Women’s health: the stages of menopause and treatments for each
Discussion of stages symptoms and remedies for various stages of menopause. While menopause is a universal occurrence in the reproductive cycle of each woman, just as the beginning of menstruation is at puberty, it brings with it a new set of challenges, both medically and emotionally. This time of a women’s life often coincides with [...]
What is cellulite? – What is dimply cellulite tissue, and what can we do to prevent it?
January 5, 2012 No Comment
Cellulite is the bane of existence for many women. Although men say have their fair share of cellulite, the fatty tissue is much more obvious on the female body than the male’s. Deep in the subcutaneous layer of the skin, cellulite is made up of connective tissue that binds together fat cells using interconnecting fibers [...]
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For many women, menopause is uncomfortable. Hormone imbalances can trigger mood swings, hot flashes weight gain, sleep loss, fatigue and a myriad of other symptoms. Menopause is also associated with an increased risk for osteoporosis and heart disease. The good news? Research shows that exercise can help. Here are several good reasons to work out [...]
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Every solution for insuring better bone health begins with getting the proper dosage and the best quality of calcium available. There is a remarkably increased awareness, especially among women, that taking a calcium supplement is essential to maintaining strong healthy bones. The fact is, that as we age, our bones lose calcium and become more [...]
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Osteoporosis Definition Osteoporosis is the result of progressive loss of bone tissue, which reduces the density and thickness of the bone, making it brittle and porous. It can result in fractures, most often of the vertebrae (spine), hip or wrist. In turn, these fractures can involve: acute or chronic pain; a deformation of the spine, [...]
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Increased knowledge of the effects of exercise in women allows fitness professionals to design exercise programs that meet women’s specific needs. As more women train and push their bodies to higher limits, however, several important health issues need to be addressed. Two areas of concern receiving a lot of attention in recent years are the [...]
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Osteoporosis, which literally means “porous bone,” results from calcium in the bones being pulled into the bloodstream as the body needs it to maintain good nerve, muscle, and other cell functions. If you don’t eat enough calcium, your body will “mine” it from your bones to maintain adequate levels elsewhere. Contrary to what we might [...]
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First of all, cellulite is just plain old fat. Although there are lots of claims that it’s some special toxic female condition that requires a special cure — usually from those trying to sell the solution — there’s no scientific evidence that dimply fat on the thighs is anything other than regular fat. Fat is [...]
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Currently women are 4 times more likely of developing osteoporosis than men, largely due to the relative peak strength levels that are developed during puberty and also due to hormonal effects after the menopause. Early detection of the disease is vital and should lead to successful treatment in most cases. A bone scanning machine uses [...]
Continue reading …WOMEN’S HEALTH MYTHS – Not knowing the facts about what can help or hurt may truly hurt you
September 26, 2011 No Comment
You thought you left imaginary tales behind in your high school Greek mythology class. But do you still unwittingly cling to myths about your health? Not knowing the facts about what can help — or hurt — may truly hurt you. Here are some commonly held myths about women’s health, each followed by a reality [...]
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