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What can I do to aid menstrual discomfort?

Clary Sage Massage Oil

For women suffering from anxiety, swelling or puffiness, due to premenstrual tension or menopause, mix together:

2 Teaspoons Grapeseed Oil
3 drops of CLARY SAGE essential oil.

Massage this on the stomach and solar plexus twice a
day.

   
How can I tell if I have breast cancer?

Self Exams and Diagnosis for Breast Cancer

Ever wonder how you can tell if you have breast cancer?

We usually cannot tell!

A suspicious lump should be checked out by a professional. Your local doctor can tell almost immediately if a lump is a sebacions gland cyst, a common lump as often occur in the breast or a suspicious possible tumor. Self-exams will often reveal lumps to you, then you need help to analyze them.

If you suspect breast cancer, get a professional opinion as soon as you can. Breast cancer has a high survival rate when diagnosed in time. The longer it goes unnoticed, the more difficult the battle.

   
What should I do if I am having a heart attack?

If you Experience Heart Attack Symtoms

If you think you are having a heart attack, call your doctor and make it clear that this is an emergency, take a 325 mg. aspirin, and go to the emergency room.

Studies show the aspirin taken in the early stages of a heart attack improve the survival rates in both men and women.

DON'T DELAY MEDICAL INTERVENTION for ANY REASON (like finding the aspirin), and don't be embarrassed of being wrong, women tend to delay post-heart-attack hospital visits four hours longer than men.

   
What can I do for pms?

PMS help

Many women suffer from diverse physical and emotional upsets for some days before their periods begin: swollen ankles and hands, distended stomach, tender breasts, weight gain, constipation, greasy skin and hair, insomnia, headaches, and mood swings. The precise hormonal disturbances that bring on these symptoms are a mystery to many, but the problems are REAL.

Relief and prevention can include drinking plenty of herbal teas and avoiding caffiene or alcohol or excessive salt a week before the period should start.

Evening primrose oil has been found helpful.

Take warm baths every day with your favorite bath oils. Massage a gentle, relaxing blend of oils into your abdomen and lower back area. After a bath, lie down for a short time in a darkened room with a pillow under your knees.

Always keep up with gentle exercise.

   
Is pregnancy a safe time to use acupressure or acupuncture?

Pregnancy and Acupressure/ Acupuncture

Traditionally, using acupuncture needles during pregnancy is forbidden, because strong stimulation of these points can encourage uterine contractions, thus increasing the risk of miscarriage.

Acupressure is considered safe, however, finger pressure at any point during pregnancy should be GRADUAL and MODERATE. Before trying any acupressure exercises, consult your doctor to make sure there are no reasons to avoid acupressure.

   
Where can I get information about breast cancer?

Breast Cancer Resources from the ACS

Here are some information resources for you to use and learn more about breast cancer, avoiding and fighting it.

Breast Cancer Resources

-- The American Cancer Society runs a 24-hour hotline staffed by oncology nurses. Call (800) ACS-2345.

-- The American Cancer Society also offers two key books that answer questions about breast cancer: "Women and Cancer" by Carolyn D. Runowicz, M.D., Jeanne A. Petrek, M.D., and Ted S. Gansler, M.D., and "Informed Decisions: The Complete Book of Cancer Diagnosis, Treatment and Recovery" by Gerald P. Murphy, M.D., Lois B. Morris and Dianne Lange. The books can be obtained by calling (888) ACS-5552.

-- The American Cancer Society's Web site is: www.cancer.org

-- The National Cancer Institute offers referrals, pamphlets and other forms of information. Call (800) 422-6237.

   
What do I do if a predator has a gun?

Run, Forest Run!

If the predator has a gun and you are not under his control, ALWAYS RUN! The predator will only hit you (a running target) 4 in 100 times; And even then, it most likely WILL NOT be a vital organ. RUN!

   
What are the symptoms of heart attacks?

Women's Symptoms of Heart Attack

Women are more likely than men to experience what feels like nausea or even vomiting during a heart attack. Although women can and do experience violent chest pain, tightness in the chest, and shortness of breath, some women feel little or no chest pain when they have an attack. In fact many women experience so-called atypical symptoms not associated with a male heart attack. These atypical symptoms may come and go over time. If you are experiencing any of the above symptoms in combination with extreme exhaustion, shoulder and arm pain, call your doctor.

   
What would u do if u were kidnapped and throw in a trunk of a car?

Kidnapped - Tail light Trick

If you are ever thrown into the trunk of a car: Kick out the back tail lights and stick your arm out the hole and start waving like crazy. The driver won't see you but everybody else will. This has saved lives!

   
What is the most threatening disease for women?

Heart Attack Kills More Women

Heart attack is the leading cause of death among American women. About 19,990 females under age 65 die of a heart attack each year, more than 31% of them are under age 55.

Perhaps because of rampant misdiagnosis and inadequate preventative and follow-up care, 44% of women who have heart attacks die within a year, compared to 27% of men. In fact, heart disease kills more women each year than all forms of cancer, chronic lung disease, pneumonia, diabetes, accidents and AIDS combined.

   
What is the best time for a women to quit smoking?

Important Timing for Women to Stop Smoking?

Can efforts to stop smoking be influenced by where you are in your menstral cycle? It would seem so.

Women who quit during the first half of their menstrual cycle seem to have the edge over those who stop during the second half.

Withdrawal symptoms such as depression, anxiety and irritability were less severe for women in a test who quit between days 1 and 14 of their menstrual cycle compared to those who quit between 14 and the start of their next period.

The test participants averaged 38 years in age, had been smoking from 19 to 20 years, smoked about 20 cigarettes a day and had tried to quit three times. They all attended group counseling sessions about the benefits of stopping.

Quitting produces withdrawal symptoms similar to those of premenstrual symptoms.

   
Who is at a greater risk for heart attacks?

Race and Heart Disease

Race is definitely a factor in heart disease risk. African-Americans have a higher risk than Caucasians, in part because of a tendency for high blood pressure. In fact, for ages 35-74, the death rate from heart attacks for African-American women is more than 38% higher than that for non-Hispanic white women.

Lifestyle factors such as physical activity, diabetes, and overweight also affect Hispanic, Asian/Pacific Islander, and American Indian/Alaska native groups disproportionately.

   
What can I do to aid my bladder infection?

Cystitus Relief - (Bladder infection)

An infection of the bladder caused by bacteria entering the bladder through the urethra, cystitus is more common in women than men because the female urethra is shorter than the male and is closer to the anus.

Bathing frequently can help prevent this painful problem. Add a few drops of essential oil to the bath such as chamomile or parsley. Although it may be inconvenient, bathing is particularly useful after intercourse. Never have the water too hot in the bath as heat can irritate the bladder.

Massage oils of 3/4 to 1 ounce of soy oil and 5 drops of an essential oil mixed and massaged into the tops of hands and feet, the stomach, lower back and sacral region can give relief and help prevent cystitis.

Diuretic herbal teas are also very useful. Corn silk tea is especially good.

   
What tests are there for heart diesease for women?

Best Test for Heart Disease in Women

The two most accurate techniques for diagnosing heart disease in women -- technetium and stress echocardiogram -- both involve imaging.

In the first, the patient walks on a treadmill while a radioactive isotope called technetium 99 sestamibi is injected into the bloodstream. Special scanners track blood flow through the heart. Some doctors prefer the stress echocardiogram because it's less invasive, less expensive and just as accurate. The traditonal ECG works fine for men, but produced false positives in women more than a third of the time and false NEGATIVES a fourth of the time.

   
What are some safety tips for parking lots and garages?

Parking Lot Safety

A few notes about getting into your car in a parking lot, or parking garage:

a. Be aware: look around you, look into your car, at the passenger side floor, and in the back seat.

b. If you are parked next to a big van, enter your car from the passenger door. Most serial killers attack their victims by pulling them into their vans while the women are attempting to get into their cars.

c. Look at the car parked on the driver's side of your vehicle, and the passenger side. If a male is sitting alone in the seat nearest your car, you may want to walk back into the mall, or work, and get a guard/policeman to walk you back out. IT IS ALWAYS BETTER TO BE SAFE THAN SORRY.(And better paranoid than dead.)

   
Does depression affect my heart?

Psychosocial Factors in Women's Heart Health

Studies show that DEPRESSION sufferers are three to four times more likely to die of cardiac causes than the non-depressed, regardless of whether they are male or female.

Since women are TWICE as likely to experience clinical depression as men (and less likely to have problems with social isolation and hostility), keeping track of DEPRESSION and health is of particular importance to women.

   
What can I do to aid menstrual discomfort?

Dysmenorrhea Relief

This is discomfort at the beginning of menstrual flow each month.

Herbal teas of aniseed, caraway, chamomile, fennel, melissa, or parsley can help.

Warm baths (not hot) containing a few drops of an essential oil such as cypress, calendula or chamomile are good, as are poultices of the above applied to the stomach area.

Simple commercial pain relievers may help relieve the cramps and other discomfort.

Lying in a darkened room with a hot-water bottle on the stomach can also give some relief.

A glass of port or brandy with hot water and honey can help.

Eating foods rich in calcium and magnesium should be eaten before a period begins as they are needed for muscle relaxation.

   
What is bone density?

Bone Density Strategy

Bone Density Strategy: Adequate intake of calcium throughout life is the best option for prevention of bone loss. For women, estrogen replacement therapy offers benefits in helping slow the loss of calcium after menopause. Research shows that weight bearing activities like dancing, stair climbing, walking, running, and strength training may stimulate bones and encourage them to conserve calcium.

Strength training has been shown to have other benefits for women who are nearing menopause or who are post-menopausal. Weight management and good posture, and increased feelings of well being are just a few of the gains from regular strength training. Postmenopausal women should stop at 3 to 5 pound weights and try to work against their own body's resistance when weights aren't available.

Free-weight exercises are helpful in developing coordination and balance. At least twice a week do some multi-joint exercises such as lunges, trunk strengthening moves, or 1/4 squats.

   
What can I do for a yeast infection?

Leucorrhea - Yeast Infection

An inflammation of the vagina often caused by fast growth of unwanted bacteria or even a kind of fungus that gives rise to a thick, white or yellow discharge. It often occurs if a woman has been taking a course of antibiotics. Women who are most susceptible are those using the contraceptive pill, those who are pregnant, or suffering from metabolic disorder diabetes.

Aromatherapy treatment includes adding two drops of juniper or lavender essential oil to your bath.

A good diet is essential in the prevention of leucorrhea especially in foods containing vitamins A and B.

Avoid underwear made of synthetics and tight fitting jeans. Try wearing cotton undies instead.

Avoid harsh detergents, bubble baths, or similar products.

Sometimes it helps to dip a tampon into plain yogurt and insert it into the vagina. Remove after a few minutes, leaving healthy bacteria on the skin surface of the vagina to help overcome the unwanted bacteria.

   
Is cinnamon helpful for mentrual cycle and menopause?

Cinnamon for Women's Health

Cinnamon for Women's Health: According to the experience of herbalists, cinnamon bark helps regulate the menstrual cycle and checks flooding during menopause.

   

Keep yourself moving

Women have a tendency to get into their cars after shopping, eating, working, etc., and just sit (doing their checkbook, or making a list, etc).
DON'T DO THIS! The predator will be watching you, and this is the perfect opportunity for him to get in on the passenger side, put a gun to your head, and tell you where to go.
AS SOON AS YOU GET INTO YOUR CAR, LOCK THE DOORS AND LEAVE!

   
What are the risk factors of heart disease?

Lifestyle Risk Factors for Heart Disease

SMOKING, HIGH CHOLESTEROL, and a FAMILY HISTORY of heart disease are all risk factors for heart disease. Family history is much more of an indicator in women than in men. Other risk factors are high blood pressure, physical inactivity, diabetes, carrying excess weight on the abdomen, high triglycerides, and age. Women with symptoms of heart disease or strong risk factors should get tested, even if they are pre-menopausal.

   
Is amenorrhea the common name for absence of normal menstruation?

Amenorrhea

Amenorrhea is the absence of normal menstruation in women after puberty and before the menopause. Young girls will often experience irregular periods, but after the body has balanced, irregularity can be a symptom something is amiss. Pregnancy and breast-feeding are obvious times when bleeding doesn't occur.

Stopping the use of contraceptive pills, anexoria nervosa, shock or severe stress, long distance air travel can all affect the regularity of the menstrual cycle.

Helpful herbs, especially in a tisane are parsley or chamomile. Dong Quai has been used with some success.

   

Stick it up!

If a robber asks for your wallet and/or purse, DO NOT HAND IT TO HIM. Toss it away from you.... chances are that he is more interested in your wallet and/or purse than you and he will go for the wallet/purse.

RUN LIKE MAD IN THE OTHER DIRECTION!

   

Dont be Sympathetic!

As women, we are always trying to be sympathetic: STOP IT! It may get you raped, or killed.

Ted Bundy, the serial killer, was a good-looking, well educated man, who ALWAYS played on the sympathies of unsuspecting women. He walked with a cane, or a limp, and often asked "for help" into his vehicle or with his vehicle, which is when he abducted his next victim.

   
How can I change my diet to lower my risk for heart disease?

Dietary Changes to Avoid Heart Attack

According to studies, the biggest single risk factor for heart disease is the amount of animal fat in a person's diet. Cutting back on animal fats is the best dietary change you can make. Saturated fatty acids and dietary cholesterol are the worst culprits when it comes to raising blood cholesterol and increasing heart disease risk, so avoid them whenever possible.

The American Heart Association recommends that you limit your total fat intake to no more than 30% of total calories.

   
How can I lower my blood pressure?

High Blood Pressure and Aerobics

Regular aerobic activity performed at moderate intensity 5 to 7 days a week decreases the resting blood pressure of people. This is important because high blood pressure is a major risk factor for Coronary Heart Disease and stroke. Two shorter work out sessions of 20-30 minutes in the morning and evening may optimize the blood-pressure-lowering effects. Supplement these workouts with resistence training twice a week, using lighter weights and higher repetitions to strengthen the major muscles of the body.

   
What can thyme do for women?

Thyme Tisane

Infuse a heaping tablespoon of fresh thyme leaves in one pint of boiling water for five minutes. Drink hot, sweetened with honey. This is good for depression and tiredness, especially effective in the morning instead of tea or coffee, as well as when under stress. It is good for Premenstrual Tension, menopausal symptoms, and after colds and the flu. When applied externally, infused thyme can help reduce the swellings associated with rheumatism and edema.

   
What is the strongest point in the body?

Elbow Strength

Tip from Tae Kwon Do: The elbow is the strongest point on your body.

If you are close enough to use it, do!

   
What is some good breast cancer information?

Breast Cancer Info from American Cancer Society

Mammography
When it comes to breast cancer, the American Cancer Society says its "most important recommendation" is that women age 40 and over get a mammogram annually.

"Regular mammograms save lives," a spokesperson for the
society says. "Mammography is safe and effective. It's the best way to find breast cancers early, when they're most treatable."

-- Clinical Breast Examination. Get a clinical breast
examination by a doctor or nurse every year if you are 40 or over. For the best results, schedule a clinical breast examination close to the time of your mammogram.
If your are between 20 and 39, get a clinical breast examination every three years.

-- Breast Self-Examination. All women 20 and over should perform breast self-examination every month. If you have questions about the correct way to perform a self-exam, ask your doctor or nurse or contact the American Cancer Society.

By examining your breasts regularly, you and your doctor can be aware of changes in your breasts that are not normal.

Most lumps are not cancer, but all lumps should be checked out by a doctor. If you notice any change in your breast, call your doctor immediately. Even after you begin having regular mammograms, clinical breast examinations and self examinations are important because mammography may miss a small number of cancers.

   
What are herbs to avoid during pregnancy?

Herbs to Avoid During Pregnancy

Some herbs which are gentle, such as red raspberry (Rubus idaeus), nettles (Urtica dioica) and lavender (lavandula angustifolia) can be beneficial during pregnancy. But some herbs SHOUD BE AVOIDED because they may harm the embryo, cause liver damage, or promote menstruation.

This list is by no means a complete one, but the following are some common herbs that should be avoided during pregnancy, consult your doctor if taking any other herbs.

* Aloe (Aloe vera)
* Black cohosh (Cimicifuga racemosa)
* Blue cohosh (Caulophyllum thalictroides)
* Cascara sagrada (Rhamus purshiana)
* Comfrey (Symphytum officinale)
* Dong quai (Angelica sinensis)
* Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium)
* Goldenseal (Hyrrastis canadensis)
* Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra)
* Sage (Salvia officinalis)
* Senna (Senna alexandrina)
* Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)

Some of these herbs are also used as seasonings. Use with caution and in minute amounts.

   
What can a diabetic woman do to prevent heart disease?

Diabetic women and Heart Disease

Women with diabetes have the same risk of heart disease as men and have a 3-7 times greater risk then that of non-diabetic women.

Diabetics should reduce their dietary fat intake, engage in physical activity regularly, maintain a healthy weight, and communicate with their doctors to monitor themselves for signs of heart disease.

   
Does smoking increase risk for heart disease?

Smoking + pill = Heart Disease

According to studies, women smokers who use oral contraceptives are much more likely to have a heart attack and a stroke than women who neither drink or smoke on birth control pills.

However, non-smoking women who use of birth control pills do not place them at higher risk of heart disease.

   

Stair Safety

ALWAYS take the elevator instead of the stairs.(Stairwells are horrible places to be alone and the perfect crime spot).

   
What can I do to delay my period?

Putting off your period

It is true that many women have been successfully able to manipulate the timing of their menstrual period, some even skip menstruation altogether.

They often continue to take the birth control pills and skip the placebos - so that they are on the pill the entire month. It is not recommended that women skip their period every month but there is no evidence that occasionally postponing - causes serious damage.

Please consult your doctor before attempting to postpone your period!

It is important to be aware of the side effects that may occur.

Side effects -
*There are many women who have experienced break through bleeding - in the first few months or the entire time they attempt to stop their period - This may happen at anytime - anywhere - so best to be prepared in case this happens to you.

*Difficulty in detecting certain conditions, such as thyroid problems or uterine fibroids, since abnormal menstrual flow is a symptom. (Although regular check-ups would detect these problems.)

*Many women use their menstrual period as a confirmation that they are not pregnant. Birth Control pills are not 100% effective, and having a withdrawal bleed once every four weeks is a reassuring sign that a woman is (probably) not pregnant.

*All the normal side effects of being on "the pill" such as stated in the information packet about the particular brand you are taking.

*Birth Control pills also offer no protection from Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD's) - so be aware and and be smart about protection during sex.

A new pill called Seasonale is currently being tested in the hope that it will receive U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval within the next few years. The hormones in this drug are similar to many current oral contraceptives. It'll provide progesterone and estrogen, but will be packaged to provide 84 consecutive days of hormones followed by seven days off. This equates to four periods a year and will help eliminate the confusion that some women experience when trying to stop their period with regular birth control pills.

Until definitive data regarding menstrual suppression becomes available, women considering this method are encouraged to learn as much as possible about it and to speak with their health care providers before attempting to adjust their menstrual cycle on their own.

   
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