All you Need to Know about Birth ControlBy PositiveMed-TeamEdited By Stephanie Dawson This article will start with the obvious. If you want to avoid STD’s and pregnancy, abstinence is the best option, however, it’s not the only option. Expecting people who want to make love to not have it because an intangible authority figure says they […]
What Causes An Ingrown Hair By PositiveMed-Team Edited By Stephanie Dawson The hairs that curl around and grow back into the skin instead of rising up are called ingrown hairs. Its a common problem and can happen to anyone. People who have curly or coarse hair are more prone to this problem because curly hair
11 Things that Make your Incontinence Worse (Pun Intended) By PositiveMed-Team Edited By Stephanie Dawson Any accidental or involuntary loss of urine from the bladder (urinary incontinence) or bowels, feces or wind from the bowel (bowel incontinence) is referred to as incontinence. It’s a wide-spread condition and the severity of incontinence ranges from ‘just a
Women’s Self Defense Tips By PositiveMed-Team Edited By Stephanie Dawson It’s hard for women to stay safe in life. Women are not safe anywhere, on the road, school, hostels, work, or on the bus. It’s vital for women to know their safety measurements. They should know some tricks to avoid unwanted situations by learning self-defense
They have said a woman’s hair is her crowning glory, and few things can damage a girl’s self-esteem more than rapidly thinning hair, bald spots, or the sight of a mass of hair in the shower drain. This infographic gives you the lowdown on why it happens, what can cause it, some tips to help
8 Simple Steps That Lower Cortisol Levels & Increase Weight Loss! By PositiveMed-Team Edited By Stephanie Dawson What is cortisol? Cortisol is the primary stress hormone secreted by the 2 cap-sized glands that are located on top of your kidneys in response to stress. It has been described as a low-grade adrenaline. This hormone to
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4 Things Every Woman Should Know About Sodium By PositiveMed-Team Edited By: Stephanie Dawson One of the greatest villains in the American diet is excess salt. Health experts recommend that salt consumption should be kept as low as possible, easier said than done. Following are the four things that every woman should know about sodium:
7 Alternatives to Unhealthy Habits By PositiveMed-Team Edited By: Stephanie dawson 1. If your pep comes from a bottle Before you reach for anther caffeine-charged energy drink have a glass of water or seltzer. It may be a side-effect of fluid loss that feels like fatigue to you. You are likely to feel tired even
Stages of Breast Cancer Edited By: Stephanie Dawson The stages of breast cancer are defined on a scale from 0 to IV. Stage 0 is the least dangerous and stage IV is the last stage and most dangerous. Stages describe the size, location, and severity of the cancer. Stage 0 Stage 0 is generally a
Symptoms of Breast CancerEdited By: Stephanie Dawson • Lumps The first noticeable symptom of breast cancer is typically a lump that feels different from the rest of the breast tissue. Usually the lump persists after the menstrual cycle. Lumps associated with breast cancer are usually painless. They are visible on a mammogram long before they
Treatments of Breast Cancer By Positivemed-Team Edited By: Stephanie Dawson 1. Surgery Most patients with breast cancer need to get a surgery done in order to get the cancer removed from the breast. Few lymph nodes under the arm are taken out to check if they contain cancer cells. In order to remove the tumor,
What is Breast Cancer? By Positivemed-Team Edited By: Stephanie Dawson Breast cancer is a cancer that originates in breast tissue. It forms in tissues, commonly the ducts (tubes that flow milk to the nipples) and lobule (glands responsible for producing milk). It can happen to men and women. Early detection and proper treatment can heal
Exercise during Pregnancy By: Andres Carvajal Edited By: Stephanie Dawson If you are used to working out before you become pregnant recommendations are to keep doing it if your pregnancy is healthy and without complications. It is recommend you consult your doctor or specialist to see what type of exercises you can do, or if
4 Exercises Every Woman Should Be Doing By Positivemed-Team Edited By: Stephanie Dawson 1. The Overhead Squat: The overhead squad is good overall, especially for the lower body. It engages the entire core and shoulder complex. It is considered perfect for targeting quadriceps, glutes, hamstrings, calves, intrinsic core stabilizers, and shoulders. 2. The push-up: The
8 Ways to Naturally Grow Your Hair By Positivemed Team Edite By: Stephanie Dawson • Get more of the essential 7 vitamins All 7 essential vitamins are vital to our hair. Vitamins- A,B,B3, B12,C, and E improve the blood circulation in our body which includes the scalp. It is also important to mix these vitamins
Why do they happen?Women sometimes have mild or strong cramps, lower back pain, irregular or excessive bleeding, and even nausea/vomiting while menstruating, this unpleasant discomfort and pain happen when part of a muscle briefly loses its supply of oxygen since the uterus contraction inhibits blood flow to the lining of the uterus. If the uterus
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A surgical procedure that eliminates part or all of the tissue in the breast(s) This surgery is done in order to prevent or treat existing cancer. The procedure: Is elaborated depending on how advanced the cancer is, both patient and doctor will decide which surgery is more adequate. The surgery generally lasts from 2-4 hours
1.EATING HEALTHY: -Eat a well-balanced diet -Consume good fatty acids: salmon, avocado. -Drink lots of water -Consume plenty antioxidants: Vitamin A and C: carrots, squash, spinach and collard greens, citrus foods. -Eat foods high in protein: fish, turkey, egg whites or tofu. 2. NATURAL SKIN CARE PRODUCTS: Skin starts to lose moisture, thin, and grow
