Female Hair Loss: Causes and Treatment
Dr. Linda MundorffThe scalp contains approximately 100,000 strands of hair and on average we lose about 50 to100 strands per day. Aging and medication use, among others can cause visible changes in the hairs structure which can lead to hair loss. A Single Strand of Hair A single hair is composed of two parts: the hair shaft, or the visible part of the hair, and the hair root. The hair root is found ...
Read more...CategoriesHealth & Wellness | Health Concerns | Optimal Health | Women's HealthToxins and Breast Cancer
Caroline FarquharI lecture quite frequently on cleansing, detoxification and digestive health and I consistently shock people with a statistic published by The Lancet, a British medical journal, from 20 years ago that stated: Women who are constipated are 4 times more likely to develop breast cancer. Wow, thats a scary statistic! Now lets take a second and try to connect the dots and reason why that mi...
Read more...CategoriesOptimal Health | Women's HealthBreast Thermography
Lisa TsakosThe statistics are alarming: one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. The disease is often found after symptoms such as a lump or mass in the breast appear. In its early stages, however, many women with breast cancer dont have any symptoms. Women with a family history are at greater risk, but 75 percent of women who are diagnosed with breast cancer have no family history of the ...
Read more...CategoriesHealth & Wellness | Health Concerns | Optimal Health | Women's HealthThe Stages Of Menopause
Shawna PageThe average age of menopause is 50 to 51 years of age, but it can occur naturally between the ages of 40 and 55. Many women who are experiencing the signs and symptoms of menopause may not realize whats causing them and that there are things they can do about them. The entire menopausal process occurs in four stages: pre-menopause, perimenopause, menopause and post menopause. Pre-m...
Read more...CategoriesWomen's Health | Optimal HealthPap Smear Testing
Claude GallantWe routinely do things we do not enjoy because we know they need to be done. Just as much as I enjoy scrubbing the toilet and filing my tax return, so too do I enjoy my annual physical exam! We know we have to do it, so we grit our teeth and get it over with. Few people (men and women) find physical exams pleasurable, but they are necessary. Exposing areas of your person that have neve...
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Claude GallantLets face it ladies, we can be controlled by our hormones. When we are young, they are out of control and trying to find balance. During our child-bearing years, we attempt to manage them while riding the monthly hormonal roller-coaster. Finally, when we are looking forward to our golden years, these same hormones threaten us with seemingly spontaneous combustion! From PMS to birth con...
Read more...CategoriesWomen's Health | Optimal HealthMenopausal Symptoms & Treatment
Shawna PageYes, some women have an easier time with menopause than others, but does anyone get away scot-free? My mom and I have had several conversations on the topic - mostly me asking questions to avoid being ill prepared, ill-informed, or worse, misinformed! She did, however tell me that my grandmother was one of the lucky ones. She lost her period and that was that. No flashes, no night sweats, ...
Read more...CategoriesOptimal Health | Women's HealthWomen And Heart Attacks
Shawna PageCardiovascular disease, once considered a mans disease, is the # 1 killer of women in Canada and worldwide. Women are 10 times more likely to die from cardiovascular disease than from any other disease and cardiovascular disease kills more women 65 years of age + than all cancers combined. Since only 1 in 8 women are aware of these facts, heart attacks often go unnoticed in women. Wome...
Read more...CategoriesWomen's Health | Health Concerns | Health & WellnessSexual Health For Seniors
Claude GallantMany articles are written on various aspects of aging but one big issue is often overlooked. Call it what you willthe horizontal mambo, extra-curricular activity, getting busy, or playing bouncy-bouncysex is an important part of a healthy relationship. Aging presents a list of potential problems, including illness, high blood pressure, diabetes, hormonal problems, a decrease in stamina...
Read more...CategoriesOptimal Health | General Health | Men's Health | Women's HealthWinter - A Woman's Time For Renewal
Shannon 'Shakaya' LeoneIt is the heart of winter, and a beautiful time to let the past fade away and make room for new life. It is a time for letting go of what no longer serves you, and letting go of trying to be perfect. For woman, life is not about masteryit is about mystery. Mother Nature displays this feminine alchemy in every season. When winter sets in, many women feel melancholic. Winter is a time of...
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Body Image Issues
Claude GallantMost of us are glad to live in a multicultural society, valuing the freedom to live how we choose. We like to think we are open-minded, civilized, and tolera...
Read more...CategoriesWomen's HealthGreen Your Period with Menstrual Cups
Rosel KimI have always wondered how I could be greener when it comes to that time of the month. But I was too shy to look or ask around for other options. Re...
Read more...CategoriesWomen's HealthBirth Control Options-Part 2
Claude GallantThe only way to avoid pregnancy 100% is to not have sex altogether (abstinence), which in most cases is not a realistic option. In part one of this article, I ...
Read more...CategoriesWomen's HealthBirth Control Options-Part 1
Claude GallantAs modern women we appreciate the freedom to live as we choose and the ability to control the direction our lives take. While we may not enjoy the month...
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Claude GallantVirtually all little girls have grown up dreaming of being princesses and playing make-believe with their fashion dolls. Once they are too old for dolls...
Read more...CategoriesWomen's HealthYeesh-A Yeast Infection!
Claude GallantAs a healthy woman, you know how concerning it is the first time you experience burning and itching in your vaginal area. Closer inspection confirms...
Read more...CategoriesWomen's HealthBreast Changes Are Natural, Not Always Healthy
Claude GallantA good way to protect yourself against any disease is to pay attention to your body and what its trying to tell you. With breast cancer incidence in...
Read more...CategoriesWomen's HealthHolistic Breast Cancer Prevention
Odessa GillBreast cancer is the most common cancer for women worldwideand one of the most common cancers for North American women. Most of us have been touched by ...
Read more...CategoriesWomen's HealthHow to Prevent Urinary Tract Infections Naturally
Claude GallantUrinary tract infections (UTIs) afflict predominantly women, accounting for a large number of medical appointments every year. UTIs are uncomfortable an...
Read more...CategoriesWomen's HealthYour Heart: The Melody of Your Life
Claude GallantAs February is heart month, I was surfing the internet this morning and found a book called The Healthy Heart Handbook for Women. Written by the experts...
Read more...CategoriesWomen's HealthNatural PMS Relief
Claude GallantLast night as I was relaxing, unwinding from the day and looking for something entertaining on the television, an ad for a feminine product caught my attention...
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