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- Protect Yourself from Attack - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2009 from Gloria ManchesterEvery two minutes, somewhere in America, someone is sexually assaulted! One out of every six women has been a victim of a rape or attempted rape in their lifetime. Taken from Reno-Gazette, December 2008 A PREDATOR SPEAKS OUT - Curtis Lange managed to rape several women. His interview by police ...
Views: 1643 - Strength Training for Women - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2009 from Matthew McBrideOnce reserved for only competitive male athletes and bodybuilders, strength training should be an essential part of any woman's fitness program. If woman strength trains she doesn’t have to torture herself with low calorie diets or spend hours on a treadmill trying to make noticeable changes in ...
Views: 1076 - My Mother, My Mirror: Going on a Mother-Guilt Trip? Change Course! - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2009 from New Harbinger PublicationsYou’re Off the Hook Unwittingly, your female forebears passed the carnival mirror self-image down to you, and, unwittingly, or unintentionally, you have passed it down to your daughter. (Many mothers may be sensitive to their influence on their children and still find themselves unable to ...
Views: 2020 - Can't Take a Compliment? - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2009 from Tammy GreeneCan’t take a compliment? Do you blush and look away, or instantly negate it? What is it about compliments that make us squirm and feel uncomfortable, which is the exact opposite effect the person giving it intended? And how can you take one in with poise and grace? Do you dare to walk that ...
Views: 9912(1 vote) - Body Image - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2009 from Tammy GreeneIn a world where appearances make the first impression, and judgements are instantly formed, being secure in the way we look can feel like an impossible task. In the psychology world, terms like self-esteem and body image are sewn into every sentence, and it can be hard to seperate the two. ...
Views: 1734 - Smart Women and The Academy Awards - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2009 from Joy ChudacoffLike millions of people all over the world, my family watched the Academy Awards on Sunday night. People watch “the Oscars” for different reasons. Some people watch because they enjoy the fashion show and like to see the costume choices. Some people watch because they can’t wait to see who won ...
Views: 901 - Chinese Medicine and Women's Health - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2009 from Sarah ZenderChinese Medicine’s greatest diagnostic tool is observation, particularly that of the tongue and pulses, to understand what is taking place inside of the body. It is the intention of harmonizing the energy and blood of the body that creates health. Deficiency of energy or blood can cause a break ...
Views: 3013 - Journey to "The Wild Thing" Years - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2009 from Audrey PihulykI am a woman and have been created beautiful. It is a privilege and a challenge to be a woman, though sometimes we may ask, "Who are we as women and what is our deep desire?" I believe women have a still small, intuitive voice within that yearns to be heard. We have a unique identity - the ...
Views: 902 - Why My Daughter Will NOT Get the Gardasil Vaccine! - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2009 from Amy ButlerAlong with ALL the other shots, now we are suppose to give our 11-year-olds one for HPV?! At my daughter’s 11-year-old physical, the doctor told me that she would not even begin menstruating for another year or two. So a few sentences later, the doctor tells me we need to vaccinate her for ...
Views: 1052 - Random musings about "faith" and Law of Attraction - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2009 from Glenda GibbsHave faith. Trust in a Universe that's endless and endlessly creating. Trust that the Creative Source of All knows exactly what It is doing. -Wayne Dyer Contemplating this .... faith A friend shared Law of Attraction (LOA) doesn't "work" for him. He says he doesn't have the faith in it and ...
Views: 1919 - What’s in your pantry that can stop the itch? - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2009 from R. Rene SchoolerAre you feeling fatigued or irritable? Do you suffer from PMS or digestive disorders? An over growth of yeast has been associated with these disorders along with muscle pain, short attention span, headache, memory loss, vaginitis, skin problems, urinary and respiratory issues and even learning ...
Views: 1854 - Breast Cancer Prevention: The Fiber Link - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2009 from R. Rene SchoolerTwo years ago my mother was diagnosed with breast cancer. I can still recall the feeling driving home after admitting her for a surgical procedure to remove a lump from her breast. What was the test results going to show? Did the cancer move into the lymphatic nodes under her arm? I was in a ...
Views: 1568 - Average Female Height and Weight: How Do You Measure Up? - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2009 from Cornell DayneIn today’s shallow, body-obsessed world, we hear things like: Marilyn Monroe was a size 12, or that a size 0 is way too big for Posh Spice, or that fitness models are a size 8. The media seems to be out of control. How many times did we cringe when the media hounded Renee Zellweger for gaining ...
Views: 15321(3 votes) - The Concern of HPV - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2009 from R. Rene SchoolerWhen it comes to woman’s health, HPV is one of the main topics of concern. How much do woman really understand about this common virus? What are the pros and cons of the vaccination that Merck has created? Are there things that we can do to prevent cervical cancer without having to have another ...
Views: 4905 - The Legal Implications of Battered Woman Syndrome - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2010 from Su EricksenLet’s examine the legal implications of Battered Woman Syndrome. BWS was first proposed in the 1970’s. According to Joe Wheeler Dixon, PhD, JD BWS appears to be the product of legal advocacy and not science. BWS seems to owe its existence to the needs of legal advocates to support and justify ...
Views: 2012 - Battered Woman Syndrome: What are the Characteristics? - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2010 from Su EricksenAccording to Dr. Lenore E. Walker, a prominent expert on battered women, a woman must experience at least two complete battering cycles before she can be labeled a “battered woman”. The cycle has three phases. First the tension-building phase, followed by the explosion or acute battering ...
Views: 7394(1 vote) - Preventing Sexual Assault - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2009 from Kerry SauveRecently there was a very violent abduction/sexual assault in our city. While this is not surprising in a major city anywhere in North America, it is however sad that we rarely think twice about the impact this type of crime has on the victim and society after the headlines fade. I would like to ...
Views: 1481 - Are You at Risk for Breast Cancer? - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2011 from mai brooksBreast cancer is the most common malignancy in American women. Approximately one out of eight women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime. It would be so nice to tell ahead of time which is the unlucky one out of every eight patients. But there is simply no reliable method to ...Breast ...
Views: 779 - Environmental Risk Factors in Breast Cancer - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2011 from mai brooksMuch has been written about pesticides and pollutants as being major contributors to cancers today. According to the National Toxicology Program at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, there are 52 chemicals known to contribute to cancers of all kinds in humans and 176 chemicals ...
Views: 790 - Lifestyle and Breast Cancer - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2011 from mai brooksAlthough 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 common lifestyle related issues. ...
Views: 902 - Low Fat Diet and Breast Cancer Prevention – Why the Proof is Elusive - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2011 from mai brooksIn 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 clinical trial known as the Women's Health Initiative Randomized Controlled Dietary ...
Views: 846 - Safe Travel Tips for Women Have a Fun, Relaxing Trip While Staying Safe - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2010 from Su EricksenSo, you’re taking a trip. How exciting! But you’re a little nervous, also. Some of your friends and family scoff. They tell you that as a female you shouldn’t travel alone, it’s not safe! Consider these guidelines to help insure your safety so you can have the time of your life. ...
Views: 1507(1 vote) - How A Woman Can Get Her Sex Desire Back - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2009 from Rachel JensenMen, if your sex life has not been what you are hoping for, this is definitely something you want to read and also consider getting for your lady. Recently, science has discovered various solutions for helping men and women regarding their sexual problems. Also, most were under the impression ...
Views: 2472 - The Mind-Body Connection in Promoting Fertility - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2009 from Jason SandlerFor women, the intricate process of ovulation, fertilization, the fertilized ovum’s journey through the fallopian tubes and its attachment in the uterus must all work perfectly for a pregnancy to occur. Infertility can be caused by a problem of the male partner’s, tubal damage, ovulatory ...
Views: 1819 - The Importance of Strength Training for Women Over 40 - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from Ann SeelyeIn this country, 10 million people have osteoporosis and another 80 million have low bone mass. 80 percent of these are women. Osteoporosis is linked to more than 1.5 million fractures. These can lead to lifetime disability and early death. After age 35, women lose 1-3% of their bone calcium ...
Views: 2185 - Using the Mind-Body Connection to Fight Breast Cancer - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Jason SandlerIt has been proven that there is a strong mind-body connection in successful healing of breast cancer. When you have and emotion or thought it produces a feeling, which turns into a physical sensation. Self-hypnosis has been used very successfully to access this connection and to enable cancer ...
Views: 1157 - Irregular Menstruation Natural Treatment - You Can Treat Irregular Menstruation - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Bryan lenIf you are looking for irregular menstruation natural treatment, look no further but herbal treatment. This is because herbs have become an increasingly popular as natural therapy for common symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS), including cramps and bloating. Chinese and Ayurvedic herbs have ...
Views: 1247 - Why Women Dealing with Menopause Should Have a Health Counselor - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Birgit WitherspoonThe time of menopause approaching and happening is different from woman to woman and happens for diverse reasons. Some women have to deal with early menopause due to surgery, extreme stress and other unnatural occurrences. But it eventually happens to every woman; as early as the mid thirties or ...
Views: 1303 - The Dangers of Tampons: Chlorine Bleaching and Dioxin - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Laurie LeeOne of the most carcinogenic toxins ever created by humans is dioxin. Dioxin is a by-product of the chlorine bleaching process and other manufacturing processes used in the production of most paper and rayon products such as coffee filters, toilet paper, disposable diapers, and you guessed it, ...
Views: 7228(1 vote) - The New Woman: Phase I Disarmament - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Anna-Thea FabriciusWhat will the New Woman be like? The woman of 2020? How will she act, how will she feel? What types of relationships will she have? How will she interact with other women? How will she interact with men? I believe men and women were originally designed to be magically complimentary to each ...
Views: 1221 - The Feminine Edge - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Joni CarleyWomen bring unique values to the workplace – values that often make them feel like they’re swimming against the cultural stream. In recent generations, the path to success required that women bury their natural instincts in order to progress in a male dominated, dog-eat-dog world. It’s ...
Views: 1538 - We Create the Pathways for Healing - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Rachel MadorskyThe first step on the road to fostering resistance against disease is the beginning of your self-education. Each painful sensation is the impetus toward the knowledge of the new, which asks for some strength in the search for the truth. Each time you ask yourself: “Why is it me and why does some ...
Views: 1262(3 votes) - Girl Power: Embrace and Expand Your Inner Greatness - by Girl Power has a new champion. Parents who wish to empower their daughters by teaching them to seek their inner self-knowledge will find no better gift than Robin Marvel's new book "Awakening Consciousness: A Girl's Guide!" (ISBN 9781932690804, Loving Healing Press, 2008).
Robin Marvel wants ...
Views: 1426 - Menopause Gum is Safe and Effective - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2009 from Paul RodgersThe hormonal changes associated with menopause actually begin prior to the last menstrual period, during a 3- to 5-year period called perimenopause. The ovaries begin producing lower amounts of estrogen and other steroid hormones prior to menopause during a phase called perimenopause. ...
Views: 844 - Redefining Perceptions of the North Shore Mom - by North Shore moms need to recharge a healthy sense of identity to manage the frequently high stress, high energy life on the North Shore, says Joyce Marter who recently opened Urban Balance counseling services in Evanston. The investment in time with an effective counselor pays frequent ...
Views: 1033 - How to Survive Menopause Naturally - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2009 from Valerie Balandra NPOne thought that will be haunting today’s young women is that they will have to pass through the menopause period. The common menopause symptoms are night sweats, hot flashes, vaginal dryness, itching and burning. These menopause symptoms will make the young women feel like they are in ...
Views: 1077 - Just Say No to Guilt Trips - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2009 from Cookie Tuminello“When we played softball, I'd steal second base, feel guilty and go back.” - Woody Allen I just fell out laughing when I read this quote because it so relates to life. So, how many times have you felt guilty and gone back? Or better yet, how many times has feeling guilty cost you time and ...
Views: 1240 - How to Treat Menstrual Disorder - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2009 from Bryan lenMenstrual disorder occurs when some factors interrupt women’s menstrual period. In normal function, the menstrual period continues for 3-4 days. The reasons for menstrual disorders include many factors. There are also many things that affect woman’s menstruation such as the growth of ...
Views: 997 - If You Could Have Just One Wish, What Would It Be? - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2009 from Glenda GibbsIf you could have just one wish … what would it be? A woman replied, “I want to be self confident.” She continues sharing, “I’m good at conversation, making people feel comfortable and accepted. Excellent mom and I have a quick dry sense of humor and a wonderful ...
Views: 1897 - Are Your Boundaries Set in Sand or Stone? - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2009 from Cookie Tuminello“We love to overlook the boundaries which we do not wish to pass.” - Samuel Johnson I know that I have talked about the importance of setting boundaries in your life and your business for success ad nauseam. I have written a few articles about why we need to practice this action, but I keep ...
Views: 841 - 5 New Year's Resolutions for Ambitious Women - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2009 from Brian NicolettiLife coach Ann Daly PhD offers advice to ambitious women who want to live large in 2009. Excerpted from Dr. Daly's new ebook, "A Year of Clarity: The Monthly Guide for Women." What are the best New Year's resolutions for ambitious women? "Women are hungry for a life of focus, meaning, and ...
Views: 1187 - An Army of Women: Help Find the Cure for Breast Cancer - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2009 from Tish TishermanI just attended a dinner of a womens group I belong to: BTW - Big Thinking Women. The speaker last night was Dr. Susan Love, foremost almost a celebrity in breast cancer research. She is just terrific and energetic and creative and determined to learn things we do not yet know…like how the ...
Views: 1461 - The Story Down Under - The Pelvic Floor Muscles - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2009 from Ory AvniWhat are the Pelvic Floor Muscles? And where they are in the body? Why it is so important to maintain them strong and flexible? Is it important for both men and women? And how we should keep them strong? Or-Yah Avni tells the story of this important muscle. The pelvic floor is important for ...
Views: 5596 - Prescription Hormone Risk in the News - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2009 from Carrie Louise Daenell, NDRecently, a study released out of the UCLA Medical Center made a connection between prescription hormone use and breast cancer. Progestin (a synthetic progesterone-like substance) was mentioned. Progesterone, which is a unique molecule that your body makes is actually health promoting and ...
Views: 969 - Stake Your Love Claim on Valentine's Day - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2009 from Noelle NelsonYou stand in the doorway, hands on hips, staring at your husband excitedly playing some stupid game involving shooting up a bunch of aliens or colored balls or who knows what this time. “Honey!” you say, straining to be heard above the over-indulged sound effects blaring out of his computer. ...
Views: 1069 - Is Your Uterus Happy? Healthy Tips for a Happy Uterus - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2009 from Vivian MenjivarThis may seem like a strange question. If you suffer from PMS, menstrual cramps, menopausal or peri-menopausal symptoms, headaches or migraines with your period, varicose veins, endometriosis, bladder infections, chronic miscarriages, or infertility there is a good chance your uterus is unhappy, ...
Views: 10987 - Self-Care as a Mom: How to Listen For, Hear, and Pay Attention to the Whispers - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2009 from Amy WillardWhere are you on your daily to-do list? If you're like a lot of moms these days, you probably fall somewhere near the bottom, or perhaps you're not even on the list at all. The thing is, if you want to be able to continue to function at your best, to tackle your to-do list, day after day, ...
Views: 984 - Sacred Body Image - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2009 from Valley ReedThe image of a woman in today's society is often thought to represent beauty and beauty is equated to sexuality and sexuality is equated with power. Young women are sold images of what they should strive to achieve in how they look and what is attractive. The image of a woman as a sexual ...
Views: 821 - ***Sorting for the Good Stuff - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2008 from Scout WilkinsI have been thinking recently, as I imagine many of you have, about what I envision for the coming year. What are my dreams and intentions, what do I want to create in my life and in the world this year? Having spent the last three days in a personal deep winter retreat, I've been reviewing ...
Views: 1595 - Working in Oz - One Woman's Journey Down the Yellow Brick Road - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2008 from Michele McGrewMy Journey Through Oz Since graduating from college my career path has been like a trip down the Yellow Brick Road. I’ve had every variety of boss you could imagine – some had no brains, more than one had no heart, and a few simply lacked the courage to do the right thing. And yes, of course, ...
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