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New Heart Guidelines For Women

Heart disease is the number one health threat for women — one in every three women in America dies of heart disease. But heart disease and stroke are preventable. The American Heart Association released new guidelines to help women keep their hearts healthy and happy for a long time. The new guidelines have three elements: a healthy lifestyle, taking care of major heart disease risk factors, and using appropriate medication. Taking care of your heart starts early: if you are age twenty or older, see your doctor to talk about your heart disease risk. Only one in ten women will … Continue reading →

Single Doesn’t Have to Mean Lonely

It’s hard to be alone, but there is a difference between being alone and being lonely. Alone can be a good thing, at least sometimes, but lonely is another story. It can be depressing and difficult to see ahead to a future where you won’t always feel that way. It’s a vicious circle really, because the lonelier one feels, the needier he or she tends to become, and neediness is not very attractive. The first thing to do is to make sure you include other people in your life and stay active, even if it means spending time with people … Continue reading →

For Women Only- Signs of a Heart Attack

Did your mother ever use the phrase “I am just sick and tired” on you when you were growing up? Mine did. She was sick and tired of my antics quite a bit. Sadly, this same phrase may also be the only signs a woman experiences when she is having a heart attack. Most sources that talk about warning signs for a heart attack base their symptoms on those of a male patient. Women are not the same as men. Yes, sometimes we really do need science to point out the obvious. Here are the hard facts of the matter. … Continue reading →

Benefits of Church for a Single Parent

Becoming single, whether from divorce or the death of a spouse, is a huge change of life, especially when there are children involved. During this time of life, it is essential to surround yourself by loving and understanding family and friends. In addition, once you are on your own, you need to keep yourself focused in the right direction so you remain positive and strong. One of the best suggestions is to find a good church where you live, one that offers single moms a support system. For instance, many churches provide a special ministry that is geared toward singles … Continue reading →

Ten Questions To Ask Your Doctor About Heart Disease

In the United States, more women die from cardiovascular disease than ANY other cause. That includes cancer! Heart disease and stroke are two serious types of heart disease and are the first and third leading causes of death for women in America. Too many women don’t take the risk of heart disease seriously. Do you know your risk factors? Do you know what things increase your chance of a heart attack or stroke? Do you know how likely you are to develop some kind of heart disease? Talk to your doctor or health care provider about your risk level when … Continue reading →

Treating Cervical Cancer

If you have been diagnosed with cervical cancer, you have three basic types of treatment available. Which treatment is used depends on several factors, including the type and size of the growth, the patient’s age, the patient’s desire to have children, and the stage of the cancer. Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays and other types of radiation to kill off cancer cells. There are two types of radiation therapy: external radiation therapy and internal radiation therapy. External radiation therapy uses a machine to send radiation toward the cancer. Internal radiation therapy uses a radioactive substance sealed into a seed or … Continue reading →

Cervical Cancer

Malignant (cancerous) cells growing in the tissue of the cervix are known as cervical cancer. The cancerous cells grow slowly over time; as the malignant cells expand, they can spread to surrounding tissue. Only women can get cervical cancer. The cervix is the lower, narrow end of the uterus that leads into the vagina. Before cancer appears in the cervix, the cells go through changes known as dysplasia — the appearance of abnormal cells. Cervical cancer does not usually have any noticeable signs in the early stages. However, the abnormal cells can be detected with a yearly check up, including … Continue reading →

The Jealous Single Friend

If you were recently married, you may still have some single friends that you are fairly close to. There is of course, nothing wrong with that, but sometimes the single friend can be trouble. You may find that your friend is jealous of your marriage. It may be that the person is jealous that you are married and he or she is not, or it may be that your friend is jealous of all the time you spend with your spouse. Either way, don’t let the jealous single friend create problems between you and your mate. You can, and should, … Continue reading →

Speed Dating

If the thought of being set up on a blind date makes you feel nauseous don’t despair. Perhaps you are brave enough to have tried online dating with positive results. Maybe some dark part of you wishes for the days of old when parents would arrange a marriage and the entire family would join you on your dates. Even if you do not fall into one of those categories, you might have found dating or even the thought of dating about as much fun as getting a bikini wax. After going through a divorce, beginning to date again can be … Continue reading →

Aromatherapy for Menstrual Cramps

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Did you know that physical and emotional stress can actually make menstrual cramps worse? As if they aren’t bad enough already, right? Staying stress-free is only part of the equation for easing the painful uterine muscle cramps that may accompany your monthly period. Here are some tips to relieve the pain of menstrual cramps naturally! Make a massage oil that contains natural muscle relaxers like chamomile, ginger, lavender, marjoram, or melissa (lemon balm). Mix 2-3 drops of the essential oils of your choice into an ounce of carrier oil like jojoba or sweet almond. Rub the mixture gently over the … Continue reading →