About Women's Health: Celiac Disease and Related Issues

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Women's Health Women's Health Topics A-Z Sexual Health Healthy Living From Tracee Cornforth, your Guide to Women's Health Welcome to your About.com Women's Health newsletter. This week we discus celiac disease and the related conditions of iron deficiency anemia and osteoporosis. Have a healthy week! Tracee What Is Celiac Disease? You may have heard of the gluten-free diet and wondered what it was all about. The gluten-free diet is required for your lifetime, as it is the only treatment for celiac disease. Gluten is a protein that occurs in wheat, rye, and barley. Gluten occurs in foods; however, it can also occur in lip balms, medicines, and vitamins, as well as in other common products. If you do not follow the gluten-free diet, you may be putting yourself at risk for osteoporosis, anemia, and cancer. See More About:  digestive diseases  gallbladder disease  skin rashes Diagnosis Of Celiac Disease The most difficult part of diagnosing celiac disease is determining exactly what is causing the symptoms you may experience. This is because the symptoms of celiac disease often mimic those of other conditions. See More About:  digestive diseases  blood tests  intestinal biopsy What Is Anemia? Anemia occurs when you don't have enough circulating red blood cells. If you have had lab work done, you have probably had a complete blood count (CBC). If your doctor says that your hemoglobin or hematocrit (the percentage of red blood cells in your blood) are low, you may have anemia. See More About:  menstruation  pregnancy  menopause Osteoporosis Risk, Prevention, and Treatments Osteoporosis affects more than 25 million Americans -- mostly women past menopause. Approximately 1.2 million bone fractures each year in the US are related to osteoporosis. The National Osteoporsis Foundation says that one in two women and one in eight men over 50 will have an osteoporosis related fracture in their lifetime. See More About:  bone loss  bone density testing  oral contraceptives Women's Health Ads Health Home Health Care Women 'S Health Celiac Disease Doctor Public Health Featured Articles Heart Health for Women Menopause Breast Health and Diseases Sexual Health Issues Women's Reproductive Health Fitness, Weight Loss, Exercise, and Women   More from About.com Essential Medical Tests for Women For women, certain medical tests and health screenings are recommended on a yearly basis. Learn which screenings are essential for your health, and why. More> Finding the Right Doctor Whether you need a new primary care doctor or a specialist to take care of specific symptoms, you'll want to follow these guidelines to choose the right physician for your medical care. More> This newsletter is written by: Tracee Cornforth Women's Health Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Women's Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads Going to the Gynecologist Menstruation Basics Pregnancy Signs and Symptoms Birth Control Myths Top Causes of Heavy Menstruation Advertisement

About Women's Health: Nail Salon Safety - How To Shave Your Legs

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Women's Health Women's Health Topics A-Z Sexual Health Healthy Living From Tracee Cornforth, your Guide to Women's Health Welcome to your weekly About.com Women's Health newsletter. This week we discuss tips for healthy manicures and pedicures. We also talk about colposcopy recovery, and show you a video of a colposcopy. Have a healthy week! Tracee How Safe Is Your Nail Salon? Is a trip to the nail salon for a manicure and/or pedicure on your weekly schedule? While the majority of nail salons follow their states' rules and regulations for safe, hygienic manicures, there are some out there that want to make more money by reusing supplies without sanitizing them. See More About:  manicure safety  sanitary manicure  health and beauty How Shave Your Legs and Armpits Shaving your legs and underarms is something that girls look forward to; shaving is often considered a rite of passage that frequently makes girls feel like they are on the way to womanhood. While you may wonder "what is the right age to start shaving," the answer depends on how you feel about shaving. See More About:  puberty  growing up  hygiene Colposcopy Recovery and Expectations Women's Health Forum: I am looking for some input from others that have had a colposcopy done. What exactly did your colposcopy consist of? And what was the recovery process like as far as within a week or so afterwards (cramping? discharge? bleeding?) length and severity of all? Video - What To Expect At Your Colposcopy An up-close video shows what happens during colposcopy, while Dr. Kate Grossman explains each step. Women's Health Ads Womens Health CME Health and Safety Health Home Health Care Woman 'S Health Featured Articles Women and Cancer Women's Health Glossary Other Diseases and Conditions Women's Health and Beauty Issues Birth Control Menstruation   More from About.com Essential Medical Tests for Women For women, certain medical tests and health screenings are recommended on a yearly basis. Learn which screenings are essential for your health, and why. More> Finding the Right Doctor Whether you need a new primary care doctor or a specialist to take care of specific symptoms, you'll want to follow these guidelines to choose the right physician for your medical care. More> This newsletter is written by: Tracee Cornforth Women's Health Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Women's Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads Going to the Gynecologist Menstruation Basics Pregnancy Signs and Symptoms Birth Control Myths Top Causes of Heavy Menstruation Advertisement

About Women's Health: Tampon Debate - TSS - Those 28 Days

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Women's Health Women's Health Topics A-Z Sexual Health Healthy Living From Tracee Cornforth, your Guide to Women's Health Welcome to your About.com Women's Health newsletter. This week we talk about tampons, TSS, the 28 days of your menstrual cycle, and how your dental health may be affected by puberty and menstruation. Are Tampons Really Safe? Women have used tampons for thousands of years. However, it seems there is no end to the rumors about tampon safety. Do tampons pose health risks? See More About:  tampons  toxic shock syndrome  dioxins How To Reduce Your Risk Of TSS Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS) is caused when staphylococci bacteria in the vagina enters the bloodstream. Although scientists have recognized a connection between tampons and TSS, the exact connection remains unclear. See More About:  menstruation  fever during menstruation  toxic shock syndrome symptoms What Really Happens During Those 28 Days The timing and amount of blood flow you experience during your monthly menstrual cycle depends on the coordinated performance of your endocrine glands, which produce the hormones necessary for menstruation to occur when pregnancy does not. What they do affects what happens in your reproductive organs. See More About:  abnormal uterine bleeding  hormones  menstrual cramps Puberty, Menstruation, and Your Teeth The production of sex hormones increases at puberty to a level that will generally remain constant for the duration of a woman's reproductive life. Pubescent women thus experience the onset of the menstrual cycle. This increase of sex hormones triggers the dilation of small blood vessels in the gums which is seen as an increase in redness, gingival bleeding, and swelling. See More About:  teen health  pms  menstrual cycle Women's Health Ads Home Health Care Health Women 'S Health Dental Health Clinic Soy Health Risk Featured Articles Breast Health and Diseases Sexual Health Issues Women's Reproductive Health Fitness, Weight Loss, Exercise, and Women Pregnancy Teen Health Issues for Girls   More from About.com Favorite Summer Frozen Drinks Blended with ice or chock full of fresh fruit, these yummy drinks will liven up any warm-weather gathering. More> Best Frozen Summer Desserts Ten easy, delicious, make-ahead desserts that will cool you down on the hottest of summer days. More> This newsletter is written by: Tracee Cornforth Women's Health Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Women's Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads Going to the Gynecologist Menstruation Basics Pregnancy Signs and Symptoms Birth Control Myths Top Causes of Heavy Menstruation Advertisement