All Entries in the "Women’s Health" Category
Hormones That Boost Women’s Health
Media reports have trumpeted the fact that hormone replacement with synthetic progestin and oral estrogen poses serious health risks for women. Lost in the commotion: Bio-identical progesterone and topical estrogen are important tools for women’s health. They can help relieve PMS and ease menopause problems while lowering your risk of cancer, heart disease and osteoporosis.
Hormones For Women: The Benefits of Progesterone, The Problems With Progestin (Provera®)
Hormone replacement therapy can be beneficial. Progesterone is a hormone the female body makes and needs for many health reasons. However, synthetic chemicals (progestins like Provera®) do not have the same benefits. It is vital that women and practicing physicians understand that bio-identical progesterone boosts wellness, and progestins are risky.
Toxins In Nail Polish
In an effort to reassure consumers that their products are safe, many nail polish companies have removed toxic substances from their polish and proclaimed that removal on their labels.
Autism Linked To Overweight Mothers
The health dangers of being heavily overweight and obese include a higher risk of cancer and heart disease. And now researchers have added another problem to the list: Obesity in pregnant women increases the chances that their children will have autism.
Don’t Get Engaged While Taking Birth Control Pills
Birth control pills don’t merely prevent women from becoming pregnant; they may also disrupt the way they decide who to marry or choose to partner with. Research at Stirling University in England shows that the hormones in these pills may cause women to choose men they would not find attractive if they weren’t taking the pill.
If You Want A Healthy Baby, Stay Away From Pesticides
All of us have pesticides stored in our bodies. For a fetus in the womb, these toxins may present a special danger.
Questionable PSA Test Used On Men Now Being Researched For Women
Testing men’s blood levels of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) is a controversial practice. Many experts believe that this test is so inaccurate at predicting men’s risk of prostate cancer that it is mostly worthless. And now researchers are starting to suggest that the test be performed on women.
Coconut Oil For Natural, Luxurious Skin And Hair Care
Coconut has enjoyed wide publicity lately as a healthy food in the form of coconut water and coconut oil. But it can also be a regular part of a natural, chemical-free beauty regimen.
Women Are Drinking A Lot More And Men Don’t Like It
The consumption of alcoholic beverages among young women has climbed dramatically over the past 20 years. And although researchers have found that some women are drinking more to be more attractive to the opposite sex, it’s having the opposite effect.
Vitamin D Helps Fight Vaginal Infection
Women who frequently suffer from bacterial vaginosis may need more vitamin D. Research at the University of Pittsburgh shows that, for instance, among pregnant women, those with low levels of vitamin D are more susceptible to this infection.
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