HEALTHY BODY

Women And Heart Disease: The Untold Story I have to admit, sometimes I’m a little worried when I see all the publicity and awareness about breast cancer. Certainly I consider breast cancer a significant threat. As an integrative doctor, specializing in women’s health, I’ve seen enough patients battling this disease to know this first-hand. But as bad as it is, breast cancer is not the biggest killer of women. Heart disease kills more women than any other disease. In fact it kills more women than all cancers combined. And it kills more older women than it kills older men. Unfortunately, not enough women take this threat seriously enough. While it’s slowly gaining more recognition, it’s not on our radars . . . and it’s not on enough physicians’ radars as well. As one of my colleagues, a thoracic surgeon with a great sense of humor, said in a speech I recently attended, “I wish doctors would stop giving women the bikini treatment, focusing only on breasts and rep

Blue Waffle Infection Want to know what is blue waffle infection and how it is caused? This article sheds light on the causes, symptoms and other insights about this infection. The term blue waffle from the past few months has been crowding the Internet extensively. Blue waffle is a type of vaginal infection that can make the vagina look similar to a grotesque blue, green and violet blueberry waffle. Though it is difficult to say who actually termed this vaginal infection as blue waffle, the only explanation for this is that since waffle is a slang term for vagina and the infection gives a bruise like discoloration to the infected area, it is termed as blue waffle infection. Though the term blue waffle has not been officially recognized by any medical professional, it does not mean that the infection does not prevails. In fact, blue waffle infection is often believed to be an elusive Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) which can occur in both men and women b

By Saptakee Sengupta We have seldom given a thought to the size of an ovary which is an important organ of the reproductive system of a female. Read this article to get complete information on this. Does the size of the ovary matter in determining your fertility? Is pregnancy dependent upon ovary size? Does its size play a crucial role in regulating menstruation cycle? Many times these questions come to your mind, remain unanswered and keep niggling you. All these doubts will be clear once you study the functions of the reproductive system and its organs in details. One such vital organ of the female reproductive system is the ovary. Therefore, knowing its size and the factors responsible for fluctuation of its size are important to you. Ovaries are a pair of reproductive organs present inside the body of a female. They are also known as 'storehouse of eggs'. A fertile woman's ovary contains approximately 200,000 eggs. As a girl matures and reaches puberty, the

A woman's body is definitely more complicated than a man's. A small sneeze will get a man running to the doctor, perhaps for a complete checkup. But a woman will sleep or rest through her worst illness at times. Yes, we know women are more tolerant, and also have a higher threshold for pain, and in most areas, both physical and mental. So, small issues like headaches, slight pain or discomfort in any part of the body, is usually brushed off by most women. They reason it with their hectic and busy lives. But did you know that a pain or discomfort or any other sign is perhaps a signal from your body that something is not right? Sleeping off a small cold is understandable, but there are other symptoms that women should never ignore. Women are simply designed that way – they do not have the time to get to the root of these things. There are plenty of 'other' issues their lives are stacked with. But is it OK to take your body and health for granted? Definitely not. Be

By  Dr. Victor Marchione It is an idea that has been hinted at for some time, and its answer is important for all middle-aged women. Does menopause influence one's risk for type 2 diabetes? With the latest health news, it's time to don a smile, because researchers found the answer to be "no."  Postmenopausal women had no higher risk for diabetes whether they experienced natural menopause or had their ovaries removed,according to the national clinical trial of 1,237 women at high risk for diabetes, ages 40 to 65.  In other words, menopause had no additional effect on risk for diabetes. Menopause remains one of many small steps in aging and it doesn't mean women's health will be worse after going through this transition. The results are published in the August issue of "Menopause."  The findings also shed light on the impact of diet and exercise and hormone replacement therapy on the health of postmenopausal women. Previous stu

By Sheri Johnson For both men and women, reproductive health depends on balanced hormones. For many couples, something called “estrogen dominance” wreaks havoc on their plans for a family. In fact, even those not yet planning a family or those who already have children experience issues stemming from estrogen dominance. It can cause PMS, cramping, endometriosis and ovarian cysts for example. In men, too much estrogen can cause low libido, low sperm count, low production of seminal fluid and erectile dysfunction. There are a number of factors that can influence estrogen levels in the body: - Exposure to environmental toxins such as pesticides, non-organic detergents, perfumes, and lotions - Eating non-organic meat, which contain hormones - Stress, which taxes the adrenal and thyroid glands, in turn impacting the reproductive hormones like estrogen - Overburdened liver, which impedes the elimination of excess estrogen - Use of synthetic estrogens such as birth cont

By Bonnie R. Giller Breast cancer should be a concern to every woman, not just those who have a family history of the disease. It is important to be knowledgeable about the risk factors. Early detection and preventative measures are key to keeping yourself breast cancer free. Risk Factors of Breast Cancer -Personal history of breast cancer -Family history of breast cancer (first degree relative-mother, sister, daughter) -Long-term use of hormone replacement therapy -Dense breasts -Alcohol consumption -Obesity Factors that Lower Risk of Breast Cancer -Onset of menstrual period at an older age -Early menopause -Giving birth to your first child at a younger age, breastfeeding your children, or having several births -Healthy weight -Regular exercise Warning Signs and Symptoms of Breast Cancer It is important to be aware of any changes in your breasts. Identifying a symptom of breast cancer does not mean you have cancer, but is reason to visit

By Neil Valentine D'Silva Osteoporosis literally means 'porous bones'. In the people affected by this medical condition, there is a faulty mineralization of the bones, which cause the bones to become porous within, with a lot of embedded hollow-like spaces. This causes the bones to be more brittle than the bones of young people, and causes them to get fractured easily. Bones require two essential minerals for their formation - they are calcium and phosphates. These minerals work within the bone to mineralize it and to keep it 'alive'. However, in people where this mineralization cannot occur for some reason, or if it occurs only erratically, then the person is affected by this medical condition. Osteoporosis -affected bones have more pronounced hollow spaces within them, which causes them to break more frequently and more easily. Such fractures happen in situations where healthy people would not normally get a fracture. This disease mostly affects th

So you are pregnant? That's a great news. But you might be a little apprehensive because you are gaining weight. Well, worry no more because that is part of conceiving and there are lots of solutions to solve that problem. Exercise for getting pregnant healthy are available almost everywhere. Some of these are as follows: 1. Walking Just almost everybody, pregnant or not pregnant, gets a lot of benefits from walking. It is the easiest exercise for getting pregnant women healthy and don't cause trouble on the schedule. Walking will help pregnant to stay fit in preparation for the upcoming labor. Pregnant women should stretch well and start in slow pace. This exercise is safe to do throughout the nine months. 2. Swimming Swimming is one of the best and safest cardiovascular exercises for pregnant women. It keeps your arms and legs muscles, heart and lungsfor getting pregnant women healthy. It helps reduce swelling in your legs which usually occur on the last tri

Bacterial vaginosis as the name suggests is a kind of infection of the vagina that basically affects the female reproductive organ. The bacteria and the acidity of the vagina increases and is then often infected with the harmful microorganisms. The female reproductive organ contains some infectious bacteria which needs to be removed through proper treatment. However, some women also consider this infection as yeast infection or trichomoniasis as the symptoms are more or less the same. When you are affected with this disease, you would feel a pungent fishy smell and whitish or yellowish discharge may also flow out from the vagina. You can even experience itching or swelling in the affected area. The problem increases in women who are involved in sexual intercourse with more than one or two partners. Consulting the Specialist Doctor Thus if you are experiencing any such symptom, then you need to consult the concerned gynaecologist in Kolkata who would properly diagnose and su