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HGH: Growth Hormone and Hormones: The Right to Aging Well for Men and Women
There is the master hormone, HGH, Human Growth Hormone, Growth Hormone. Call it what you want but you need it.

Author: Robert Bohen
Category: HRT Hormone Replacement

So what have you done about the period talk?
Instead® Softcup® is a popular alternative method of feminine hygiene designed with your athletes’ needs in mind. One in every three women who try it becomes a passionate user.

Author: mark henry
Category: Women's Health

Tips to Help Women Establish Overall Good Health Habits
Every spring, people revive their New Year’s resolutions long enough to get themselves in shape for summer sports and swimwear. As national organizations recognize Stress Awareness Month, we are also encouraged to focus on our bodies for reasons other than the competitive or aesthetic. But, with so much noise about improving yourself physically, it’s often difficult to remember that your main goal should be having good health.

Author: mark henry
Category: Women's Health

Menstrual Cups, at Age 66, Begin to Make Up for Lost Time Profile 1st
The first reaction from their best friends, users say, is almost always: “Ewwww.” Then, slowly, some come around. A few even become imbued with a missionary zeal to spread the word.“I love it,” said Rachel Jenkins-Stevens, 25. “I bought one in 1998, and I’ve only used about five tampons since.”

Author: mark henry
Category: Women's Health

60 More Days of Sex by Softcup.com
Survey Says: 91% of Women Put Off Passion During Periods San Diego, CA (August 7, 2006) – According to a survey of 600 sexually active women and men nationwide, 91 percent of women regularly choose not to have sex during their periods. Whether for fear of mess, embarrassment or discomfort, the women potentially are giving up five days on average of sex a month, which equals up to sixty days each year. Sixty days that, according to acclaimed sexologist Dr. Beverly Whipple, may be the best.

Author: mark henry
Category: Women's Health

The Instead Softcup, a Study in Women’s Lib
In America, hundreds of beauty magazine pages address it, miles of store shelves display it, and hours of private conversation focus on it, but most everyone still has the same reaction when they hear it…period.

Author: mark henry
Category: Women's Health

Tampons, Pads and The Softcup: Menstrual Cup Reaches Milestone in Expanding Choices for Women
La Jolla, Calif. (January 24, 2008) – In 1996, Instead, Inc. pioneered a new alternative to tampons and pads with the development and release of its innovative Softcup. Now in 2008, Instead is proud to announce that it has sold its 100 millionth Softcup. Originally developed and introduced by a female athlete, for female athletes, the Softcup has gained popularity for its many advantages over traditional methods of feminine protection including greater safety, longer wear-time, and clean sex during “that time of the month.” After hearing numerous accounts of mothers who had successfully become pregnant using the Softcup as an aid to conception, Instead filed for FDA clearance to market and sell the cup for this purpose. Additionally, studies are now being conducted on the use of the Softcup as a cervical barrier along with Instead’s candidate microbicide, Amphora.

Author: mark henry
Category: Menstruation

Aromatherapy for Pregnancy
Aromatherapy involves using essential oils in their original form or in mixes, lotions, candles, etc., to help heal the body, relax and lift one’s mood. Essential oils come for plants and are excellent for helping to keep the body and mind balanced. Pregnant women may especially benefit from aromatherapy because they are going through great physical changes and may feel especially achy, stressed and vulnerable. Well, with the proper precautions taken, pregnant woman can still take advantage of all of the healthful and psychological benefits of aromatherapy. In this article, we will discuss three guidelines to enjoying aromatherapy while pregnant.

Author: George Key
Category: Women's Health

Large Breasts And Back Pain
Very large breasts can cause severe pain, deteriorating posture, and a risk for spinal deformity. The challenge is to maintain an efficient posture through proper strengthening and “CORE” stabilization exercises.

Author: Steve Hefferon
Category: Women's Health

PMS And Back Pain
No one know for sure what causes PMS or why some months are worse than others…find pain relief and help the body to rid itself of certain diseases.

Author: Jesse Cannone
Category: Menstruation

Pap Smears Save Lives
Detecting Cervical Cancer There is a high rate of cervical cancer in east Texas. If you are living in this area and have not had a pap smear in the last year, it could be time to make an appointment. Cancer of the cervix is treatable if it is detected early. Detection of cervical cancer through regular pap smears saves lives.

Author: HMF Editor
Category: Pap Smear Tests

My Wife's Triumph Over Uterine Fibroids
Proteolytic enzymes are a remarkable substance , when it comes to uterine fibroids, they help break down and remove excess fibrous tissue, which is what fibroids are mostly made of.

Author: Steve Hefferon
Category: Uterine Fibroids

Three Steps to a Natural Childbirth
Although there is no way to tell what your labor will be like, there are some steps you can take to give yourself the best chances at a natural childbirth. Ironically, most of the work needed to achieve a natural birth is done long before the first contraction. Here are the most important things you can do to prepare yourself for a natural childbirth.

Author: HMF Editor
Category: Natural Child Birth

Is Natural Childbirth Possible?
Erin found herself in a very common situation. She was pregnant for her second child and was not sure what to plan for childbirth.

Author: HMF Editor
Category: Natural Child Birth

Pregnancy and Self-Hypnosis - A Tool for Natural Childbirth
Natural childbirth is a way of giving birth using no medications. Some women would even refer to this as giving birth by letting nature take its course. Moms-to-be who choose to give birth using this method rely on relaxation techniques and are usually more in charge when going through the stages of labor and the actual delivery process. Although some people may think that natural childbirth is about being self-sacrificial or brave, it actually gives the mom-to-be that feeling to be more in touch with the birth experience and bond with her baby in a more significant way. Because of this, natural childbirth has re-emerged as the preferred method of delivery. And to make the experience more empowering and rewarding, most would-be-moms opt to go for the nearly pain-free tool for natural childbirth: self-hypnosis.

Author: HMF Editor
Category: Natural Child Birth

Self-hypnosis and Natural Childbirth
With the re-emergence of natural childbirth as the preferred method of delivery, most mothers opt to go for the nearly pain-free technique using self-hypnosis for natural childbirth. In fact, many schools of thought and even established associations and institutes have come out to promote self-hypnosis for natural childbirth. HypnoBirthing™ and Hypno-Beginning ™ are examples of such institutes, both of which began as concepts in the late 80s and are now taught as popular classes around the world. But what about self-hypnosis, where a woman in labor will have to depend on herself to induce trance or relaxation?

Author: HMF Editor
Category: Natural Child Birth

Natural Childbirth or Not?
Many pregnant women spend allot of time debating if natural childbirth is for them. It is such a decision to make for any expecting mom. Many women falsely believe that natural labor will make them a better mom, when in fact that has nothing to do with motherhood.

Author: HMF Editor
Category: Natural Child Birth

Natural Childbirth - Is it Really Better?
Natural childbirth is believed by most to be much better for both the mother and child. Some women who opt for natural childbirth choose to have a home delivery in a setting such as a birth center, where natural child birth is a primary focus. Natural child birth is referred to as having a baby without the use of medicine. This is a great goal to have if you have no expectations of any complications. The choice of natural child birth is, of course, a personal choice and not for everyone and not always possible. Your safety and the safety of your baby is first and foremost but if doing it without medication or surgery is important to you it is a good idea to make a birth plan and speak with your doctor or midwife

Author: HMF Editor
Category: Natural Child Birth

Most Wanted - A Natural Childbirth
Just why is natural childbirth preferred by women? This type of childbirth is done without the aid of medication or surgery. Though it may be regarded by many as a radical concept, yet it comes with many pluses.

Author: HMF Editor
Category: Natural Child Birth

Natural Birth: Giving Birth with Lamaze and More!
For today’s mother, methods for natural birth include so much more than Lamaze class! The Lamaze method of natural child birth is probably the most recognized name in methods for giving birth, but mothers-to-be wishing to prepare for a natural birth have so many programs to choose from. To find a great child birth class or teacher, you may have to look beyond the standard hospital class.

Author: HMF Editor
Category: Natural Child Birth

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