes slowed ...
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So you've been chatting with someone on the Internet and now you're going to meet in person. You're remembering how the chain saw murderer is always described as "a nice, quiet neighbor," or how that last "hottie" turned out to be married and broke your heart, and you're wondering how to tell if you can trust them. INVESTIGATE & GET HELP It's smart to take care or yourself. TheCloser (click on link) is a great resource when you're dating. They perform discreet investigations, offer ...
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It's the time of year when many of you stay inside, and have more time for special household projects you seldom get around to otherwise -- like cleaning your jewelry, and implementing better maintenance and storage techniques that will last throughout the year. Consider these tips on your J&M Jewelry Designs sterling silver jewelry: Dish soap and even toothpaste are common household substances used for jewelry cleaning, but experts recommend confining them to sinks and mouths. These products ...
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Winter is upon us, and believe it or not, now's the perfect time to get back into the swing of things at the gym. Waking up at 4am in the blistering cold, to train before work, may not be everyone's idea of the perfect workout. But it's the cold weather that makes going to gym in winter so much more appealing to some. Who in their right mind would give up an extra hour's sleep, covered with warm, fluffy duvets in return for blood, sweat and tears at the gym? The answer is simple, serious ...
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Anyone that suffers with a chronic pain condition knows that it not only affects the body, but also the mind. Its effect on a sufferers mind can almost be worse than the pain itself. Chronic pain becomes chronic when pain does not go away after the normal healing time allowed. This usually is around 6 months. Acute pain is the direct result of an injury or disease. Acute pain heals, chronic pain stays. It is estimated that nearly 30% of the population suffers with chronic pain. The pain can ...
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The first question a man asks about male menopause is usually about declining sexual function. Can I continue to perform? Will I still enjoy sex? Will sex even matter to me in the future? Somewhere is his 40's, maybe 50's, a man may notice that things are not the same as they used to be in the bedroom and he begins to worry. While male menopause symptoms are not just about sex, concerns in this area are real and with reason. In the United States alone, perhaps as many as 30 million men will at ...
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/p> Robert Elias Najemy Many of our physical problems may have their origin in the imbalanced functioning of the endocrine system. The symptoms of such hormonal disorders may take the form of headaches, allergies, insomnia, cysts, cancer, osteoporosis, inflammation of the joints and muscles, rheumatism, arthritis, menstrual irregularities, emotional imbalance, mental disorders, lack of energy and an excessive tendency to gain or lose weight. These are only a few of many possible problems, which ...
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