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- I'll be there for you: The importance of friendship & support in looking after mental health - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2016 from Caleb baqarI was just finishing my work when I felt a strong lurching pain in my stomach. I had not even realized it was 11’0 pm. I had been on this assignment for like 5 hours now and it was still incomplete. It was depressing me each passing minute and now I was totally exhausted. I had recently visited ...
Views: 1710 - Cosmetic Surgery Aims to Enhance the Beauty of Different body Parts - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Parmindar SinghPlastic surgery has become popular in recent years. It's now a lucrative business because more and more people want to look beautiful and choose surgery as a way to make improvements in their face and body. Fortunately, there are experts like a plastic surgeon who are trained specifically in ...
Views: 1708(1 vote) - Pole Dancing Exercise Classes For Beginners-Workouts For Pole Dancers - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2015 from Joan RiversPole dancing exercise classes for beginners; This has been around a lot longer than many of us would think, but how did pole dancing originate and where did come from? The form of pole dance we know today and its origins can be traced back to exotic performance dance arts. Workouts for pole ...
Views: 1708 - Why Am I Not Pregnant After 6 Months? Been Trying To Get Pregnant For 8 Months - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2017 from Mark JaneWhy Am I Not Pregnant After 6 Months? Been Trying To Get Pregnant For 8 Months My husband and I have been having unprotected, quality sex regularly after our wedding. Why am I not pregnant after 6 months? What am I doing wrong? This is one of several emails that keep flowing into my inbox on ...
Views: 1708 - Depression, Statistics, What Causes Depression and Lifestyle Solutions - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2011 from Scott WolfendenDepression is one of the most common mental health disorders. Nearly 12 million women, or 12% of all women in the United States are diagnosed with depression at any time, compared to 7% of men or just over 6 million men. Mild and moderate depression can be differentiated from Major ...
Views: 1704 - Live Life To The Fullest Even With Binge Eating Disorder - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2012 from Kristin Gerstley"I don't want to get to the end of my life and find that I have just lived the length of it. I want to have lived the width of it as well." - Diane Ackerman I know this has happened to all of us at one time in our life or another. You are face-to-face with something that you’ve always ...
Views: 1703 - Medical Abortion - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2012 from James S PendergraftThe most efficient and safest way to carry out the termination of an early pregnancy is with a medical (non-surgical) abortion. It offers a safe and effective alternative to the surgical process. The abortion pill procedure is highly recommended for women in their early weeks of pregnancy. The ...
Views: 1703 - Drug Addiction Recovery for Pregnant Women - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2012 from Brian WalkerWhen a pregnant woman is suffering from drug addiction, the situation is more serious because the effects of drug use not only applies to her, but her fetus is facing danger as well. It’s quite likely that when the child is born, it will suffer from bad health from day one. Illegal drug ...
Views: 1701(1 vote) - Life Is An Interesting Journey... - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2008 from Glenda GibbsI’ve been using The Law of Attraction (The main concept taught in "The Secret") in my life for many years; it’s been an interesting journey. The Secret teaches we need to change our thoughts from negative to positive to obtain our goals. While I agree, that process by itself isn’t always enough ...
Views: 1700 - Joe Herzanek and Drug-Addiction-Support.org Form Working Relationship - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2011 from Judy HerzanekAuthor, counselor and lecturer Joe Herzanek has joined the team of Mission Enabled and will become an At Large Editor of Drug-Addiction-Support.org and Alcoholism-Support.org and make regular appearances on the “Recovery Now.” FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jan 17, 2011 – Author, counselor and ...
Views: 1699(1 vote) - The Best Way To Get Pregnant Fast And Conceive Healthy Baby - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from michael chibuzorWe often feel abandoned when we see other parents with their lovely kids playing in the cool garden. Truth is, we ought to have our own children but somehow, conceiving seems to be a total ball game. If your utmost desire is to carry your own baby or have more of them, this article is about the ...
Views: 1699 - Facial Exercise Beats Facial Surgery - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2011 from Cynthia RowlandReality shows that feature face lifts and makeovers using surgery and injections still attract viewers who are most likely interested in the thrill of seeing participants improve their appearance. Maybe there is a vicarious nature to watching these shows; perhaps there is a secret wish that the ...
Views: 1697(1 vote) - Guaranteed Techniques on How to Get Pregnant with a Boy - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2011 from Bryan Joseph KingAre you and your partner dreaming of having your very own baby boy but it is still not getting the result you want? Let your worries come to rest because there are now numerous tips that are rest-assured to give you the desired gender of your baby. Unlike before, these techniques are easily ...
Views: 1697(1 vote) - Compulsive Overeating Is Not Your Fault - by Submitted on May 26, 2012 from Laurel InmanEmotional eating, binge eating, stress eating, trigger eating, compulsive eating all boil down to one thing. The trigger. The triggered compulsive feelings that drive an urge to splurge or binge are what leave us feeling helpless. When you are triggered into overeating, you feel the anguish, ...
Views: 1696 - How To Eliminate Dark Circles - Natural Tips And Strategies - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2012 from Jennylyn PereiraLiving life on the fast lane will surely have a drastic impact on your skin health and lead to under eye dark circles. It is important to find time to practice relaxation techniques and adopt an easy-going lifestyle. Rather than pondering over ?how to get rid of dark circles?, try to prevent it ...
Views: 1696 - Do You Have A Shared Meaning For Your Marriage? Happy Marriages Do! - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2016 from Nicola Beer“Marriage isn’t just about raising kids, splitting chores, and making love. It can also have a spiritual dimension that has to do with creating an inner life together — a culture rich with rituals, and an appreciation for your roles and goals that link you..." according to Gottmans 40 years of ...
Views: 1695 - Treating Infertility With Yoga - Yoga to Help Conceive - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2011 from Jasmine KaloudisIt is possible to increase fertility with yoga poses: restorative fertility yoga postures encourage human body to be more open to conception. It is not about being more flexible and being able to curl your left leg over your right shoulder: this will not boost your fertility: yoga is about ...
Views: 1694 - Empowered Women And Freedom Of Speech - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2008 from Donna DeVaneI am baffled when people excuse hate filled messages by claiming “freedom of speech”. It is a wonderful gift to live in a nation that protects our right to speak out openly and passionately on our opinions and beliefs. I don't think however, that this right was ever intended as an ...
Views: 1692 - You Don't Need To Be Perfect, Just Be Yourself - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI grew up in the midst of the women’s movement, with Marlo Thomas’ “Free To Be…You And Me” record playing daily in the background. I vividly recall days the house key dangled from my red yarn necklace and phoning my working mother the moment I returned from school. Other days, I sat under her ...
Views: 1691(2 votes) - When Celibacy Is Not An Option - Boost Your Sex Drive During Menopause - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2007 from Sharon BellOne of the symptoms of menopause that husbands and lovers find most irritating and confusing is the lack of desire to have sex. Just when it is safe to make love without fear of having unwanted pregnancy, women suddenly lack enthusiasm and desire for intimate and passionate trysts. If you are ...
Views: 1689 - Book Review: Shameless - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Martha Tara LeeBook Review: Shameless – How I Ditched the Diet, Got Naked, Found True Pleasure… and Somehow Got Home in Time to Cook Dinner by Pamela Madsen I fell in ‘like’ with Pamela Madsen even before I heard about or read her first book Shameless. It happened when she shared her blog post ‘My Mother ...
Views: 1686 - Menopause Supplements – Vitamins and Herbs For Good Menopause Health - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2011 from Ruolan WangMenopause supplements with vitamins and herbs are important for good menopause health. Not only do they help correct nutrient deficiencies and imbalances, they may also reduce symptoms caused by imbalanced hormones. Relevant studies have found that women in menopause are especially vulnerable ...
Views: 1684(1 vote) - Dental Problems in Pregnant Women - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2012 from Brian WalkerMaking dentistry appointments before getting pregnant is helpful to maintain good dental care and any dental complications which might be prevented. Dental visit during pregnancy is essential to ensure a healthy dental care but it's necessary only in the second trimester. Many pregnant women ...
Views: 1682 - Effective Dry Hair Remedies - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2011 from Sarika PeriwalThere are so many reasons why we have dry hair – the kind that looks and feels parched, brittle, frizzy .and unmanageable. There are also so many products in the market that promise to transform your hair, assuring us that using X product with give you supple, shiny, nourished hair; that Y ...
Views: 1682 - Taking A Female Libido Booster - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Paul RodgersAs in the case of men, a woman's decline in her sex drive could originate from different physical and psychological causes. These causes include birth control and anti-depressant side effects, weight gain, and even anemia, which a woman is prone to because of iron loss during her menstrual ...
Views: 1680(1 vote) - AGING SKIN: Can We Do Anything About It? - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2008 from Hattie RetroAgeAGING SKIN: Can We Do Anything About It? Hardly a day goes by in which we are not faced with the dangers of sun exposure. How many of us can recall our youthful years of slathering ourselves with baby oil, and lying out in the midday sun to catch those precious tanning rays? Yes, that’s ...
Views: 1678 - 15 Healthy n Easy Ways to Increase Your Metabolism - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2010 from david krainiak15 Healthy and Easy Ways to Increase Your Metabolism What is metabolism? In the simplest terms, Metabolic Rate at which your body burns calories. Very few people have a fast metabolism, and overweight individuals generally have slow metabolisms. However, a faster metabolism will enable you ...
Views: 1674(3 votes) - How to Find a Primary Care Physician (PCP) Who Specializes in Women’s Health - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2012 from Mona ShahYour Primary Care Physician (PCP) is, in all probabilities, the first person you turn to when you are in need of medical consultation. Although PCPs are involved in diagnosing and treating medical conditions that afflict the whole body and in issues related to general health, wellness, and ...
Views: 1674 - Power of a Home Fitness Gym - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2011 from Teddy DanfieldFor the stay at home moms and working moms getting to the gym can be a hassle. Between work meetings, school meeting and everyday chores the gym is the last thing we want to do at the end of the day. We all know physical fitness is important to stay healthy. The question I will attempt to ...
Views: 1673 - Red Clover For Menopause Symptom Relief - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Annie D'AngeloIf you're finding yourself on the other side of 40 and perhaps just beginning to experience some of the early symptoms of menopause, you may be especially keen on finding out more about menopause natural supplements. What are the best choices available to you when deciding on which are the ...
Views: 1673 - Women and the Law of Attraction: Breastfeed Your Dream - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2009 from Maria MarDo you have a desire that you've been trying to manifest using the Law of Attraction? You may be missing the most important information for you as a woman. You have the power to quicken the manifestation of your dream using little known Female Secrets in the Law of Attraction. In this article ...
Views: 1673 - Diet to Conceive A Girl - Foods Which Can Help You Conceive A Daughter - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2012 from Isaac JordanFemales that are planning to get pregnant with a daughter may have to strive hard to fulfill their dream. There are more male children than female children in countries like the US. First-time parents can explore different options on how to influence the gender of their first-born. Supporters ...
Views: 1672 - Should You Get a Routine Mammogram If There's No Cancer in Your Family? - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2010 from Ellen Wood“Just a waste of my time,” I remember thinking while waiting my turn for a mammogram in Dr. Ira Berger’s office. I had brought my briefcase and had work spread on my lap, but spending time driving the 97-mile round trip from my home office to the radiologist’s was an unproductive part of my ...
Views: 1672(2 votes) - You are not just a mother, you are YOU first! - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2006 from Tonya RamseyMothers face many challenges in today’s world. They carry the responsibility of many roles. Through these roles we become different things to different people. Sometimes we get divided over having a career and having a families or find conflict between the different jobs that we try to do. ...
Views: 1672 - Stellar Ways To Remove Acne On Your Back - Powerful Tips And Treatments - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2012 from Jennylyn PereiraHow to get rid of acne on your back is usually a question that lots of people ask themselves during their adolescent years and at times even into their adult lives. Acne that occurs on the back is usually referred to as bacne and is indicated by redness and swelling, pustules and pimples full of ...
Views: 1671 - ***The Five People You Hange Out With - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2008 from Jacquie HaleWho are the five adults you spend time with? (You might want to grab a piece of paper for this one.) These may be people you work with or people you play with and definitely people you live with. • What are their positive characteristics? • What do they do that makes you a little (or a lot) ...
Views: 1669 - Stress Causes Early Menopause - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2007 from Sharon BellWomen who are under constant pressure to do better can get menopause early. This was revealed by French researchers who said that stressful working conditions may trigger the onset of the menopause. In their report published in the American Journal of Epidemiology, the researchers studied ...
Views: 1669 - Bureaucracy, What It Is and Why I hate It - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2014 from Estelle Goldstein“Bureaucracy” is a word that comes from the French, which I suppose means that moi has a greater understanding of it than most folks who have never lived in France. Literally, “bureau” means “desk.” So “bureaucracy” is “rule by desk” in the same way that “democracy” is supposed to be “rule by ...
Views: 1667(1 vote) - The Joys of Being a Mother - by Submitted on May 07, 2009 from Janie BehrMother’s Day is this Sunday and card stores are busy, candy counters are packed, florists are getting calls and stores are selling gift cards. No one really knows what to get mom on Mother’s Day. She is such a vital, important part of our lives, and nothing quite seems good enough to buy her on ...
Views: 1667 - ***The Vagina Part 2 - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2012 from Susun WeedThe Vagina (part 2) by Susun Weed I am the sheath of the sword. I am toothed, armed, and ready to bite. I have the power to defend, to keep women safe. I am not passive, accepting, ready to be filled. I am aware, watchful, ready to reject what I don’t want and to ...
Views: 1666 - Skin Firming and Anti-Aging - Hope Beyond the Hype - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2010 from Valerie RosenbaumWith all of the skin firming and anti-aging solutions on the market, you would think that no one would be walking around with wrinkles or age spots. There are probably some people that just don’t care, others that have tried ineffective products until they are sure that nothing really works and ...
Views: 1666(5 votes) - Weight Loss Promises: Anger and Sorrow - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2009 from Joanna PoppinkI went to an all day seminar designed to help people lose weight at a very fancy hotel in the Los Angeles area today. I didn't stay long. So sad. The attendees were mostly fat, frightened women. The speakers, in my opinion, were using the platform to sell product and offer fast and easy ...
Views: 1666(1 vote) - How Can I Treat a UTI Without Antibiotics? The Best Home Remedies to Cure Your UTI in 48 Hours - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2013 from Help For YouA mindset that people are all over the world are starting to follow is that we don’t always have to go to the doctor in order to treat our health concerns. Typically, sticking to healthy diet rich in minerals, vitamins and nutrients will help to protect us from almost anything that may come our ...
Views: 1665 - Six Tips to Control Portion Sizes - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2010 from Bob Weinstein, Lt. Colonel, U.S. Army, RetiredSix Tips to Help You Control Your Portions to Eat Healthy "Most people spend more time and energy going around problems than in trying to solve them." -- Henry Ford I sat down to a plate of pasta and vegetables the other day. The plate was over 10 inches in diameter, lots of room for ...
Views: 1663(3 votes) - ***Self Care for Caretakers - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2015 from Linda Mac Dougall1. What are problems caretakers experience? a. Stress- emotional, physical, spiritual b. Allowing others to drain their energy-boundaries c. Getting health care d. Caring for their spirit and attitude e. Not pursuing life goals/dreams f. Trouble understanding being ...
Views: 1661 - Black Cohosh 101 - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2016 from Pixie ForestBlack cohosh was first known to be used for it's healing and medicinal purposes by Native American Indians, who introduced it to the European colonists medics. Black cohosh rise to fame as a treatment for women’s health issues started back in Europe in the mid 1950's Cimicifuga racemosa, ...
Views: 1660(1 vote) - Sinking or Soaring at Midlife? - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2005 from Susan R MeyerSinking or Soaring at Midlife? Midlife! That wonderful period of confusion, reassessment, stuckness and change …. Welcome! Midlife is a normal developmental life stage. It can be a positive and mindful process of the whole person you will be for your second adulthood. It cannot be avoided. ...
Views: 1660 - Do Women Have a Midlife Crisis? - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2013 from Beate CheletteHere is a shocking fact. I didn’t always like women. In fact I couldn’t stand most of them. But eventually I realized that their seemingly perfect lives were not so different from mine and not perfect either. We had similar problems in a different shade of grey. Here is an example: I was a ...
Views: 1658 - Excerpt: Woman First, Family Always - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2006 from Yolanda CardenYour Body, Your Self 16. Accept Your Body It's the bane of many a mother's existence: We eat our children's leftovers, snack when bored or unhappy, or simply never lose the extra pounds we put on with pregnancy. And though there are many strategies and diets that can help women lose unwanted ...
Views: 1658 - Meditation helps women with breast cancer - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2009 from Gary KaplanFear, anxiety and confusion often accompany the diagonosis of cancer or any life threatening disease. Being able to take control of one's emotions and navigate through treatment options and life style changes is essential for a speedy recovery. For managing stress and finding the inner strength ...
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