Womens Health

Endometriosis & Dysmenorrhea
Periods can HURT!
In 2003, I had to undergo a total abdominal hysterectomy (I kept one ovary) because of Stage IV endometriosis and adhesions. I had lived most of my life with the kind of dysmenorrhea (menstrual cramps) and endometriosis that made me want to die.  I never knew I had endomentriosis until I went under the knife. Just 6 months before a routine GYN exam warranted an MRI for what appeared to be fibroids (and were later found to be scarring from endometriosis). My life up to that point had been a pa...

Women And Heart Disease
What Women Need To Know About Heart Disease
Do you or a woman you know have heart disease? Every woman needs to know about heart disease. The Heart Truth is that heart disease is the #1 killer of American women. "In fact, one in three women dies of heart disease." Heart and circulatory disease is the UK''s biggest killer. And heart disease can also lead to disability and a significantly decreased quality of life. Unfortunately, most women don't know The Heart Truth. Only 20 percent of women identify heart disease as the greatest healt...

Belly Dance Fitness
A Fun Way To Keep Fit
Sure, you can do some miles on a treadmill, but why not shed some pounds and get your cardiovascular system in gear while having some fun? Learning to belly dance will add something different to your fitness routine. You will use core muscles to shape up, and the mild moves improve your flexibility. Combine with yoga and other forms of exercise for a workout that will keep you motivated and fit for life. Here is a little inspiration to get yourself started. illustration by worlddancenewyork

Joie de Vivre
Experience the Joy of Living Now
Relishing in the beauty of the now, the joy of being, not harried or harassed by the past nor the future. It's joie the vivre- the joy of living, the zest for life and the exultation of the spirit. It does not have to be grand, either. Just the joy of...