http://www.articletrader.com/ Articles at ArticleTrader en-us http://www.articletrader.com/health/women/memory-foam-and-pregnancy.html http://www.articletrader.com/health/women/memory-foam-and-pregnancy.html Wed, 14 Oct 2009 06:49:43 -0500 Memory foam mattresses have been touted as an ideal mattress for many people experiencing pain. Many do not realize that the same properties that ease symptoms of medical conditions can also help provide pregnant women with a more restful night of sleep. After all, this can be a very tiring time for a woman.

The unique construction of the memory foam mattress allows it to cradle one's body. The memory foam from which the mattress is made conforms and cradles the body. Unlike coil spring mattress, memory foam does not push back on the body, eliminating the formation of pressure points. This provides terrific support for the body of a woman during pregnancy.

Some women experience pain in their hips when side sleeping during the later parts of pregnancy. This does not occur when they choose a memory foam mattress. Instead, the mattress cradles and supports their entire body, alleviating pressure on the hips. Many women report that after only a few nights sleeping on the memory foam mattress, their hip pain diminishes if not disappears. The same holds true for back pain experienced during pregnancy. The memory foam is able to adjust to the body when its temperature changes. The memory foam becomes softer as one's temperature increases. This makes it an ideal choice for pregnancy.

Some memory foam mattress dealers offer a trial period to let people test out the memory foam mattress. They are that sure that once you sleep on a memory foam mattress you won't even want your old coil spring mattress back. If you don't want to purchase an entire memory foam mattress, there are some other options available. Many memory foam mattress dealers also offer memory foam mattress toppers for sale. While this is not as ideal as the memory foam mattress itself, some benefits can be realized.

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Source: http://www.articletrader.com ]]> http://www.articletrader.com/health/women/things-to-remember-about-ectopic-pregnancy.html http://www.articletrader.com/health/women/things-to-remember-about-ectopic-pregnancy.html Mon, 21 Sep 2009 05:27:18 -0500 In a regular pregnancy, an impregnated egg travels through a fallopian tube to the womb. The egg attaches to the womb and begins growing. But in an ectopic pregnancy (also known as an extrauterine pregnancy), a fertilized egg implants in another place but not the womb, frequently in a fallopian tube. An ectopic pregnancy is often caused by damage to the fallopian tubes. An impregnated egg can have difficulty in travelling through a damaged tube causing the egg to attach and grow in the tube. Rarely, the egg implants in an ovary, the cervix or the belly. If the egg keeps growing in the damaged fallopian tube, it can damage or burst the tube and lead to heavy bleeding that could be lethal. If you think you have an extrauterine pregnancy, you need prompt treatment to stop it before it leads to severe health problems.
Factors bringing on salpinges damage
1. Smoking. The more cigarettes a day you smoke, the higher your risk of an ectopic pregnancy.
2. Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). This is often the resolution of an infection such as chlamydia or gonorrhoea.
3. Endometroid heterotopia, which can cause scar tissue in or around the uterine tubes.
4. A history of repeated induced terminations of pregnancy.
5. Being exposed to the chemical DES before birth.

Symptoms
Pain is commonly the first symptom of an ectopic pregnancy. The pain, often one-sided, may be in the pelvis, abdomen or even in the shoulder or neck. The pain is normally excruciating. Weakness, lightheadedness or fainting can signal severe internal hemorrhage, requiring immediate medical aid.
Diagnosis
Diagnosis of an extrauterine pregnancy includes an ultrasouns, a pelvic examination administered to test for pain, tenderness or a mass in the abdomen. The most useful lab test is the measurement of the hormone hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin).
Treatment options
Treatment of an extrauterine pregnancy is surgery, frequently by laparoscopy these days, to remove the ectopic pregnancy. A ruptured Oviduct usually has to be removed. If the tube has not ruptured yet, it may be possible to fix it.
Future pregnancies
The extent of the operation impacts upon the chance of sucessful future pregnancies. If the Oviduct has been fixed, the chance of a successful pregnancy is commonly higher than 50%. If a uterine tube has been excised, an egg can be fertilized in the other tube, and the probability of a successful pregnancy is lower than 50%.


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In an ectopic pregnancy a fertilized ovum is unable to attach to the uterus and usually implants and grows in a salpinx. Here you can learn about the ectopic pregnancy, ectopic pregnancy signs, treatment options, causes etc.

Source: http://www.articletrader.com ]]> http://www.articletrader.com/health/women/fertility-drugs-increase-thyroid-cancer-risk.html http://www.articletrader.com/health/women/fertility-drugs-increase-thyroid-cancer-risk.html Wed, 16 Sep 2009 09:32:00 -0500
The 36-year study, which tracked thousands of women, discovered that women who took fertility drugs developed thyroid cancer at an increased rate over those who did not. Compounded with the previously documented risks of multiple births and other complications, many couples have begun seeking natural alternatives to the use of fertility drugs.

"Some new drug-free programs avoid these risks," said physical therapist Belinda Wurn, who developed a natural fertility treatment with her therapist husband. The treatment, a unique manual therapy, underwent clinical trials, and results have been reported in several medical journals, including Medscape General Medicine Ob/Gyn & Women's Health.

In the first study, 71 percent of women diagnosed infertile by their doctors an average of five years, became pregnant naturally within one year of receiving the therapy. Most of the women gave birth, and several have had subsequent natural full-term pregnancies. While the total number of participants was small, the results were considered important enough to be published in a major peer-reviewed medical journal.

In another Medscape study, scientists examined the effectiveness of using the therapy before in vitro-fertilization (IVF) in women averaging five years of infertility. Those who had therapy before IVF transfer reported a clinical pregnancy rate of 67 percent. The control group (no therapy) had a 41 percent rate - the national average for clinical pregnancy after embryo transfer according to data from the US Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the American Society of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM). Most of the pregnancies in the therapy group reported live births.

A study published in Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine showed that therapy opened totally blocked fallopian tubes, a procedure previously thought impossible without surgery. Of the women whose tubes opened (61 percent), most went on to have natural pregnancies and births.

The Wurns, co-authors of Miracle Moms Better Sex Less Pain - The ‘Clear Passage' Story (www.miraclemoms.net), were initially looking for a cure for pelvic pain when they began seeing unexpected natural pregnancies in women diagnosed infertile. Surprised by their results, they expanded their work to develop a non-pharmaceutical treatment for female infertility. Several of their studies have provided statistically significant results.

After being diagnosed with cervical cancer and undergoing pelvic surgery, Belinda was pronounced cured. A short time later, she began to have a pulling sensation in her pelvis which quickly turned to debilitating pain. As she and her husband searched for an end to her pain, they soon realized that modern medicine was not the answer.
Doctors told Belinda that the pain was due to adhesions caused by her surgery, and that the only way to relieve the pain was more surgery which would likely result in more adhesions.

That diagnosis began a 20-year journey of research and testing of a drug-free soft-tissue physical therapy that has been found safe and effective, and is now offered in several clinics in the USA. The treatment they perfected begins with a trained physical therapist locating abnormal tensions in and around the organs, muscles, and support structures of the body. Guided by her experience, precise knowledge of the anatomy and of her patient's medical history, she applies a specific pressure to adhered areas. This pressure is designed to reduce the adhesions that formed in the body over time, and return the structures to normal mobility, tone, and function.

"Over time, we found that we were helping pain and dysfunctions beyond our original intent and out of the usual scope of physical therapy practice," said Wurn. "Many of these ‘discoveries' were uncovered by chance. Patients who came for treatment of chronic pain would often report dramatic improvement in seemingly unrelated areas, such as digestion, elimination, and reproductive or sexual function."


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Belinda Wurn began her education as a pre-med student at the University of Florida. Despite a straight-A average, Belinda soon realized that her heart was in a more "hands-on" approach. She transferred to the Physical Therapy program, graduated and began working. An artist when he and Belinda married, Larry Wurn is now a massage therapist and Research Director of Clear Passage Therapies, Inc. Miracle Moms Better Sex Less Pain - The ‘Clear Passage' Story is available at www.miraclemoms.net. Larry and Belinda Wurn live happily in Gainesville, Florida.

The Wurns now have several ‘Clear Passage' clinics across the United States-named from their experience opening blocked fallopian tubes. Their research articles and citations have been published in such respected Medical journals as Medscape General Medicine, Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine, Contemporary Ob/Gyn and Fertility and Sterility.

Source: http://www.articletrader.com ]]> http://www.articletrader.com/health/women/how-to-stimulate-the-g-spot-in-females.html http://www.articletrader.com/health/women/how-to-stimulate-the-g-spot-in-females.html Thu, 20 Aug 2009 13:27:02 -0500
The G-spot is a bean-size spot of nerve tissue located approximately one to three inches inside the vagina, on the anterior wall, straight under the pelvic bone. They say its size differs among females. This zone has a different texture if compared with the vagina. It is rideged, rough and enlarges to the size of a wallnut when it is stimulated. As the area is located deep in the vaginal wall and is surrounded by tissue, some pressure should be applied on to stimulate it. Remember that a lot of females feel like they need to urinate when this spot is stimulated. This is is related to the fact that, as it gets larger, it puts pressure on the same nerves that indicate a full bladder. Most females agree, nonetheless, that when stimulation keeps on, this feeling disappears and is overtaken with pleasurable sensations. The G-spot reacts to pressure rather than to touch. So, gentle stroking of the spot is not likely to bring about the expected results. It is more like massaging a pea under a thick cloth.

There are a number of methods to stimulate the G-spot. It can be hit and massaged manually by moving fingers in circles in this extremely sensitive zone. The rotational rhythm and pressure exerted on the entire vaginal wall are the keys to bring a woman to orgasm. Penile stimulation is another way. Effective massaging of the G-spot largely depends, in this case, upon the position of partners during a sex act and anatomic characteristics of a male. Sex toys, such as vibrators etc, are also designed to hit and stimulate the G-spot and a large diversity out there points out there is one for every female.

On the whole, stimulation of the G-spot is known as the quickest way to make a woman orgasm and create a more profound climax. So, correctly locating and properly massaging of the erogenous area can bring new experiences to sex life of both partners.


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The Grafenberg Spot, or simply the g-spot, is one of the main erogenous zone in women. Find more about g-spot location to bring a woman to a profound orgasm.

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According to a study in Fitness Magazine, 50 percent of women have turned down invitations that required wearing a swimsuit, and 45 percent would never walk around the beach or pool without covering up first, according to the study. Fitness, in partnership with Lands' End, polled 500 women, ages 18-49, to understand how women's behavior, anxiety level, and self-confidence are affected when wearing a swimsuit. The results point to a discouraging trend.

Concurrently, breast augmentation overtook liposuction for the first time in recent history as the most popular cosmetic surgical procedure, according to the 2008 statistics from the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS). In 2008, there were 355,671 breast augmentation surgeries performed in the United States, compared with 341,144 liposuction procedures.

It's a disturbing trend, according to Dr. Sherrill Sellman (www.whatwomenmustknow.com), a naturopath and author who specializes in women's health issues.

"It's bad enough that the media encourages the national obsession with a woman's bra size, but to know that hundreds or thousands of women every year are having risky elective surgery because of that cultural eccentricity is alarming," said Dr. Sellman. "According to the National Institute of Medicine, 25 to 40 percent of people who get breast implants end up needing another operation to correct something wrong with the first one, adding to that risk. It's unconscionable."

Dr. Sellman said that the secrets to natural breast enhancement reside in either fat deposits or the lobes that regulate lactation. The woman's breast is mostly made up of breast (connective) tissue, fat, lobes (milk glands) and ducts, she explained. Breast tissue and ducts do not change after puberty.

"Up to now, women wanting breast enhancement could increase the breast volume by surgical implants or by increasing body fat, which for some women, (if their body stores most of the fat in the breasts) may increase the fat in the breast and increase breast size," she said. "If their body stores most fat in the hips or evenly throughout then the increase may not be as noticeable. Naturally exercise works against these products because it burns fat away."

She added that new methods of breast enhancement now take advantage of the lobes' ability to increase breasts size by activating the milk glands.

"Mother Nature made breasts on women and all other female mammals to feed its infants," she said. "During pregnancy the lobes grow and get ready to produce milk, but usually it isn't until the baby is born and milk is being demanded that milk production occurs. This natural phenomenon has been dissected and it has been determined how to mimic it without having to get pregnant, without using pills, hormones, creams or surgery."

One such process that Dr. Sellman feels is safe and effective is the Grow Yours system (www.growyours.com) which focuses on exercises that stimulate the lobes to grow in the same way they grow during pregnancy, without actually lactating.

"The process works best and fastest on women who have been previously pregnant, and has been proven in private testing to produce results of bustline increases of two inches or more," she said. "Since the process does not involve fat retention, women can exercise all they want. Exercising promotes a healthier lifestyle and can flatten the tummy which usually makes the breasts stand out even more."

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Sherrill Sellman, N.D. is an educator, women's natural health expert, and journalist in the field of women's health. She is also a Naturopathic Doctor, a much sought after international lecturer, radio host, senior editor and contributing writer to numerous health publications. Dr. Sellman is the best-selling author of "Hormone Heresy: What Women MUST Know" and " What Women MUST Know to Protect Their Daughters from Breast Cancer". Her website is www.whatwomenmustknow.com

Source: http://www.articletrader.com ]]> http://www.articletrader.com/health/women/the-emotional-benefits-you-will-experience-with-plastic-surgery.html http://www.articletrader.com/health/women/the-emotional-benefits-you-will-experience-with-plastic-surgery.html Thu, 23 Jul 2009 01:33:20 -0500
There are a number of reasons why you may want to look at plastic surgery seriously as well as an array of emotional and physical benefits that you will experience with a successful surgery. You may find yourself wanting to correct a physical problem or abnormality or you may just be interested in correcting a personal cosmetic problem with your appearance; regardless of your situation, now is the best time to consider "going under the knife."

Also, there are many outpatient procedures that can be had that do not require heavy surgery or a hospital stay. Procedures that include facial rejuvenation, chemical peels or Botox can freshen up your looks, take years off your face and boost your confidence.

Finally, it will be discovered that no matter what plastic surgery procedure you are interested in that the positive effects are limitless. Many patients tell of experiences after surgery where their body feels more proportional and more balanced overall; others tell of a healthier outlook and feel about their makeup and express a renewed sense of feeling comfortable in their skin. In addition, other people talk about the joy of being able to do physical activities that were out of their reach before.

Plastic Surgery is an incredible area of medicine that allows people to discover the benefits of fixing problems with their physical appearance. Why wait another moment to make yourself feel better? Research plastic surgery to see if it is right for you!


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Tania Kern is a plastic surgeon in Orange County, California. She specializes in cosmetic plastic surgery but also does reconstructive procedures.

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Women can experience a variety of problems when they live with overly large breasts, some of the problems include back and neck pain that can become chronic if left untreated, poor posture, and problems with finding clothes that fit correctly. In addition, it can also lead to issues involving mental health and decreased self confidence.

Women who choose to undergo this sort of reconstructive surgery, commonly referred to as Reduction Mammaplasty, will see a variety of improvements in their appearance, and will feel better cosmetically and in their overall health.

The surgery itself will remove extra tissue, fat and skin and make the breasts smaller and firmer; making them fit the size and shape of your body better.

Reduction Mammaplasty will give you a new image and it is important that any woman undergoing this procedure is aware of the recovery time associated with it, not only in terms of recovery from the surgery itself, but also giving yourself time to adjust to your new appearance and shape.

Why should anyone live feeling unhappy or unhealthy when there are medical procedures to help fix issues that you were born with? Now is the time to investigate the benefits reconstructive surgery could have in your life.


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Tania Kern is a plastic surgeon in Orange County, California. She specializes in reconstructive surgery but also does cosmetic procedures.

Source: http://www.articletrader.com ]]> http://www.articletrader.com/health/women/necessary-things-about-tight-vagina.html http://www.articletrader.com/health/women/necessary-things-about-tight-vagina.html Tue, 21 Jul 2009 04:13:09 -0500
. There are other numerous clinical ways of tightening your vagina and besides but women often like better some more natural ways since those are much safer affect in the long run.

There are even present so much over the counter creams and lotions that are used for vagina . You can make use of these herbal creams. The best and the most safe way to tighten your vagina that are throughout physical exercise and yoga exercise . These exercises are so primarily related to contraction and relaxation of your vagina which finally helps in tightening your vaginal muscles. Take a deep breath and contract to your vagina, hold it even for few seconds and then breathe out releasing your vaginal muscles. Continue this exercise for just at last 10 counts daily.

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Lady Secret Serum helps in tighten and restoring the grip of vagina and stimulate the G Spot for intimate pleasure. This is useful for ladies who loose their vagina size usually after delivery or some other physiological reasons.

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Source: http://www.articletrader.com ]]> http://www.articletrader.com/health/women/how-effective-are-breast-enhancement-pills-to-you.html http://www.articletrader.com/health/women/how-effective-are-breast-enhancement-pills-to-you.html Wed, 15 Jul 2009 23:51:04 -0500 Natural breast enlargement products, (pills, creams and lotions) are manufactured from natural herbs and ingredients and as such, having side effects is just not possible. Lastly, experts in the health and beauty industry advice that in order to increase the effectiveness of these pills, users should stick to their routine program and strictly adhere to the rules and regulations as stipulated by the manufacturer.
For instance, if you are supposed to take two pills in the morning and two at night, you should do exactly that. It would be pointless to assume that you can take the four pills together at whatever time you wish in the course of the day.
To enlarge breasts and attain the size that society perceives as ideal and sexy, some women have been forced to undergo risky procedures and treatments, leaving them susceptible to harmful and life threatening consequences. However, there is good news for women who still want to achieve the "society-ideal and sexy boobs", thanks to natural breast enhancement pills.
Natural breast enhancement pills can not only enlarge your breast but also literally enlarge your self-esteem. Majority of women had trusted cosmetic surgery to do the same, only to leave them with very many adverse side effects such as weight gain, infections and sometimes shapeless breast.
Universally, small size breasts, or/and those that are saggy have been the fountain of stress, agony and depression for many a women. This is because society has placed a certain beauty tag on large breasts. It's also evident women with large breast have displayed a lot of confidence. Today, women who have always dreamt of expanding their breasts are using natural breast enhancement pills and products.
Women today have many options such as surgery which happens to be very painful and very costly, hence leaving them with an only option of natural breast enhancement pills.
A variety of breast enhancement herbal remedies in form of pills and creams are available online and in a variety of drugstores, you therefore need to do a lot of research to be able to get best quality products that will be able to give you the desired results and get your money's worth.


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Firmestra is formulated with herbal breast enhancement that cause breast enlargement. these herbs increasebest breast enhancement .This is a revolutionary breakthrough for women who want to quickly and naturally increase their breast size, sex drive, and the quality of their sex life in general.

Source: http://www.articletrader.com ]]> http://www.articletrader.com/health/women/rosa-parks-life-after-montgomery.html http://www.articletrader.com/health/women/rosa-parks-life-after-montgomery.html Tue, 14 Jul 2009 05:38:06 -0500 It is well known that she became the a face of the civil rights movement after the Montgomery Bus Boycott. But the story doesn't end there. It's crucial to also understand the hardships both she and her husband suffered. She lost her job at the department store when the department store she worked at heard about her arrest, and her husband lost his after his boss forbade him from speaking about his wife or her legal troubles. Neither Rosa nor her husband, Raymond, could find work in Montgomery. Eventually Rosa, Raymond, and Rosa's mother moved away from Montgomery eventually settling in Detroit, Michigan.
After relocating to Detroit Rosa Parks and her family were able to establish a new life for themselves. She found employment as a secretary and receptionist for then United States Representative John Conyers at his Congressional office in Detroit. She also was a board member of the Planned Parenthood Federation of America. This was just the beginning of her new life away from Montgomery, although she never stopped fighting for equal rights.
In 1987 Rosa Parks and long-time friend founded the Rosa and Raymond Parks Institute for Self-Development. This organization operates the "Pathways to Freedom" bus tours, which introduces young adults to the important civil rights and Underground Railroad locations across the country. This organization was founded so that the younger generations never forgot the struggles that African-Americans faced in the past, and maybe will help pave a better road for the future.
Rosa Parks had two books published about her life one in 1992 and the other in 1995. Her first book was an autobiography named, Rosa Parks: My Story; this publication recounted her life in the south during the time of segregation. Her second book titled Quiet Strength spoke about what part religion played in her life. While Rosa's story has become an inspiration for all races it is important to understand that she lived through hardships.
Along with the hardships she faced, she also had moments of high achievement earning some of the United States highest awards including the Spingam Award, which is the NAACP's highest honor; Martin Luther King, Jr. Award; Presidential Medal of Freedom, which was awarded by then President Bill Clinton, and the highest award given by our executive branch; Congressional Gold Medal, which is again the highest award given by our legislative branch; and in 1999 Time Magazine named Rosa Parks as one of the 20th centuries most influential people. She has been given high praise for her profound influence in the fight for equal rights.
Sadly on October 24, 2005 Rosa Parks died in her apartment at the age of 92, from complications of progressive dementia. Her death was celebrated by many memorials including lying in state at Capital Hill Rotunda in Washington D.C. There were approximately 50,000 visitors who came to pay their last respects to this amazing lady. She was later buried at Woodlawn Cemetery in Detroit between her mother and her husband. Later the mausoleum where she was buried was renamed the "Rosa L. Parks Freedom Chapel". This was a fitting end to an amazing life; it is still amazing that one lady could bring about such change with one simple action.


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Rosa Parks, named The Mother of the Modern-Day Civil Rights Movement, was an African-American woman born in Tuskegee, Alabama in 1913. She is most well known for her stand against racial segregation on public buses in Montgomery, Alabama. Learn more about this extraordinary woman.

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