Massage for pregnancy & childbirth, more commonly known as prenatal massages, are therapeutic massages that are scientifically proven to aid in depression in pregnant mothers, labor pains, and childbirth. There are various research studies that focus on the benefits of prenatal massages, but none have advocated its advantages more than Dr. Tiffany Field, the leading …
At the time of pregnancy, nutrients are needed to cerate the cell needs to give the extra pounds of nerves, organs, glands, uterine muscle, skin of the fetus and bones, a placenta,several pounds of amniotic fluid, and an increase in blood volume. Moreover, extra liver and kidney cells are required to process the waste for …
Premenstrual syndrome, or PMS, is a condition that affects millions of women yet Western medicine has yet to provide a conclusive solution for. The term “premenstrual syndrome” was first coined in the early 1930s. It refers to a set of symptoms that are associated with, or can be directly attributed, to the menstrual period. These …
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Yeast infections are caused by an overgrowth of an organism called Candida. These organisms are sometimes present in the vagina in smaller numbers without any symptoms, but occasionally a change in their environment gives them a chance to multiply and grow out of control. Yeast infections can occur due to increased sexual activity, infections, colds, …
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The value of herbal supplementation is being increasingly validated by scientific research. Herbal supplements such as Ashwagandha, Ginseng, Ginkgo, Bromelain, and many others have been proven time and again in published studies to have measurable therapeutic benefits. Herbs can be used to promote heath and well-being in any individual, but also, there are specific herbal …
Hot flashes, mood swings, irregular periods, night sweats, and nutritional deficiencies are premium symptoms of menopause. In 2002 news surfaced that hormone replacement therapy (HRT), the most common treatment provided to ease the main symptoms of menopause, proved a danger to women. Women using HRT showed increased risk for breast cancer, heart disease, stroke, and …
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Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common endocrine disorders affecting as many as ten percent of women of childbearing age. It is not a disease and it can occur at any age before menopause. Moreover, since its symptoms are often similar to other conditions affecting women, PCOS can go undiagnosed for some …
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Women of all ages and backgrounds can be affected by the condition of endometriosis. In fact, an estimated five to seven million American women currently suffer from this condition, according to the Journal of the American Medical Association. Endometriosis is derived from the word “endometrium,” which is the lining of a woman’s uterus. In this …
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Morning sickness is one of the first clues of pregnancy as well as one of the first discomforts. For many women, happy tidings are marred with nausea, vomiting, and heartburn. With acupuncture, women can safely modify these inconveniences with a natural solution. Morning sickness varies greatly in each woman, and the name is misleading – …
American women are four to six times more likely to die of heart disease than of breast cancer. While women often encounter heart problems later in life than men-typically seven or eight years later-once they reach 65, they seem to catch up, making heart disease the leading cause of death among women over 65. Even …
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