I Bet You Are Totally Stressed Out, How About a Bit of Down Time?

In the dictionary Stress is described as mental and physical tension and or strain.
Well duh! We can run into a full blown stress response on a daily basis, sometimes it seems to come at us on an hourly basis. Let's face it, life is stress, and that physical reaction wrecks havoc on our mind and body.
Did you know that 75% -90% of all doctor visits are for stress related problems. That in itself should tell us a boatload.
See if you have experienced any of these beauties on the list;
Headaches, insomnia, digestive problems, ulcers.
How about irritability, high blood pressure, elevation in cholesterol levels, sleeplessness, migraines, neck aches, diarrhea, dizziness, weakening of the immune system.
Stress is a cofactor in common illnesses and diseases such as heart disease, cancer, depression, ulcers, stroke and hyper tension.
OK, now what? How about a bit of help to that poor body with a bit of down time. Don't you and your shoulders that are now in your ears deserve it??
Take time for you, everyday, to unwind, even if it's just for a couple minutes. This is as important as picking up the dry cleaning and running the bank deposit at lunch.
Sit quietly outside and take in the beauties of nature. Take deep breaths. Look at that natural object; a bird, a flower, a tree. Reflect on this object and take deep breaths, clear your mind, just see it, and breathe and feel this living thing's energy. Try to reflect on this thing of beauty and relax for 10 minutes. Breathe in 1.2.3.4.5...breathe out 1.2.3.4.5...
Can't get outside? Find a quiet space, close your eyes.
Choose a calming work or sound, hum or recite a prayer. Repeat this word silently or out loud. ( Kinda depends where you are, huh.)
Start with your toes. Relax completely all the muscles in your toes, hum or repeat your word. Breathe...
Move up to your feet, ankles, calves... relax, and hum... breathe
Now your thighs, abdomen, arms, wrists, fingers
Pull your shoulders down out of your ears and relax them, your neck, your head...
Breathe slowly and naturally, saying your phrase or word as you exhale... Aim for 8-10 minutes. When you are totally relaxed, sit there a minute longer and reflect on how your body feels.
As your day goes by and you are finding your shoulders once again in your ears, think back to that relaxed state, take some deep cleansing breaths, and then move forward again to your task at hand.
Don't forget to be good to you. Hope this helps.
Corby Campbell Shields
Co-Author of the Menopause Master Plan
http://www.menopausemasterplan.com/

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How Much Do You Know About Menopause?

Menopause can be a time of great physical, psychological and emotional changes that can overwhelm you if you don't know what to expect.
If you're close to menopause age, or already going through it, the more information your have the better you will manage the transition.
With that in mind, I have set up a fun quiz so that you can discover how much you REALLY know about menopause.
1 At approximately what age can you expect menopause to begin?
a) 46
b) 57
c) 51
d) Anywhere over 35
2 Which of the following, can cause premature menopause?
a) Smoking
b) Drinking alcohol
c) Being overweight
d) Being underweight
3 Spotting or bleeding after menopause is normal:
a) True
b) False
4 Which of the following can help control the symptoms of menopause?
a) Healthy lifestyle
b) Adequate exercise
c) Good food choices
d) All of the above
5 Symptoms of menopause usually start suddenly without warning:
a) True
b) False
6 Which of these hormones do the ovaries eventually stop producing?
a) Estrogen
b) Progesterone
c) Both
7 How much bone loss per year can you expect in the first 5 years after
menopause?
a) 3-5%
b) 11-15%
c) 1-2%%
d) 6-10%
8 Why does hormone production decline during menopause?
a) Women run out of eggs
b) Reason is not yet known
c) The uterus loses it's effectiveness
d) Fallopian tubes lose their effectiveness
9 All menopausal women should be on hormone therapy:
a) True
b) False
10 Menopause is:
a) A purely physical change
b) The cause of depression
c) A natural stage of development
d) A pain
11 A diet rich in what may help control menopausal symptoms?
a) Fruit and vegetables
b) Dairy roducts
c) Lean meat
d) Soya products
12 What test can help determine whether a woman is starting menopause?
a) FSH
b) Perimenopause
c) Estrogen
d) Progesterone
13 What are the most serious side effects of menopause?
a) Cancer
b) Heart disease and osteoporosis
c) Thrombosis
d) Arthritis
14 What is the first symptom of menopause?
a) Hot flashes
b) Missed periods
c) It's different for every woman
d) Weight gain
15 Menopause can increase the chances of suffering with:
a) Bowel disorders
b) Cancer
c) Urinary infection
d) Conjunctivitis
If you're not sure of the answers, here they are:
1 c The onset of menopause varies from woman to woman - as do the symptoms. Some women enter menopause in their mid 30's, a few in their late 50's. However, most women experience menopause during their early 50's.
2 a Statistics tell us that women who smoke may go through menopause a year earlier than women who don't.
3 b Unless you're on hormone therapy, it's not normal to experience bleeding after menopause. Professional help should be sought as a precautionary measure.
4 d Medication is not always necessary to control menopausal symptoms and they can often be managed by taking a more natural approach.
5 b Symptoms usually begin gradually as the body goes through various hormonal changes.
6 c The levels of both hormones decrease throughout menopause. This causes the associated symptoms, such as fatigue, mood swings and hot flashes
7 a Bone loss can result in reduced height, weight gain and osteoporosis. It's vital to maintain a healthy diet and exercise routine to protect the bones as much as possible.
8 b The cause of hormonal decline is, as yet, unknown, although it is known that the decline begins in a woman's mid to late thirties.
9 b While some women have great results from traditional(synthetic) forms of hormone therapy, others prefer to seek out a more natural approach to managing their symptoms.
10 c Yes, it brings huge changes, but menopause is a natural progression from one stage of a woman's life, to the next. And as more is discovered about it, more options are available to manage and control most symptoms.
11 d There has been some evidence that consuming soya products can have positive effects on menopausal symptoms. This is due to the mild estrogenic effect of soya.
12 a The amount of Follicle Stimulating Hormone in the blood will be tested to give an indication if a woman is in or about to enter menopause.
13 b Be sensible about your lifestyle and pay particular attention to your eating and exercise routing. Don't leave your health to chance.
14 c There is no standard menopause. Symptoms, their regularity and intensity will be different for each woman.
15 c Urinary infections are one of the more unpleasant symptoms of menopause.
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Doctors and Nutritionist Preach About These All the Times, What Are They?

So... You hear about Amino Acids, Free Radicals and how good Antioxidants are all the time. What the heck are they, how do they effect my menopuse, and why should I care?
While water makes up about 65% of our body, I bet you didn't realize that Amino Acids make up 20% of our weigh. These invaluable raw materials make muscle, hormones, enzymes and vital brain chemicals called neurotransmitters. (Neurotransmitters are cell phone signals to the rest of the body, like meet me for lunch, girlfriend, but really more like...tell her eye to blink)
Ok, back to Amino Acids. They play a huge roll in our physical, emotional and mental health, (hello, brain stuff here!) Our miracle body can make 11 out of 20 kinds of the Amino Acids we need to keep ticking. But, the remaining 9 amino acids we can not synthesize, so they are our "essential" ones we need to get with what we eat. And these little wonders are found in vegetables.
The nasty buggers that cause us to advance aging are called Free Radicals. If it looks dirty or feels dirty on or in our skin, it's probably one of these. Think pollution, toxins, cigarette smoke. Free Radicals target the mitochondria, which is the power plants in our cells. They cause extensive cell damage, especially in our skin, and contribute to a boat load of chronic diseases. Lucky for us, the body has a defense against these no good doers.
Antioxidants. This team of heroes is produced naturally in our bodies when we eat our fruits and vegetables. Vitamins C, E and beta carotene are in the house, along with a number of other hard workers that go around and mop up the rogue Free Radicals. Talk about Bam...POW...So, for soft clear skin and shiny eyes...eat your vegetables.
The problem is that what most people eat, ( dairy, meat and processed foods), have minimal antioxidants benefits. So, because of these food choices, the body can't recover from free radical damages as quickly or as efficiently.
Loading up with fruits and veggies will provide your body with the weapons it needs to combat the signs of aging, and protect itself from UV rays and skin cancers.
Tell me more, tell me more;
Here is what your body needs in it's arsenal.
Lycopene: The red wonder. Your best bet for this little jewel is tomato paste and sauce. It is readily absorbed and because this is the most potent of all antioxidants, think vegetarian pizza instead of burger. Other red wonders include red peppers, watermelon and pink grapefruit. Fresh tomatoes are a fab source, and works even harder, when paired with a drizzle of olive oil or an avocado.
Beta Carotene: Yep, it even sounds like carrot, doesn't it?? Think orange here; sweet potatoes, butternut squash, cantaloupe. It is also found in spinach, kale and romaine lettuce
Flavoids: They do taste good, don't they? And they are so, so good for your skin. Berries, dark chocolate, onions and green, black and white teas.
Asorbic Acid ( Vitamin C) is abundant in oranges, papaya, kiwifruit, strawberries, read pepper, Brussels sprouts and broccoli.
Vitamin E for everyday! Avocado is your hero here, yes, you do need that natural fat for your skin, and to keep your motor running. Other sources are nuts, green leafy veggies, and whole grains.
Now I am going to throw in another friend of the skin.
Omega 3-6-9 the essential fatty acids. Remember that essential means we need to eat it get it, our body can't make it.
Omega three has been shown to reduce blood pressure and lower cholesterol. It also works as an anti-inflammatory agent in the body, helping with Lupus and Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Even though it is not an antioxidant, these Omegas can decrease the redness and burning associated with UV sun exposure, as well as lower your risks of skin cancers.
Just for the fun of it, they also prevent dryness and irritation in the skin, in other words, helps you look smooth and soft from the inside, out.
Lets help our bodies help it self. Think about the choices you can make today in what you eat. Your skin, your brain, your self will thank you for it.
Co-Author of Menopause Master Plan
Corby Campbell Shields
http://www.menopausemasterplan.com/
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Transvaginal Mesh Surgery - Important Questions to Ask Your Doctor About This Surgery

One of the predominantly occurring pathological phenomenons in women is the loosening of their pelvic structures, due to increasing age, as a result of trauma and stretch applied to them during the process of child birth. This loosening of the pelvic supports can give rise to a host of symptoms that may justify surgery depending on the severity of the disease. However, before giving a decision in favor of an operation, there are a few questions that the patient needs to ask her doctor. Let's have a brief review of these essential queries.

Why am I being operated for the problem?
This should be the first question in a woman's mind as to how essential; rather inevitable it is for her to get operated. Does the severity of her disease justify her going under the knife? What are the consequences if she chooses against a surgery? The patient should know how severe her symptoms can go by not opting for surgery, and how important it is to repair a prolapsed organ to prevent further complications associated with it.

What are the hazards of the operation while on the operating table?
This again is one of the most important things as the patient should be told all about the anesthetic complications, infection risks, bleeding hazards and the possible risk of iatrogenic injury to the pelvic organs.

Will my existing morbidities affect the outcome of the surgery?
This area is very important to be discussed by the surgeon and the anesthetists themselves, however if they fail to mention, the patient should not be hesitant in asking about it herself. The presently known impact of co-morbidities on the surgical outcome is high. Diseases like hypertension, diabetes, ischemic heart disease, chronic bronchitis, asthma and allergies have strong influences on the patient's surgical profile and should be discussed thoroughly.

What are the possible side effects of the procedure?
This question should never be missed by the patient as it is essential to talk about the transvaginal mesh complications that can come along with the most popular modality; transvaginal mesh repair. The placement of the mesh can lead to a number of complications, the most important being infection. The patient should always ask necessary questions regarding the development, symptoms, treatment and prevention of the post operative infections.

What is the effectiveness of the transvaginal mesh?
Just like every operation, transvaginal mesh placement has its own effectiveness. The patient should ask about how effective the chosen mesh material, in providing needed strength, is? And how long will its beneficial effects last? As there is a wide assortment of the materials available, the patient should be given sufficient knowledge as to which would be the best choice for her and why.

How do I prevent against infections post operatively?
This is by far the most important information to have before and right after the surgery. As the infection rate is very high in the post operative days, the patient should have a sound knowledge of how to maintain her hygiene, how to keep the wound site clean and most importantly how to safeguard against infectious agents in the hospital setting.
If you or a family member experience serious or embarrassing complications after surgery for vaginal Hernia, Pelvic Organ Prolapse or Stress Urinary Incontinence, complete our patient intake form, and an expert and compassionate female case manger will contact you today!
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