Articles related to "Menstruation"
Puberty in Tween Girls
Talking to your daughter about physical changes in her body during puberty is important. It will help her feel confident that she is developing normally.
• girl puberty • tween puberty • talk about menstruation • body changes • starting menstruation
Talking to your daughter about physical changes in her body during puberty is important. It will help her feel confident that she is developing normally.
• girl puberty • tween puberty • talk about menstruation • body changes • starting menstruation
Lybrel Offers End to Menstruation
Lybrel is a new birth control pill that allows women to skip their periods completely.
• lybrel • periods • end • menstruation • wyeth
Lybrel is a new birth control pill that allows women to skip their periods completely.
• lybrel • periods • end • menstruation • wyeth
Regulating Menstruation in West Africa
Women in West Africa regulate their periods with herbal and traditional medicines in order to ensure future fertility. Though people might view the use of these medicines as contraceptive or abortive in nature, scholars argue that most African women do not use them for either purpose.
• abortion • abortifacient • emmenagogue • menstruation • menses
Women in West Africa regulate their periods with herbal and traditional medicines in order to ensure future fertility. Though people might view the use of these medicines as contraceptive or abortive in nature, scholars argue that most African women do not use them for either purpose.
• abortion • abortifacient • emmenagogue • menstruation • menses
What Is Menstruation?
The facts and technical terminology about what menstruation really is.
• definition • menstruation • ovulation • puberty
The facts and technical terminology about what menstruation really is.
• definition • menstruation • ovulation • puberty
Yoga Anatomy: Menstruation
Can I do inversions in Yoga or Pilates class when I'm on my period? What yoga poses are good for menstrual cramps? Finally! Answers to these questions!
• yoga menstruation • pilates • headstands handstands inversions on period • yoga poses • menstrual cramps poses
Can I do inversions in Yoga or Pilates class when I'm on my period? What yoga poses are good for menstrual cramps? Finally! Answers to these questions!
• yoga menstruation • pilates • headstands handstands inversions on period • yoga poses • menstrual cramps poses
A Visit From Auntie
Back in Victorian times, this subject would have caused any lady going by the name of Miss Cornelia to swoon. But in our day, times have changed. Women's History Month would not be complete without a peek into the history of how women have dealt with their menstrual cycles. Rated "M" for "must read."
• menstruation • sanitary napkin • tampon • blood • menses
Back in Victorian times, this subject would have caused any lady going by the name of Miss Cornelia to swoon. But in our day, times have changed. Women's History Month would not be complete without a peek into the history of how women have dealt with their menstrual cycles. Rated "M" for "must read."
• menstruation • sanitary napkin • tampon • blood • menses
Blood Mysteries
What are the blood mysteries? Why are they central to the understanding of the Wise Woman tradition? Susun Weed discusses answers here.
• menstruation • bleeding • blood • herb • herbal
What are the blood mysteries? Why are they central to the understanding of the Wise Woman tradition? Susun Weed discusses answers here.
• menstruation • bleeding • blood • herb • herbal
Catamenial Seizures
Catemenial Seizures-Hormones Influence On Epilepsy
• catamenial seizures • hoemones • menstruation • womens health
Catemenial Seizures-Hormones Influence On Epilepsy
• catamenial seizures • hoemones • menstruation • womens health
CHARTING BASICS: Putting It All Together
This article puts all three charting signs-basal body temperature, cervical fluid and cervical postion together. A short review of all three signs as well as some information on charting other fertility signs.
• basal body temperature • cervical fluid • cervical position • menstruation • ovulation
This article puts all three charting signs-basal body temperature, cervical fluid and cervical postion together. A short review of all three signs as well as some information on charting other fertility signs.
• basal body temperature • cervical fluid • cervical position • menstruation • ovulation
Devastation And Hope
The first day of your cycle can be an emotional day if you’ve been trying to conceive. It’s a day filled with both devastation and hope.
• conception • ovulation • egg • menstruation
The first day of your cycle can be an emotional day if you’ve been trying to conceive. It’s a day filled with both devastation and hope.
• conception • ovulation • egg • menstruation
Ending The Myths About TSS
Toxic Shock Syndrome is a disease that every woman needs to know about. Although the occurance of this disease is low, it can be life threatening. Take the time to learn the facts about TSS before you get scared by the myths.
• tss • toxic shock syndrome • health • women • periods
Toxic Shock Syndrome is a disease that every woman needs to know about. Although the occurance of this disease is low, it can be life threatening. Take the time to learn the facts about TSS before you get scared by the myths.
• tss • toxic shock syndrome • health • women • periods
Fringed Belts on Wide Hips
The early use of fringes is suggested by biology.
• belts • spinning • fringes • menstruation • fertility
The early use of fringes is suggested by biology.
• belts • spinning • fringes • menstruation • fertility
Home Pregnancy Tests
When to test? What brand of test? These are important questions that a woman may have towards the end of her cycle. I answer these questions and give lists of pregnancy tests and what level of hCG they detect as well as a list of what a "normal" pregnant woman produces at the beginning.
• pregnancy • menstruation • home pregnancy test • luteal phase • implantation
When to test? What brand of test? These are important questions that a woman may have towards the end of her cycle. I answer these questions and give lists of pregnancy tests and what level of hCG they detect as well as a list of what a "normal" pregnant woman produces at the beginning.
• pregnancy • menstruation • home pregnancy test • luteal phase • implantation
Kundalini Meditation
In this article, Susun Weed describes the process of Kundalini Meditation.
• meditation • susun • weed • susan • herbs
In this article, Susun Weed describes the process of Kundalini Meditation.
• meditation • susun • weed • susan • herbs
Luteal Phase Defect
Luteal phase defect is one of the main reasons miscarriages occur. There are a number of measures that can be taken to lengthen the luteal phase and thus promote a healthy pregnancy.
• luteal phase • ovulation • progesterone • vitamins • breastfeeding
Luteal phase defect is one of the main reasons miscarriages occur. There are a number of measures that can be taken to lengthen the luteal phase and thus promote a healthy pregnancy.
• luteal phase • ovulation • progesterone • vitamins • breastfeeding
Mustard: Not Just Another Condiment
A discussion of the history of mustard and its various uses
• mustard • plaster • condiments • health • food
A discussion of the history of mustard and its various uses
• mustard • plaster • condiments • health • food
Nobody Wants To Talk About It. Period.
Have you ever wondered what the world would be like if men menstruated?
• gender roles • menstruation • feminism • sexism • anecdotes
Have you ever wondered what the world would be like if men menstruated?
• gender roles • menstruation • feminism • sexism • anecdotes
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: A Lesbian Health Issue
A little less than a year ago, I was shocked to learn that my irregular periods, weight gain, and thinning hair were caused by an illness I'd never even heard of. I am not alone. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome affects twice as many lesbians as heterosexual women. Read on to find out what it is, if you have it, and what you can do about it.
• ovaries • polycystic ovarian syndrome • pcos • infertility • lesbian health
A little less than a year ago, I was shocked to learn that my irregular periods, weight gain, and thinning hair were caused by an illness I'd never even heard of. I am not alone. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome affects twice as many lesbians as heterosexual women. Read on to find out what it is, if you have it, and what you can do about it.
• ovaries • polycystic ovarian syndrome • pcos • infertility • lesbian health
Progesterone Cream
Progesterone cream can be used to help boost progesterone levels and correct luteal phase defects.
• progesterone • luteal phase • menstruation • pregnancy • basal body temperature
Progesterone cream can be used to help boost progesterone levels and correct luteal phase defects.
• progesterone • luteal phase • menstruation • pregnancy • basal body temperature
Ten Tips for Women with PMS
Tips from Susun Weed for relieving the discomfort of PMS.
• pms • herbs herbal • menstruation • women • dandelion
Tips from Susun Weed for relieving the discomfort of PMS.
• pms • herbs herbal • menstruation • women • dandelion
A Girl’s Menstrual Period
Menstruation is no fun - period. But since it's going to happen (once a month! for several decades!), girls should know what symptoms to expect and how to cope.
• menstruation • period • menstrual period • a girl’s first period • daughter's first period
Menstruation is no fun - period. But since it's going to happen (once a month! for several decades!), girls should know what symptoms to expect and how to cope.
• menstruation • period • menstrual period • a girl’s first period • daughter's first period
Five Safety Tips for Yoga Class
Five simple guidelines to help you get the most out of your yoga practice and avoid hurting yourself. How to dress, what to do and what not to do before class, and why.
• yoga class safety beginner • yoga pose menstruation • yoga bare feet • mountain pose tadasana • urdhva dhanurasana wheel pose
Five simple guidelines to help you get the most out of your yoga practice and avoid hurting yourself. How to dress, what to do and what not to do before class, and why.
• yoga class safety beginner • yoga pose menstruation • yoga bare feet • mountain pose tadasana • urdhva dhanurasana wheel pose
The Menstrual Cup Revolution!
Menstrual Cups actually are not new to the feminine hygiene product market with the first commercial cup appearing in the 1930s.
• menstrual cup • sanitary products • feminine hygiene • menstruation • menstrual cycles
Menstrual Cups actually are not new to the feminine hygiene product market with the first commercial cup appearing in the 1930s.
• menstrual cup • sanitary products • feminine hygiene • menstruation • menstrual cycles
The Phases of the Menstrual Cycle
The menstrual cycle has 3 distinct phases that affect a woman's fertility. An egg is developed, then released, then either fertilized or shed through menstruation.
• menstrual cycle • period • phases • estrogen • progesterone
The menstrual cycle has 3 distinct phases that affect a woman's fertility. An egg is developed, then released, then either fertilized or shed through menstruation.
• menstrual cycle • period • phases • estrogen • progesterone
An In Depth Study of Ursula: Queen Wannabe- Part 2
This is the second part of an article studying Ursula from a evolutionary perspective
• ursula • mermaid • little mermaid • disney • menopause
This is the second part of an article studying Ursula from a evolutionary perspective
• ursula • mermaid • little mermaid • disney • menopause
An In Depth Study of Ursula: Queen Wannabe-Part 1
This article tries to explain the actions of Ursula in a Biopsychology perspective.
• ursula • mermaid • little mermaid • disney • menopause
This article tries to explain the actions of Ursula in a Biopsychology perspective.
• ursula • mermaid • little mermaid • disney • menopause
For the Lady's (Mantle, that is...)
Named for alchemy, this little herb is as important to medicine as it is to magic. Read on to learn its facinating lore...
• alchemilla • alchemy • herb • herbalist • herbalism
Named for alchemy, this little herb is as important to medicine as it is to magic. Read on to learn its facinating lore...
• alchemilla • alchemy • herb • herbalist • herbalism
Herbal Relief for PMS
Guest article by Lauri Jean Crowe of LivingHerbal.com explains common pain and discomforts of PMS and which herbs to use for relief of premenstrual pain and discomfort.
• chronic pain • lauri jean crowe • livingherbal.com • lavender • wome
Guest article by Lauri Jean Crowe of LivingHerbal.com explains common pain and discomforts of PMS and which herbs to use for relief of premenstrual pain and discomfort.
• chronic pain • lauri jean crowe • livingherbal.com • lavender • wome
Preparing for Ramadan
This article helps Muslim women prepare for their sleep, health and other personal concerns during Ramadan so that they can make the best of this Holy Month of fasting.
• islam • women • muslim • ramadan • ramadhan
This article helps Muslim women prepare for their sleep, health and other personal concerns during Ramadan so that they can make the best of this Holy Month of fasting.
• islam • women • muslim • ramadan • ramadhan
Period Pain, PMS, Irregular Cycle?
Most women experience menstrual cramps or irregular periods at some time in their lives. Tissue Salts are a natural remedy that restore balance and alleviate symptoms.
• natural remedy menstrual pain • natural remedy menstrual cramps • natural remedy heavy periods • natural remedy menstrual headache • natural remedy late periods
Most women experience menstrual cramps or irregular periods at some time in their lives. Tissue Salts are a natural remedy that restore balance and alleviate symptoms.
• natural remedy menstrual pain • natural remedy menstrual cramps • natural remedy heavy periods • natural remedy menstrual headache • natural remedy late periods
When to Visit the Gynecologist
Visiting your gynecologist is important for maintaining good reproductive health. Schedule yearly checkups as well as visits for these gynecological symptoms...
• gynecologists • doctors visits • reasons to visit • appointments • pap smears
Visiting your gynecologist is important for maintaining good reproductive health. Schedule yearly checkups as well as visits for these gynecological symptoms...
• gynecologists • doctors visits • reasons to visit • appointments • pap smears
Lovely Lovage
Lovage was once one of the most widely used herbs, both for medicinal use as well as being a culinary favorite. While it dropped out of favor as more powerful herbs were discovered, it is now experiencing a well-deserved resurgence in gardens and herbal medicine cabinets. It's easy to see why...
• lovage • levisticum officinale • herb • herbal • herbalism
Lovage was once one of the most widely used herbs, both for medicinal use as well as being a culinary favorite. While it dropped out of favor as more powerful herbs were discovered, it is now experiencing a well-deserved resurgence in gardens and herbal medicine cabinets. It's easy to see why...
• lovage • levisticum officinale • herb • herbal • herbalism
Pregnancy and Contraception: A Guide for Women with Epilepsy
Reproduction is often affected, when one has epilepsy. Many women find themselves lost, trying to decide whether or not to have children. Understanding the effects of your antiepileptic medication on pregnancy and the role it plays in contraception is your first step to making this crucial, life-altering decision.
• birth • control • norplant • brain • injury
Reproduction is often affected, when one has epilepsy. Many women find themselves lost, trying to decide whether or not to have children. Understanding the effects of your antiepileptic medication on pregnancy and the role it plays in contraception is your first step to making this crucial, life-altering decision.
• birth • control • norplant • brain • injury
Stress Easing Herbs
Since stress is such a part of life now, I think Stress Easing Herbs is a good subject to start with. There are quite a few herbals which ease tension and aid sleep, without the "drugged-up" feeling which over-the-counter and prescription meds are noted for.: Herbs have been a part of my life for most of my 56 years of experience. I have always used herbs as an alternative to traditional medicine whenever possible. Of course, I have needed to use prescription medications as well, and believe we really need to have a cooperative balance between the two areas of expertise.
• stress • health • valerian • women • nerves
Since stress is such a part of life now, I think Stress Easing Herbs is a good subject to start with. There are quite a few herbals which ease tension and aid sleep, without the "drugged-up" feeling which over-the-counter and prescription meds are noted for.: Herbs have been a part of my life for most of my 56 years of experience. I have always used herbs as an alternative to traditional medicine whenever possible. Of course, I have needed to use prescription medications as well, and believe we really need to have a cooperative balance between the two areas of expertise.
• stress • health • valerian • women • nerves
The Myth of the Hymen Continues (Part 1)
Women around the world are expected to bleed on their wedding nights as proof of virginity but modern medicine tells us that this belief is nothing more than a myth. Read why a broken hymen cannot be used to gauge a woman's chasity.
• islam • women • woman • muslim • moslem
Women around the world are expected to bleed on their wedding nights as proof of virginity but modern medicine tells us that this belief is nothing more than a myth. Read why a broken hymen cannot be used to gauge a woman's chasity.
• islam • women • woman • muslim • moslem
The Myth of the Hymen Continues (Part 2)
Read why some parts of the Islamic world still believe in the myth of the hymen even though it has never been mentioned in Islam as a way to prove a woman's adultery.
• islam • women • woman • muslim • moslem
Read why some parts of the Islamic world still believe in the myth of the hymen even though it has never been mentioned in Islam as a way to prove a woman's adultery.
• islam • women • woman • muslim • moslem
The Myth of the Hymen Continues (Part 3)
The myth of the hymen is a dangerous thing to Muslim women who may not receive proper gynecological care before marriage. It is also a scary prospect for educated Muslim women who know better but may marry into a culture which does not.
• islam • women • woman • muslim • moslem
The myth of the hymen is a dangerous thing to Muslim women who may not receive proper gynecological care before marriage. It is also a scary prospect for educated Muslim women who know better but may marry into a culture which does not.
• islam • women • woman • muslim • moslem
The Myth of the Hymen Continues (Part 4)
Read why non-Muslims often fail in their attempts to educate Muslims about issues related to their sexuality. Also learn what you can do to dispell the myth of the hymen if you are a Muslim woman or a healthcare provider.
• islam • women • woman • muslim • moslem
Read why non-Muslims often fail in their attempts to educate Muslims about issues related to their sexuality. Also learn what you can do to dispell the myth of the hymen if you are a Muslim woman or a healthcare provider.
• islam • women • woman • muslim • moslem
Toss Those Cares Away with Caraway!
Considering the host of minor ailments we can find in the kitchen herb Caraway, they should call it "Cares Away"! Read on to find out why...
• herb • herbal • herbalist • herbalism • nature
Considering the host of minor ailments we can find in the kitchen herb Caraway, they should call it "Cares Away"! Read on to find out why...
• herb • herbal • herbalist • herbalism • nature