Womens Health Base

10 Things Guaranteed to Drive Your Man Crazy (and not in a bad way!)

Alina — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 21:37:15 +0000

Women hear it all the time: “You’re driving me crazy.” Usually, it refers to incidences when you ask him to please mow the lawn, or to please take his feet of the just-polished coffee table. But what if you could take the phrase and make it a good thing? That’s right, we’re talking “you drive [...]

Multiple Sclerosis

Alina — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 15:31:21 +0000

MS Overview What is Multiple Sclerosis? An unpredictable disease of the central nervous system, multiple sclerosis (also known as MS) can range from relatively benign to somewhat disabling to devastating, as communication between the brain and other parts of the body is disrupted. Many investigators believe MS to be an autoimmune disease – one in which the [...]

The Truth About Fat, Omega-3, EFA & DHA

Alina — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 22:45:27 +0000

The Truth About Fat Fats are broken down into 3 categories: Saturated fats Mono-unsaturated fats Poly-unsaturated fats (this includes Omega 3 and Omega 6 essential fatty acids [EFAs]) Let’s discuss: Poly-Unsaturated Fats, Fatty Acids, and Essential Fatty Acids The key roles that fat plays in your body are in the breakdown for their fatty acids and in energy. Fatty acids are vital [...]

Hangover Do’s and Don’ts

Alina — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 15:13:20 +0000

The Morning After One way to prevent the severity of a hangover is to drink a lot of water while you’re drinking. If you don’t drink water throughout the night, This will help counter-balance alcohol’s dehydrating effects. Though most of us aren’t that responsible – we’d rather take reactive measures in the morning than preventative [...]

Common Cold Covered

Alina — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 05:49:03 +0000

Understanding the Common Cold Sneezing, scratchy throat, runny nose-everyone knows the first signs of a cold, probably the most common illness known. Although the common cold is usually mild, with symptoms lasting 1 to 2 weeks, it is a leading cause of doctor visits and missed days from school and work. People in the United States [...]

Heart Disease

Alina — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 23:40:48 +0000

Understanding Heart Disease Why Should You Care? If you’re like many people, you may think of heart disease as a problem that happens to other folks. “I feel fine,” you may think, “so I have nothing to worry about.” If you’re a woman, you may also believe that being female protects you from heart disease. If you’re a [...]

Eating Disorders

Alina — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 21:20:04 +0000

An eating disorder is marked by extremes. It is present when a person experiences severe disturbances in eating behavior, such as extreme reduction of food intake or extreme overeating, or feelings of extreme distress or concern about body weight or shape. Read this article for more information about eating disorders including Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, and Binge-Eating Disorder.

12 Things Your Guy Doesn’t Want to Hear

Alina — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 21:38:54 +0000

Whether your relationship is wrapped in the marriage vows or you are dating, and your guy is really wonderful, you want to stay on his good side. But how can you do that? Choose your words wisely. There are certain hot button phrases for men that they just don’t like to hear. So, [...]

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Alina — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 23:54:37 +0000

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is a highly publicized childhood disorder that affects approximately 3 percent to 5 percent of all children. What is much less well known is the probability that, of children who have ADHD, many will still have it as adults. Several studies done in recent years estimate that between 30 percent and 70 percent of children with ADHD continue to exhibit symptoms in the adult years. Read this article for the information need to know about adult ADHD.

Grow Your Garden to Shrink Your Waistline

Alina — Sun, 31 May 2009 23:26:39 +0000

10 Gardening Tips for a Healthier You For generations we have had among us people who just loved to garden. To feel the soil in their hands, enjoy the fruits of their labor (literally), to bask in the therapy of producing something so natural and needed has led many out into the garden. Have there been [...]