All about Black Cohosh Root
What is it?
Black Cohosh is a plant that belongs to the buttercup family, and has been used as a healing herb since the Native Americans freely roamed North America and identified many of its therapeutic properties. It is also known as bugbane, squawroot, or, most commonly, black snakeroot. As a plant, black cohosh can grow upwards of eight feet and bears wispy white flowers; however, it is only the gnarly root itself that harbors its potent medicinal properties.
How may it benefit?
Black Cohosh root extract is now popular for its ability to mitigate some symptoms of menopause: hot flashes, night sweats, and menstrual cramps are three of the more common ones.
Black cohosh may also assist with PMS symptoms.
There is also some evidence to suggest it helps alleviate depression, and that it harbors anti-inflammatory properties; thus it is speculated to also help mitigate muscular aches.
Other benefits include treating coughs, and as a treatment for tinnitus.
Precautions about Black Cohosh Root
Black cohosh should be avoided during pregnancy and while nursing. Moreover, it may interfere with the functioning of certain types of prescription medications, such as birth control. Talk to your physician before use.
Nutritional-Supplement-Info’s Take
Black cohosh root is a well studied herb that is used all over the world, especially in Europe.
Overall, as a natural alternative to Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), which has many negative side effects, black cohosh is a supplement well worth considering.
Black cohosh works in a similar fashion to another popular herb called dong quai. In fact, you will often find black cohosh and dong quai combined in the same supplement product.
Dan Ho
Tuesday, 17 November 2009
Aging is a Women's Issue - Should Women Over 50 Become Retired Stay at Home Moms and Entrepreneurs
Now that women are getting older, what do we have left? Well, let's take an inventory. Physically, our bodies are definitely not that of a twenty year old! Well, that was pretty obvious. How about your job? Not much there either. You probably are finding it more difficult to get raises, and are worried about the layoffs. The companies seem to be laying off the older worker in exchange for hiring the younger ones. They say that this is the coming of age for women. The only coming of age most women see is the numbers on the old wall! What are you to do to gain back some of that income the recession has taken from your 401K? Is there anything out there for you? Perhaps you have taken some beginning steps to garner more income. If you were lucky enough to get an interview, they told may have told you that you were over qualified, under qualified, and just about any other excuse they could think of. They definitely are not hiring women over 50. How is it that men seem to age just as bad as we do, yet the world seems to accept them as mature, and us as old grannies?
Aging is truly a woman's issue. We need to master the effects of aging, especially our mental outlook. Traditionally, the older woman ends up looking out for her family as well as themselves, and are likely to be prime caregivers. Unlike men, if we lose our spouse we are less likely to get married again. Women also typically live longer than men and in this economy, need to take on more responsibility. If we listen to all those interviewers, and accept what they have to say, we definitely become depressed. There is an answer for us. We can retire, become a stay at home mom, and start our own small business. Your depression will end, and so will all the women's issues that come with it.
Take a good look at yourself. You will find out that you indeed have all the correct qualities to start and build your own business. You have years of accrued knowledge and good sense. You are less likely to waste time, as time is of the essence. You, unlike men, can and do multi-task. And unlike the younger woman, you understand dedication to your job. You certainly will not take time off to get your nails done, or talk and text on your cell phone all day. You understand time management. Most importantly, you have a lot to offer. Now, you must take charge of your life. Stop letting others determine its course. Enter the world of entrepreneurship. Do your research. The internet is a great way to begin. Explore the multitude of stay at home businesses. Why a stay at home business? The answer is simple. When you retire, you will lessen your expenses, increase your tax write offs, be in charge of yourself, and be able to take care of family issues without losing pay for the day. The most important aspect of starting a home business is to hook yourself up with expert mentors. It is difficult to learn the internet business trade without them. They know all the angles, and are more than happy to share them. Watch out for any pass up offers. Why pass up your hard earned money to others? Look for an opportunity that gives you the mentors, a sound business plan, residual income, and a solid background. You have a lot to offer this world. Start you own business, and reap the awesome benefits of self esteem and self worth!
Sharon Clarcq
Aging is truly a woman's issue. We need to master the effects of aging, especially our mental outlook. Traditionally, the older woman ends up looking out for her family as well as themselves, and are likely to be prime caregivers. Unlike men, if we lose our spouse we are less likely to get married again. Women also typically live longer than men and in this economy, need to take on more responsibility. If we listen to all those interviewers, and accept what they have to say, we definitely become depressed. There is an answer for us. We can retire, become a stay at home mom, and start our own small business. Your depression will end, and so will all the women's issues that come with it.
Take a good look at yourself. You will find out that you indeed have all the correct qualities to start and build your own business. You have years of accrued knowledge and good sense. You are less likely to waste time, as time is of the essence. You, unlike men, can and do multi-task. And unlike the younger woman, you understand dedication to your job. You certainly will not take time off to get your nails done, or talk and text on your cell phone all day. You understand time management. Most importantly, you have a lot to offer. Now, you must take charge of your life. Stop letting others determine its course. Enter the world of entrepreneurship. Do your research. The internet is a great way to begin. Explore the multitude of stay at home businesses. Why a stay at home business? The answer is simple. When you retire, you will lessen your expenses, increase your tax write offs, be in charge of yourself, and be able to take care of family issues without losing pay for the day. The most important aspect of starting a home business is to hook yourself up with expert mentors. It is difficult to learn the internet business trade without them. They know all the angles, and are more than happy to share them. Watch out for any pass up offers. Why pass up your hard earned money to others? Look for an opportunity that gives you the mentors, a sound business plan, residual income, and a solid background. You have a lot to offer this world. Start you own business, and reap the awesome benefits of self esteem and self worth!
Sharon Clarcq
Monday, 16 November 2009
Women's Health: Cervical Smears
All women at some point in their life will have to have a cervical smear as a part of a health checkup. But do you know exactly what a cervical smear is, and how it can affect, diagnose or treat women’s ailments? Read on for more information about this common procedure.
Women’s Health: What is a Cervical Smear?
A cervical smear is a test used on women to tell if there are any changes in the health of the cervix. This is helpful to diagnose the early stages of cancer.
The cervix is located at the end of the uterus, and connects to the top of the vagina. There is a central canal that connects the vagina to the inside of the uterus, and it measures approximately 3cm square.
Women’s Health: Why Have a Cervical Smear?
The main reason to have a cervical smear is to monitor the health of the cervix, and to lower the number of women who contract cervical cancer. The smear is targeted to detect early strains of potentially cancerous cells. If caught in time, women’s health may not suffer terribly, and the growth of the cancer may not progress further. However, a cervical smear is just a screening process; it won’t detect all forms of cancer, all of the time.
Women’s Health: Who Needs a Cervical Smear?
Women who are sexually active, or who are 18 or older (whatever comes first) should take their health in their own hands and have regular cervical smears until the age of 70. A regular smear would be every three years for most women, depending on their health and the results of the last smear. Also, women who are not healthy should have annual smears, such as those with HIV. Women who have had a hysterectomy who have had abnormal pap smears in the past should get themselves checked every year by a health practitioner; there is still a risk of abnormal cell growth at the top of the vaginal canal.
Women’s Health: How is a Cervical Smear Done?
A cervical smear is only taken when women are in good health, and are not bleeding. Any blood that appears during the testing can skew the results unnecessarily.
The procedure is performed with women on their backs, and their legs held up in the air by a health practitioner or stirrups. A speculum is placed inside the vagina, so that the health practitioner can view women’s cervix closely. Then a brush-like instrument is placed over the cervix, and cells are wiped onto the brush, and then placed onto a glass slide for diagnosis.
Women’s cervical smears can be done by a health practitioner, such as a doctor or nurse. The procedure usually only takes a couple of minutes, at the most, and isn’t painful, although it may be a bit uncomfortable.
Women’s Health: What is a Cervical Smear?
A cervical smear is a test used on women to tell if there are any changes in the health of the cervix. This is helpful to diagnose the early stages of cancer.
The cervix is located at the end of the uterus, and connects to the top of the vagina. There is a central canal that connects the vagina to the inside of the uterus, and it measures approximately 3cm square.
Women’s Health: Why Have a Cervical Smear?
The main reason to have a cervical smear is to monitor the health of the cervix, and to lower the number of women who contract cervical cancer. The smear is targeted to detect early strains of potentially cancerous cells. If caught in time, women’s health may not suffer terribly, and the growth of the cancer may not progress further. However, a cervical smear is just a screening process; it won’t detect all forms of cancer, all of the time.
Women’s Health: Who Needs a Cervical Smear?
Women who are sexually active, or who are 18 or older (whatever comes first) should take their health in their own hands and have regular cervical smears until the age of 70. A regular smear would be every three years for most women, depending on their health and the results of the last smear. Also, women who are not healthy should have annual smears, such as those with HIV. Women who have had a hysterectomy who have had abnormal pap smears in the past should get themselves checked every year by a health practitioner; there is still a risk of abnormal cell growth at the top of the vaginal canal.
Women’s Health: How is a Cervical Smear Done?
A cervical smear is only taken when women are in good health, and are not bleeding. Any blood that appears during the testing can skew the results unnecessarily.
The procedure is performed with women on their backs, and their legs held up in the air by a health practitioner or stirrups. A speculum is placed inside the vagina, so that the health practitioner can view women’s cervix closely. Then a brush-like instrument is placed over the cervix, and cells are wiped onto the brush, and then placed onto a glass slide for diagnosis.
Women’s cervical smears can be done by a health practitioner, such as a doctor or nurse. The procedure usually only takes a couple of minutes, at the most, and isn’t painful, although it may be a bit uncomfortable.
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