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Mom Works Inc Giveaway
July 16, 2008 | 23 Comments
We are running a contest here at Mommies Magazine and the prize valued at over $45.00 has been graciously donated by Jacqueline Goff of Mom Works Inc.
Headaches and Hormone Imbalance
July 10, 2008 | Leave a Comment
When you experience hormonal imbalance, it seems as if your entire body is working against you. Not just with headaches that occur during your period, but those that seem to linger with peri-menopause and even during menopause.
If you had severe headaches in adolescence during the years after starting your period, you might find that the same migraine type headache returns at menopause. Hardly seems fair, does it?
It’s as if your hormones want to get back at you both coming and going. These headaches are probably related to hormonal shifts in your body. As a teenager, your headaches stopped after your body became use to your monthly cycle.
When your body is transitioning away from its childbearing years into menopause, the headaches are back again until the body levels off. For some women, hormonal headaches are more intense during ovulation or just after ovulation is over.
Unless you’re tracking ovulation in order to get pregnant or prevent pregnancy, you may not even know when that is. So pay attention to your cycle for a few months and note whether your headaches start a few days to a week before your period or just after your period.
Going on birth control pills may reduce or eliminate hormonal headaches for some women. No matter what the source of your hormonal headaches some ways to deal with them include:
• Eat fewer processed foods, especially processed meats
• Avoid any foods with MSG or other food additives that you may be sensitive to
• Drink 6-8 glasses of water daily. Triple shot lattes, sodas and wine spritzers don’t count for hydration. In fact, this intake of sugar, caffeine and alcohol may actually contribute to worsening the headaches
• Don’t snack on junk food during the day and then eat a big meal at night. Eat a balanced diet, divided into 5 or 6 small meals during the day. This supports your blood sugar levels and provides online nutrition during your busy daytime hours.
• Get regular exercise - aerobics or running for strength and yoga or Pilates for muscle tone and flexibility
These prevention measures might help you avoid a hormonal headache or at least reduce the impact of the headache.
Kidman gives birth Monday to girl named Sunday
July 7, 2008 | Leave a Comment
AP - Nicole Kidman gave birth Monday to a baby girl named Sunday.
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Kidman gives birth Monday to girl named Sunday
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Steroid nasal spray eases mild sleep apnea in kids
July 7, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Reuters - The corticosteroid drug
budesonide, given as a nasal spray for 6 weeks, benefits
children with mild sleep apnea, a study shows.
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Steroid nasal spray eases mild sleep apnea in kids
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Kung Fu Panda prompts soul-searching in China
July 5, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Reuters - More than just a box-office hit in
China, animated Hollywood comedy “Kung Fu Panda” has led
Chinese artists to find fault with their own film industry and
call for fewer government controls on culture.
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Kung Fu Panda” prompts soul-searching in China
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Kate Moss hair extension sells for 805 euros in eBay: report
July 4, 2008 | Leave a Comment
AFP - A blonde hair extension that British supermodel Kate Moss reputedly lost in Berlin has been auctioned on eBay for 805 euros (1,264 dollars), Bild newspaper said on Friday.
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When a Woman Suffers from a Reduced Sex Drive
July 3, 2008 | Leave a Comment
We hear lots about male sex drive. They either want a lot of sex, or they need Viagra® or some other type of “enhancer” to start things up. And it’s no secret that as men get a bit older, they may need to use some sort of supplement to help things along.
Women often have issues with sex drive too, but the problem is often chalked up to women simply not being as sexually driven as men. Unfortunately, that’s just not true. Women also have a deep need and desire for sex.
There are some things that will reduce the female sex drive, and fortunately, none of them are untreatable! Here are some of the causes of reduced sex drive in women:
• Stress – Stress is one of the major causes of lack of sex drive for women. When a woman is suffering from stress, her body is robbed of many of the essential building blocks it uses to produce estrogen and testosterone. Both estrogen and testosterone are a necessary for a healthy sex drive. When over-stressed, a body will choose to try to protect itself and conserve energy rather than seeking pleasure.
• Hormones – As women enter perimenopause and menopause, hormones fluctuate wildly. Hormonal imbalances are often accompanied by other symptoms such as hot flashes, mood swings and weight gain. Women often just don’t feel sexy when experiencing these things. It is interesting to note that human females need their own pheromones to feel turned on. If the pheromones aren’t there, it’s more difficult to be in the mood.
• Appropriateness – Some women have been given the impression that once you get to “a certain age” your sex life is over. It’s no longer appropriate to consider yourself a sexual being.
• Diet – Poor nutrition or very low-fat diets are horrible for sex drive. The body needs lipids (found in fats) to make hormones, including testosterone.
• Issues with Spouse/Partner – Sometimes the stress of a relationship that isn’t working well dampens sexual desire. Often this happens after years and years when the woman finally enters perimenopause or menopause and her feelings about “how life should be” begin to change. Behavior that was tolerated in the past is now resented.
• Physical Changes – As women age, changes take place in the vagina causing thinning and dryness. This can cause pain during intercourse, so a woman may begin to dread sex because of the pain.
• Being Single – Sometimes being single and the prospect of dating is just too overwhelming. So they avoid it and give up on having a sex life.
For women, rediscovering your sex drive isn’t as easy as taking a small pill a few hours before intercourse. But it’s not impossible to regain your sex drive and enjoy sex with all the exuberance that you did before. Here are some tips that might help:
• Talk to your doctor – Don’t automatically assume that hormone replacement therapy is going to be your best bet if you are perimenopausal or menopausal. But see your doctor to discuss options and rule out possible problems.
• Relax – Stress is a major player in wreaking havoc with sex drive. Explore the many ways available to reduce stress in your life. Exercise, meditate, pray, write in a journal, take time each day for YOU, go to the salon once a week for a pedicure, take a walk in the park, see a counselor, take a kick-boxing class. You get the idea. Find ways to relax, even if it’s for ten minutes a day.
• See a Nutritionist – Make sure your diet is correct for your needs. Also, ask about vitamin, mineral and/or herbal supplements that may help.
• Address the Physical Changes in Your Body – If you’re suffering from vaginal dryness and discomfort, use vitamin E suppositories a couple of times a week, or go to the pharmacy and purchase a personal lubricant made especially for helping with this problem.
• Be Sexy – So, you might not be 20 any longer. You can still be sexy and hot. Go to the makeup counter at your favorite store and learn some new makeup tricks. Freshen your hairstyle, put on a sexy fragrance and light some candles. It’s amazing what wonders small changes like these can produce.
• Communicate – Your partner probably has no idea what’s going on. Be open and honest. Let your partner know what you need to help things along. Maybe you need some time and understanding until the hormones or supplements kick in. Maybe you need to see a couple’s counselor. Do your best to communicate openly.
Sex drive is an important part of human life. We are meant to enjoy sex well into our golden years. If you are suffering from a waning sex drive, there are steps you can take to refresh your desire for sex.
Fighting Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
July 1, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a disease that causes a person to become so fatigued that normal daily function is impaired. The tiredness that is experienced is so severe that mental and physical activity or movement make this condition worse, and rest usually doesn’t diminish the fatigue.
This disease is a difficult one to diagnose and treat because symptoms are sometimes very general, which may lead to confusion when trying to find a correct diagnosis. The major symptom used for diagnosis is chronic fatigue that has lasted longer than six months.
People with chronic fatigue may experience the following symptoms:
• Headache
• Sore throat
• Pain or tenderness in neck and armpits
• Unexplained muscle soreness
• Joint pain
• Difficulty with concentration
• Trouble sleeping
• Extreme exhaustion after exercise that lasts for more than 24 hours
Unfortunately, the causes of CFS aren’t well understood. The immune system may not be functioning well, or viruses may play a part. So how is this disease treated when there are so many unknowns?
First, consult with your doctor. If you’re experiencing a combination of the symptoms listed above, and have been for awhile, you need to get a proper diagnosis and begin a treatment plan.
So far, there is no known cure for CFS, and the medications used are generally for treating symptoms such as sleep problems, and muscle aches. If you’re experiencing depression or anxiety, you may be prescribed an anti-depressant or anti-anxiety medication as well.
Even though there is no cure, most symptoms improve with time. In the meantime, there are some effective self-treatments you can use. You can help yourself by keeping track of times of the day when you have the most energy and planning for activity during those times.
Try to keep some activity and exercise in your life, even if it isn’t as much as you would like. You can also find a chronic fatigue syndrome support group in your area. And make sure you ask your friends and family for support while you’re finding ways to recover your lost energy.
If memory and concentration are problems, become a note and list writer so you don’t forget important tasks and appointments. CFS is not well understood, hard to diagnose, and impossible to cure easily at this time.
However, with the help of your doctor, you can find ways to deal with the symptoms while time takes its course in improving them. Be sure to find support in the form of family, friends and a support group, and give your body the time it needs to ease the symptoms.
A Guide to Combination Skin
June 26, 2008 | Leave a Comment
photo credit: Bombone Combination skin is an entire, separate skin type all in its own. Combination skin is neither completely normal, dry, or oily, but rather a mixture of each of those types, sometimes depending on the type of year or the climate in which one lives. Read more
America’s Got Talent - 4 yo Kaitlyn Maher
June 26, 2008 | Leave a Comment