Women have a wider hip-to-knee ratio than men, and hamstrings that
are not as strong as those found in males. Women’s legs are usually
longer, while their torsos are shorter than men of similar size. Women
have less bone density, less muscle mass and a lower center of gravity.
These differences are important to note because women need to sustain
their health differently than men
A woman’s heart is physically
different in ways from that of a man’s, in ways that are not clearly
understood. Of women between the ages of forty-five and sixty-four, one
in ten has Heart Disease. Of women over the age of sixty-four; one in
three women has Heart Disease. Development of a healthy heart program
is something every woman should pursue.
Hormones are chemical substances that are secreted by tissues which
travel through body fluids to another tissue in the person’s body. In
women, the hormones produced by the ovaries are involved not only in
the processes of growing, maintaining and repairing reproductive
tissues. Hormones also have influence over other tissues in a woman’s
body, as well as her bone mass. Women with low body fat many times do
not produce enough of the hormones from their ovaries, and can
experience health issues because of it. These issues can include
fractures, Osteoporosis, a cessation of menstruation, and other
conditions.
Once a woman has reached menopause, additional hormones
called, ‘Estrogen,’ and, ‘Progesterone,’ may be decreasingly produced.
Many times, a doctor will prescribe hormone therapy to treat the loss
of hormones, but only for a short period of time due to an increased
risk for heart attack, and a slight increase in the risk for Breast
Cancer. Hormonal health issues such as Hyperthyroidism, Thyroid
Disease, and Hypothyroidism are much more common in women than in men.
- The Female Reproductive System
A woman’s ability to reproduce can be an important part of her life.
There are a number of health concerns associated with a woman’s
reproductive system, including yeast infections, fibroids, or cysts.
The female reproductive system is complex and includes her uterus,
fallopian tubes, ovaries, cervix, and external genitalia. The most
common surgery performed in America on women who are not pregnant is a,
‘Hysterectomy,’ which is a surgical removal of a woman’s uterus. The
surgery ends menstruation, as well as a woman’s ability to become
pregnant. Education about the Female Reproductive System is highly
important to ensure that women receive proper health care.
Women menstruate for approximately forty years of their lives, every
twenty-six to thirty-five days. They may experience pelvic pain,
Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS), and cramps. Symptoms of PMS include
nervousness, irritability, cramps, headaches and bloating. There are a
number of disorders related to either menstruation periods that are too
long, heavy, irregular, or painful. These disorders might include,
‘Polycystic Ovary Syndrome,’ and, ‘Endometriosis.’ There is a disease
known as, ‘Hemochromatosis,’ where too much iron is found in the
woman’s blood, requiring her to receive treatment to remove the excess
iron.
- Fertility, Birth Control and Infertility
The forms of birth control being used include Oral Contraceptives,
Diaphragms, Spermicides, Contraceptive Implants, Cervical Caps, Rhythm
Methods, and Intrauterine Devices (IUD’s). Women need to pursue
education about which method of birth control is best for them, as well
as education regarding sexually transmitted diseases such as HIV and
AIDS.
Infertility is growing at fast pace in the modern world and
it becomes more of an issue in women who are over the age of
thirty-five. Infertility programs, Vitro Fertilization (IVF),
Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI), or donor eggs or sperm are
options that couples may pursue if they experience infertility.
Adoption is another solution that may be considered.
Information and education concerning pregnancy and conception can
help women to prepare for a pregnancy, as well as a future as a mother.
The period of time during which a woman is pregnant is a time when a
woman’s health is critical to both the baby and herself. Learning about
diseases that can complicate pregnancy such as Epilepsy, Depression,
Asthma, Thyroid Disease, Diabetes, or Lupus, is important. Other
factors can affect a pregnancy, and learning about them can help a
woman and her baby to stay healthy. Proper vaccinations, Nutrition ,
Hygiene , emotional and physical care is very much required during
pregnancy.
As a mother, a woman is not only responsible for her own health; she
is also concerned for the health of her family. It is important to
learn about good practices of motherhood right from feeding, hygiene,
nutrition, education, safety and overall development of the child.
Menopause is the time in a woman’s life when menstruation ceases,
and a woman no longer ovulates. Usually women in 40s or 50s are at the
menopausal state. Symptoms of menopause can include forgetfulness, hot
flashes, vaginal dryness, mood swings, fluctuating sexual desires,
urinary incontinence and difficulty sleeping. There are health care
options for working with symptoms of menopause. Menopause can be
measured through diminishing hormone levels as well.
Increasing life spans among women find them living decades beyond
menopause. Many women over the age of seventy-five live alone, facing
health issues including Heart Disease, Cancer, Osteoporosis, and
additional health problems. Exercise, proper diet, avoidance of alcohol
and smoking, as well as social involvement can help women to live
better lives past menopause.
As we read women body /anatomy is different from men hence women
have specific health care needs during their life cycle. Understanding
and education about women’s health is an important series of topics
that includes a number of subjects such as Female Anatomy, The Female
Reproductive System, Hormones, Diseases which are More Common in Women,
Cancer, and Cosmetic Concerns. During a woman’s life they may also have
health care concerns related to Pregnancy, Motherhood, Menopause, and
Post Menopause issues. Menstruation, Sexuality, Fertility, Birth
Control and Infertility, Education in regards to these health care
concerns is important and can help lead to a healthy and happy life.
Women have a wider hip-to-knee ratio than men, and hamstrings that
are not as strong as those found in males. Women’s legs are usually
longer, while their torsos are shorter than men of similar size. Women
have less bone density, less muscle mass and a lower center of gravity.
These differences are important to note because women need to sustain
their health differently than men
A woman’s heart is physically
different in ways from that of a man’s, in ways that are not clearly
understood. Of women between the ages of forty-five and sixty-four, one
in ten has Heart Disease. Of women over the age of sixty-four; one in
three women has Heart Disease. Development of a healthy heart program
is something every woman should pursue.
Hormones are chemical substances that are secreted by tissues which
travel through body fluids to another tissue in the person’s body. In
women, the hormones produced by the ovaries are involved not only in
the processes of growing, maintaining and repairing reproductive
tissues. Hormones also have influence over other tissues in a woman’s
body, as well as her bone mass. Women with low body fat many times do
not produce enough of the hormones from their ovaries, and can
experience health issues because of it. These issues can include
fractures, Osteoporosis, a cessation of menstruation, and other
conditions.
Once a woman has reached menopause, additional hormones
called, ‘Estrogen,’ and, ‘Progesterone,’ may be decreasingly produced.
Many times, a doctor will prescribe hormone therapy to treat the loss
of hormones, but only for a short period of time due to an increased
risk for heart attack, and a slight increase in the risk for Breast
Cancer. Hormonal health issues such as Hyperthyroidism, Thyroid
Disease, and Hypothyroidism are much more common in women than in men.
- The Female Reproductive System
A woman’s ability to reproduce can be an important part of her life.
There are a number of health concerns associated with a woman’s
reproductive system, including yeast infections, fibroids, or cysts.
The female reproductive system is complex and includes her uterus,
fallopian tubes, ovaries, cervix, and external genitalia. The most
common surgery performed in America on women who are not pregnant is a,
‘Hysterectomy,’ which is a surgical removal of a woman’s uterus. The
surgery ends menstruation, as well as a woman’s ability to become
pregnant. Education about the Female Reproductive System is highly
important to ensure that women receive proper health care.
Women menstruate for approximately forty years of their lives, every
twenty-six to thirty-five days. They may experience pelvic pain,
Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS), and cramps. Symptoms of PMS include
nervousness, irritability, cramps, headaches and bloating. There are a
number of disorders related to either menstruation periods that are too
long, heavy, irregular, or painful. These disorders might include,
‘Polycystic Ovary Syndrome,’ and, ‘Endometriosis.’ There is a disease
known as, ‘Hemochromatosis,’ where too much iron is found in the
woman’s blood, requiring her to receive treatment to remove the excess
iron.
- Fertility, Birth Control and Infertility
The forms of birth control being used include Oral Contraceptives,
Diaphragms, Spermicides, Contraceptive Implants, Cervical Caps, Rhythm
Methods, and Intrauterine Devices (IUD’s). Women need to pursue
education about which method of birth control is best for them, as well
as education regarding sexually transmitted diseases such as HIV and
AIDS.
Infertility is growing at fast pace in the modern world and
it becomes more of an issue in women who are over the age of
thirty-five. Infertility programs, Vitro Fertilization (IVF),
Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI), or donor eggs or sperm are
options that couples may pursue if they experience infertility.
Adoption is another solution that may be considered.
Information and education concerning pregnancy and conception can
help women to prepare for a pregnancy, as well as a future as a mother.
The period of time during which a woman is pregnant is a time when a
woman’s health is critical to both the baby and herself. Learning about
diseases that can complicate pregnancy such as Epilepsy, Depression,
Asthma, Thyroid Disease, Diabetes, or Lupus, is important. Other
factors can affect a pregnancy, and learning about them can help a
woman and her baby to stay healthy. Proper vaccinations, Nutrition ,
Hygiene , emotional and physical care is very much required during
pregnancy.
As a mother, a woman is not only responsible for her own health; she
is also concerned for the health of her family. It is important to
learn about good practices of motherhood right from feeding, hygiene,
nutrition, education, safety and overall development of the child.
Menopause is the time in a woman’s life when menstruation ceases,
and a woman no longer ovulates. Usually women in 40s or 50s are at the
menopausal state. Symptoms of menopause can include forgetfulness, hot
flashes, vaginal dryness, mood swings, fluctuating sexual desires,
urinary incontinence and difficulty sleeping. There are health care
options for working with symptoms of menopause. Menopause can be
measured through diminishing hormone levels as well.
Increasing life spans among women find them living decades beyond
menopause. Many women over the age of seventy-five live alone, facing
health issues including Heart Disease, Cancer, Osteoporosis, and
additional health problems. Exercise, proper diet, avoidance of alcohol
and smoking, as well as social involvement can help women to live
better lives past menopause.
- Diseases Occurring More Often In Women
There are a number of diseases that affect both women and men, but
occur in women more frequently. Urinary tract infections, bladder
infections, kidney infections, gallstones, Irritable Bowel Syndrome,
and Osteoporosis. Autoimmune disorders such as Multiple Sclerosis,
Lupus, Rheumatoid Arthritis, and Sjogren ’s syndrome affect more women
than men.
Some types of Cancers are specifically concerning to women. These
types of cancers include Ovarian, Pancreatic, Colorectal Cervical,
Uterine, Breast, and Lung cancers. Breast Cancer is the leading cause
of death from cancer among women. Ovarian Cancer is hard to detect in
its early stages, and may occur in women of any age.
- Cosmetic Surgeries and Procedures
Do you know about six-hundred thousand cosmetic surgeries are
performed each year on women seeking to improve their appearance, with
the number of procedures increasing. These procedures involve the use
of things such as Botox and Collagen injections; ‘Dermabrasion,’ and,
‘Chemical Peels.’ Liposuction, Lasers that remove unwanted hair, and
Plastic Surgery techniques are among other procedures which are
performed most.. Breast reduction, augmentation and reconstruction
surgeries have been performed on millions of women. Education about the
risks and benefits of these surgeries and procedures is important.
Breast cancer begins in breast tissue, which is made up of glands for
milk production, called lobules, and the ducts that connect lobules to
the nipple. The remainder of the breast is made up of fatty,
connective, and lymphatic tissue.
The exact cause
of breast cancer is unknown and there are no fixed causes for breast
cancer. Some of the causes that have been collectively associated with
breast cancer are:
- Radioactivity: Exposure to radioactive rays is carcinogenic and increases the chances of breast cancer.
- Hormone Replacement Therapy: Using hormone replacement therapy might also cause it.
- Exposure to harmful chemicals: Working in a chemical factory that uses harmful chemicals like Organochlorines.
- Age: The chance of breast cancer depends on age, as the person gets older the chances of it are more.
- Inheritance: Family history of close relative like mother,
sister and daughter who has been diagnosed with breast cancer
increases the risk factor.
- Early menses or menopause: Early start onset of menses and early menopause are also associated with breast cancer.
- Nullyparity or Late childbearing: Nullyparity or Late
childbearing also appear to be a minor risk factor in the
development of breast cancer.
Symptoms: In early stages, breast cancer usually has no symptoms. As the tumor progresses, one may note the following signs:
- Pain or tenderness in the breast.
- Swelling in the armpit.
- A lump in the breast, is often the first apparent symptom of
breast cancer, breast lumps are usually painless, although some
may cause a prickly sensation. Lumps are usually visible on a
mammogram long before they can be seen or felt.
- A change in the nipple, such as an indrawn or dimpled look,
itching or burning sensation, or ulceration, scaling of the nipple
is symptomatic of Paget's disease, a localized cancer.
- Unusual discharge from the nipple that may be clear, bloody or
of another color, usually caused by benign conditions but
possibly due to cancer.
- A noticeable flattening or indentation on the breast which may indicate a tumor that cannot be seen or felt.
- Any change in the contour, texture or temperature of the
breast, reddish, pitted surface like the skin of an orange (called
peu de orange) is symptomatic of advanced breast cancer.
Early ovarian cancer may not cause obvious symptoms. But, as the
cancer grows, symptoms may include: Pressure or pain in the abdomen,
pelvis, back, or legs, swollen or bloated abdomen,
Nausea, indigestion, gas, constipation, diarrhoea or Feeling very tired
all the timeless common symptoms include: Shortness of breath, Feeling
the need to urinate often, unusual vaginal bleeding (heavy periods,
or bleeding after menopause
It is a rare, severe form of autism found in girls only. It's
usually discovered in the first two years of life, and a child's
diagnosis with Rett syndrome can feel overwhelming. Although there's no
cure, early identification and treatment may help girls and families
who have been diagnosed with Rett syndrome.
Symptoms A slowing of head growth is one of the first events in Rett
syndrome. Loss of muscle tone is also an initial symptom. Soon, the
child loses any purposeful use of her hands. Instead, she habitually
wrings or rubs her hands together. Around 1 to 4 years of age, social
and language skills deteriorate in a girl with Rett syndrome. She stops
talking and develops extreme social anxiety and withdrawal or
disinterest in other people. Rett syndrome also causes problems with
muscles and coordination. Walking becomes awkward as girls develop a
jerky, stiff-legged gait. A girl with Rett syndrome may also have
uncoordinated breathing and seizures.
Causes: Although Rett syndrome seems to be genetic,
the faulty gene is almost never inherited from the parents. Rather,
it's a chance mutation that happens in the girl's own DNA. No Rett
syndrome risk factors have been identified, other than being female.
There is no known method for preventing Rett syndrome.
Vaginal discharge
It is a term given to
biological fluids contained within or expelled from the vagina. It can
be of various colors, (whitish, yellowish or greenish).While most
discharge is normal and can reflect the various stages of the menstrual
cycle, some discharge can be a result of an infection, such as a
sexually transmitted disease
Pelvic Pain
The term "pelvic pain" is often
used to refer to pain in the region of the internal reproductive organs
in women. However, pelvic pain can also arise due to the pelvis bone
and other non-reproductive internal organs. Any type of pelvic pain
needs prompt professional investigation by a qualified medical
professional
Genital Pain
Vaginal pain is, of course,
specific to women. There are a lot of different reasons why the vagina
can hurt. Most of these are common and not an indication of a serious
problem. Anyone with concerns, though, should certainly see her doctor,
just to be sure.
Vaginal pain is usually dull, achy, and
persistent. It can feel as though the vagina is sore, bruised, or
tender. Sometimes the pain is sharper and more immediate, but that's
not as common. The pain is also localized, not spreading into the anal
area or the pelvis
Vaginal Bleeding
Many women experience abnormal
vaginal bleeding or spotting between periods sometime in their lives.
Vaginal bleeding is considered to be abnormal if it occurs:
- When you are not expecting your menstrual period.
- When your menstrual flow is lighter or heavier than what is normal for you.
- At a time in life when it is not expected, such as before age 10, when you are pregnant, or after menopause
Circuit training is basically an
aerobic exercise combined with resistance training and it results a high
intensity workout. These aerobic exercises need to be performed, in a
circuit, that is, one after the other. And there should be minimal rest
in-between. Circuit training involves both aerobic and non-aerobic
exercises. You can create your very own routine.
This
is a popular yoga pose to tone our butt. Your core muscles, inner
thighs, outer thighs back and the glutes are all used doing the chair
pose. This pose works with the whole body back region. Stand with your
feet together. Now bend your knees. Bring your weight into your heel by
dropping your hips while bending. Drop your tailbone. Lift your arms up,
with your palms facing each other. See that your shoulders are relaxed
in their sockets. Gaze upwards and stay in this pose for 8 seconds or
more. Just 1 minute of the yoga posture along with your regular yoga
routine give you firm glutes.
This
yoga pose stresses on keeping your hips and body straight and inline
with your back. If you want your upper bums to work upon, this is a good
posture. This is also known as Tricone asana. Stand straight with your
feet wide apart. Turn your right foot out at a right angle and left foot
in by 15 degree. Now you need to align the center of both your legs at
the heels. Press your feet firmly on the ground. Breathe in and as you
breathe out, bend your body to the right, and your left hand is faced up
in the air in a straight line and your right hand comes down towards
floor. Keep your arms in a straight line. Stretch to the maximum and
keep your balance. Keep on breathing heavily. Repeat the same on the
other side. This yoga pose has a combination of stretching and building
of muscles.
Warrior
III, a popular yoga pose, to form a T shape of your body with your
arms, torso, leg parallel to the floor. Stand on one leg. Lift the other
leg at a right angle. Extend your arms straight, lean forward so that
your chest is in line with your lifted back leg. Balance yourself first.
Stay in this position for few seconds. Then stand on the other leg.
This pose works your shoulders, abs, arms, chest, and your bum most of
all.
Well,
in this pose, you support yourself with one bent leg and one bent leg
high up in the air. This pose will activate the muscles of the
supporting leg and the raised leg. This yoga pose is also good for the
triceps.
The
Half Moon Pose is a Standing Pose that targets the legs, buttocks, and
hips, and improves balance and strength. This pose strengthens your
angles. It is similar to Triangle pose, infact an extended version.
There is full body extension. Half moon yoga pose is like a balancing
variation of Triangle pose. Lengthen your spine while opening the chest,
shoulders, and torso. It stretches the groins, hamstrings, and calves.
Another
popular yoga pose. Lie on your back. Let your feet and hip wide apart.
Press your feet and lift your hips. This is wonderful pose that burn
calories and also relaxes your body. It engages your butts and core
muscles. Hold in that position for 5-8 breaths. And then repeat.
