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21st September 2009
Menopause is related to women who are advanced in age. This is the time in their life when the menstruation cycle stops. Many people also refer to menopause as the change of life. The ovaries stop producing estrogen, which is the female hormone, marking t... Read >
Author: wbdoyle17th September 2009
Perhaps one of the most difficult problems that women deal with odor and vaginal discomfort is. Many things, menstruation, hygiene, lifestyle, stress, exercise, and hormones, diet and harsh cleaning products, can disturb the delicate female system and cau... Read >
Author: Dr. Mital John17th September 2009
Coffee has been a drink that people consume everyday, especially during breakfast. There are many negative reports on consuming coffee mainly due to its caffeine. A study reported in the Archives of Internal medicine that there is a link between drinking ... Read >
Author: Chander Prabha16th September 2009
Tired? Breathless? Confused?
The culprit could be anemia
John Neustadt, ND
Montana Integrative Medicine
September 11, 2009
When there is a shortage of healthy red blood cells, the amount of oxygen being carried through the circulatory system is i... Read >
Author: Nutritional Biochemistry Inc23rd August 2009
Menopause medications only helps to relieve the symptoms associated with this condition. The medications also help to prevent or lessen some of the chronic conditions that are associated with aging. This condition itself does not require treatment because... Read >
Author: Mercy10th August 2009
There are millions of doctor's visits annually for osteoarthritis. As New Zealanders become more educated about the complications of osteoarthritis (OA) and the cost of treating this condition, there is an increasing need to understand complementary and... Read >
Author: leannejames21st July 2009
Gout is a disease hallmarked by elevated levels of uric acid in the bloodstream. Gout results from a combination of prolonged elevation of uric acid and overall acidity in the bloodstream. Gout usually attacks the big toe (approximately 75 percent of fi... Read >
Author: holdhjy.letfdq@gmail.com19th July 2009
Gout results from a combination of prolonged elevation of uric acid and overall acidity in the bloodstream. Gout usually attacks the big toe (approximately 75 percent of first attacks); however, it also can affect other joints such as the ankle, heel, in... Read >
Author: holdhjy.letfdq@gmail.com19th July 2009
Gout results from a combination of prolonged elevation of uric acid and overall acidity in the bloodstream. Gout usually attacks the big toe (approximately 75 percent of first attacks); however, it also can affect other joints such as the ankle, heel, in... Read >
Author: holdhjy.letfdq@gmail.com09th July 2009
In February 2006, the findings of an $18 million double-blind placebo-controlled study were published in the New England Journal of Medicine. This study was conducted by the Women's Health Initiative (WHI) and was on the protective effect of calcium and ... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer29th May 2009
For every woman, her regular menstrual period can be annoying especially if it means being immobilized for a while, unable to do the most routine of her daily chores. For some, they consider it a sort of curse, especially with the pain that often comes wi... Read >
Author: James Pendergraft12th May 2009
Breastfeeding a baby for a year helps lessen the risk of heart attack or stroke. Breastfeeding is beneficial for both the mother and the baby.
Scientists claim that women who breastfeed their child are at 10% less risk of suffering from a heart attack... Read >
Author: lal10th April 2009
Losing weight is becoming tougher and tougher after menopause. Many women over 40 have a sedentary lifestyle with not sufficient exercise.
Regular exercise is an crucial ingredient to lose weight permanently- however, do you know how much exercise is a... Read >
Author: Perry Permann10th March 2009
Although all of the genetic and environmental factors are important to consider, the overwhelming evidence is that breast cancer is related to lifestyle. The following paragraphs outline the negative impact and positive impact on breast cancer of several... Read >
Author: Mai Brooks09th March 2009
Co-author is Dr. James Watson.
In 2006, results from the world’s largest low fat diet project were published (see reference at end). This was a US government-funded study of 48,835 postmenopausal women in a multicenter prospective, randomized clinic... Read >
Author: Mai Brooks26th November 2008
A recent study, called the Women's Health Initiative (WHI), found that risks outweigh benefits. The WHI found that Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) drugs caused increases in breast cancer, heart attacks, strokes, and blood clots. The risk to an individ... Read >
Author: John Russell26th November 2008
Custom-compounded creams made from plant-derived hormones are said to be biochemically similar to those produced by the body. These “natural” hormone creams contain one or more various hormones in different amounts which may help relieve hot flashes, ... Read >
Author: morningshift19th September 2008
According to Chinese medical philosophy health is dependent on maintaining a balance between Yin and Yang. Together they create a unified whole. While all of the systems and organs of the body are related and intertwined, the upper body is associated with... Read >
Author: herbalspan08th September 2008
Evista is prescribed for the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis and breast cancer. This medication is mostly used to prevent brittle-bone disease that strikes some women after menopause. A FDA approved medicine; Evista is quite similar to the breast... Read >
Author: Article Manager04th September 2008
Previous research showed that women have a higher risk for Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD). Gender is a definitive risk factor for AMD, according to the National Eye Institute, with women having a higher preponderance of the disease.
A new stud... Read >
Author: Paul Krawitz02nd September 2008
Azolol is a potent anabolic, but also binds to the progesterone receptor and to LAGS in the liver. In muscle tissue, it has been found to stimulate immediate-early gene expression by a means independent of the AR. Azolol can stimulate the production of pr... Read >
Author: TSAR8820th August 2008
Having high blood sugar not only influences obesity and heart related ailments but may also increase the risk of falling ill to certain kinds of cancers. Learn why it is important to monitor your blood sugar if you hope to live long.
If the last 2 ar... Read >
Author: Madeline06th June 2008
Fibrocystic breast condition is a common, non-cancerous condition that affects more than 50% of women at some point in their lives. The most common signs of fibrocystic breasts include lumpiness, tenderness, cysts (packets of fluid), areas of thickening... Read >
Author: Corwin Brown06th June 2008
Improves health - strengthens your heart, your bones and your muscles, and helps to control your weight
Reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Regular exercise reduces your risk of developing type 2 diabetes. If you're a woman, overweight and ... Read >
Author: peterhutch06th June 2008
Take a multivitamin but don't overuse vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Is there such a thing as too much of a good thing? There certainly is, and that's why many people who are blindly taking vitamin and mineral supplements are experiencing health com... Read >
Author: Alien04th June 2008
Whether you are already pregnant, planning for a baby or going through menopause it is advisable for woman to think about the importance of taking a multivitamin to generate and maintain optimal fitness and health. But why do you want to take an alternati... Read >
Author: Alien03rd June 2008
Endometrial cancer is one of the almost popular cancers in American women. In endometrial cancer, cancer cells produce in the lining of the womb. Why these cancer cells produce is not completely known. However, scientists think that estrogen levels beat a... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen14th May 2008
Americans are too heavy -- but not just on the scale.
Metals, not fat, are making us heavy. In fact, almost 40 percent of us have toxic levels of lead in our bodies. And we don't even know it.
Lead toxicity does have symptoms, like headaches, insom... Read >
Author: Mark Hyman, M.D.08th May 2008
Fibroadenomas are benign breast tumours commonly found in young women. Fibroadenoma means a tumour composed of glandular (related to gland) and fibrous (containing fibres) tissues. Breast fibroadenomas, abnormal growths of glandular and fibrous tissues, a... Read >
Author: peterhutch02nd April 2008
Panic attacks are usually an uncontrollable condition in which a person feels panic in response to what should be a normal or non-threatening situation. Menopausal panic attacks are a shock to women that have never experienced anxiety. Panic attacks appea... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen02nd February 2008
About two-thirds of the adult U.S. population is overweight. Almost one-third not only exceeds their ideal weight, but also meets the clinical criteria for obesity. Excess body weight is implicated as a risk factor for many different disorders, including... Read >
Author: Mitamins Team11th October 2007
Menopause is simply the name given to the last menstrual period. Menopause is characterized by the loss of estrogen production by the ovaries. Menopausal and postmenopausal women are especially prone to osteoporosis, about half of them will develop this d... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen25th September 2007
Copyright (c) 2007 Stephen LauHormones form the biochemical basis of major depression. Estrogen, a female hormone produced in the ovaries, plays a pivotal role in your brain in that it increases the amount of mood-regulating neurotransmiiters, whose malfu... Read >
Author: Stephen Lau28th August 2007
If you have browsed through your favorite bookstore lately in search of help in succeeding in your quest to live a healthy lifestyle or where to start out on your fitness program, you probably walked out more confused then when you walked in. Looking to t... Read >
Author: Glenn Antoine25th July 2007
Your endocrine system is comprised of several glands which direct activities within the body by releasing chemical messengers, called hormones, into the bloodstream. The target cells for each hormone require the presence of that specific hormone in order... Read >
Author: Nicole Evans24th May 2007
Endometriosis is the growth of cells similar to those that form the inside of the uterus (endometrial cells), but in a location outside of the uterus. Endometrial cells are the same cells that are shed each month during menstruation. Endometriosis is a co... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen24th May 2007
Certain non-steroidal anti-inflammatory painkillers have been found to reduce the effectiveness that a woman’s heart receives from hormone replacement therapy.
The studies author however, encourages women to stay on their regular medication regime u... Read >
Author: Joshua Daly18th April 2007
Osteoporosis
This is a dangerous condition that drains away bone - the hardest, most durable substance in the body. It happens slowly, over years, so that often neither doctor nor patient is aware of weakening bones until one will snap unexpectedly. Un... Read >
Author: Rahul01st March 2007
Although the T3 treatment has appeared as a miracle drug at the beginning, it is not yet used as a standard medication and in some countries it is still considered experimental. The reason the T3 therapy is still unavailable in many countries is its poten... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola15th February 2007
New research shows that a new drug called an aromatase inhibitor may boost the survival rate of post menopausal women who suffer from breast cancer. It has show to be a good improvement over the current tamoxifen therapy.
The Italian study switched w... Read >
Author: Joshua Daly18th January 2007
Copyright (c) 2007 PillFreeVitamins.com
Women are at a very high risk for bone loss, osteoarthritis, and osteoporosis. Once they reach menopause, or have a hysterectomy, that risk is greatly increased. Many people mistakenly believe that osteoarthritis... Read >
Author: Steven Godlewski05th January 2007
What is the Metabolic Syndrome?
The metabolic syndrome is a collection of high-risk symptoms including elevated lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides), hypertension and a proinflammatory state. Having the metabolic syndrome places the individual at high-... Read >
Author: David Spelts20th November 2006
Hormone replacement therapy often referred to, as HRT or Postmenopausal hormone use is the topic of this particular article. Here we will discuss the process and treatment option, dealing with symptoms, the effects, impact, and consequences of menopause, ... Read >
Author: Rob Buenaventura17th November 2006
Copyright 2006 Ainsley Laing
A few weeks back, a Body for Mind reader wrote a letter that really started me thinking about the topic of staying fit after menopause. She is someone who adopted a fitness and healthy eating lifestyle and really transform... Read >
Author: Ainsley Laing17th November 2006
Coffee has been a drink that people consume everyday, especially during breakfast. There are many negative reports on consuming coffee mainly due to its caffeine. A study reported in the Archives of Internal medicine that there is a link between drinking ... Read >
Author: Ng Peng Hock04th June 2006
Are low-fat diets effective? Personally, I would say no. While this still doesn't give license for everyone to dust off the deep fryer, it simply means that fat doesn't play quite so large of a role in harboring diseases as previously thought by researche... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer15th May 2006
Many post-menopausal women developed typical menopausal symptoms after discontinuation of HRT, with vasomotor and urogenital complaints being the most commonly reported. During post-menopause, most women experience a decrease in their menopausal symptoms... Read >
Author: Valipat m.11th May 2006
"Phyto-estrogen interaction with estrogen receptors in human breast cancer cells," J. (2002) Effect of soy phytoestrogens on hot flashes in postmenopausal women with breast cancer: a randomized, controlled clinical trial. Case-control study of phyto-oes... Read >
Author: suwat Muenpan11th May 2006
The Mammastatin Serum Assay may help identify both women with breast cancer and those at risk to develop breast cancer. We currently are evaluating estrogen and androgen levels in serum from 74 women who developed postmenopausal breast cancer and 148 mat... Read >
Author: wirat m.11th May 2006
The effects of dietary supplementation with isoflavones from red clover on the lipoprotein profiles of postmenopausal women with mild to moderate hypercholesterolaemia. Effects of supplementation with purified red clover ( Trifolium pratense) isoflavones... Read >
Author: Amporn Saechin28th March 2006
It seems more emphasis is placed on the importance of vitamin supplementation. While there is some information available about minerals, it is not as prevalent as what is published about vitamins. Despite the reports that recommend vitamin and mineral sup... Read >
Author: John Gibb16th March 2006
There is more Calcium in the body than any other mineral. Everyone knows that Calcium is found in bones and teeth and not having enough can lead to osteoporosis later in life. However, Calcium is also necessary for maintaining good muscle function, a he... Read >
Author: Joe Chung02nd March 2006
A healthier diet is very much in the news these days, given such initiatives as Jamie Oliver's campaign to change the eating habits of our younger generation.Not an easy task as adults like us need to be educated as well.
There has also been much fasci... Read >
Author: Aled Evans25th September 2005
Many people decide to use a testosterone supplement, especially people over the age of 30. A lot of people consider testosterone supplements controversial, too. According to recent studies conducted by researchers, testosterone supplements may help preven... Read >
Author: Kristy Annely
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