Female Health Help Info

By: Tammy L Davis, re-introducing and nourishing body, mind and spirit. Follow her on Twitter and Facebook

Green Goddess Guide to Fibromyalgia

Introduction

Fibromyalgia is a challenging condition to live with because there is no diagnosable cause leaving physicians to treat the symptoms to the best of their ability. However, the medications administered do very little to enhance the quality of life. Between the pain, IBS, insomnia, fatigue, poor memory and concentration, numbness and tingling, and headaches patients struggle to enjoy their families and friends.

No One Likes to Feel Bad, But ….

There is only so much a person can do...

By: Tammy L Davis, re-introducing and nourishing body, mind and spirit. Follow her on Twitter and Facebook

What a Relief: Menu for Pain

Introduction

Pain is not fun and too many people live with some form or another. While the type varies from burning sensations to shooting pain, to achy joints and muscles, the point to keep in mind is pain is exhausting. It ages us and interferes with our interactions with others leading one to reach for the quickest solution possible; prescriptions or over the counter medications.

What is The Problem with Medicine?

There are plenty of options that do not cost nearly as much as taking medications. The point to this statement has nothing to do with money and everything to do with the physical and emotional costs...

By: Megan Dean

Asthma Proof Your Home

If you or a family member has asthma, you may not be able to control every single thing they come into contact with. However, there is one place that you are in control- your home. In order for them to be able to breathe easily in your home, there are several things you can do to asthma proof your home.

1. Keep your floors clean. Your floors are a place that just collects dust and dirt. As people walk through this can be blown into the air. One way to keep the dust and dirt from affecting an asthmatic is to sweep or vacuum often. Simply by collecting all dirt and dust, and removing it from your home, you can breathe easier.

2. Address your bed. Some people have asthma flareups at night...

By Jenn Smith

7 Common Causes of Miscarriage and How to Prevent Them

Miscarriages happen to women of all ages, races and backgrounds and often they could not have been prevented. In fact, they happen so frequently that some obstetricians consider them to be a natural part of reproduction. While this may be true, it doesn’t make the loss any less painful. There are several common causes of miscarriage; and if you are aware of them, it may make it easier to prevent this devastating situation.

1. Genetics

Genetic abnormalities are responsible for a majority of miscarriages. While this is not hereditary, it accounts for over 70 percent of all lost pregnancies. This is caused by environmental mutagenic factors such as exposure to radiation and viruses...

By: Megan Dean

Caring for the Caregiver

There are many stages of life. When we are a child, our parents care for us. Then we age and have children of our own. And for many, they also care for their parents later in life. It is heartbreaking to see those that once cared for you to decline in health and need caring of their own. However, as you help those that once helped you, remember one other person that needs care- you. You must care for the caregiver to take care of yourself and maintain your own health and sanity.

1. Ask for help. In many cases, there are people around you that loved your parents too. You have family members, people in the community, and friends. There are even agencies that will come and sit with your loved one...

By: Megan Dean

Asthma Awareness

An asthma attack can be frightening. You can feel your throat closing and your chest tighten. One major problem with asthma is its psychological effects on a person. As you feel these changes in your body, it is easy to lose sight and begin to panic, especially if you are watching your child have an attack, or if you have had to go to the hospital for it. A thousand thoughts begin to run through your mind. Is this a big attack? Am I going to have to go in for treatment? What if it does not get better. Even in the midst of this state of panic, these simple things can help you calm down and get past the initial hump, and move towards breathing easy.

1. Is this an allergy attack? Allergy attacks are in response to some item that you are allergic to...

By Jenn Smith

5 Essential Vitamins to Take During Pregnancy

It is no secret that taking prenatal vitamins significantly decreases the risk of complications and health problems for you and your baby. However; it is not uncommon for women to be unaware of the essential vitamins that their prenatal supplements must contain in order to make them beneficial. Each of these has a specific function and when combined make them a “powerhouse” of nutrients.

1. Folic Acid

Folic acid, also known as folate is a B9 vitamin. This vitamin is essential for spinal cord and brain health. A lack of folic acid during pregnancy can result in neural tube defects that are non-reversible. Generally these defects happen before a woman even knows that she is pregnant...

By: Tabitha Naylor

Vitamin D Deficiency in Women

A woman who is deficient in vitamin D may be at risk for a wide array of health concerns, which include: heart disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, stroke, parathyroid problems, cancer and immune function. The fact is that until recently there were not many doctors addressing the problems that are associated with vitamin D deficiency. The testing and treatment methods are easy and have recently been implemented into many different doctors’ regular testing regimens.

Benefits of Vitamin D for Women’s Bodies

Vitamin D is a crucial element in the health of your bones and your teeth. Additionally, it works with other nutrients, as well as hormones, to help support bone renewal...

By: Tabitha Naylor

How Women Can Prevent Vitamin D Deficiency

Vitamin D is an essential nutrient for optimal health in women. Naturally, your body produces this vitamin when exposed to the sun. Also, there are many modern foods that are fortified with vitamin D to supplement what your body does not produce. For many women, especially older individuals, this may still not be enough. There are methods and tips you can implement in order to ensure that you are getting enough vitamin D on a daily basis.

Vitamin D Deficiency Prevention for Women

Use the following preventative measures to ensure that you do not become deficient in vitamin D.
Make sure that you get unprotected sun exposure for limited periods of time. This should be no more than 15 minutes in the morning or evening...

By: Tabitha Naylor

Essential Vitamins for Women at Every Stage of Life

It has been estimated that up to 50 percent of all American adults take some sort of multi-vitamin daily. This number is being led by health conscious women, who take the supplements to increase brainpower as they age, as well as achieve other health benefits. While the foods that you consume are still the best way to receive essential vitamins and nutrients, the proper supplement can aid in filling in the nutritional gaps in your diet. The fact is that women diet much more often than men, which means that there are likely to be substantial holes in their overall nutrition. Vitamins help to create optimum health.

What Vitamins Women Need

The vitamins that you take will add nutrients to your diet, aiding your body’s heal...