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Yoga FAQ

By on February 23, 2013 in Stress & Relaxation, Weight Loss, Fitness

What is Yoga? The word “yoga” means “union.” Yoga is a psycho-physical discipline with roots that go back about 5,000 years. There is a lot more to yoga than physical postures (Asanas), or the breathing exercises (Pranayama) or even the meditation. In the true tradition of yoga the goal is union with the Absolute, known [...]

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What Are The Effects Of Early Menopause?

By on February 22, 2013 in Women's Health

While it is estimated that some women can experience the onset of perimenopause and menopause beginning in their 30′s, early menopause can cause great anxiety. What are the effects of early menopause? While most people associate menopause with older women, it can occur in younger women as well. Any women who is going through the [...]

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Menorrhagia or Heavy Menstrual Bleeding

By on August 25, 2012 in Women's Health

Menorrhagia is the medical term used to describe the condition in which there is heavy menstruation. Interestingly this is a symptom of an underlying problem but not the problem itself. There can be many underlying causes of excessive bleeding for women. A gynecologist, physician who specializes in the reproductive health of women, should be consulted [...]

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Living with PMS

By on August 23, 2012 in Women's Health

PMS or premenstrual syndrome affects millions of women every day.  It is a disorder that emerges up to two weeks before the onset of their menstrual period.  This disorder is thought to be due to hormonal changes in the body that is the cause of over 150 symptoms to take place. The most common symptoms [...]

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Problems with smoking

By on April 7, 2012 in Health and Vitality

At this time the American Cancer Society estimates that 21% of the population are now smokers. Approximately 46 million adults smoke cigarettes and of those there are more men than women who smoke. Interestingly, education appears to be linked with smoking rates in those who have higher levels of education have low or rates of [...]

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Getting Pregnant: Hormones and the Menstrual Cycle

By on June 13, 2011 in Women's Health

Hormones run our bodies and the menstrual cycle is not different. They control the when an egg is released (ovulation) and when the lining of the uterus is shed (menstruation). Menstruation is necessary for reproduction and is considered the hallmark beginning of the reproductive years of women. When young women begin their periods the time [...]

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