As I am sure you are well aware that there are other ways to achieve fuller breast without having to go through surgery. The reasons to avoid surgery and enhance your breasts naturally are many. Firstly surgery is costly and in some cases there can be complications.

Secondly there is always the drawback of long recovery times and of course scarring. Another draw back with breast implants is that they can become hard over time and the worst case scenario is the fact that they can rupture. With all that said breast augmentation is the most common form of plastic surgery here in the US.

While natural is always better that does not take away form the fact that there are questions as to the effectiveness of this process. There are lots of products out there that tout successful results. So how can you go about separating the wheat from the chaff?

Firstly the key to any supplement that claims to improve your breasts naturally is the ingredients. The core question you need to ask before buying anything is this. Are there any clinical studies associated with these supplements and secondly are they included in the FDA’s Gras list. Gras means generally regarded as safe.

That leads me to the next point which is this; you should always speak to a real human being before you order anything. Thirdly you need some form of guarantee so that you can sample the product to see if it will work for you.

Lastly a diet rich in estrogen along with supplements can greatly improve your odds of success and of course exercise. All the above will help you to look and feel great and at the same time improve your breasts shape and size.

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Yeast infections can be a very embarrassing ailment to suffer from, however, they are very common and there are lots of medications and treatments available to help overcome your yeast infection. This article will explain how to cure them by performing a candida cleanse, which basically washes all the excess yeast out of your system, restoring the natural balance of your body.

What are the causes and symptoms of a yeast infection: Candida albicans is a yeast-like fungus that is found in the intestines, genital tract and the throat among other places. Normally candida albicans is found in small amounts and is kept under control by other bacteria found in the body. However, when this balance is disturbed candida can increase in numbers leading to yeast infections. These have a number of different symptoms - in men they usually include abnormal fatigue, anxiety, mood swings, drowsiness, memory loss, depression, insomnia and mental fogginess. The symptoms women face from candida infections can include PMS (depression, mood swings, bloating, fluid retention, cramps, craving for sweets, headaches prior to menstruation), recurrent bladder or vaginal infections such as Thrush, and a loss of interest in sex.

Yeast infection (natural) treatment

If you are wondering how to cure a yeast infection, then you will be glad to hear that a simple course of action is often the most efficient cure, and there are plenty of natural treatments that you can use. It can take quite a lot of effort to overcome them, but the important thing to remember is that it is perfectly curable, so there is no need to suffer in silence. Many people feel that if they ignore the problem for long enough, it will somehow disappear on it’s own. This is not the case, so be sure you do something about it today!

One of the worst things you could do when you have a yeast infection is to take antibiotics, or other such medications. These will only encourage the candida and make your condition worse. There are also a lot of foodstuffs that you should avoid while treating candida, because many everyday products will in fact just encourage the candida to thrive. You should try to avoid yeast or fungus based foods, such as mushrooms, fermented foods like bread, pastries, cheese and beer. Avoiding any type of vinegar soaked products is a wise precaution as well as these tend to worsen candida symptoms.

One of the best herbal aids you can use to fight candida naturally is lemon juice; just remember to rinse your mouth out with a glass of water after drinking the lemon juice to protect your tooth enamel. Other natural treatments include garlic, which has strong anti-microbial properties along with other herbs which support healthy digestion and which are nourishing tonics, such as horsetail and stinging nettles.

Conclusion

Remember, when you are deciding how to cure a yeast infection, the goal is not to eliminate Candida from the body completely, but to reduce it to a manageable amount and restore the natural balance of your body.

Jason Davidson is an editor at Yeast-Infection- Gone.com. For more information on how to cure a yeast infection the natural way, visit our website.

Here it is nearing the end of 2007 and I still come across a lot of women trying to avoid strength training. In my opinion, strength training has got to be the most important facet of fitness for women to master. That’s right, the benefits of a good strength training program will outweigh diet, energy system work (cardio) and even flexibility training. Not to say that those all shouldn’t be looked at; they should. However, a good strength-training program will at least touch on the benefits of all of those areas as well.

I’m going to give you five solid reasons to look into adding strength training to your regimen. I can think of a bunch more than five, but here are some good starters.

1. You’ll gain muscle and lose fat. Ok, don’t give me any of that crap about getting “too bulky” or “manly”. You are not a man. You don’t have the testosterone to gain that muscle. Those women that you see in magazines that are huge and muscular? They work very, very hard to reach that very specific goal. Sometimes they have more testosterone than your average man through chemical means. Regardless, unless that’s your goal and you put some no joke effort into it, it’s not going to happen.

With a good strength-training program you’ll definitely gain some muscle, which is a good thing. Your clothes will fit better. You’ll be firmer. You’ll burn fat at an accelerated rate. What?

Yep, with elevated muscle mass comes an elevated resting metabolic rate. That muscle is an active tissue and requires energy to perform its functions. That energy has to come from somewhere, and it’s pretty much either going to be your diet or your stored fat.

2. Tissue remodeling and nutrient partitioning are both promoted more through weight training than cardiovascular exercise. The body responds best to harder stimulus rather than weaker. Which do you think is going to cause more muscular damage (a good thing), a hard full-body weight training session or an hour walk? The weight session, without question. In addition to stimulating muscle growth, the other result of weight training we’re looking for is the muscular micro tears resulting from it. These micro tears take a lot of energy to repair. That energy is going to come from your diet and stored body fat.

The nutrient partitioning is an important part of the equation as well. Once you eat food, the process is not done. The question is where does that food energy go? It can go towards bodily function (good), muscular energy and repair (good), muscle glycogen (good), and fat storage (probably not good). Quality strength training promotes the muscular repair as described above as well as depletes your muscles’ energy stores (glycogen). This will help push your food energy to be directed to these areas, contributing to your health and fat loss.

3. Strength training will make you stronger, more flexible, and more confident. I hate to see a relatively healthy woman looking like she’s struggling with a grocery bag or having a hard time getting a light weight box from a shelf. Is that how you want to live your life? I didn’t think so. I’m not asking you to be able to throw bags of concrete all day (although it’s cool as heck if you can). What I’m looking for is the strength to survive everyday life. Weight training will give you the strength and confidence to do just that.

Make him open that jar of pickles or take out the trash because you want him to, not because you can’t do it yourself.

4. There have been more studies now than you can shake a broken chicken bone at indicating that strength training helps prevent and treat bone mineral loss. This may not seem like an issue when you’re 20, but it’s never too early for women to start preventing osteoporosis. The risk of brittle bones is a very real one and strength training will help prevent it by stressing the bone. This stress causes the body to promote bone growth and this stronger, thicker bone will be far more resistant to fracture.

One of the big risks associated with osteoporosis is falling. In addition to the bone being weaker as women age they tend to lose coordination, strength, and balance. This makes falling more likely and with weakened bone it’s a real danger. Strength training helps keep osteoporosis at bay through stronger bones but also aids in coordination, strength, and balance. You’ll not only have a longer life, but a fuller, more enjoyable life doing whatever you want with confidence.

5. Strength training can promote an overall better sense of well-being. A good strength-training program has been shown to show some similar anti-depressant qualities to current medications. This alone makes adding some weight training to your program worth thinking about.

Also, regular strength training has been shown to help regulate sleep patterns. Individuals who have a hard time sleeping generally adjust their sleeping patterns positively when adding quality weight training to their daily life.

I could go on and on about the benefits of strength training but that should be enough to get you thinking about it. I know a lot of women are intimidated by the grunting and flexing part of the gym, but all strength training isn’t that way. Find an area where you feel comfortable to begin and get to it. As you progress you’ll feel more and more confident and soon enough you’ll wonder what all the fuss was about!

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Changing your diet to deal with Endometriosis is an excellent foundation to assist you in reducing the symptoms, and will help regenerate your health as well as boost your immune system.

Adjusting what you eat can bring about many positive physical and metabolic changes, as well as improving our health. Many of you may be aware that various illnesses and diseases have responded very positively to changes in diet, and Endometriosis is no exception.

Some of the positive physical changes that take place when we change our diet, will at first not seem reliant on our food intake, but they are. For example, eating the right kinds of foods can:

~ sharpen our mental alertness

~ help us to stop feeling so sluggish

~ give us more energy

~ regulate sleep patterns

~ regulate bowel movements

~ balance blood sugar levels

~ regulate metabolism

~ regulate body weight

~ control hyperactivity - especially in children

We are very much a reflection of what we eat. When someone has a diet loaded in fats, the first place it will show up is in their complexion, with greasy, sallow skin. When we are constipated, an Iridologist (alternative health practitioner specializing in diagnosis using the iris of the eye) will immediately see this in the lack-lustre appearance of the eyes. With a lack of vital nutrients in our system, the body will eventually give you tell-tale signs.

The diet in modern day western society has become depleted of vital nutrients for many reasons. Intensive farming has robbed the soil of vital trace elements which used to be taken up by the crops as they grew, and in turn we consumed them. We rely so much on convenience foods now, which are very low in goodness. Much of our ‘fresh’ produce like fruit and vegetables is actually gassed and then stored in warehouses for months.

Many of us eat ‘fast food’, which is not very nutritious - the longer that food is left standing in a heated serving cabinet, the less nutritious value it has. People get lazy; they cannot be bothered to shop for valuable ingredients, yet alone cook good wholesome food anymore.

Scientists, health researchers and others have now found that the lower your food intake, with fewer calories and proteins, the longer you will live. We simply do not need the food intake that we have in the West.

What the body needs is a simple, balanced, preferably organic diet, which is prepared using fresh ingredients, and is viewed as our means of sustenance rather than being viewed as ’something to stop us being hungry’. We do have many problems and issues surrounding food in the West, with anorexia, comfort eating, and many other eating disorders. Food is also used in many social situations, but this is no excuse for not being able to feed yourself with good food when you are at home.

Food is our fuel, it makes us function, grow, replace worn out cells, gives us energy, and feeds the entire body. Food is the secondary requirement to life, with oxygen being the first basic requirement. More important than food is our daily requirement for water. We need lots of it; plain, fresh water. Yet most people only drink a small proportion of what the body really needs.

But going back to food; it provides us with energy. The foods we take in include:

~ Carbohydrates, which provide the chief source of energy for bodily functions and muscular exertions

~ Fats which are the most concentrated form of energy. Three fatty acids are essential in the diet because the body cannot make them itself.

~ Proteins, which are the building blocks in food, the construction materials for growth and repair of cells

~ Fibre, indigestible parts of plants which provide roughage and aids digestion

~ Vitamins and minerals - the organic substances which the body cannot make, but which it requires in small amounts to maintain health

Controlled Diet for Endometriosis

Controlling your diet to help you deal with Endometriosis is an excellent starting point. As I have said earlier, we really are a reflection of what we eat, and the body responds very quickly to what is put inside it. Let me emphasize that point thus:

~ Look how radically altered we become by too much alcohol - which can happen very quickly

~ A Sumo wrestler is not born large - they eat themselves large

~ Body builders do build up their bodies with power/weight lifting, but they also use a high protein diet to back it up

~ Drink too much coffee and you have a caffeine rush

~ Travel to another area and you may get upset by the change in water consumption

~ When we are hungry, many of us suffer that awful drowsy blood sugar drop; eat something and we can pick up again very quickly

So the body is very sensitive to what is put in it, and sometimes that sensitivity is quick to show up. Unfortunately other sensitivities are not noticed and will creep up on us, which is when we suffer from dietary deficiencies and a lack of trace elements. There are times when our body gives us clues that we have a deficiency and we start to have cravings for certain types of foods.

The role of a controlled diet in Endometriosis management has proved exceedingly beneficial for many women. Some women have even been able to be totally symptom free with changes in diet. The plan of the endo diet is to relieve or prevent some of the disabling symptoms that occur with menstruation, as well as the general pain of endo. The goal is to decrease estrogen levels, stabilize hormones, increase energy, alleviate painful cramps and stabilize emotions.

SO WHERE DO WE START!

Let’s start with pain and hormones in relation to diet…

Endometriosis is an estrogen-sensitive condition, but the painful menstrual cramping that occurs is predominantly due to prostaglandin synthesis in the body. Prostaglandins are naturally occurring fatty acids, which are derived from dietary sources. The body can produce different types of prostaglandins through a complex series of pathways.

There are the ‘good guys’ and the ‘bad guys’ of the prostaglandin group. The goal of a controlled diet is to block the ‘bad guys’ for their negative actions on the body, and increase the ‘good guys’ for their opposite and beneficial actions. The action of the bad guys is to increase uterine contractions, and the good guys have a soothing effect. By changing the types of oils that are taken into the diet, the production of the good guys can be stimulated, which helps with uterine relaxation. These oils are composed of omega-3 fatty acids, which lead to positive prostaglandin production. Excellent sources of the omega-3 fatty acid producing oils are:

~ Evening primrose

~ Safflower oil

~ Walnut oil

~ Flax seeds/oil

It is also important to decrease intake of those fatty acids that will stimulate the bad guys which are found in saturated fats, butter, animal and organ meat, lard.

In addition to decreasing bad fat intake, the diet should also consist of high fiber. Not only does this help with good digestion, but it is also thought that a diet high in fiber can decrease total circulating estrogens. It is recommended to incorporate 25 grams per day of fibre. Good sources are:

~ whole grains excluding wheat and rye

~ beans, peas and pulses

~ brown rice

~ vegetable and fruits

~ oatmeal

The following foods are recommended to modulate estrogen levels by incorporating one or two servings a day:

~ mustard greens

~ broccoli

~ cabbage

~ turnips

FOODS TO AVOID

~ wheat - this includes breads, cakes and pasta products, all based on wheat

~ refined and concentrated carbohydrates

~ sugar, in whatever form, including honey

~ alcohol

~ caffeine which is found in tea, coffee, soft drinks

~ chocolate

~ dairy produce including all milk, eggs and cheese

~ fried food, margarine and hydrogenated fats

~ soy products and soy protein - tamari can be used in small amounts

~ tinned and frozen packaged foods as little as possible

~ additives and preservatives

Note: Meat, dairy and eggs promote the pro-inflammatory prostaglandins.

FOODS BENEFICIAL FOR THE IMMUNE SYSTEM

~ beans, peas, lentils

~ onions

~ garlic (raw or lightly cooked)

~ carrots (contain beta-carotene)

~ live yogurt (good for healthy intestinal flora)

~ rhubarb

~ seeds and sprouted seeds

~ ginger

~ green tea

HORMONE REBALANCING FOODS

Foods containing natural plant sterols can be helpful. They are thought to block the estrogen receptors, so in turn excess estrogen in the body cannot ‘lock-in’ to these receptors. These include:

~ peas, beans and pulses

~ red and purple berries

~ garlic

~ apples

~ parsley

~ fennel

~ brassicas: cabbage, cauliflower etc

~ nuts and seeds

~ celery, carrots

~ rhubarb

~ sage

VITAMIN AND MINERAL SUPPLEMENTS

Although the best source of vitamins and minerals is through a well balanced diet, many foods today are depleted in these vital trace elements. Today, most of us need to supplement our diet with some of the vitamins and minerals that our bodies need to function optimally.

The following is a list of supplements that will help women with Endometriosis:

Magnesium - is a mineral and is believed to ease cramping with menstruation

Zinc - is essential for enzyme activity, helping cells to reproduce which will help with healing. Zinc is also reported to boost the immune system and helping to create an emotional sense of well-being

Calcium - levels of calcium in menstruating women decrease 10 to 14 days before the onset of menstruation. Deficiency may lead to muscle cramps, headache or pelvic pain.

Iron - women with Endometriosis tend to have very heavy periods which can lead to an iron deficiency. This can lead to anemia which is characterized by extreme fatigue and weakness.

B vitamins - these are important for the breakdown of proteins, carbohydrates and fats in the body. B vitamins are reported to improve the emotional symptoms of Endometriosis, and have proved helpful in dealing with PMT

Vitamin C - is well known for helping to boost the immune system and help provide resistance to disease. It is also used in the body to build and maintain collagen within the body

Vitamin A - is another immune system booster

Vitamin E - plays an important role by increasing oxygen carrying capacities and also strengthens the immune system

Selenium - when taken together with vitamin E has been reported to decrease inflammation associated with Endometriosis, as well as immune system booster.

OTHER USEFUL SNIPPETS:

Certain vegetables have substances that activate liver enzymes and help the liver to detoxify chemicals. This allows the liver to eliminate excess estrogen from the body more effectively. These vegetables include: broccoli, cauliflower and brussel sprouts.

Auto immune diseases are thought to be triggered by free-radicals in the body, which could be an added factor in Endometriosis. Free radicals are destructive molecules and are found naturally in the body but can be made worse by pollution, stress, illness and smoking. There are minerals and vitamins that will help to fight off these free-radicals because of their antioxidant properties, including: vitamins A,C,E, CoQ10, selenium, vitamin B complex, as well as specific supplements being sold specifically as Antioxidants.

TO SUM UP

~ increase omega-3 fatty acids

~ avoid meat, dairy products, wheat and sugar

~ increase fiber

~ modulate estrogen intake

~ avoid caffeine and alcohol

~ avoid refined foods, e-numbers, and additives

~ minimize or avoid soy products as they contain high levels of phytoestrogens, and soy contains a particular toxin which seems to be particularly detrimental for women with Endometriosis

~ peel fruit and vegetables to remove toxic chemicals

~ eat organic produce wherever possible

~ drink lots of filtered or mineral water

Carolyn Levett used to suffer from Endometriosis but after 4 years of homeopathy, a healthy diet and lots of positive thinking she was able to heal from the disease. She now runs the supportive Endometriosis website:

www.endo-resolved.com

She has also written 2 books to help other women - ‘Reclaim Your Life - Your Guide to Aid Healing of Endometriosis’ and ‘Recipes for the Endometriosis Diet’, both available from the website.
Endo Resolved also has a very active and supportive Message Board as well as lots of positive advice and information about endometriosis.

Women have reported that when they reduce the amount of chemical based toiletries and household cleaning products, they begin to see a reduction in their symptoms of endometriosis.

In this article we will be looking at how you can start to get rid of all those toxic chemicals in your home, which you use as a matter of course every day to keep your home clean.

How does this help women with Endometriosis! … By reducing the number of different chemicals you are exposed to, which can be absorbed by your body, you will give your body a much better chance to function properly, for your immune system NOT to be put under stress, and improve your chances of healing.

You may be unaware of some of the toxins you are absorbing from the outside environment. And what is worse … you have no control of this exposure. It is caused by industry emitting billions of tons of fumes, cars churning out noxious poisonous fumes, and agriculture spewing out millions of gallons of pesticides and organo-phosphates. Most of these toxins are invisible, and some of them you cannot detect with your sense of smell. They are insidious, highly dangerous to all life on earth, and we are all starting to pay the price now.

Because endometriosis seems to be such a modern epidemic, it only takes common sense and simple logic to realize that what is happening in our environment and what is happening to reproductive health around the world, that these two things are undoubtedly linked.

These environmental chemicals are wreaking havoc on the health of humans, animals and plant life alike. In humans, it is women and children who are most susceptible to these pollutants - and it shows up in condensed pockets of ill-health in people living near industrial plants.

BUT, the home is one place where you can start to take control. You can minimise your exposure to chemicals. As well as using chemical free, non-toxic personal toiletries you can change your habits and start to use old-fashioned natural alternatives to clean your home instead. And they work just as well. We have all become acclimatised/brainwashed/fed the advertising, which makes us believe we need all these different products.

The following advice gives you some tips and ideas to keep your home clean without using a multitude of different chemical based products.

People invest in separate products for individual cleaning jobs: furniture polish, bathroom floor cleaner, bathroom fixture cleaner, kitchen surface cleaner, oven cleaner, and bleach for general purpose around the house, 2-3 laundry detergents for cleaning clothes, glass cleaner, and drain cleaner - the list goes on.

If you look in the average cleaning cupboard of many homes, you will find a huge array of different bottles, cans and containers; some of which may have only been used once. Some of them will be past their ‘use by date’, and you have to throw it away - more toxic garbage thrown into the environment - and you have wasted your money. You will also notice that many products advise to keep away from children or your pets, must be used in a well ventilated room, and many will have severe warning logos stamped on the container, which means they are either highly toxic or flammable and down-right dangerous.

All of these products are costly, dangerous to your home, family and the environment. You can keep your home clean, germ free and smelling sweet by using only 2-3 home-made organic products, and you will save money.

Let’s start with the kitchen. Rather than use a different cleaning product for the stove, kitchen sink, cabinets, floor and refrigerator, work tops and so on, there are only 4 ingredients that you need, and you can purchase them in any grocery store. They are white vinegar, baking soda, lemon juice and salt.

Also take note - all of those ingredients you can put into your mouth quite safely without fear of poisoning.

~ Kitchen Floors - In a bucket mix 1/2 cup white vinegar with 1-gallon hot water. This is safe for hardwood, linoleum, tile, and any washable surface.

~ Oven Cleaner - Mix 1 tablespoon of baking soda, 1 tablespoon salt, and add 1/2 cup hot water. Make a gritty paste, apply to the oven, heat slightly, cool and then wipe away with a damp rag.

~ Refrigerator Seals - The plastic seals of refrigerators can be wiped free of debris with a rag dabbed in white vinegar.

~ Kitchen Cabinets - 1/4 cup of lemon juice mixed with 1 quart of hot water. Lemon juice helps to remove grease from wood and metal.

~ Dish-washing by Hand - In a small spray bottle, fill 3/4 with water and 1/4 with lemon juice. Lemon juice is the main ingredient in dish-washing detergent because it is an excellent grease fighter. You don’t need any of the other ingredients that make up commercial dish-washing detergents - they are mostly fragrances.

For laundry, there are three products to use: washing soda, white vinegar and salt.

~ Laundry Detergent for White Clothes - use 1/4 cup washing soda (sodium carbonate) in place of bleach. Bleach is one of the most toxic substances for the environment. Washing soda costs only a few pennies per wash load, and it is far less expensive than bleach. Along with the washing soda, add 1/4 cup of white vinegar.

~ Laundry Detergent for Dark Clothes - use 1/4 cup of white vinegar and 1/4 cup of salt.

Salt helps restore faded colours, and to remove dirt and grime. It is salt that is used in dyeing of fabrics that helps to fix the dye.

For carpets there are three choices: salt, baking soda or cornstarch.

Just as salt helps to restore the colour of dark coloured laundry, it also helps to bring out the colour in carpeting, while at the same time, removing dirt.

Sprinkle 1/4 to 1/2 cup of salt (depending on the size of your rug or carpet), let it sit for 15-30 minutes, and then vacuum. You can also alternate between salt and cornstarch. The instructions are the same. To remove odours from carpets, add 1/4 cup of baking soda to the salt (or cornstarch) and make a powder with the mixture, sprinkle on the carpet and let it sit for at least 30 minutes, and then vacuum. If you want to add a fresh scent to your carpet, you can sprinkle Cinnamon, or All Spice on the carpet, let it sit for 15 minutes and then vacuum.

The bathroom - The same cleaning products used in the kitchen are suitable for the bathroom; white vinegar, baking soda, and lemon juice.

~ To clean the toilet, sprinkle in baking soda and scrub with a toilet brush

~ Bathroom Glass Cleaner-1-2 tablespoons of white vinegar mixed with 1 quart of water in a spray bottle. To remove oily or greasy fingerprints from the mirror, dab on a little rubbing alcohol and wipe with a linen rag.

~ Bathroom Floors-The same as kitchen floors: 1/2 cup of vinegar with 1-gallon hot water. This is safe for hardwood, linoleum, tile, and any washable surface.

Other cleaning areas

To polish wood furniture and wood floors, and to have a wonderful citrus scent, use citrus oil. You can purchase a gallon of citrus oil from many home improvement store. It costs about $5.00 a gallon, but will last you a long time.

~ Polishing Wood Furniture - pour a small amount of citrus oil (undiluted) onto a lint-free rag, and polish to perfection.

~ Another Furniture Polish - mix equal parts olive oil and lemon juice for a natural furniture polish. Just apply with a soft cloth and buff to a shine.

~ Cleaning and Polishing Wood Floors - Dilute one cup of citrus oil in one-gallon hot water. Use a sponge mop and mop floor.

~ For crayon marks, spilled candle wax, and residue left from tape and other adhesive, dab with mineral oil and wipe gently with a rag. Mineral oil is the main ingredient of many commercial products that advertise the removal of greasy wax stains and marks.

To further ensure that you are helping the environment to remain toxic free there are a few simple things that you can do:

~ Use cloth rags - never use paper towels or the new “Disposable Wipes.” Such products are bleached, and are therefore toxic.

~ Recycle old clothing, sheets and towels into rags. Wash once a week and you’ll never have to waste money on paper products again.

~ Recycle Paper and Plastic Bags - Never buy plastic garbage bags. Use the bags that you get from the grocery store to dispose of household garbage. (Try to recycle as much of this as possible)

~ Invest in your own heavy duty shopping bags to use for grocery shopping, and take only 1-2 plastic or paper bags from the grocery store to use as trash bags.

~ Minimize your use of plastic in whatever form it comes - bags, packaging, bottles etc. It is the least degradable form of packaging on earth.

~If you need to use sprays in your home for whatever use, make sure you use pump action sprays.

Other organic household ideas: safe non-toxic alternatives you can use.

Here are few more household tips to minimise your need for toxic chemical based preparations:

~ For ants, sprinkle red chilli powder at entry point.

~ To remove perspiration stains, white vinegar and water works well on fresh stains on cotton.

~ Polish chrome or remove pet odour with cider vinegar.

~ For automatic dish-washing detergent, try ½ cup baking soda with liquid dish-washing detergent.

~ Repel moths with cedar chips or cedar essential oil.

~ Remove oil stains by rubbing white chalk into the stain before laundering.

~ Equal parts of vinegar and salt with a little elbow grease will remove mould and mildew stains but will not eliminate the problem. In this case treat the cause, which is usually a need for better ventilation or reduce moisture in the atmosphere with a dehumidifier.

~ Clean your drains by pouring ½ cup each of baking soda and vinegar into drain. Wait two minutes, add two quarts boiling water, and repeat.

~ Throw away your air freshener and try herbal bouquets, pure vanilla on a cotton ball, essential oils used with a special burner, or perhaps try opening the windows - even if it is a bit chilly. Let you home breath every now and then.

~ Clean window/mirrors/glass by adding a little vinegar and a little liquid soap to a spray bottle of water. Shake mixture a little and spray on surface that needs cleaning, and clean/polish with soft cloths.

~ Drains - pour a cup of baking soap and a cup of vinegar down the drain followed by a quart of boiling water, to deodorize and keep flowing freely.

This is just some of the ways you can use simple safe ingredients to keep your home clean. How do you think our Grandmothers managed ….. easy, by using the methods above.

Chuck out all those bottles of toxic cleaners. Your basic cleaning shopping list will be as follows:

~ Vinegar

~ Baking Soda

~ Lemon Juice

~ Salt

I have said this before above - you can put any of these things in your mouth without fear of poisoning; which means they will be safe for skin contact, safe for your family and much, much better for the environment.

Carolyn Levett used to suffer from Endometriosis but after 4 years of homeopathy, a healthy diet and lots of positive thinking she was able to heal from the disease. She now runs the supportive Endometriosis website:

www.endo-resolved.com

She has written 2 books to help other women - ‘Reclaim Your Life - Your Guide to Aid Healing of Endometriosis’ and ‘Recipes for the Endometriosis Diet’, both available from the website.
The website at http://www.endo-resolved.com provides positive advice and support to aid healing of endometriosis for women and girls.

One of the most important parts of a woman’s ability to maintain good health is proper diet and nutrition. Researchers continue to find growing evidence of the link between healthy eating and a variety of positive health outcomes which include:

–Reduced risk of cardiovascular disease
–Cancer
–Osteoporosis

If you are a woman looking to improve your diet you should eat foods rich in fiber, folate, unsaturated fats and calcium. Choose fruits, vegetables, whole grains and reduce intake of sugar, salt, cholesterol, saturated fats and trans fats.

As you age, your nutritional needs may change and vary. Consult with your personal physician or other healthcare professional to ensure your diet is providing the proper nourishment required for good health.

How do fiber, fat, folate, antioxidants, calcium, Vitamin D, iron, protein, alcohol and caffeine actually affect a woman’s health?

Fiber: The many benefits of high fiber intake include:

1.-Substantially reducing the risk of coronary heart disease and stroke;
2.-Cereal fiber has been shown in particular to reduce the risk of heart attack;
3.-Diets high in fiber protect against diabetes;
4.-Diets high in soluble fiber found in vegetables, fruits and legumes can help diabetic individuals control their glucose (blood sugar level);
5.-Lower cholesterol levels;
6.-Improved bowel function;
7.-Research also suggests that diets high in vegetable and fruit fiber may help prevent colon and rectal cancer.

Fat: It is important to reduce intake of foods high in certain types of fat and cholesterol to help decrease the risk of coronary heart disease. Of most importance is to reduce the saturated fats and trans fats rather than concentrating on reducing the total amount of “fat” intake. Avoid consuming too many low-fat foods that are high in carbohydrates. Too many carbohydrates can lower the so-called “good” cholesterol that protects against heart disease.

Folate: Is a type of B vitamin important to the production of red blood cells that can help reduce the risk of coronary heart disease and colon cancer. Folate supplements are recommended for women of child-bearing age usually in the form of multivitamins to help prevent a group of birth defects known as neural tube defects. These defects include spina bifida and anencephaly (failure of the brain to form).

Natural sources of folate include:

–Certain breakfast cereals
–Orange juice
–Peas
–Peanuts
–Beans
–Leafy green vegetables

Antioxidants: Certain fruits and vegetables, Vitamins A, C, E and beta carotene contain antioxidant properties. There are some studies that indicate antioxidants help prevent cancer and cardiovascular disease. The evidence to support these claims remains mixed.

Calcium: An adequate amount of daily calcium can help prevent osteoporosis. Osteoporosis particularly affects many women after menopause. It can lead to bone fractures. Calcium may also protect against colon cancer and may aid weight loss in obese women. If you are a woman who feels you need more calcium in your diet or you are just not sure how much is adequate for you, check with your physician about taking supplements.

Good sources of calcium include:

–Milk
–Yogurt
–Cheese
–Canned fish with soft bones such as sardines, anchovies and salmon
–Leafy green vegetables
–Calcium-fortified orange juice

Vitamin D: It is important to consume adequate amounts of Vitamin D to aid calcium absorption and bone formation. A lack of vitamin D can lead to softening of the bones.

Good sources of vitamin D include:

–Egg yolks
–Herring
–Sardines
–Tuna
–Salmon
–Fortified milk

Iron: A deficiency of iron can cause fatigue, decreased immunity and a type of anemia called iron-deficiency anemia. Iron is especially important to girls and women of childbearing age. Iron should be taken in moderation. Studies show high levels of iron can lead to heart disease in postmenopausal women.

Good sources of iron include:

–Liver
–Kidneys
–Red meat
–Poultry
–Eggs
–Peas
–Legumes
–Dried fruits
–Leafy vegetables

Protein: Women should get 10 to 35 percent of daily calories from protein to help prevent muscle tissue from breaking down and help repair tissue that has been damaged.

Good sources of protein include:

–Fish
–Poultry
–Eggs
–Milk
–Cheese
–Dried beans and peas
–Peanut butter
–Nuts
–Bread
–Cereal

Alcohol: Many experts agree the health risks of moderate consumption of alcohol outweigh the potential benefits of reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease shown in some studies.

Pregnant and nursing women should not drink alcohol in any form as it can cause harm to their offspring.

The many adverse health consequences of alcohol consumption include:

–Increased risk of cancers of the breast, mouth, esophagus, throat, larynx and liver
–Alcohol consumed during pregnancy can cause birth defects including fetal alcohol syndrome
–Cirrhosis of the liver
–May increase the frequency and severity of hot flashes during menopause

Caffeine: Is a stimulant and diuretic found in coffee, tea, soft drinks, chocolate and some over-the-counter drugs. A reduction of caffeine is often recommended during pregnancy. It may affect the heart rate and blood pressure, contribute to dehydration and have other possible side effects.

Numerous health problems can be the result of poor nutrition as well as obesity, which causes additional health problems. By contrast, are women with eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa. Women who are underweight may experience irregular menstrual cycles, a stopping of menstruation called amenorrhea, which can lead to dental problems and osteoporosis and a shortened lifespan.

Source: Science Daily Healthology

Disclaimer: *This article is not meant to diagnose, treat or cure any kind of a health problem. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Always consult with your health care provider about any kind of a health problem and especially before beginning any kind of an exercise routine.

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Hair Analysis in a little known yet interesting noninvasive test to determine vitamin excess or deficiencies in the body. If you are feeling fatigued, irritable or suffer from aches and pains, you may have too much of a toxic substance in your body that can be easily eliminated after hair testing. This requires on l teaspoon of hair (a little from each of 3 places in the back of the head cut from near the root) sent in the mail to AmericaNurse for laboratory testing to determine Calcium, magnesium, copper, mercury and aluminum levels as well as other levels.

You may not eliminate certain elements properly causing the excess to affect your memory, your ability to sleep and eat. Other symptoms may include ultra sensitive hearing of fireworks or appliances running loud that irritate you; cravings such as chocolate or others due to lack of certain things in your cells. This is a great indicator of your well being.

While a blood test tells about that certain moment when your body is balancing itself; this hair test will tell you about solid waste from your system. Some people had found cadmium which may be from smoking or even having car batteries around or cobalt or even toxins from their dental fillings. The best news is that these can be eliminated by taking certain vitamins as vehicles to eliminate them. Deficits such as zinc in the body can cause nail to split or hair to fall out. All of this and more can be sent in as easy to read report with information on what you should or should not eat depending on your own metabolism and symptoms.

There is now a trend toward addition of possible additives in our foods which can lead to poor metabolism and we need to know how to eliminate them. Seniors often reflect a better reading than younger children who eat poorly. This is an easy way to find out just what your relatives have inherited as well as yourself.

Depression, poor behavior and inability to study often show that children have deficiencies in their diet leading to upsetting behavior.

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Menopause is called by some people ” the change” because it is the time in a woman’s life when her period or “cycle” stops. During this time a woman’s body slowly produces less of the hormone Estrogen and Progesterone. When a woman has not had a period for 12 months in a row, she has reached menopause. This often happens around the ages of 45 to 55 years old. Every woman’s symptoms are different when reaching this stage in their lives. As we get older our digestive tract becomes less efficient and digestion takes longer. Calorie counting women sometimes find that long hours in a gym has minimal effect on their weight loss. The reason for this is the imbalance of estrogen in their body.

Growing up, Estrogen protects women from some effects of a high fat diet. Postmenopausal women have lower levels of Estrogen, and this leads to lower levels of HDL or (good cholesterol) and a rise in LDL (bad cholesterol) which is why rates of heart disease among menopausal and postmenopausal women are as high as those among men in similar age group. Estrogen is important and vital function for orchestrating menstruation. This imbalance of Estrogen is characterized by an abundance of symptoms. Some of these symptoms include: mood swings, feeling anxious, painful periods, hot flashes, and low libido. Should we try to use hormone therapy to balance out the imbalance in our bodies? As with all drug therapy’s you should consult a physician .

For some women hormone therapy may increase their chances of getting blood clots, heart attacks, strokes, and breast cancer. Before embarking on hormone replacement therapy, investigate a natural alternative. Diet is a primary factor in keeping blood sugar levels consistent, which is critical for keeping tissues healthy and preventing degenerative diseases. Stay away from junk foods. When cooking don’t use processed cooking oils switch to unprocessed oils, like virgin olive oil, canola, and flaxseed oil. Try to reduce intake of animal proteins, choose lean meats and low fat dairy. To get you through this stage in life women emotional help from people around her and understanding on the processes that are going on with her body.

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Geranium Essential Oil - PROPERTIES & ACTIONS INCLUDE:

Antibacterial - destroying or stopping growth of bacteria

Antifungal - destroys or inhibits growth of fungus

Analgesic - pain reliever

Antidepressant - alleviates or prevents depression, lifts mood, counters melancholia

Antiseptic - prevents, halts infection

Astringent - causes contraction of organic tissues

Deodorant - an agent that corrects, masks, or removes unpleasant odors

Hormone - a product of living cells that produces a specific effect on the activity of cells remote from its point of origin

Regulator - an agent that helps balance and regulate the functions of the body

Relaxant - soothing, causing relaxation, relieving strain or tension

Sedative - agent that exerts a soothing, tranquilizing, calming effect on the body, good for nervous tension, stress, insomnia, anxiety and palpitations

Tonic - strengthens and enlivens the whole or specific parts of the body

There are many varieties of Geranium oil available. Geranium oils from Madagascar are by far the finest available and most researched for their therapeutic action for balancing hormones.

The Bourbon variety of Geranium oil from Madagascar is considered by many to be the most desirable for hormonal balance.

Geranium Bourbon ( Pelargonium graveolens ) has an especially heady and sensual aroma that will energize your senses.

Considered the poor woman’s Rose Oil, Rose Geranium ( Pelargonium roseum ) has a fresh, slightly rosy scent and is excellent as a stand alone oil.

As with other Geranium oils from Madagascar Geranium roseum mixes well with many oils and its effects are similar.

Geranium oil’s regulating action gently balances extremes. Geranium is useful for regulating physical, mental, and emotional imbalances.

Geranium oil has a calming and uplifting effect on the emotions. Helpful for relieving depression, nervousness and fear.

Definitely a first-aid oil every woman should consider having on hand.

Its tonifying action helps relieve nervous emotional conditions like anxiety, confusion, depression, lethargy, enegy swings and tearfulness.

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We are all aware of the basic facts about our risks for cancer. Eating healthy, exercising regularly, and maintaining a healthy weight can reduce your cancer risk by 70%.

Women have special needs when assessing their risks for developing cancer and the ways in which they can reduce their risk. There are four main risk reducers women need to keep in mind.

1.-Genetics: Family genetics play a major role for women and their cancer risk. Ask questions if possible and find out your family’s medical history, both parent’s sides. The most common forms of women’s cancer, breast, ovarian, and colorectal, all seem to have a genetic link. If your risk turns out, because of family history, to be higher, it’s all the more reason to take care of yourself. Let your doctor know and be prepared for early and more frequent testing.

2.-Exercise: Regular exercise reduces hormones, which can cause more rapid growth of tumors. It also strengthens your immune system to better fight germs and cancer cells trying to grow. What is regular exercise? 30 minutes of moderate to vigorous exercise 5 times a week.

3.-Eat your fruits and vegetable: Fruits and vegetables are loaded with antioxidants. You need five to nine servings a day. Keep it colorful to be sure to get the right blend. Deep greens, purples, blues, oranges, and reds are the best ones to focus on.

4.-Cocktail Time: Yes, we’ve all heard how drinking red wine is beneficial, but anything more than 1 glass a day is not. Consuming more than 1 drink per day can actually increase your breast cancer risk. Everything in moderation is the key when it comes to imbibing. One drink is good for you, two, not so much.

Women have different risk factors and because the most common forms of cancer mainly affect women, need to protect themselves with better health. We cannot completely eliminate our risk for getting cancer, but we can do everything in our power to reduce the risk.

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