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Alternative Health
Vitamin E for Period Pain And Heavy Blood Loss
Researchers have suggested that 500 IU of Vitamin E twice a day may help to reduce the severity of period pains, the duration of the pain and the amount of blood loss. Continue reading
Endometriosis and Red Meat
Researchers in Italy have suggested that women with a high intake of red meat increased their risk of endometriosis by over 80%, whereas women eating a lot of fruit and vegetables lowered their risk by 40%. Continue reading
Chewing Gum Get’s You Moving
Researchers in America seem to have discovered that simply chewing gum after abdominal surgery can help get the bowels functioning more quickly than might otherwise be the case. Continue reading
Try Beer instead of Red Wine for your heart
According to some new evidence not all alcohol is created equal when it comes to protecting your heart. Dutch researchers have found that spirits and red wine caused a rise in homocysteine levels Continue reading
Is Calcium Supplementation Satisfactory for the Prevention of Osteoporosis?
A new study on the way in which women absorb calcium has suggested that the important factors to take into consideration are the fat to fibre ratio in a woman’s diet. Continue reading
Fatty fish is good for you
Researchers in Boston tracked over 22,000 men, who had shown no history of heart disease, for a period of 17 years. They found that those that had high levels of omega-3 fatty acids in their blood were less likely to … finish reading Fatty fish is good for you
Perceptions of alternative therapies
A US study has concluded that women were as likely to cite alternative conventional methods of avoiding hysterectomy as alternative medicines and therapies. The researchers concluded that all were linked to a womans desire to gain control over her health … finish reading Perceptions of alternative therapies
Ritual for an operation
Few of us realise that the loss of an unseen internal organ can be one of lifes major traumas. It may require a grieving process that can last for months or even years. Continue reading
Natural and Comlimentary Therapies Under Attack
The modern food and pharmacuetical industry have spent many millions of pounds and much time over the years trying to fight against our increasing interest in natural health. With new allegations almost daily pointing towards problems with our manufactured foods … finish reading Natural and Comlimentary Therapies Under Attack
Eating Well During Menopause
So just what should you be eating for a healthy menopause anyway? What if you don’t want to take HRT? What if you can’t take HRT? These and other questions are considered frequently by the many women using the hysterectomy … finish reading Eating Well During Menopause
