Bird? Plane? No, They’re Superfruits!
Posted on March 11, 2008 - Filed Under Nutrition | Leave a Comment
Ever heard of Superfruits? This term was first used by health food and drink companies in 2005; so it has only been around for a few years. This term refers to exotic and semi-exotic fruit that not only have antioxidant abilities, but taste great too. Here is a current list of today’s available and recognized Superfruits. Mangosteen: The mangosteen’s best known health properties are the richness of antioxidants and the improvement of cardiovascular health. The mangosteen is also a natural antibiotic, anti-inflammatory, and antiviral. Cranberry: The cranberry is also known as one of the great antioxidants… Continue reading
Read More..>>Overactive Bladder is Not Uncommon in Women
Posted on March 5, 2008 - Filed Under Women's Health | Leave a Comment
More women see doctors because of bladder infections that for almost any other reason. Incontinence, or involuntary urination, is a common ailment for older people–especially women–because the sphincter muscles that surround the urethra become gradually weaker with age. Women in menopause have declining
levels of estrogen which causes the mucosal lining (inner skin) the vagina and urethra to thin. Women are most likely to develop incontinence during pregnancy and child birth or after the hormonal changes of menopause because of weakened pelvic muscles. It is pretty common for pregnant women to get this, your bladder gets infected by bacteria, but if… Continue reading
Read More..>>Get Rid of Urinary Tract Infection - Secrets the Pharmacies Do Not Want You to Know
Posted on March 5, 2008 - Filed Under Alternative | Leave a Comment
Get rid of urinary tract infection and save money! What? That sounds ridiculous! Because…
It pays to be in the medical and pharmaceutical business! Money magazines agree that the medical business is the next monopoly of the 21st century. And this makes sense considering health insurance is at an all-time high. Doctor visit costs have doubled in the last decade. And it is only going to get worse!
And if you are suffering from a urinary tract infection, you could spend hundreds to sometimes thousands after repeated doctor visits and the expensive medication that go… Continue reading
Read More..>>Preventing A Yeast Infection - One Tip For Millions Of Women
Posted on March 3, 2008 - Filed Under Women's Health | Leave a Comment
Preventing a yeast infection is something thousands of women would like to be able to do, and some on a regular basis. For some women they have the same triggers that start the itching in their vagina and they instantly know they have another yeast infection. What these women don’t realize that some yeast infections can be prevented especially if they know what is causing them, and they don’t think they can do anything about it.
Antibiotics are now the biggest cause of yeast infections, and there’s one reason why so many women need antibiotics and that is for a urinary… Continue reading
Read More..>>What’s In Herbal Breast Enhancing Supplements?
Posted on March 2, 2008 - Filed Under Women's Health | Leave a Comment
Currently, the ‘breast obsession’ fad in America is taking great leaps. Just like fashion trends, there have been body trends for the past couple of years. Of course, one of the most popular body parts with trends would include women’s breasts.
Magnificent Obsession
Undeniably, there is a great obsession for modern women to have bigger breasts. Having a small size in today’s culture can cause emotional dysfunction and insecurity. Sometimes, women have lesser self-confidence and low self-image due to this problem. Self-esteem is greatly affected, especially for adolescents.
Technology has taken longer strides in developing products to meet this said need or problem… Continue reading
Read More..>>Coping With Bladder Weakness
Posted on February 19, 2008 - Filed Under Women's Health | Leave a Comment
Stress Bladder Weakness
There are several different types of bladder weakness, but the most common is Stress Bladder Weakness. In most cases, weakened pelvic floor muscles are the cause. When they come under pressure (a cough, a sneeze or lifting something heavy) they let go, resulting in an involuntary release of urine.
Lifestyle and health factors that can lead to Stress Bladder Weakness:
Are you in denial?
Many… Continue reading
Read More..>>Blue Cohosh - Benefits and Uses of Blue Cohosh
Posted on February 19, 2008 - Filed Under Alternative | Leave a Comment
Blue cohosh is derived from the aerial parts of the plant, its roots, and its rhizomes. Pharmacologic effects are attributed to several glycosides and alkaloids, such as caulosaponin and methylcytisine. Caulosaponin is responsible for the herb’s oxytocic effects and its effects on coronary vasculature as well as its ability to stimulate intestinal contractions. Methylcytisine produces nicotinic effects; for example, it elevates blood pressure and blood glucose level, stimulates respiration, and increases peristalsis. Blue cohosh is available as capsules, decoction, dried powder, liquid extract, tablets, tea, and tincture.
Benefits And Uses of Blue Cohosh
Blue cohosh is used to treat colic, sore throat… Continue reading
Read More..>>Curing Urinary Tract Infection At Home - Is This A Good Idea
Posted on February 19, 2008 - Filed Under Women's Health | Leave a Comment
More urinary tract infection sufferers are now curing their UTI’s at home. Traditionally, antibiotics were the option of choice for infections of the bladder, but with the side effects that come with antibiotics use home remedies are what women now want.
Although antibiotics have been the number one weapon against the E coli bacteria that is prescribed to you by your doctor, a home remedy for UTI’s is now proving to be more effective, and a lot better for your health.
A course of antibiotics can take anywhere between 3 and 7 days to cure your urinary tract infection, and that’s if… Continue reading
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