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My Body Image Journey: The Inside Story By : Abigail Steidley I have struggled for many years – my entire life, actually – with body image issues. I can remember clearly when I first started disliking my body. I was ten years old, just beginning those pre-teen, puberty-ridden years, and I saw a video of myself. I was horrified. From that day on, I fought with my body. 4 Common Myths About Hypothyroidism & Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis By : DrEricO There are many different myths out there about hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's Thyroiditis. In this article I'm going to discuss four of the more common ones: Horde Levelling Guide : Warcraft Horde Leveling Manual and When Do you really need One? By : domingo453 Horde Levelling Guide : Anyone who's looking for a horde leveling guidebook should think about why they need one. Body Image : Come and Pinky Play with Us By : Laura Fenamore Body Image : Remember making those pinky promises as a child and never breaking them? Why not make one right now? Pinky promise to love your body and get rid of those negative body image thoughts! Body Image : Mirror, Mirror on the Wall: How Your Distorted Body Image Could Be Harming You By : Laura Fenamore Body Image : Body image is not just a problem of being unhappy with what we see in the mirror, but also that our perception of what we see is skewed and we have distorted body image. Hyperthyroidism, Menopause, & Natural Treatment Methods By : DrEricO Many menopausal women who have hyperthyroidism and Graves' Disease have symptoms which they assume to be normal, but usually can be controlled by following a natural treatment protocol. Some of the common symptoms which these women experience include fatigue, night sweats, hot flashes, mood swings, and many other symptoms. Once again, these symptoms usually can be reduced, and in some cases completely eliminated by following a natural treatment protocol under the guidance of a competent holist 5 Benefits of Taking Some By : Lynda Monk This article helps you connect with the benefits of taking some time for yourself - so that you can create more "me time" dates within your busy schedule. Reduce stress and overwhelm through guilt free self-care breaks. Cortisol, Weight Gain and Pain By : D Charles Setter, BSc Missing sleep, stress and the wrong diet can cause your body to gain weight regardless of how many calories you consume or hours at the gym. Do not let this normally beneficial hormone runaway with your health and appearance. Prenatal Fitness for Mom & Baby! By : fitfan4fun We all know how exercise is absolutely the ultimate prescription & yes very important during pregnancy. However, recent research has proven its not just about the obvious of helping mom stay fit and not gain too much weight during pregnancy. We now know some of the many ways mom’s prenatal fitness benefits baby’s health - both physical & cognitive development. Flash Mob for Cancer...and amazing women By : Kim Carson I strongly believe the most inspiring, courageous, strong and heroic women in the world are the ones standing shoulder to shoulder with us in life. These women are easily found amongst our family and friends. Some, we are lucky enough to still have with us, others, like Erika and my beautiful mother, we hold close to our hearts, but they remain forever a part of us. I am grateful for their influence in my life. This blog is a tribute to them. I invite you to share your stories on this blog. Curing Estrogen Dominance In People With Hyperthyroidism & Graves’ Disease By : DrEricO Many people have estrogen dominance, which is a condition where there is an imbalance in the hormones estrogen and progesterone. While it can involve an excess in estrogen, in most cases it is a deficiency in progesterone which causes this condition to develop. Many people with both thyroid and autoimmune thyroid conditions are in a state of estrogen dominance, and the best way to confirm this is through proper testing, as I'll discuss shortly. “Women Who Run With the Wolves” By : Tara L A handbook for women - learn to get in touch with your intuitive self and be what a woman really should be. Eating Myself Alive-Body Image and the "Fat Princess" By : Laura Fenamore As empowered women, it is our job to teach our daughters and future generations how to treat themselves with love and kindness. We need to be aware of how we speak about our bodies around them and that we model behavior that is uplifting and not prejudice or self-loathing. P.M.S. - Detoxification 12x a Year By : Mark Bunn Here you will read how to alleviate the discomfort cause by Premenstrual Syndrome (P.M.S.) and how to see it positively as a tool of detoxification 12 times a year. You will also learn what to do to get all the health benefits associated with your menstrual cycle. Simple WaysTo Reduce Your Risk Of Breast Cancer By : Dr Joe It is amazing how discoveries, which are simple, do not make big news. If a pill which reduced breast cancer by one third was released it would be big news. Yet there are ways of achieving the same result. Over 40 year olds' Exercise Basics By : D Charles Setter, BSc At age 40 you cannot train like a 20 year old to achieve a flat stomach. Then again, you do not have to train that hard for a slim, trim waist. Learn the secrets of exercise sequence to get that midriff that you would be proud of. Sculpting the Tear Drop-Shaped Butt By : D Charles Setter, BSc Shaping the ideal female butt depends more on quality of training than shear quantity. Learn how to sculpt a tear drop shaped butt. How To Get A Flat Belly After A C-Section By : Angela M. Linton Many women look forward to giving birth to their children and most often than not, a natural delivery that is, a vaginal birth is their first choice. However sometimes because of medical complications or other medical reasons a Caesarean Section(C- Section) is necessary for the birth of their children. Diet Motivation: Time To Make The Ideal YOU A Priority By : Anthony, Sr. Diet motivation is often tossed around by many folks yet most don’t have a true idea of what it entails. The word “diet” is defined as a disciplined way of reducing your consumption of food and liquid thus allowing the reduction of your weight and size. The word “motivation” is defined as a stimuli or idea that causes you to react or conduct yourself in a specific way to generate a specified result. Your Pelvic Floor - Is Surgery Necessary? By : DryDiapersPlus Your pelvic floor is an amazing part of your body. Think of all the functions it controls - it maintains bladder and bowel continence, puts the "oomph" in orgasm, prevents pelvic organ prolapse and plays a vital role in spinal stability. Yet many women, including myself, don't know how to improve or prevent problems, where to go to for advice, or what treatment options are available. Mirena Side Effects Weight Gain and Loss of Libido By : Clare London Mirena side effects for some women can be many and varied. Like many women... I had problems after having Mirena fitted and found other women that had the same problems but they didn’t realise what was causing them. Sadly some of the Mirena side effects go undetected. Losing Weight and Keeping it Off By : Jason Kay Since almost everyone wants to lose weight, it seems that there is no shortage of tips on the subject. Do quick search online for weight loss tips and you will quickly discover hundreds of tips, pills and diet solutions. Everyone has a plan and everyone wants your money. How should you decide what to do? How can you lose weight and keep it off? How to Have a Fabulous Body after Pregnancy By : Suzanne Andrews There is nothing we can do about the birthing process, but there is plenty you can do about getting a fitter, fabulous, more energetic body after pregnancy. Here's how... Prevent Osteoporosis Naturally By : Dr.R.Saravanan Osteoporosis is a health problem faced by many menopausal women.This article discusses about Osteoporosis and the prevention of osteoporosis with the help of diet,life style changes and natural remedies. Are Your Weight Problems Physical or Psychological? By : Roz Watkins Weight gain is rarely just physical or just psychological. This article helps you work out what is going on for you. A Peri-Mental Pause By : Laurie A. Gray, JD We all know what menopause is. Perimenopause, the period leading up to menopause, is often overlooked entirely. In this article, Socratic Living Expert Laurie Gray takes a humorous look at perimenopause. Back From the Brink with the Power of Meditation By : Suzanne Andrews Learn about a mothers brush with death and how meditation saved her life. Vitamin D and Depression By : D Charles Setter, BSc Before you reach for an anti-depressant, consider safer alternatives. Most North Americans are Vitamin D starved. Read on and learn about the importance of natural sunlight. You will feel better for it. Improve Your Fitness By Changing Your Environment By : D Charles Setter, BSc In a fitness slump? Maybe your environment needs a fixing. Learn how a few simple environmental changes can dramatically boost your motivation and results. Two Minute Tummy Toners By : D Charles Setter, BSc Training your waistline should not be a long process. The key is following the right sequence for the best results. Try this routine out a few times and feel the difference from just counting crunches. Manual on Infertility - Suggestions and Facts By : PregnancyMiracleReview8 In this document, you will know some valuable recommendations from a licensed nutritionist and OBYN. Robotic Hysterectomy = Laparoscopic Hysterectomy By : Dr. Scott Kramer When hysterectomy (removal of uterus) is necessary a laparoscopic or vaginal hysterectomy should be preferred as they offer less painful, faster recoveries. A robot can help a surgeon perform a laparoscopic procedure (no other benefits, costs more). 5 Eating Triggers You Need to Know Before You Diet By : Suzanne Andrews Many people find weight loss a daunting challenge and struggle to shed pounds and return to a healthy lifestyle. From yo-yo dieting to unrealistic goals and deprivation, people who struggle to lose weight often face an uphill battle. Learn how to identify the triggers that lead to overeating and you will be well on your way to successful weight loss. 7 Golden Rules to Speed up Your Metabolism By : Suzanne Andrews Have you tried to lose weight and nothing’s happening to your waist line except a grumbly stomach crying out for food because you’re so hungry from eating carrot sticks and lettuc? Try these tips to speed up your metabolism. How to Stop Eating When You're not Hungry By : Roz Watkins Most of us do a lot of eating when we're not hungry. We know it's going to make us fat, but we just can't stop! What's going on and what can we do? Progesterone Reduces Premature Delivery for Pregnant Women with a Short Cervix By : Dr. Scott Kramer A new study found that administering the natural hormone progesterone to pregnant women with an ultrasound measured shortened cervix reduced the rate of preterm birth by 45%. Three Reasons Why Most Natural Treatments For Hypothyroidism Don't Work By : DrEricO Most people who are diagnosed with hypothyroidism or Hashimoto's Thyroiditis take synthetic or natural thyroid hormone to manage the symptoms. However, more and more people are turning towards natural treatment methods in an attempt to cure their hypothyroid condition. The problem is that most people who take this approach don't receive ideal results, and usually will end up remaining on thyroid hormone. And the following three reasons explain why this is the case. Why am I slathering formaldehyde on my eyes? Book Review of No More Dirty Looks. By : Jasmine Kaloudis, Holistic Lifestyle Expert Review of No More Dirty Looks. The Truth About Your Beauty Products. The book the Beauty Industry DOES NOT want you to read. This books also gives a few tips on advocacy at the end on what we can do to incite the FDA and our politicians to start to regulate and police this industry so that our bodies and faces are better protected. It’s written in a no-nonsense but entertaining fashion that makes it a compelling and informative read. Best Yoga Positions for Fertility - Treating Infertility With Yoga Poses - Breathe and Conceive By : Jasmine Kaloudis, Holistic Lifestyle Expert The 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. These poses made our list of the five best yoga positions to aid fertility because they don’t need supervision. In fact, they can be done in the safety and privacy of your home with no risk. Permanent Birth Control in Your Gynecologist's Office By : Dr. Scott Kramer The logic is compelling that if a woman who desires permanent birth control is presented with the facts she will make a logical conclusion selecting hysteroscopic sterilizaiton performed in her gynecologist’s office compared to traditional Tubal Ligation. Regain Bladder Control, Regain Your Dignity By : Dr. Scott Kramer Regain Bladder Control in 15 minutes with an outpatient, minimally invasive procedure called a Urethral Sling that cures Stress Urinary Incontinence. Imagine no more pads! No More Heavy Periods with 90 Second Office Treatment By : Dr. Scott Kramer NovaSure Endometrial Ablation is the most effective non-surgical treatment for heavy periods. It is an appealing alternative to hormones or hysterectomy. It only takes 90 seconds and can be safely and comfortably performed in a gynecologist's office. Most women experience significantly lighter menstrual periods, and many never bleed again. Most return to regular activities the following day. Get a Good Night's Sleep By : Danea Horn Lying awake at night is the last thing your body needs to be rested and rejuvenated for taking on the day. Getting a good night's sleep is essential to concentration, focus, energy and self esteem. This article outlines a process for naturally falling asleep that uses gratitude and the science of relaxation. Emotional Healing From Loss of Love By : Dawn McIntyre We’ve all either gone through it, or known someone who has. Emotional upsets… life is full of them. Beware Of Environmental Estrogen By : Dr Joe An increase in breast size over the last generation is in part due to the prevalence of estrogen in the environment.We need to be aware of this and be careful about what we let into our bodies New 10 Woman of the Month: Christina Pirello By : Dawn McIntyre Whether you’re a vegetarian, vegan, carnivore or a gluten free dieter, healthy eating is a hot topic of interest for everyone. This month’s New 10 Woman of the month is a plant-based diet advocate who cooks vegan and often indulges in healing macrobiotic foods. Is it Worry, Anxiety or Panic? Why Women Worry So Much By : Nancy Travers, LCSW Women tend to worry about a variety of things including social issues (both personal and global), money matters, physical health and job problems. Women may even worry about worrying. This happens frequently enough that psychologists have even come up with a term for it: meta-worry. As a rule, women worry much more intensely than men. Women also tend to see more risk in situations and develop more anxieties than men. Living the Mind-Body Lifestyle By : Abigail Steidley Here is how to use mind-body healing in your everyday life. This is a run-down of how I use the tools and techniques on a regular basis. Play Your Way to Health By : Abigail Steidley The most surprising thing about mind-body healing is this: your most effective healing tool is your inner ten-year-old. I imagine your inner ten-year-old as a playful being who has yet to start putting immense pressure on herself, who still loves herself and enjoys being in her own skin, and does what feels best to her in any given moment. Three Ways to Start Healing Now By : Abigail Steidley Your body is such a perfect reflection of what is happening within you that it gives you constant, helpful feedback. When you see it this way, you can easily understand why chronic pain syndromes are most effectively remedied with a mind-body approach. The Love List – A Powerful Healing Tool By : Abigail Steidley When I was looking around for vulvodynia support and help for interstitial cystitis, I looked everywhere. Doctor’s offices, online vulvodynia support groups, books…and everywhere I seemed to run into more scary news. I ended up getting real support from a surprising place – my own inner wisdom. As I spent time learning to tap into it, I kept hearing the same message: “Love yourself.” How To Find A Competent Natural Endocrine Doctor For Your Thyroid Condition By : DrEricO If you have hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism, or an autoimmune thyroid disorder such as Graves' Disease or Hashimoto's Thyroiditis, and are looking to restore your health back to normal, then it's a good idea to consult with a competent natural endocrine doctor. This type of doctor has a great deal of experience dealing with thyroid and autoimmune thyroid conditions, and should be able to come up with a natural thyroid treatment plan to help restore your health back to normal. Why Do I Eat When I Am Not Hungry ? By : Susan Leigh Food is often about more than simply eating to satisfy our hunger. Some people eat to avoid wasting leftover food. Others eat to give themselves a treat. Let's look at some of the reasons why we eat when we are not hungry. Women’s Health Mistakes!---Why do We Not Learn from our Mistakes? By : fitfan4fun As a corporate health coach & a family fitness consultant, I regularly see the same mistakes we women keep making with our health. We are the heartbeat of the family, and our children learn healthcare from us. Please do not keep making these errors. Be the best possible health coach for your children by following these guidelines. We are our kids life long teacher! Authentically You…and Healthy By : Abigail Steidley For me, the result of choosing a mind-body path to end the pain of vulvodynia, interstitial cystitis, and other mind-body syndromes, was much larger than pain relief and health. It was the beginning of an entirely new awareness, often referred to as spiritual awakening. You Don’t Have to do it Perfectly By : Abigail Steidley One of the most common traits of people who suffer from pelvic pain syndrome: perfectionism. We are often perfectionists, overachievers, overly responsible, and burn-the-candle-at-both-ends people. Self Discovery and Healing By : Abigail Steidley Most of us start the self-discovery journey that is mind-body healing because we’re in pain. Maybe we’re struggling with vulvodynia, interstitial cystitis, irritable bowel syndrome, or pelvic floor dysfunction. Maybe we have chronic back pain. Maybe we’ve been dealing with depression or anxiety. We come to self-discovery through the back door of suffering, but before we know it, self-discovery in itself becomes the focus. 3 Ways to Feel Better, Fast By : Abigail Steidley Nobody sets out to live their life with stress and constant fight or flight. You’re probably not waking up every morning, choosing to suppress emotions, think panic thoughts, and generally stress yourself out. All of that happens when you don’t understand how the mind and body work together, and how much power you have to create the lasting health you want. Know that You’re Awesome By : Abigail Steidley So what I’d really like to know is this: What do you see, about yourself, that you can celebrate today? Resting Equals Healing – Mind, Body and Spirit By : Abigail Steidley Rest is one of those topics that we frequently forget to consider, and yet it is possibly the most important thing we can do for our souls and our bodies alike. Thou shalt Love Thy Fellow Bizy Mom By : fitfan4fun Fact is women are not taking care of themselves. Everybody & everything else comes before us. We are fried & frazzled, and while we are not paying attention to ourselves, our health starts slipping away. Implementing corporate fitness programs just don't benefit the companies in terms of supercharged productivity, but it is a way to look after our most precious commodity - our people. There is no better way to show appreciation than by promoting health. Corporate fitness truly transforms lives. Suffering From Depression By : Kiki Ramsey Life Coach During these times so many women are suffering with sadness. We are sad because of relationship issues, problems with our children and problems with our businesses or jobs. But it’s normal for everyone to experience feeling “the blues” or sadness during their lifetime. Women are generally emotional creatures, and we feel the ups and downs of life sometimes with extremity. We feel each joy and sorrow. However, feeling sad for a length of time is more than “just feeling blue.” When depressive feel Are You Suffereing From Anxiety? By : Kiki Ramsey Life Coach Anxiety can be an evil word to some women. Women suffering with this disorder live under the constant stress and fear that something’s going to happen. Then there’s the healthy anxiety which occurs before an event or performance. Anxiety can be used for the good of excelling or it can be extremely debilitating. Obesity Is Killing Women By : Kiki Ramsey Life Coach Many women are scared and dealing with obesity in silence. This issue needs to be brought to light. We as women need to be discussing obesity out loud with our girl friends, coaches, and family's in order to help each other in the fight. It is very hard to fight an issue this big by ourselves, but if we join forces with others then we all can find ways to conquer this disease and begin to live the healthy happy lives that we desire. Motivated to Exercise By : Kiki Ramsey Life Coach It can be difficult to come up with the energy some days to get out an exercise. It can be a chore and you’re tired, so staying on the couch seems so much easier. This is when you need to get up, because once you start moving, you feel so much better later. There are ways to help you stay motivated to exercise, often it’s just taking the first steps and moving forward from there. Free Your Belly By : Abigail Steidley Okay, ladies. Take a quick survey. Are you sucking it in right now? If so, here’s the big question: WHY? Here's why you should stop. NOW. Body Language: Pain as a Messenger By : Abigail Steidley Discomfort is a messenger, and if you embrace it, you will no longer need the loud shouts of pain to get your attention. It may take some time to develop the skill of listening to what your body has to say, but it is time well spent. Befriending Resistance By : Abigail Steidley Have you ever woken up to your to-do list and found yourself dragging your feet? Resistance tells us to stop. If we honor that, we learn something important. Nurturing Experiences By : Coach Dani The health benefits of self-care provide mom's with greater emotional, physical and spiritual strength, resilience and stamina. Studies show that female's who foster same sex connections live longer and happier. Consider honoring your needs first and foremost and you might find you bring more joy and happiness into everything you do and everyone you touch. See yourself as the sun, radiating energy to all those revolving around you. 5 Thyroid Diet Tips To Help You Lose Weight By : DrEricO Many people with thyroid disorders are looking to lose weight. Although most of the time it's people with hypothyroidism who have difficulty shedding unwanted pounds, some people with hyperthyroidism also have a hard time losing weight. We all know the importance of a good diet, and this article will discuss 5 thyroid diet tips which will improve your chances of losing weight...and keeping it off for good. Body Fat and Breast Cancer By : Dr. S. Don Kim The links between breast cancer and body fat! Chemicals and Our Quest for Flawless Skin: Enticing Hype Encourages Widespread Skin Abuse By : Monique LeQuadrillage MD The breakneck speed at which skincare products are being shuffled across counters, only to be replaced by the so called new and improved product leads to a lot of confusion in what's right. It seems we're looking at a new product even before the ink is dry on the labels of the old stuff. To top it all off, there is a high prevalence of questionable ingredients in this overpriced stuff that leaves those of us who stop to think about it wondering about how our health is being affected through the use of these skincare products. And what are our options? Is there really an alternative to these over the counter skincare products that makes any sense to look at? Quick Stress Reduction Strategies for Busy Women: The Power of Rituals and Rest By : Melissa McCreery, PhD If you are a busy woman with too much on her plate, you may also be sleep deprived. Whether you are burning the midnight oil, having a hard time shutting down your mind at the end of the day, or staying up late to grab some quiet time (this never really works well by the way), once you are short on sleep, things tend to go downhill. How Changes in Women's Q Angle Affect Knee Pain and Arthritis By : Danny Tong A high Q angle can increase the chances of developing various knee problems including osteoarthritis and thinning of the cartilage underneath the knee cap. This article explains how to evaluate your Q angle, and what you can do if you have an abnormal Q angle. Quick Stress Reducing Strategy for Busy Women: Nourish Yourself By : Melissa McCreery, PhD For women who are busy, one of the biggest challenges can be figuring out how to keep their personal needs and priorities, including healthy eating and fitness routines, on their agendas when schedules get crowded. Here's a quick stress busting tip. The Osteoporosis Drug Fix That Does Nothing To Fix Osteoporosis By : Monique LeQuadrillage MD The commonly prescribed osteoporosis drugs are touted as reversing osteoporosis by increasing bone mass. While they do indeed increase bone mass, is the price you pay for this in terms of side effects, really worth it? Surely there are better ways. 4 Top Natural Anti Aging Tips for Busy Moms By : Cindy Papp Natural Anti Aging is not merely a vanity issue. Anti aging means keeping your energy, warding off disease, staying in shape and being the best you can be well into your golden years. Here are the top 4 natural anti aging tips to keep you healthy and vibrant. Going Senile? 8 Steps To Curb The Madness By : Cynthia Helwig Okay, who has brain farts all the time out there in cyberland? Raise your hand. Well, my hand is waving like a flag in a stormy wind. I’ve been in my car heading toward a commonly known destination and then can’t remember how the heck to get there. How about being in the middle of writing a grocery list and not remembering the name of the item and having to pull the empty container out of the garbage to see what it was you needed to replace? Quick Stress Reduction Strategies for Busy Women: Express Gratitude and Find Your Happy Spot By : Melissa McCreery, PhD When you are in a vicious cycle of too much stress, too many demands, and too much on your plate, the most effective stress busting tips are the ones that you’ll actually be able to implement and that can create a shift in how you feel—quickly. This strategy is one of my favorites. It’s simple, and it won’t bog down your to-do list. Stress Reduction Strategies for Busy Women: Quick Stress Relief Tip: Take Ten By : Melissa McCreery, PhD When you are under stress and feeling overloaded, figuring out how to make a change can feel overwhelming. Whether its holiday stress, work stress, financial worries, or simply having too much on your plate, stress can set off a vicious cycle that feels impossible to break. Here's a quick stress busting tip to help you break the cycle. Mastering The Body Paradox By : Dr Joe Many people, especially women constantly want to change aspects of their bodies. We see this in the sales made by the diet industry as well as the cosmetic surgery industry.Yet the key to success is mastering the paradox of acceptance of yourself as you are whilst seeking to make changes. Alternative To Acne Care - At Home Acne Remedies By : Alan Lim There are many ways that you can treat your acne problem. One of them is through at home acne remedies. These natural treatment options could be equally effective and you can be surprised with the results. Healthy Handbags By : Dr Joe What does your handbag say about you and your health? Be Proactive About Your Health Care, Breast Cancer Awareness Month By : StephanieAlt It is important to trust your feelings in regards to your health and health care even if they challenge a medical professional's advise. Ask as many questions as you need until you feel comfortable with your treatment plan and decisions. Be proactive and honor your instincts rather than acting on impulse out of fear. Women And Statin Drugs: Are Statin Drugs Appropriate For Women At All? By : Monique LeQuadrillage MD The only reason for prescribing statin drugs to women is to expand the marketing base for these dangerous drugs. Statin drugs, one of the most over prescribed groups of drugs on the market are being routinely prescribed to women who can receive no benefit from them. Even men receive limited benefits, yet their marketing continues at a feverish pace. Women Are Smarter Than Governments And Health Experts By : Dr Joe Health guidelines are forever changing and this confuses people. Fortunately women are smarter than those who make and change guidelines. Combat Your Skin Problem Effectively With These Acne Skin Care Tips By : Alan Lim Getting rid of acne overnight is really impossible. However, with the help of these acne skin care tips, it could at least assist you in combating the acne problem effectively at the soonest possible time. Five Top Tips for a Peaceful Nights Sleep By : josephsmum Can't sleep? Insomnia and sleep disturbances can be caused by a variety of factors including overeating, too much caffeine, depression, stress, and anxiety. 10 Natural Cures For A Sleepless Night By : Cynthia Helwig The recent media blitz regarding bed bugs has you paranoid the little critters are nesting beneath your sheets. Perhaps you can’t sleep nights because your mind won’t shut down about work, your 16 year old just got their learner permit or your early pregnancy test showed positive. Tossing and turning does not get us very far nor, is it healthy for any of us. You may drink some warm milk, read a book, down a few cocktails or watch t.v. until your eyes burn enough and you finally doze off with the remote still clutched in your hand. Those are tricks that might work short term, or maybe not at all. I’m Pregnant, in Pain and Want to Work Out By : Fun and Fit I have patella femoral syndrome in my right knee. I am 3 mos. pregnant now, and therefore cannot do core strengthening exercises to help my knee out. What are some safe forms of exercise that I can do to alleviate the pain in my knee? Self Defense for Women Living Alone By : Su Ericksen Self defense for women living alone is a set of habits that can help keep us safe by creating the illusion that we don’t live alone and avoidance tactics that make us difficult targets. Pregnancy and Stress - Get Back To Basics By : Dr Joe In the 21st century we are still subject to the laws of nature that affected our ancestors. Stress may come from new sources but the body reacts in the same way it always has. Healthy Bones Need Sunshine and Exercise Not Pills By : Dr Joe The best way to prevent fractures is to not fall and keep your bones strong. This sounds so obvious but is missed in arguments over how to best prevent fractures. Have You Lost Interest In Sex? By : Cynthia Helwig Losing interest in sex with your partner is not an age defining problem ... it happens to lovelorn women in their 20's as well as their 60's. Making Whoopie Does What? By : Cynthia Helwig Some of us can't live with it and some of us can't live without but don't knock it until you really know just how beneficial being playful under the sheets really is. Just sayin'! None of us can argue it makes us feel mighty good and lightens our mood, however, did you know that physical intimacy does wonders for our health in ways you probably never heard of? Declaring A Truce With Your Body By : Cynthia Helwig Have you been battling with your body for most of your adult life? I know I have and the sad thing is ... I rarely win! Ovulation After Miscarriage: Have Hope By : Diana Farrell, M.A. Ovulation after miscarriage seems like a distant thing for many of those trying to conceive. The emotional turmoil resulting from a lost pregnancy can often lead people to be pessimistic about bringing a child into the world. If you're one of those individuals who have undergone the tragedy of a miscarriage, have hope. Conceiving after a miscarriage is possible; here are just a few of the many touching tales of women who have successfully gotten pregnant after a miscarriage: The Skinny on Skinny Jeans By : Fun and Fit Can you have strong legs and still fit into skinny jeans? Carolien wants to do some exercises that help her tone up and slim down. While studying American culture of the 1980s, she must focus on three things: body fat, strength training and her fashion sense. Dig out your leg-warmers–here come “legersizes.” How To Lose Weight as an Older Woman By : Margaret Paul, Ph.D. Here is my personal formula for maintaining my weight and health as an older woman. Colic Relief For Desperate Moms! By : Kaia Ong The number of colic relief methods can cause so much confusion as they range from noise distraction techniques to massage methods. Unfortunately, these techniques do not treat the cause of colic, they only act to soothe the symptoms. In this article you will be introduced to a method of fast and highly effective natural colic relief that is simple, safe and gentle.
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