HPV CAUSES CANCERS that a vaccine can prevent

HPV is short for human papillomavirus. HPV is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the U.S. and refers to a group of 150 different viruses. The majority of sexually-active men and women will get at least one type of HPV infection at some point in their lives. Most cases resolve without symptoms or treatment, but some persistent infections can cause health problems, including genital warts and cancers.  About 20 million people in the United States, most in their teens and early 20s, are infected with HPV. Not only does HPV cause almost all cervical cancers in women, it also responsible for other types of cancer.  HPV causes mouth/throat cancer, as well as anal cancer in both women and men. HPV can cause cancers of the vulva and vagina in women, and cancer of the penis...

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Bladder Diet

Diet modification is the first line of defense for patients struggling with interstitial cystitis and overactive bladder. Certain foods and drinks can trigger flare-ups, leading to uncomfortable bladder symptoms. Since sensitivity to certain foods can vary among individuals, it is important to determine your personal trigger foods. This guide will help you to avoid potential dietary triggers of overactive bladder and interstitial cystitis. Since food sensitivities will vary among individuals, it is important to determine your personal trigger foods. The following are a few tips to manage bladder symptoms through dietary changes and can help you to take control of your bladder health. ·       An elimination diet is the first step to figuring out exactly which...

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Every Menstruating Woman Should Read THIS!

All women know that menstruation is no walk in the park! Cramps, bloating, and facial breakouts are just a few of the problems that may arise from Mother Nature’s monthly gift. Clearly, our menstrual cycle can wreak havoc on our lives in more ways than one, which is why it is so important to be educated about what is happening to your body during this time, and what steps you can take to lessen the period blues.  As menstruating women, we may bleed for up to a week in a given month, and this blood loss can ultimately have a profound effect on our mood, energy, and general wellbeing. In fact, chronic blood loss can result in iron deficiency. What exactly does it mean to be iron deficient? It means that your body’s iron level has dropped below what is normal or healthy. This exhaustion...

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Breathing and Proper Techniques for Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation

Pelvic floor rehabilitation employs techniques and procedures that aim at improving the function of the pelvic floor. The rehab program focusses on improving the strength and maintaining optimal tone of the pelvic floor.The pelvic floor, also know as the pelvic diaphragm, is a sheet of muscles, ligaments and connective tissue that extends from the tail bone to the pubis. It forms the base of the body’s cylindrical core. The core is surrounded by abdominals and fascia, which serve alongside deep superficial back muscles. Diaphragm forms the dome of this core. The muscular mesh spans the entire pelvic outlet and separates the pelvic organs from the perineal region. The pelvic floor musculature, by virtue of its attachments to the anal and bladder sphincters and vagina, is responsible for maintaining...

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Pelvic Muscle Tension and Pelvic Pain

Pelvic floor muscle tension can often lead to non-specific chronic back and pelvic pain. An imbalance in the pelvic floor musculature, a cause of longstanding back pain or unrecognizable pelvic pain, may be hard to treat using traditional pain medications. The pelvic floor muscles, though small, can affect your entire bodies functioning. This article will discuss various causes for pelvic floor muscle tension and help you move towards remediation. What is the pelvic floor? To begin with, we must understand the formation of the pelvic floor or pelvic diaphragm. The pelvic floor forms the base of the cylindrical core that is situated in the centre of our body. The cylindrical core is formed by the diaphragm, above, and the pelvis, below. The muscles of the abdomen, the lower spine, the...

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Yoga and Meditation for Women’s Health

Today, there is a wave of yoga and meditation going around the world. We get to read and hear a lot of information about yoga, meditation and their benefits from newspapers, magazines and televisions touting. Worldwide many research studies have been conducted to ascertain the significance and dynamism of these ancient cultures. Now let us see what is yoga and meditation. With expansion in diversity across the world, it has become challenging to set forth a single, common definition of yoga. The word yoga comes from an ancient Indian language, Sanskrit. It has been derived from the word “yuj”, which means to unite or to integrate. The crux of yoga is in harmonizing our body with mind and soul by means of various breathing exercises (pranayama), yoga postures (asanas) and meditation....

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