Natural Homemade Remedies

Friday, April 29, 2011

About Women's Health: Wedding Plans And Your Health

If you can't see this email, click here

Women's Health

Women's Health

Topics A-Z

Sexual Health

Healthy Living

From Tracee Cornforth, your Guide to Women's Health

This morning's Royal wedding reminds me of the health issues all brides should think about before tying the knot. We also talk about what to expect at your gynecology visit, what a colposcopy is, and lots more. Have a healthy week! Tracee

Health Things To Think About Before You Marry

If wedding plans have you planning for your special day, there are a few things you should do to make sure that you are a healthy bride. While, getting married is a special, exciting, and busy time that most women dream of from the time they are little girls, there is more to getting married than flowers, dresses, and saying "I do." Before you marry the love of your life, you should have a few health checks to make sure that you are in tiptop shape health wise.

See More About: planning your wedding pap smears contraceptives

What Is A Colposcopy?

One of the most frightening times in a woman's life is when the gynecologist calls and says that her Pap smear results are abnormal. Although you might think an abnormal Pap smear means that you have cervical cancer, the fact is that the majority of abnormal Pap smears are not caused by cervical cancer. The more likely cause of abnormal Pap smear results is inflammation or a vaginal infection.

See More About: coloposcopy exam tests gynecologist

Non-Contraceptive Benefits Of The Pill

Did you know that there are several other reproductive health conditions that can be improved or prevented with the use of oral contraceptives? According to American Family Physician's update on oral contraceptives, "The non contraceptive benefits (and favorable side effect profiles) of oral contraceptive pills are so important that some patients use the pills exclusively for those reasons."

See More About: pms pmdd fibroid tumors

Things To Know About Your Gynecology Visit

Have you ever been to an obstetrician/gynecologist or Ob/Gyn for a pelvic exam and Pap test? If your answer is "no" and you are 21 or older, pick up your phone today and make an appointment with your doctor or a family planning clinic in your area. On the other hand, if your answer is "yes," then how long has it been since your last Pap smear and pelvic exam? All women should have annual Pap smears beginning at age 21, according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.

See More About: gynecologist appointment pelvic exams pap smears

Women's Health Ads

About Low Carb Diets: Low-Carb Mexican Food

If you can't see this email, click here

Low Carb Diets

Low Carb Diets

Getting Started

Health and Nutrition

Recipes

From Laura Dolson, your Guide to Low Carb Diets

Break out the sugar-free margaritas and guacamole! We're coming up on Cinco de Mayo, the most celebrated Mexican holiday in the United States. And it's not that hard to cut the carbs! Laura

Low-Carb Cinco de Mayo

I've collected a lot of low-carb resources together especially for Cinco de Mayo, and included features from About.com's Mexican, Cocktails, and Entertaining Guides.

See More About: low carb holidays low carb mexican food low carb party food

Low-Carb Mexican Food? No Problema!

I love it when I go to my favorite Mexican restaurant and they know to automatically replace the rice and beans with salad for me. Think beyond the enchiladas and tamales- there's really a lot of low-carb Mexican cuisine to enjoy.

See More About: low carb restaurant eating low carb mexican food

Sugar-Free Margaritas

Did you know that even a small margarita usually has at least 17 grams of sugar? That's over a tablespoon of sugar! These authentic-tasting sugar-free margaritas have only 2 grams of carb, from the lime juice.

See More About: low carb beverages low carb alcoholic beverages low carb cocktails

Low-Carb Fajitas

This is a perennial low-carb favorite in Mexican restaurants - and easy to make at home. My husband eats them with low-carb tortillas. I eat them with a fork.

See More About: low carb main dish recipes low carb chicken recipes chicken recipes

Low Carb Diets Ads

Thursday, April 28, 2011

About Pregnancy: Morning Sickness at Work

If you can't see this email, click here

Pregnancy

Pregnancy

Am I Pregnant?

Pregnancy Basics

Labor & Birth

From Robin Elise Weiss, LCCE, your Guide to Pregnancy

Morning sickness is bad enough. I think we should get a pass at having to deal with morning sickness at work. Who is with me?

Morning Sickness at Work

Okay, so a simple vote, even with an overwhelming majority isn't going to change the fact that sometimes we have to deal with morning sickness at work. Here are some top tips to get you through.

See More About: first trimester early pregnancy ultrasound

Girl and Boy Ultrasounds

Interested in looking at boy and girl ultrasound photos? Whether you're just trying to get really good at reading them or you want to compare yours, it can be a lot of fun.

See More About: girl or boy old wives tales ultrasounds

Stages of Labor

Labor has different stages. This means different things to different people, including on when to go to the hospital.

See More About: childbirth class relaxation lamaze

10 Reasons to Quit Smoking in Pregnancy

Stopping smoking in pregnancy has so many benefits for you and baby. Did you know all of these ten reasons?

See More About: prenatal care fetal development due date