On Healthy Living

A new research study found that women giving themselves monthly self breast exams doesn’t make much of a difference at all when it comes to reducing breast cancer deaths.
The review was done by the Cochrane Collaboration, an international organization that evaluates medical research. Even more shocking is that the study found that […]

The FDA has found issues with a cervical cancer shot, Gardasil, for women ages 27 - 45. So Merck Co. cannot yet have the drug approved for women in this age group. Right now it is not known whether the drug will eventually be approved for older women. Merck also said that […]

The way we view ourselves can either add to, or take away from our health and overall well-being.
Eating disorders and depression seem to be on the increase. Not all are related to the way we view ourselves, but some start out that way. A person may view themselves so negatively that they will go to […]

Some tips:
1) Don’t use concealer during the monsoon and instead use the foundation.
2) Always go for a water-resistant foundation which can sruvive the rain.
3) Do not apply makeup around the hairline as the hair can become wet in rain and ruin your makeup.
4) You cannot use eyebrow pencil druing the rain so keep your eyebrows […]

All of the symptoms that come along with having a menstrual cycle every month makes being a woman really hard at times. The first week of June (June 1st - 7th) is National Headache Awareness Week so what better time than to talk about menstrual headaches and/or migraines.
I have headaches all of the time […]

Have you noticed all the energy drinks that are available? They may have their purpose occasionally, but maintaining and increasing energy naturally, adds to your overall health.
You can maintain and boost your energy naturally without resorting to energy drinks:
* Get active. Activity increases energy. If you have a job where you sit a lot, be […]

Depression is real. It can be mild or severe. It can cause a few disruptions in life or cause one to completely shut down. Depression can be derived from a variety of factors and cause a variety of symptoms. Those suffering from depression may have a decreased appetite, lose interest in activities they normally love, […]

I just recently read a news article that said elderly women who do yoga may be able to stand taller after a nine week program. Not only did they gain a centimeter in their height, they were also able to walk faster and had better balance.
It is thought that the yoga helped to […]

Dutch researchers report that it is common for women who have had C-sections to suffer from chronic pain. This incision is known as the “Pfannenstiel” incision. The Pfannenstiel incision is a curved incision just below the bikini line. In moderate to severe cases, the pain often stems from compression of nearby nerves.
The […]

Tip:
Simply heat a few tablespoons of either olive or corn oil and massage into the lower area of your stomach as well as your lower back. Doing this every morning of your cycle will help you get rid of those awful menstrual cramps.