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Sat, 31 Jul 2010 13:41:21 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/the-incurable-sleep-disorder-narcolepsy/ http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/the-incurable-sleep-disorder-narcolepsy/#comments Wed, 28 Jul 2010 07:12:52 +0000 Dee http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/mind-and-spirit/insomnia/the-incurable-sleep-disorder-narcolepsy/ http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/the-incurable-sleep-disorder-narcolepsy/feed/ 0 http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/whats-keeping-you-up-at-night/ http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/whats-keeping-you-up-at-night/#comments Wed, 28 Jul 2010 01:10:34 +0000 Dee http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/?p=1390 http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/whats-keeping-you-up-at-night/feed/ 3 http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/lemon-herbal-profile/ http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/lemon-herbal-profile/#comments Tue, 27 Jul 2010 19:09:55 +0000 Dee http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/?p=696 http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/lemon-herbal-profile/feed/ 0 http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/aphrodisiac-foods/ http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/aphrodisiac-foods/#comments Sun, 25 Jul 2010 12:50:55 +0000 Dee http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/?p=2126 http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/aphrodisiac-foods/feed/ 3 http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/coronary-heart-disease/ http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/coronary-heart-disease/#comments Thu, 08 Jul 2010 04:10:54 +0000 Dee http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/?p=2628 http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/coronary-heart-disease/feed/ 3 http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/what-is-menstruation/ http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/what-is-menstruation/#comments Sun, 04 Jul 2010 21:21:02 +0000 Dee http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/general/womens-health/what-is-menstruation/ Menstruation. Every woman has the experience and every woman has her own personal thoughts about how it affects her life. Menstruation is the visible phase of the menstrual cycle that is counted from the first day of bleeding of one cycle to the day before the 1st day of bleeding of the next. Menstruation is the time in a womans life that marks the reproductive years. The beginning of menstruation is called menarche and the end of this period is called menopause. It is important that all woman recognize what ...]]> http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/what-is-menstruation/feed/ 1 http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/quick-guide-to-reflexology/ http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/quick-guide-to-reflexology/#comments Fri, 25 Jun 2010 13:30:32 +0000 Dee http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/?p=499 http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/quick-guide-to-reflexology/feed/ 0 http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/effective-natural-treatments-for-sleep-issues-and-insomnia/ http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/effective-natural-treatments-for-sleep-issues-and-insomnia/#comments Sun, 20 Jun 2010 00:36:47 +0000 Dee http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/?p=897 http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/effective-natural-treatments-for-sleep-issues-and-insomnia/feed/ 1 http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/the-facts-about-reflexology/ http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/the-facts-about-reflexology/#comments Tue, 15 Jun 2010 23:52:43 +0000 Dee http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/?p=2407 http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/the-facts-about-reflexology/feed/ 2 http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/risk-factors-insomnia/ http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/risk-factors-insomnia/#comments Wed, 09 Jun 2010 16:33:43 +0000 Dee http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/?p=3669 http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/risk-factors-insomnia/feed/ 1 http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/learn-to-alleviate-menopause-with-the-proper-use-of-aromatherapy/ http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/learn-to-alleviate-menopause-with-the-proper-use-of-aromatherapy/#comments Thu, 27 May 2010 13:24:37 +0000 Dee http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/?p=1271 http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/learn-to-alleviate-menopause-with-the-proper-use-of-aromatherapy/feed/ 0 http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommended-essential-oils-for-menopausal-women/ http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommended-essential-oils-for-menopausal-women/#comments Tue, 18 May 2010 18:01:23 +0000 Dee http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/alternative-therapies/aromatherapy/recommended-essential-oils-for-menopausal-women/ http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommended-essential-oils-for-menopausal-women/feed/ 1 http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/what-are-cystoceles/ http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/what-are-cystoceles/#comments Fri, 14 May 2010 11:23:40 +0000 Dee http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/general/urinary-tract-conditions/what-are-cystoceles/ http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/what-are-cystoceles/feed/ 0 http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/reflexology-research/ http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/reflexology-research/#comments Thu, 13 May 2010 05:13:15 +0000 Dee http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/?p=2404 http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/reflexology-research/feed/ 2 http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/natural-solutions-for-urinary-problems/ http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/natural-solutions-for-urinary-problems/#comments Thu, 22 Apr 2010 01:29:33 +0000 Dee http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/?p=627 http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/natural-solutions-for-urinary-problems/feed/ 0 http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/nutritional-challenges-women-40/ http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/nutritional-challenges-women-40/#comments Mon, 19 Apr 2010 00:54:33 +0000 Dee http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/?p=3654 There are many challenges that a woman over 40 years of age will have to deal with.’One of these challenges is how to keep the body in its good health condition by getting the right amount of nutrients. A woman who is in her 40s has different nutritional needs than a man or a woman younger than her age.’She should be able to respond to these nutritional needs to maintain good health and prevent health-related diseases such as:’obesity, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and the deadly cancer. Women will find that going back to ...]]> http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/nutritional-challenges-women-40/feed/ 5 http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/oil-to-symptom-list/ http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/oil-to-symptom-list/#comments Sun, 18 Apr 2010 06:05:23 +0000 Dee http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/?p=454 http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/oil-to-symptom-list/feed/ 1 http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/menopause-and-weight-gain/ http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/menopause-and-weight-gain/#comments Tue, 30 Mar 2010 13:25:54 +0000 Dee http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/general/womens-health/menopause-and-weight-gain/ Just when you think the worst is over, that is all of the symptoms and pain you have gone through during menopause; there is another component which reveals itself. Weight gain begins primarily during perimenopause. It is estimated that a woman may gain a pound a year during this time. Is menopause and weight gain synonymous? Let’s explore this topic to find an answer. It is believed that hormone levels associated with menopause are not the sole cause of weight gain. However, aging and lifestyle does play a major role in ...]]> http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/menopause-and-weight-gain/feed/ 0 http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/post-menopause-whats-good/ http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/post-menopause-whats-good/#comments Tue, 30 Mar 2010 01:23:23 +0000 Dee http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/?p=2680 If you are at the beginning stages of perimenopause or are coming to the end of full menopause; there is something you should know.  Post-menopause is hardly discussed. Therefore, what’s the good news about post-menopause? Read on. There seems to be a double-standard for men and women. When men go through a mid-life crisis; they sometimes seek out younger women or buy expensive toys. However, when a woman goes through menopause, it is highlighted by the symptoms she experiences. There is a definite disconnect between how quickly one reaches their destination Vs ...]]> http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/post-menopause-whats-good/feed/ 1 http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/spider-veins/ http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/spider-veins/#comments Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:46:02 +0000 Dee http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/spider-veins/ Spider veins are like varicose veins but they are much smaller. They often began as small capillaries that are blue or red squiggles on the skin. Most common areas are over the surface of the thighs, calves and ankles. Unfortunately, it is estimated that at least one third of the adult female population will experience spider veins at one time or another in her life. Women often seek treatment for spider veins because they are of cosmetic concern. And, for cosmetic reasons, insurance companies will not cover ...]]> http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/spider-veins/feed/ 1 http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/hair-loss-in-women/ http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/hair-loss-in-women/#comments Sat, 06 Mar 2010 15:02:00 +0000 Dee http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/hair-loss-in-women/ When we think of losing hair, our thoughts turn to men. They are the ones who have the shiny dome later in life. But what about women who are having problems in this area? More and more are suffering from hair loss. For women, hair loss is particularly devastating. We think of our hair as our crowning glory. Without it we don’t feel beautiful anymore. It seems like vanity but to lose your hair and not have any grow back does affect your self-image. Hair loss in women is referred to as ...]]> http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/hair-loss-in-women/feed/ 0 http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/problems-with-smoking/ http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/problems-with-smoking/#comments Fri, 05 Mar 2010 02:35:01 +0000 Dee http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/problems-with-smoking/ 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 smoking. These numbers have declined significantly, almost in half since 1965 when 42% of the population smoked. Despite the education about the risks of smoking and the decline in recent years nearly 1 ...]]> http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/problems-with-smoking/feed/ 0 http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/can-pregnancy-cause-osteoporosis/ http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/can-pregnancy-cause-osteoporosis/#comments Tue, 23 Feb 2010 15:02:00 +0000 Dee http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/can-pregnancy-cause-osteoporosis/ Osteoporosis most often occurs in women who are post-menopausal. That puts the age range at 50 and above. But, there have been reports of osteoporosis becoming a concern for pregnant women. Is there a correlation between pregnancy and osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a painful condition that results in brittle bones due to bone density loss. You can suffer a fracture from the simplest of tasks that otherwise wouldn’t cause an injury. Osteoporosis can result from a lack of proper calcium in the bones. Calcium is a mineral that is used by the bones ...]]> http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/can-pregnancy-cause-osteoporosis/feed/ 0 http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/dealing-with-a-prolapsed-bladder/ http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/dealing-with-a-prolapsed-bladder/#comments Fri, 29 Jan 2010 02:11:00 +0000 Dee http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/dealing-with-a-prolapsed-bladder/ A cystocele can also be called a prolapsed bladder and can occur from excessive straining, such as during heavy lifting, chronic constipation or during childbirth. This condition is common in older women who have given birth to several children and are at a higher risk for developing a cystocele than others. A cystocele develops when the wall between the bladder and a woman’s vagina weakens and the bladder is allowed to fall into the vagina. This condition will cause discomfort and problems both during emptying of the bladder and ...]]> http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/dealing-with-a-prolapsed-bladder/feed/ 0 http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/what-is-urinary-incontinence/ http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/what-is-urinary-incontinence/#comments Tue, 26 Jan 2010 02:11:00 +0000 Dee http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/what-is-urinary-incontinence/ Urinary incontinence is the involuntary loss of bladder control. This means that an individual can in voluntarily leak urine in specific circumstances. It is estimated that approximately 25 million adults in the United States alone suffer from some form of urinary incontinence. The sheer number of people who experience this condition prompted manufacturers to come up with acceptable means of controlling the situation so that more people would not be socially isolated. Women experienced urinary incontinence over twice as often as men. Much of the difference can ...]]> http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/what-is-urinary-incontinence/feed/ 0 http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/using-evista-to-treat-osteoporosis/ http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/using-evista-to-treat-osteoporosis/#comments Sat, 09 Jan 2010 17:09:00 +0000 Dee http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/general/joints-bones-muscles/using-evista-to-treat-osteoporosis/ Osteoporosis is a chronic medical condition where the body loses bone mass faster than it can be dealt. Interestingly, there are two opposing forces which will lead to osteoporosis. On the one hand, bone is built in response to stresses such as weight-bearing and muscle strength. On the other hand, bone is also lost in response to hormonal activity and lack of weight-bearing stress on the bones. In young adults the difference between bone growth and loss is on the positive side. This means that up until an individual ...]]> http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/using-evista-to-treat-osteoporosis/feed/ 0 http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/menopause-how-to-deal-with-hot-flashes/ http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/menopause-how-to-deal-with-hot-flashes/#comments Fri, 25 Dec 2009 17:09:00 +0000 Dee http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/general/womens-health/menopause-how-to-deal-with-hot-flashes/ Of all the symptoms associated with menopause, hot flashes have to be considered among the most ill-desired symptom of all. While they are an absolute annoyance, it is the hormonal imbalance within that causes them to occur. Since there are no definitive conclusions as to why hot flashes occur, let’s try to determine how to deal with hot flashes. According to a recent report on menopause, it was determined that “lifestyle and psychological factors can increase the number and severity of hot flashes that a woman experiences. In fact, women ...]]> http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/menopause-how-to-deal-with-hot-flashes/feed/ 0 http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/menopause-and-osteoporosis/ http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/menopause-and-osteoporosis/#comments Thu, 24 Dec 2009 17:09:00 +0000 Dee http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/general/womens-health/menopause-and-osteoporosis/ One of the conditions a woman must be concerned about is osteoporosis. This may usually occur right after menopause. However, there are steps you can take to alleviate it. Osteoporosis is simply bone loss. It is inherent in aging for both men and women, although women are more susceptible to it. Because a woman’s bone density is less than that of a man, this allows more time for the bone to age. The loss of bone mass begins approximately at age 40. After menopause, there is an acceleration of five to ...]]> http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/menopause-and-osteoporosis/feed/ 0 http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/is-there-such-a-thing-as-a-menopause-diet/ http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/is-there-such-a-thing-as-a-menopause-diet/#comments Mon, 21 Dec 2009 17:09:00 +0000 Dee http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/general/womens-health/is-there-such-a-thing-as-a-menopause-diet/ There are many phases of a woman’s life, the one perhaps that most women dread if that which is known as “menopause“. Nutrition has throughout our life played an important role in keeping us healthy from the foods that helped us to build strong bones and teeth when we were young to the good nutrition we made sure we had while pregnant with our offspring. Now that we are in our menopause can there be such a thing as a nutritional need that will help us to be healthier during ...]]> http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/is-there-such-a-thing-as-a-menopause-diet/feed/ 0 http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/menopause-diet-tips-to-avoid-those-hot-flashes/ http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/menopause-diet-tips-to-avoid-those-hot-flashes/#comments Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:04:18 +0000 Dee http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/general/womens-health/menopause-diet-tips-to-avoid-those-hot-flashes/ http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/menopause-diet-tips-to-avoid-those-hot-flashes/feed/ 0