Stay fit after 45
Everyone’s going to get old eventually but some of us will feel it sooner than others. Research has shown that levels of of fitness tend to go down gradually as we get older but that fitness levels take a nosedive after the age of 45.
A group of men and women underwent medical exams over a [...]
Tip for a healthy retirement- work!
That may be the last thing you want to hear after working hard for so many years so that you can enjoy your golden years in peace and tranquility. But research has shown that people who continue to work part-time or do some form of temping after they retire are less likely to suffer [...]
Lessons from a bra fitting.
It’s truly amazing the funny little things that happen to change our little prejudices and misconceptions about other people and life in general.
I visit the lingerie section of one of my favourite department stores quite regularly. They have a special bra section for the DD+ cup sizes. I remember breezing past smugly on many occasions [...]
Premature menopause may increases lung cancer risk
Although smoking cigarettes is the major cause of lung cancer, several factors can increase the risk of developing this disease. A new study has found that early artificial menopause may increase a woman’s risks of getting lung cancer.
The study suggests that medically induced menopause, especially through removal of both ovaries, can double younger [...]
Menopause skin care: Got SPF?
Each time summer rolls around, lots of advice surfaces everywhere reminding you to wear sunscreen while you’re sun worshipping. The timing of these articles e.t.c. can be a bit misleading in a way because it makes it seem as if you should only pay attention to sun protection in the summer. That is a big [...]
Being overweight or obese increases uterine cancer risk
Those extra pounds you’re carrying around may be causing you more harm than you think. Women who have a BMI of 25 and above are more likely to have endometrial (uterine ) cancer.
Just a quick reminder, BMI stands for Body Mass Index which is a measure of how much body fat you have. BMI is [...]
Smoking more dangerous for women
There may be more evidence to suggest that women are more likely to suffer from the adverse effects of tobacco than men.
A study carried out in Switzerland examined the records of 683 people who were referred to a lung cancer centre from 2000 to 2005. They found that even though the women they examined smoked [...]
What are superfoods?
Superfoods are everywhere including your local supermarket and super don’t have to be expensive.
What are superfoods?
Superfoods are foods that are so good for you that they can help lower your blood pressure, reduce your cancer risk, reduce your cholesterol levels and heart disease risks, help with diabetes and much more, usually without any side effects. [...]
Purple tomatoes for better health?
Forget about the lovely bright red tomatoes we’re all used to. Researchers in Britain have developed a strain of tomatoes that are purple. Normal tomatoes already have lots of antioxidants but these super tomatoes have very high levels of anthocyanins which are thought to fight cancer, protect against heart disease, improve eyesight and maybe even [...]
How to use natural progesterone cream
Use natural, bioidentical progesterone cream for progesterone deficiency and estrogen dominance symptoms and PMS
More and more women are using bioidentical hormones to relieve menopause symptoms. Natural progesterone cream can be used to manage a number of problems that are related to hormonal imbalance.
General guidelines for using natural progesterone
PMS
Hysterectomy
Premenopausal women
Fibrocystic breast disease
Endometriosis
Menstrual migraine headaches
General guidelines for [...]
Go organic for better health
Flavonoids are chemicals that are found in abundance in foods like berries, apples and grapes e.t.c. Research has shown that flavonoids protect against cardiovascular disease which includes heart disease and stroke and possibly other diseases you are more likely to get as you get older like Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease.
Tomatoes are naturally very rich [...]
Massage techniques and aromatherapy
There are various techniques of massage that have been used since ancient times to heal the body and relieve stress. It can be very useful in this age of long commutes and busy lifestyles. It can also be used to treat various ailments such as sinusitis, headaches, insomnia and high blood pressure. Massage can be [...]
Can you increase your energy levels by getting rid of toxins?
In life, the simple things often have the greatest impact on us, like learning how to increase your energy levels by getting rid of toxins in your body. Do you feel like you’re slowing down? Worn out and stretched thin trying to cram more and more activities into your busy life? This may be just [...]
Wean yourself off synthetic hormones
Are you using synthetic hormone replacement therapy to relieve menopause symptoms? You may be worried by some of the bad news you’ve been hearing about the risks involved. On the other hand you may be asking yourself how you’re going to survive without HRT.
Well you don’t have to. You can opt for bioidentical hormone replacement [...]
Relaxation
Being relaxed is essential for your general wellbeing. It increases energy levels, helps to lower blood pressure and relieve frequent headaches. It can also help you to cope better with problems of everyday life whether at home or at work. It also helps you to have a more positive attitude when dealing with menopausal symptoms.
Deep [...]
What are the side effects of progesterone? Should I expect the same from a natural bioidentical progesterone cream?
The side effects associated with progesterone are usually found with the synthetic progesterones known as progestins. Manufacturers take the bioidentical progesterone produced from plant sources and change the structure to achieve various results e.g. give it longer lasting effects. The body recognizes these substances as foreign and so reacts to them in various ways leading [...]
What should I expect when I start using natural progesterone cream?- What are the side effects of bioidentical progesterone?
If your body has very low levels of progesterone, the body tunes down your estrogen receptors making them less sensitive to the estrogen in the body. This is to avoid the negative effects of excess estrogen. When you start using progesterone cream, the body “tunes up” your estrogen receptors. You may start to notice some [...]
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