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It’s a common misconception that a urinary tract infection (UTI) automatically equals a bladder infection. In reality, a UTI can develop in any part of the urinary tract, including the urethra, bladder, ureters, or kidneys. The villain in this scenario is bacteria. When a UTI is diagnosed and treated properly, most people won’t have complications. How can you make sure this happens to you?   Symptoms The Urology Care Foundation – which is the official foundation of the American Urological Association (AUA) – describes a UTI as the lining of the bladder and urethra becoming red and irritated just like your throat does during a cold. This can result in pain in the belly and pelvic area, and may make you feel like urinating more frequently. Sometimes trying to urinate isn’t successful, as only a few drops are released and/or there’s burning. Incontinence can occur, and the urine can smell bad or look cloudy. Women tend to get more bladder infections than men, according to the...

I remember the first time I got my period. I was 12 and in school – of course. My bleeding and cramps were severe enough to warrant a get-out-of-school-free card. The only person available to pick me up was my taciturn grandfather. That was fun. My cycle has varied over the years, and as I approach menopause, I look forward to no longer receiving my monthly visitor. I’m thankful that it gave me two kids, but I won’t miss the sore breasts, bloating, mood swings, inconvenience, or the pain. The pain. I imagine wringing out a towel; only it’s my uterus. Everyone’s menstrual cycle is different, as is everyone’s pain tolerance. So how should you deal with period pain, and how do you know when to see a healthcare professional? Period pain  As you may have noticed, menstruation can change with time, or even from cycle to cycle, says Dr. Jennifer Lang, MD, OB/GYN, FACOG. Some women, for example, have no discomfort, while others miss days of school or work due to their symptoms....

Barbara didn’t think much about it when she felt dizzy after getting up from her easy chair. Who didn’t feel a little dizzy now and then? She figured she just got up too quickly. She wasn’t as young as she used to be, after all, so she started to give herself more time to adjust. A week later, when she was taking a walk, it hit her again. She had to stop and sit down. Must be the heat, she figured. She’d forgotten to take water with her. She’d be sure to bring along a bottle from now on. A month passed, and still Barbara was struggling with dizziness. She’d made several changes in her lifestyle, trying to address the problem, but the world was still spinning at the most inopportune times. She finally decided to see her doctor. Estimates are that more than 40 percent of Americans will experience dizziness or vertigo serious enough to see a doctor at one time or another in their lives. According to a 2001 study, women are about twice as likely as men to end up in the hospita...

Considering these findings, how can we all become more optimistic? Below are several suggestions that may help. Even if you don’t think you’re a particularly optimistic woman, you can improve. Dr. Kaitlin Hagan, one of the lead researchers on this study, told Harvard Women’s Health Watch that people can change: “Previous studies have shown that optimism can be instilled by something as simple as having people think about the best possible outcomes for various areas of their lives.” Dr. Sood agrees, stating that optimism can be learned, and that if women can be optimistic, “they are more likely to have more incremental benefit in their health outcomes compared to men.” 1. Keep a gratitude journal. Many studies have shown that having an attitude of gratitude is good for us. Optimistic people tend to “look on the bright side.” You can generate these feelings in yourself by keeping a journal in which you record five good things that happened to you each day. Some days it will...

A LOT OF EXPERTS CLAIM THAT HAIR LOSS IS OFTEN RELATED TO DIFFERENT FACTORS, SUCH AS A STRESSFUL ENVIRONMENT, WEIGHT LOSS, PREGNANCY, MENOPAUSE AND MANY OTHERS. BUT DID YOU KNOW THAT STRESS CAN ACTUALLY CAUSE A HORMONAL IMBALANCE AND IT CAN LEAD TO EXCESSIVE HAIR LOSS? Suffering from hair loss can cause you to be insecure and have low self-esteem. You will try all kind of things and different ways in order to prevent it but sometimes it’s just not enough. Natural remedies are becoming more popular as of late due to their effectiveness. Today we will present you a homemade shampoo that helps you fight hair loss. The first step is to get a natural shampoo with a neutral pH level, or just use a normal baby shampoo. This is the first out of three ingredients used in this homemade remedy. Second step is to get some rosemary essential oil. This is great because it increases the blood flow to the scalp, thus is providing strength to the hair. Also you can use some lemon essential o...

No matter your age, to keep your breasts healthy it helps to learn what's normal and what's not. It will put you on the lookout for changes that could be signs of trouble. Just like any part of your body, find out what to expect at different stages of life. "Knowing what your breasts look and feel like can help you recognize when something is suddenly different," says Pamela Peeke, MD, author of Body for Life for Women. "The same way you pay attention to your skin and watch for new moles, you should pay attention to your breasts." Your doctor may give you a breast exam at your annual visit, and may teach you how to do a self-exam at home. Research doesn't show that breast exams save lives or detect cancers earlier, but many doctors still recommend them. And it's always a good idea to be aware of your body and let your doctor know if you notice any changes. What's Normal, What's Not? You may sometimes worry that your breasts d...

Estimates show that around 75 percent of all women will have a vaginal yeast infection at some point in their lives! What causes a vaginal yeast infection? You guessed it: yeast! But did you know that the same type of fungal yeast that grows outdoors on trees and plants is actually very similar to the type that can develop inside the body and lead to an infection? It’s true! While the type of yeast that causes vaginal yeast infections as well as candida symptoms can be completely harmless, at some point its levels can reach high enough to take over our body’s “good bacteria” and cause a vaginal infection or worse. The good news is that there are several natural steps you can take to get rid of a vaginal yeast infection for good. Vaginal yeast infections can be treated naturally at home with supplements, essential oils, a nutrient-rich diet and probiotics. Take a look at six home remedies I recommend to prevent and/or treat this issue that too many women just can’t seem to...