About Women's Health: Surprise Pain Relief

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Women's Health From Denise Maher, your About Women's Health Editor Have you ever been in acute or chronic pain, when suddenly some unlikely trick or treatment delivers relief? Occasionally, it happens. I asked About.com's health Guides to share their best inside tips about surprising ways to alleviate pain. Here, some unique ways they spell relief. Rice Socks Hit the Spot A rice sock can be used to help relieve pregnancy aches, sore muscles or headaches. How to Make a Rice Sock Yoga Poses to Ease Period Pain Can WD-40 Help Arthritis? Search Related Topics:  backache  leg cramps  labor and birth Natural Relief for Women-Specific Pain Hormone flux during perimenopause or regular monthly menstrual cycles can trigger migraines and other uncomfortable issues. These remedies can help ease the aches. Natural Pain Relievers Dealing With Emotional Pain Without Drugs The Important Link Between Physical and Emotional Pain Search Related Topics:  migraine remedies  feverfew  5-htp Heal Body and Mind Pain is complicated. Sometimes it calls for layered, multidimensional treatment. Can Imagery Speed Injury Recovery in Athletes? The Gratitude RX What is Proactive Survivorship? Search Related Topics:  injury rehab  motivation  tips Painkiller Traps While they can be essential, prescription painkillers can be addictive. What's more, over time they can actually make pain worse. 10 Most Addictive Painkillers How Painkiller Addiction Happens Stress Management Techniques for Headaches Search Related Topics:  painkillers  opiates  drug addiction Related Searches Natural Pain Relief Menstrual Pain Sciatica Leg Pain Treatment Back Pain Period Pain Featured Articles   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Women's Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement

About Women's Health: Best Advice Ever

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Women's Health From Denise Maher, your About Women's Health Editor Need a good dose of woman-to-woman advice? This week, let's look at the best health advice our guides have given and gotten. Weight Loss Secret Weapons Some of the most effective weight loss strategies are underused. Cook Smart for Weight Loss Breastfeeding + Postpartum Weight Loss The Argument Against Dieting Search Related Topics:  how to start a diet  choose the best diet  6 weeks to a better body Make Exercise Easier, More Fun "Yes, it looks odd, but I've used this tip frequently and it works great," says Walking Guide Wendy. "Typically other racers are more envious than amused." Make Shower Cap Shoe Gaiters For A Rainy Walk or Run Best Running Advice Quickie Sports Injury First Aid Search Related Topics:  walking in the rain  gaiters  waterproof shoes Coping Tips & Life Hacks Way before I even thought about potty-training my infant son, I read an essay in Parents Magazine advising moms new to toilet training: Sometimes, it said, you just have to throw out the poopy underwear. Years later I was relieved that someone had given me "permission" to skip trying to launder soiled undies. Sometimes we need to hear from women who have been there that "wasting" or spending money on a helpful service or product to save yourself from toil (or just save your dignity) is a worthwhile investment. When It's Worth Hiring A Patient Advocate Demand a Childbirth Doula! Tips on Managing Short-Term Memory Problems Search Related Topics:  choosing a patients advocate  patients advocates credentials  Entertaining Tips Because not everyone is a natural born hostess-with-the-mostest. Tips For Serving Alcohol Without Your Guests Getting Drunk Getting Ready for Company When You Have Arthritis Stop Compulsive Shopping Search Related Topics:  alcohol  low alcohol drinks  controlled drinking Related Searches Womens Health OBGYN Patient Health Care Cheap Womens Shoes Weight Loss Workout Womens Healthcare Featured Articles 10 Things Not to Stay to Caregivers Top 20 HIV/Aids Charities THe M Plan Diet Natural Remedies for Anxiety Family Screen + TV Rules 10 Ways to Better Body Image   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Women's Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement

About Women's Health: What NOT to Worry About

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Women's Health From Denise Maher, your About Women's Health Editor Perceived health risks versus actual health risks are a fascinating conflict. So often, the things that actually pose significant risk (for instance, car accidents) are supplanted by a more dramatic, yet less likely scenario (plane crash). This phenom occurs in women's health, too. How many of these concerns nag you, possibly unnecessarily? Concern: Hormone Therapy Risks Outweigh Benefits Not really. A short term, low dose of hormone therapy (HT) can be safely used to reduce severe hot flashes and other disruptive menopausal symptoms. Consider, instead, the risk of not treating life-altering symptoms. Heart Disease + Hormone Therapy Common Pill Myths Misconceptions About Contraception Search Related Topics:  heart disease risk  reducing cardiac risk  Concern: Fitness Walking Builds Bulging Calf Muscles It's very hard to bulk up without using performance-enhancing drugs. The more likely result: You'll build subtle muscles that, in turn, burn more calories during every day activities and help you lose weight (among other benefits). Consider, instead, the risks of NOT exercising. Does Walking Give You Big Calves? Sedentary Lifestyle + Other Heart Disease Risk Factors Overcoming the Fear of Pilates Search Related Topics:  body building  toning muscles  calf exercises Concern: If You Use IVF, You'll End Up Like "Octomom" One of the unfortunate upshots of Nadya Suleman's birthing of 8 babies is the secondary media message about the risks of having multiples. IVF alone does not usually result in so many children, but it can be used as part of a bigger fertility program. Consider, instead, the risks of not getting informed about reproductive options available before you age out of candidacy.Fertility Facts Vs. Myths Do Birth Control Pills Cause Fertility Problems? Myth: Adoption Is Easier and Cheaper Than Fertility Treatments Concern: My Kids Will Get Hooked On Drugs Most parents worries about tweens and teens drinking and experimenting with illegal drugs. But there are other drug-related risks to put on your radar: You, yourself, may be on too many prescription drugs. Painkiller Overdoses Claiming More Women Women At Higher Risk For Effects of Alcohol Is Compulsive Shopping Really An Addiction? Search Related Topics:  prescription drug abuse  overdose dangers  risks for women Related Searches Womens Health OBGYN Health Facts Fertility Program IVF Infertility Health Clinics Featured Articles The Truth About Artificial Sweeteners Is It Safe to Skip Periods? How to Worry Lesss What You Need to Know About Carbs Does the Flu Shot Give You the Flu? Do Not Douche!   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Women's Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement

About Women's Health: Hair Barometer

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Women's Health From Denise Maher, your About Women's Health Editor Hair isn't only part of personal identity, it's part of personal health. Considered a barometer for general wellness, the hair on your head may be telling you something about your body. Changes to hair can be related to underlying disease, unmanaged stress or other biological factors. Here, a few things to consider the next time you notice extra strands in your comb. Hair Changes Can Be Symptoms Is some of your hair starting to shed? The loss could be related to several issues, including the state of your thyroid gland. Top 10 Signs You Have a Thyroid Problem The Gluten-Hair Loss Link Is Premature Gray Hair a Sign of Osteoporosis? Search Related Topics:  difficulty losing weight  thyroid disease risk factors  carpal tunnel syndrome Good Hair vs Good Health: Exercise, Sweat + Style Face it: a good, sweaty spin class is not the best thing for your coif. Workout Hairstyles Maintain Black Hair During Exercise Hats, Rated for Hat Hair Potential Search Related Topics:  hairstyles  walking hats  walking clothing Hair After 40 Going gray is just one of the changes hair may undergo as you age. Shifts in thickness, texture, and where your hair grows (too little in some places, too much in others) can all occur over time.How Aging Affects Your Hair Natural Remedies for Hair Loss Hair Loss + Fibromayalgia Search Related Topics:  how the body ages  looking younger  hair and age When Treatments Trigger Hair Loss Unfortunately, many helpful treatments and medications are so potent that they can hurt your skin, scalp and hair.Hair Loss Solutions for Thyroid Patients Can Hair Loss Caused by Arthritis Medications Be Prevented? Coping with Hair Loss During Chemo Search Related Topics:  hair loss  hyperthyroidism symptoms  hypothyroidism symptoms Related Searches Womens Health Center Healthy Hair Care Womens OB Gyn Womens Care OBGYN Womens Clinic Featured Articles How To Donate Hair (Video) Stress + Hair Loss Postpartum Hair Loss 25 Ways to Relieve Stress See the Sugaring Technique (Hair Removal Video) Review: A Powder to Cover Gray Roots   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Women's Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement