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- HSDD - Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder in women - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Darren ReidMany women today find themselves suffering from a marked decrease in sexual desire to the point where sex occurs seldom or sometimes never. This problem occurs in many women who previously enjoyed sex, and possessed a strong sex drive and high levels of sexual pleasure. HSDD is the ...
Views: 3643(1 vote) - How To Properly Wash Your Face - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Mark DanielsThis might sound funny but there is a right and wrong way to wash your face. Facial skin is rather delicate. If you’re scrubbing your face too vigorously with your hands or washcloth, you might cause further skin irritation, redness, and even accidentally scratch yourself or cause a nosebleed. ...
Views: 3402 - Sensible Portion Sizes - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowSensible portion sizes; in this day and age it seems to become more and more difficult to gain control of the amount of food we are presented with in certain situations. Everywhere we turn we are asked to add an extra scoop, supersize our meal and what was once an acceptable serving is now ...
Views: 1493 - The Illusion of Weight - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2009 from Dorothy SealWe are all our greatest enemies, we perceive who we think we are and react accordingly. I look into a mirror and see at least 20 extra pounds that are not there. I struggle with diet, exercise and menopause and still see those extra pounds. We are the frustrated ones, trying to lose fat and not ...
Views: 1342(1 vote) - Caring for Yourself - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowPampering; taking care of your personal needs plays a major role in your capacity to take care of others to the best of your ability; and even more imperative than that is your own aptitude to care for yourself in such a wonderful manner. Take a moment to ponder your past twenty four hours; ...
Views: 1176(2 votes) - Overcome Female Infertility -- Types of Structure Problem In Conventional Treatment - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2009 from Kyle NortonConventional medicine plays an important role in treating all kinds of disease and most of the time is the first treatment for a couple who for what ever reason cam not conceive after 1 year of unprotected sexual intercourse or can not carry the pregnancy to full term. With the advance of ...
Views: 2226 - Why you should use natural beauty products. - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2009 from Jess ShanahanNatural beauty products are becoming all the rage now as celebrities hop on the natural healing bandwagon. If you want healthier skin, unblocked pores and no side effects then natural products certainly are the way to go. Kind Because natural beauty products are made from natural ...
Views: 1841 - Ann Chery Has Done It - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Lucia CarreraIt is not rare to find that one does not perfectly fit into a new undergarment or outfit. This can be a frustrating event. This is especially frustrating considering that so many designs these days seem to require a perfect body. To name a few there are vests, waist cinchers, body control ...
Views: 2011 - How the Media Can Affect Your Body Image and What You Eat - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Rick BoruckiThe other day while waiting at the register in a local pharmacy I saw the cover of one of those trashy tabloids that showed a bunch of actresses and models in their bathing suits from the rear view. Most of the comments were talking about the women's cellulite as though it was the biggest sin ...
Views: 3563(2 votes) - Cancer Meditation – Some History - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2009 from Rita DalianCancer Meditation may take it easier to live with and therefore allow you to concentrate on the aspects of cancer treatment that you can heal yourself. During the 1970’s and 80’d an Australian psychologist Ainslie Meares started to study the effects of meditation on the immune system with a ...
Views: 1142 - Dealing with Food - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowRealistic expectations; being sensible, allowing yourself to have everything in your life that you hanker for and approaching food with a passion and understanding for its post and splendor all play an integral role in regard to your outlook toward your choices of cuisine. Food is a necessity ...
Views: 1029 - PMS & Chocolate - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWhen I first heard about these chocolate bars from Jamieson Laboratories, I thought it was a fabulous idea to "hide" natural, herbal relief inside a yummy treat since I typically only crave chocolate one week out of every month. The fact that the directions state that you're supposed to ...
Views: 780 - Birth Control for Menopausal Women - by Submitted on May 09, 2011 from Susun WeedSTEP 1. COLLECT INFORMATION Birth control, never simple or easy, is complicated incredibly by the erratic ovulations and unpatterned menses of the premenopausal and menopausal years. Remember your high school chums who unexpectedly had a little baby brother or sister? The biological ...
Views: 2665(2 votes) - You are a divine being an excerpt from "Healing What's Eating You" book - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Rev. Keala NoelYou are a divine being. There is a theory that we are not humans here on this earth who must go through trials and tribulations to seek and attain spiritual awareness. Rather that we are already spiritual beings who are just having a human experience. This idea is reinforced with ...
Views: 1652 - 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) - Why I Don’t Eat Boxed Cereal, Not Even the ‘Healthy’ Ones - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Andrea RamirezIf you came from a different planet with the mission of trying to understand human behavior and walked into a supermarket, do you think you’d notice how much space boxed cereals take compared to anything else? A whole aisle seriously packed from top to bottom? Wow, this must be very important ...
Views: 6755 - A Life Of Service: For Love, Money or Both? - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThe recession may not only be changing household budgets and habits, but also challenging longstanding gender roles. The New York Times reported that 82 percent of the job losses in the recent months have befallen men. For many households this means that women who once were full-time ...
Views: 944(2 votes) - The Female Bite - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from Dr. Mona SpiegelSummer's a great time for evening walks, except for one problem - mosquitoes. Many couples like to walk at night. They'll be walking along, enjoying the cool air, when zap! One or both of them gets bitten. Mosquitoes don't discriminate between genders. I don't know how they choose their ...
Views: 1335 - Philip Arnold Honours Womanhood - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMarch 8 is International Women's Day 2009 and, once again, my theme on this very important day is the Stopping of Violence Against Women. People often ask me why I love, respect and admire women so, and why am I so interested in stopping violence against them. Frankly, I am amazed and ...
Views: 891(1 vote) - Thank Heaven for Little Girls - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsToday is recognized as International Women’s Day. I hope you’ll take a brief moment out of your busy day to ponder what that means to you. Think about your mom, sisters, aunts, grandmothers, cousins, and girlfriends. For me and many others, today is an opportunity to focus on the struggles, ...
Views: 742(1 vote) - Personal Presence: Why Some Women Have it and Some Don't - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from Rachael Jayne GrooverThere are women who are noticed by many every time they walk into a room. They have an air of authenticity and confidence about them that is attractive. Others who frequently comment, "No one remembers I was even there." One has ‘presence’. One does not. Strong personal presence is ...
Views: 8043(2 votes) - Ladies' Men: Celebrating International Women's Day - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsSince 1911, women have been uniting to celebrate their advances in civil liberties and empowerment. The International Conference of Working Women got together in Copenhagen in 1910 and decided to make their dream of an International Women's Day a reality. In the past century, the movement has ...
Views: 728(1 vote) - Three Women (In Belated Celebration of International Women's Day) - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsDid you know that International Women's Day was last Sunday, and that the United States does not officially recognize this holiday? Me neither. A more in-depth blog post on International Women's Day can be seen here on Intent by Tonic. In celebration of my first year knowing the existence ...
Views: 583(2 votes) - Slowing the Aging Process - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2009 from Amanda WilliamsFrom our early twenties, women are all too aware of the visible signs of the natural aging process. Through television and female-focused magazines, we are constantly bombarded with adverts selling the latest rejuvenating moisturisers, vitamin pills, dental veneers, botox, cosmetic surgery, ...
Views: 1397(2 votes) - When to Eat Dessert and Why - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowDessert; it is a fact in every woman’s real life plan of action that dessert isn’t going anywhere anytime soon and so it shouldn’t. You weren’t put on this earth to not have the pleasure of enjoying your favorite treats. Figuring out which treats are ordinary and which ones are special helps ...
Views: 996(1 vote) - PeaceWomen: Theatre and Peace - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsNo, the title isn’t a typo. PeaceWomen is the name of a theatre piece I wrote about the female Nobel Peace Prize Laureates. Since 1901, twelve women have won the Nobel Peace Prize. Just twelve. Their writings and their lives fascinate me. Because I, too, Nobel Laureate or not, am a ...
Views: 798(2 votes) - Strong Woman! - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowStrong Woman; when Lovely Ladies share their experiences it is real life to the core. There is nothing like reading about other women and how they deal with the ongoing pursuit of living a healthier, happier, lighter life. Letting others in on how you are feeling, how you want to experience ...
Views: 1250(1 vote) - Castor Oil Pack for Fertility - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Maria AtzoriA Castor oil pack is placed on the skin to increase circulation and to promote toxins elimination and healing of the tissues and organs underneath the skin. It is used to treat gynecological conditions like uterine fibroids, endometriosis, polycystic ovarian syndrome, PMS, tubal scarring and ...
Views: 5465(4 votes) - The Unstoppable Go-Getter and The Rocking Chair Woman - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Ellen BessoI have been pushing past my point of comfort for a long time now. It doesn’t come easy to me but somehow I need to keep doing it. Two parts live in me: The Unstoppable Go-Getter and The Rocking Chair Woman. The Unstoppable Go-Getter is the one who dreams the dreams and carries them out. ...
Views: 1414 - 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) - Overcome Female Infertility - Diagnosis from a Conventional Perspective - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2009 from Kyle NortonAs we mentioned in previous articles, infertility is defined as inability of a couple to conceive after 12 months of unprotected sexual intercourse or can not carry the pregnancy to term. It effects over 5 millions couple alone in the U. S. and many times more in the world. Because of ...
Views: 1420 - Natural Remedies for Coping with Menopause - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2009 from Health remediesNatural Remedies for Coping with Menopause * Menopause Defined Menopause is defined as the time in a woman's life when she has not menstruated for one year, indicating the end of fertility. Menopause typically occurs around the age of 50, but some women menstruate well into their 50s, while ...
Views: 1153 - Has Your Wake-Up Call Arrived? - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2009 from Kathy CaprinoA wake-up call is a resounding signal received that change is necessary in your life. Often we get this type of call when a crisis or deeply challenging situation has emerged. Clients ask me, "What is crisis in our lives? How can we tell we're heading into crisis, versus simply going through ...
Views: 1178(1 vote) - Oprah’s Influence on the use of Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2009 from Julie SalickramWhen Oprah talks, people listen. And now thanks to Oprah, when Phil McGraw talks, people listen as well. (Think about it: Out of all the Phils in the world who chose to practice medicine, he is THE Dr. Phil). The fact that these certain people have the ability to open the ears and change the ...
Views: 733 - Do Not Engage - Dealing With Your Bipolar Partners' Angry Outbursts - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2009 from Kathleen Hennessey Buchanan"I will not engage; I will not engage; I will not engage. No matter what mean, cruel or hurtful things he says, does or accuses me of, I will not engage." I can't tell you how many times that verse has gone through my head, since my husband was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder II, ...
Views: 9626(2 votes) - Overcoming the Superwoman Syndrome - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2009 from Madeline LewisIn today’s fast pace lifestyle, many women are often caught up in what is appropriately called the “Superwoman Syndrome.” These women are constantly striving to accomplish everything possible in a perfect manner and have not learned how to put themselves as a top priority. Most often, they do ...
Views: 16197(2 votes) - Treatment of UTI - Natural vs Traditional - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonNot everyone responds to every treatment of UTI the same way. Some people have better results using natural remedies while others only respond to medications prescribed by a medical care professional. However, you should always have your doctors approval before you try any alternative treatment ...
Views: 848 - The Strong, Independent Woman’s Biggest Life Lesson - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2009 from Rachael Jayne GrooverI would often try to control the nature of my relationships with men in subtle ways. If I met a guy I felt attracted to I put much of my energy into hoping he would call me, or I’d try to orchestrate a way that we could meet again, rather than let go and trust that if he is interested he would ...
Views: 2805(2 votes) - Take Charge of Your Own Breast Health - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2009 from Paul RodgersIn North America, the incidence of Breast Cancer has increase almost three-fold in 40 years, going from 1 in 20 in the 1960’s to 1 in 8 today. From the age of twenty, women should do monthly breast self-examinations. Breast cancers tend to grow significantly faster in younger women under age 50. ...
Views: 783 - Is it Possible for Women to Preserve Their Fertility? - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThe women’s movement of the 1960’s brought about many great economic, educational and social improvements. While we all agree that this is a great accomplishment, our human biology unfortunately didn’t agree with this. With these new societal gains, came delayed childbearing so that one can ...
Views: 1150 - The Need For Natural Fragrances - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2009 from JoAnne BassettThe Need For Natural Fragrances! Natural eau de toilettes and natural parfums made solely from therapeutic quality essential oils and high quality absolutes are far superior to their counterpart - the synthetic fragrances. Many people who have allergies are not able to wear the synthetic ...
Views: 7872(2 votes) - How to Be A Modern Goddess -- According to a Man - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsOne question arises whenever I pronounce the distinctly un-pithy title of my book for women - ‘The Tao of Dating: The Smart Woman's Guide to Embracing Your Inner Goddess and Finding the Fulfillment You Deserve': "What qualifies you to write this book?" Well, nothing really. See, I actually ...
Views: 672 - Motherhood and Alcohol: When is it Il Fino on the Vino? - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThere is a growing body of research that shows that women who are stay at home moms are drinking more alcohol than their working mom counterparts who juggle multiple roles. So I found myself asking, “why is that so?” Why isn’t the stress of being so overly committed to both home and career ...
Views: 1042(1 vote) - The Essential Checklist - Before Leaving The House For The Airport - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2009 from Kristine PolleyHave you ever gone on a trip and discovered once you’ve arrived at your destination, that you forgot to pack a much-needed item from home? And sure enough, when you return home, you find it’s exactly where you put it - out on the kitchen counter in plain sight so you wouldn’t forget to pack it! ...
Views: 9628(3 votes) - Breast Health Is Vitally Important To Every Woman - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2009 from Paul RodgersWhen it comes to proper breast health, the key to getting it all right is to remember that it doesn’t have to be rocket science, it just has to be at regular intervals so that breast health is properly monitored. Your life and breast health is too important to not know the latest and greatest ...
Views: 818 - Women Are the Solution to the Recession - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2009 from Blanca VergaraThe global financial crisis was generated by greed and fear. Women can heal the corporation and the whole financial system with honesty and courage. Our fear is based on the perception of being independent, having the need to have more and being afraid of the enemy. We are afraid of the boss, ...
Views: 859 - Gym Story: Smiling Woman with Physical Challenges Changes My Day - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI feel sorry for myself sometimes. When I arrive at the Boston Sports Club in Newton, I am mentally beating up on myself because I am not in as good shape as I would like to be. Somehow I am never enough: not strong enough, not thin enough, not pretty enough. It goes on and on like a negative ...
Views: 735 - Ten Steps to Being a Menopause Goddess - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIn a recent dance class I attended, the teacher (a 30-something) instructed everyone to put their hands at the level of their chest. She demonstrated this by placing hers a few inches below her collar bone. Half jokingly, I said, "Where they are now, or where they used to be?" Everyone over 40 ...
Views: 1079 - Smart Women, Dangerous Choices: Part Two - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2009 from Sigrid MacdonaldRecently I wrote about women who were attracted to the wrong men, and I discussed one woman in particular that I knew who was drawn to a criminal. I received so many comments about that short article that I decided to write a slightly more in-depth sequel, asking the question “Why?” Why do ...
Views: 2879 - Smart Women, Dangerous Choices: Part One - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2009 from Sigrid MacdonaldSome women are attracted to bad boys. They may be alcoholics, married men, or men with an attitude like Stanley Kowalski in Streetcar Named Desire, or James Dean in Rebel without a Cause. The worst type of bad boy is a convict or an ex-con and sad to say, there are many women who fall for ...
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