Do You Really Have Ibs? Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a fairly well-known disorder these days – medications for IBS are advertised on TV and in the media, and thankfully it is now far less of a taboo to talk about your bowelsHowever, this new awareness sometimes means that patients decide they have IBS without seeing a doctor In fact it is impossible to self-diagnose IBS, because there are far two many medical conditions which can produce symptoms of diarrhea, ...

Hormone Replacement Therapy - Making The Decision Copyright 2006 Anne Wolski Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is used to alleviate the irritating effects of female menopause by replacing the estrogen which was previously produced by the ovaries An oral dose of hormones are given to take the place of the hormones which was once produced naturally This is a natural part of life for all women as the ovaries stop working and therefore the natural secretion of estrogen ceases The decline and eventual cessation of estrogen secretion by the ovaries, ...

Your Eight Hormones And Weight Loss copyright 2005 by Greg Landry, MS There are many physical, mental, and physiological benefits to regular exercise One category of benefits is the impact that exercise has on many of your body's hormones Hormones are chemical messengers within your body that affect almost all aspects of human function: 1 Growth Hormone - Stimulates protein synthesis (muscle tone/development), and strength of bones, tendons, ligaments, and cartilage - Decreases use of glucose and increases use of fat as a fuel during exercise This helps to ...

Mother To Daughter: A Guide To Handling Your Child's First Period Mother to Daughter: A Guide to Handling Your Child's First Period By RL Fielding Adolescents often receive their facts about puberty from a variety of sources, such as friends, teachers, and the media When faced with this storm of information, it is important for a girl to be able to turn to someone with whom she feels comfortable talking, who she can trust to provide good advice - in most cases, that person is Mom The transition ...

Endometriosis - The Cause Of Female Infertility Endometriosis is a very serious female condition that is a cause of infertility In cases that result in endometriosis, the endometrial tissue that is inside of the uterus grows outside and attaches to other organs, such as the ovaries and fallopian tubes Unfortunately, this disease worsens with time and does tend to reoccur even after treatment The symptoms of this condition can include very painful periods, heavy amounts of menstrual bleeding and pain during intercourse Ovarian cysts are another side effect ...

Herbs Homeopathic Remedies May Alleviate Menopausal Symptoms Does hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for your menopause make your blood run cold? Many women are faced with the potential risks associated with HRT First, let's take a quick look at the three stages of menopause Menopause begins in your early 40s as your ovaries gradually produce less and less of the hormone estrogen Your periods become erratic sometimes skipping a month or alternating between light and heavy The next period of time is the transitioning to actual menopause During this time ...