Archive for August, 2009

Menstruation is considered as a natural phenomenon which usually occurs in the girls during the stage of adolescence which starts by the age of 12 years. Menstruation thus reflects the start of the puberty period in the females. With the very occurrence of menstruation, the adolescent girls experience different changes which occur in them, both physical and psychological. Menstruation is a normal cycle which lasts for a number of 3 to 5 days which occurs after a length of 28 days in the normal span.

Various factors can bring about irregularity in the menstruation cycle. Such irregularity is especially reported during the early adolescence phase. That is because the body takes time to adjust to the new hormonal forces. Some of the other determining elements in the subsequent stages are psychological stress like a change in ties, or nervousness or problems in adjustments as it happens when one joins a new profession or institution or even dietary habits that lead to alteration in weight.

During the menstrual cycle, the female body is going to saturate the blood supply in the vaginal area to help with the menstrual cycle, and as a result, necessary minerals will not be transported in the amount needed by the other body organs and members. These minerals that are lodged in the vaginal area during the menstruation will come out in bulk in the “white” stage (leukorrheac discharge). Yes, that white discharge commonly referred to as “leucorrhea,” is full of nutrition (that nutrition which did not make the grade doing the menstrual cycle).

If you’ve been diagnosed with PCOS and are trying to become pregnant, your doctor may prescribe you a medicine which will induce ovulation. Overweight PCOS sufferers improve their chances of becoming pregnant by losing weight. If elevated insulin levels are to blame for your PCOS, you may be prescribed medicine which will lower your insulin levels. This will make you ovulate regularly and, in turn, regulate your menstrual cycle and increase your chances of becoming pregnant.

PCOS is caused by an elevated level of male hormones called androgenic hormones, especially testosterone. These are created by the ovaries but the exact cause of this is as yet unknown. Along with infertility and acne, weight gain, ovarian cysts, insulin resistance, strokes and many other problems can occur as a direct result of PCOS which is a frightening statistic for 10% of the world population!

Asafetida is known to increase the secretion of the female hormone, progesterone. Thus it facilitates menstruation. Using asafetida gum fried in ghee and mixed with goat’s milk and a spoonful of honey for a month can reduce the pains during menstruation and also make the flow reduced.

The white discharge is considered healthy or normal due to its high mineral content and non-smelly or foul odor, whereas and in contrast to an irritating, pruritic, copious, foul-smelling green or yellow discharge, which indicates vaginal or uterine infection or other pathogenic conditions of gynecologic origin.

Some common causes of heavy menstruation include uterine fibroids, endometrial hyperplasia, hormonal imbalances and polyp growths on the walls of the uterus. Non-typical causes are Von Willebrand disease which is an inherited coagulation disorder, pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), liver cirrhosis, lupus, Intrauterine Device (IUD) birth control and diabetes.

Diet and Nutrition A low-fat diet made up largely of vegetables, fruits, and starches can lower estrogen levels significantly. Foods rich in bioflavonoids with vitamin C, such as citrus fruits, grapes, apricots, tomatoes, broccoli, peppers, cherries, and rosehips, can strengthen blood vessels.

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Diet is now considered a major factor in the prevention and treatment of cancer. According to the American National Cancer Institute about one-third of the cancers are linked to diet. Thus, right choices of foods can help prevent a majority of new cancer cases and deaths from cancer.

Cancer usually develops over a long period. Latest research shows that what one eats may interfere with cancer process at many stages, from conception to growth and spread of the cancer. Foods can block the chemical activation which normally initiates cancer. Antioxidants, including vitamins can eradicate carcinogens and can even repair some of the cellular damage caused by them. Cancers which are in the process of growth can also be prevented from further spreading by foods. Even in advanced cases, the right foods can prolong the patient’s life.

Researches conducted in ascertaining links between diet and cancer since 1970 have now conclusively proved that fruits and vegetables can serve as antidote to cancer. According to Dr. Peter Greenwald, Director of the Division of Cancer Prevention and Control at the American National Cancer Institute: “The more fruits and vegetables people eat, the less likely they are to get cancer, from colon to stomach cancer to breast and even lung cancer. For many cancers, persons with high fruit and vegetable intake have about half-the risk of people with low intake. Some studies indicate that eating fruit twice a day instead of less than three times a week cut the risk of lung cancer 75 per cent, even in smokers.”

The normal servings of fruits and vegetables are two fruits and three vegetables a day. Adding more fruits and vegetables to these servings can reduce the risk of cancer.

The plant foods which are considered to possess anti­cancer properties by the American National Cancer Institute include vegetables like garlic, cabbage, tomato, soya beans, ginger, carrot, celery, onion, broccoli, cauliflower, brussels sprouts’ and cucumber; citrus fruits like orange, grapefruit, lemon and lime; other foods like turmeric, whole wheat, brown rice, barely and berries; and herbs like rosemary, sage, thyme, chives and basil.

According to several studies, Vitamin A exerts an inhibiting effect on carcinogenesis. It is one of the most important aids to the body’s defence system to fight and prevent cancer. A recent British study found that cancer rates dropped by 40 per cent in men with the most blood beta carotene (a precursor of Vitamin A), compared with those with the least. Other research has found that those with higher levels of folic acid (found in green vegetable) and lycopene (a tomato compound) are much less vulnerable to all cancers, in particular of the lung, cervix and pancreas.

The eyes are the “window to the soul.” This has been said countless times by numerous people and it definitely holds some truth. Women have it rough however. As women age, their eyes become a sign of that aging. Women develop fine lines, wrinkles, puffiness, and dark circles. This can occur from a full life of laughing and sleepless nights with children. While it is an indicator of age, it is also an indicator of a life filled with stories and memories. That does not mean that women should display these signs proudly if they choose not to. There are ways to reduce these signs of aging from around the eyes with proper eye cream and care.

Opting out of Surgery

Many women are choosing to undergo surgery in order to reduce and remove the fine lines and wrinkles that naturally occur around the eyes. Others are opting for injections such as Botox. Both of these are pricy solutions that can be avoided if a woman is prepared to make eye care part of her daily routine. It takes mere minutes to apply an eye cream that can effectively hide these signs of aging from around the eyes.

The Daily Routine for Eye Care

Every woman has a daily routine. It ranges drastically from woman to woman, but generally involves applying something to her face. There are creams available that will cover those fine lines and wrinkles as well as covering sagging, puffiness, and dark circles under the eyes. Many manufacturers claim that their product will perform these eye care essentials; however few actually do so satisfactorily. It is important to find a reputable manufacturer and retailer to ensure that a product is going to do what it claims to do.

The right cream is going to offer certain guarantees. It should guarantee the product to work for at least eight hours. This gives every woman enough time to put her best face forward. The eye cream should be applied under regular cosmetics. It should effectively cover up the signs of aging that the eyes often give away as well as hiding under eye puffiness caused from lack of sleep. It is easy to add this simple step to a regular beauty routine and the results are worth the extra minutes needed to apply eye cream.

Using an Eye Cream Regularly

Those eye creams that offer lasting results, after prolonged use, usually do not work as well as those that offer quick results. These eye care products are also upfront about the time constraints of the product. An under eye cream that works for eight hours may need to be reapplied prior to an evening out. This should not be considered as a sign of an inferior product, but proof that the product works effectively, even if for a limited time.

An under eye cream can be used at any time. It can be used prior to going out for a night on the town, or used the next day to hide the effects of the previous evening. A woman can add this to her beauty routine for any time of the day and for any occasion. It does not need to be applied every single day in order to see results. If a woman is spending the day at home, why should she have to go through the trouble of remembering to put on eye cream? Instead, she can take the time to relax and not worry because she need only apply her eye cream on occasions that she chooses. It is not necessary to apply it every day or more than once a day in order to obtain the best results.

Women need to be careful about the products they choose to apply to their face. An eye cream is going to help reduce the natural signs of aging that are noticeable around the eyes. Dark circles, sagging, puffiness, wrinkles, and fine lines can all be fixed by applying the right eye cream!

Perhaps you have been hearing about raw food diet plan or organic food diet plan. Food that is grown or raised without chemical pesticides or chemical fertilizers is called “organic.” We’ve become so used to getting by with foods that have been grown with fertilizers and that contain detrimental toxins, that we’ve forgotten what it’s like to feel truly “well.” We don’t know how good we can really feel.

Why else would you choose to eat organic food? We pay a lot in terms of flavor and nutrition to eat perfect-looking food. Yes, organic food might have an occasional bruise on its flesh – but so does food that’s been sprayed with unfriendly chemicals. Organic food, though, are generally fresher and more flavorful. Many times, they’re grown locally, so they haven’t been stored or refrigerated. Take for instance the difference in flavor between a vine-ripened tomato and a regular tomato. There’s just no comparison.

The body has to process everything you put into it and get rid of what it cannot digest. If your food contains toxins in the form of chemical pesticides and fertilizers, your body has to figure out a way to get rid of the toxins. When the body cannot get rid of toxins fast enough, it stores them until it has time to eliminate them. This can lead to many health problems.

Many of the pesticides used in farming have been found to be carcinogenic. Decreasing your exposure to these toxins can improve your health. True, some people eliminate toxins well. Still, the body needs to expend energy to eliminate toxins when it could be doing other things such as healing impaired cells, fighting off viruses and bacteria, or patrolling the body for cancer cells.

Even people who can tolerate or eliminate toxins could feel substantially better without putting these poisons into their bodies. And if your system is sensitive to toxins, you’ll be much better off eliminating them from your diet as much as possible. Fortunately, it’s easier to do this because there’s a greater choice and variety of organic produce in our grocery stores. These are the reasons why more and more people have been considering a raw food diet.