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Endometriosis is a condition that can prevent pregnancy in a woman. It is a disease that is fairly common and can afflict women from their first menstrual cycle through menopause. In rarer cases, endometriosis can affect post-menopausal women as well. Currently, there is no cure for endometriosis. As well, general practitioners often have a difficult time diagnosing endometriosis.

Endometriosis occurs when the endometrium, or uterine lining, grows outside of the uterus. It may grow in areas such as around the ovaries, in the pelvic cavity, sometimes even the bowels or in the bladder. Although very rare, the endometrium can also grow in the lung area.

As the condition progresses, the growths develop into “tumors” or “implants.” While the reference to tumors can be unnerving, endometrium growths are not cancerous or malignant. However, the condition can be severely painful, cause heavy menstruation, and can prevent pregnancy in some cases.

Endometriosis symptoms include pain that is localized in the pelvic, abdominal, or lower back areas. The severity of the pain does not directly correlate with the amount of endometriosis present in these areas. One can have a small amount of endometriosis growth and feel severe pain. Conversely, one can have a large area of endometriosis growth and feel no pain.

Women who have pain in these areas might want to consult with their gynecologist. Gynecologists are specially trained to diagnose endometriosis. An MRI or ultrasound should be able to detect endometriosis, but it is not always the best way. A definitive diagnostic procedure is a laparoscopy. A laparoscopy is a surgical procedure that involves inserting a tube with an attached light into the abdomen. This procedure will determine the location, size, and extent of the condition. Once endometriosis is detected, treatment options are discussed with the gynecologist, which includes medication, hormone treatments, and surgery.

Sandra Montano is the owner of Life-Healthy.com to keep reading everything about Pregnancy Click Here

We’re positive that no matter how you see yourself — trendy, corporate or casual — your ultimate goal is to look “together” - to look beautiful and elegant in your poise and style of clothing and accessories. You spend hours looking for the right outfit and analyze it many times over to make sure it perfects and gives you that eye catching look. But do you give that same time and scrutiny to your accessories like your purse and handbag before throwing it over your shoulder and leaving the house?

You probably didn’t know that a purse can flatten your curves almost as much as the right pair of pants or shirt. Now that we have your attention read on to determine your shape and what type purse you should carry.

Try to choose a purse shape that is the opposite of your body type. While the shape should oppose your body type for maximum flattery, the size of the bag should be in proportion to your figure. If you are tall and thin, look for the large sloppy bags that lay against you to compliment your figure. If you’re short and voluptuous, play off opposites by choosing a handbag that is tall and rectangular or long and sleek.

Most women look great with a bag that hits mid-torso because it flatters the waist.

Take a look at the five basic body shapes and find the best purse for your shape:

• Narrow Top/Full Bottom

If you have full hips or tummy and small top, draw the eye up with accessories. You should carry a bag with short straps that fits snug under your arm.

• Full Top/Narrow Bottom

If the fullness you carry on top is unwanted (some do pay for it, you know) turn the area into a “no man’s land”. Nothing should cause the eye to linger so draw the eye downwards by carrying long slouching bags.

• Hour Glass

If you got it girl, flaunt it! This shape best describes a woman who is balanced on top and bottom with a defined waist and is considered the ideal body shape. You can carry off anythinglucky lady!!

• Narrow/Top to Bottom

If you are naturally thin, you have always faced the challenges that come with dressing this body shape. If you are unnaturally thin — by choice — you probably, prefer to show it off. The key is to add dimension to your profile. Don’t choose a bag that will hug the body too much. Think unstructured, bulky type purses. Try anything with horizontal detail in the patterns.

• WIDE FROM TOP TO BOTTOM

In general, the rounder your figure, the more structured your purse should be. For this body type, shape and color is important. Colors should be muted, monochromatic is best and prints should be kept to a minimum. Draw the eye to the top or center of the torso with a mid-length strap.

Now you know the right purse for you! Always remember to try on the bagjust like you would clothing and shoes. Remember that where the purse touches your body, that part of your body is accentuated. For example, if the purse is under your arm against your breast, the eye is drawn up to the bag.

So take the time to look for the right purse for youit’s not always the same purse that your best friend carries. A purse should not only carry your personal belongings, it should add to your style and looks.

Ernie and Mary Helen Sanders are current retailers of purses for the last 3 years. They spend numerous hours researching trends and styles for women. Visit their site for more information on what purses to buy and wear at www.igotyourbag.com You can find more information such as this at www.igotyourbag.com/index.asp?PageAction=Custom&ID=13 to help you decide what type of purse truly matches your body and style.

With kids going wild and shooting up schools much criticism has been brought up about both parents working outside the home. It emphasizes on parents being too busy to pay attention to their children. In turn many women are making a conscious decision to leave their careers in order to take care of the little ones (including myself). To me this is good but, some women are forgetting about their financial security and becoming 100% dependents of their partners. Not only that but, they are also failing to brush up on their skills and neglecting their education. In my opinion this is wrong!

I know you may be thinking Kenia why is it wrong to worry more about your children rather than in material things? And here is my answer to you: Dependency may increase the risk of domestic abuse. In case you do not understand my point I will explain: women that are lacking the self esteem, skills etc. to obtain a job as well as having no financial independence often feel trapped in abusive relationships. They stay because they can’t provide the financial security for their children.

Remember all those women that fought for our rights so, that we can too be independent in every way possible. Do not let their efforts be in vain. So, women if you want to stay with your kid because you want to see them grow closely and give them all the love and attention they deserve, Do it! But, remember to keep brushing up your skills or find ways to stay financially independent from home.

Who says you can not have your cake and eat it too? There are many people running businesses from home as well as getting a college education. If you seek for it you will find the resources. But, never loose control of your life!

Your Friend,

Kenia Morales

Some pregnant mums have it easy. Yet others have to go through many hours of labour.

But one thing’s for sure. After the delivery process, many are just plain tired. In addition, having to breastfeed and nurse a newborn several times a night can be exhausting.

The new mum today does not have much time to rest and relax during her confinement period at home. She needs to get back to work pretty quickly and that means, facing added pressure to lose weight so that she can fit back to her office wear.

Post-natal massage may just be the solution to her needs. Here are 6 top benefits of Post-natal massage therapy:

1. Relaxation 2. Stress Relief 3. Relieves aches on shoulders or neck 4. Hasten the reduction of fluid retention. 5. Help uterus to shrink to original size 6. Reduce cellulite and help to tone up the body.

In many parts of Asia, many women before delivery would in fact, prebook sessions with an Indonesian massage therapist for post-natal massage. The treatment is a traditional one which has been handed down several generations and even practiced today. This treatment involves the use of a massage oil applied to the stomach and a tummy wrap (bengkung), essentially a cotton cloth of several metres. The bengkung is used to wrap the body so as to push up the uterus, clear water retention, wind, spasm, shrinks the tummy and helps to reduce weight. Post-natal massage is usually done in the privacy of one’s own home.

For a mother that has delivered her baby naturally, it is generally pretty safe to go for a post-natal massage. For those that delivered by caesarian, be sure to consult your professional massage therapist or your doctor first. Most in fact, would recommend that you wait a few more weeks before proceeding with a post-natal massage.

Post-natal massage provides a sense of continuing comfort for the new mother. The aim of this massage is to give nurturing and emotional support as well as alleviate the muscle strain of labor and childbirth. Some post natal massage therapies also come with a detoxification ritual that rids the midriff of post birth bagginess.

In some instances, post-natal massage can also bring about a much shapelier silhouette, compared to the one just before pregnancy!

When it comes to hair growth, we’ve all been guilty of anxiously peering in the mirror everyday to see if we have made any progress only to become frustrated with the fact that it takes a long time to regrow hair. Added to that is the frustration that comes along with not being able to style your hair during this stage. That is why many refer to hair regrowth as an “awkward stage.”

While hair growth is a slow process (locks normally grow about ” per month), there are several things that you can do to make your transition to longer tresses smoother. No matter whether you want to add a few more inches or you are trying to grow your hair down your back, hair growth can be frustration free if you go about it in the right way.

The first thing that you need to realize if you are trying to regrow hair is that hair regrowth is a process, and in that process you will likely have to adapt to several different styles before you reach your ultimate hair growth goal. All of this means that you will likely be spending more time at the salon during the hair growth process rather than away from it.

Since hair growth after different circumstances needs to be approached a bit differently, we’re going to take a little time to look at how to regrow hair after a few of the main incidents that people normally want to promote quick hair regrowth.

Hair growth after a bad hair cut

We’ve all had those terrible experiences at the salon where we asked for a particular cut that was just inches shorter than what we started with only to come out of the salon with a much shorter do than what we bargained for. And you can bet that if the stylist didn’t give you the cut you wanted, the cut you have is probably in poor shape itself.

Hair growth after times like these needs to come in steps. While you may not want to, the first thing you need to do after getting a bad hair cut is to go and get it cut again. The reason why is that you need to get a style that you can work with, one that is evenly cut, and a style that is poised to regrow hair. Doing this will eliminate a lot of the frustration that you feel during the hair growth process and will give you a style that you can be proud of in the meantime.

The first visit after a bad hair cut is critical to your hair growth success. Together, you and your stylist can examine the style that you would eventually like to achieve and discuss the hair regrowth process and how to cut your hair throughout the duration. The right cuts will ensure that you remain stylish and stress free during the hair growth process.

Hair growth after an illness

If you have lost all of your hair due to chemotherapy or another illness, you no doubt want to regrow hair quickly. While hair regrowth can begin within days of stopping treatments, the hair growth process after an illness can be drawn out.

The first thing you will notice once your hair starts to grow back in, is that it can be sparse in places and that it may have changed in texture. While it may be tempting to encourage any amount of hair growth after losing all of your hair, you need to give your locks some time to recover, thicken up and fill in before you start to regrow hair.

This part of the hair growth process can take several visits to the salon before your stylist gives you the go ahead on growing your hair out. During this time, your stylist will likely recommend short layered hair cuts, which will be easy to style and make your hair appear thicker until hair growth is evident on all parts of your scalp.

Once you begin the hair growth process, you can proceed just like anyone else trying to promote hair regrowth. Choose cuts that are both stylish and that will grow into a longer style without much headache.

Hair growth to gain length

Some people already have lengthy locks, but would like to see their hair grow even longer. For this type of hair growth, products that stimulate hair growth often work best. Look for topical products that contain nettle or for vitamin supplements that stimulate hair regrowth.

Salon visits during this type of hair growth should also not be ignored. Be sure to get your ends trimmed regularly and avoid unnecessary damage due to chemical processes such as perms and color. You should also protect your hair from the sun by using products that contain UV protectants.

As you can see, hair growth does not have to be a lesson in patience. If done properly, you can avoid all of the frustration and have stylish, adorable locks even while you are trying to regrow hair.

In recent times, there has been a heated debate within the medical community regarding hormone replacement therapy for women suffering from the effects of menopause. The debate is centered around a number of studies that have concluded that hormone replacement therapy may not be near as effective as was once promoted. Other studies have gone even further, by suggesting that there is a direct correlation between hormone replacement therapy and an increased risk of cancer. For women suffering from this dreaded condition, it is often very difficult to determine fact from fiction.

Many women place a great deal of trust and faith in their doctors. Naturally, they expect their doctor to have their interests at heart and to facilitate a treatment regimen that will benefit the patient and hopefully cure them of what ails them. Sadly, this is not always the case. Many doctors have special relationships with pharmaceutical companies, and in some cases it is suspected that they receive kickbacks for promoting new products. The pharmaceutical industry is not interested in your health. They are in the business of making money, not of curing illness. No illness = no profits. Take what your doctor says with a grain of salt…or perhaps some vitamin C.

This is not to suggest that all doctors are of this mindset, but a great many are. They, too, are in the business of making money. They issue of central importance is your health and wellbeing. The pharmaceutical industry seems to try to create new classes of conditions with each passing quarter. Menopause is not an illness. It is not a disease. Menopause is naturally occurring maturation process that affects women from all walks of life. It is a natural part of the aging process, and natural process is deserving of a natural treatment. Women have found ways to cope with the side effects of Menopause, long before modern medicine tried to turn it into yet another illness to be treated with expensive and potentially dangerous drugs.

There are a number of natural ways to deal with the effects of menopause. Explore your options. Vitamin E is very effective at easing the effects of Menopause. Vitamin B6 works by increasing your body’s natural progesterone production. It also boosts your serotonin production, thereby inducing a sense of calm. Try some Evening Primrose Oil to help alleviate headaches, irritability, cramping, and water retention. It is recommended that you explore every natural treatment option, before you compromise your health further with unnecessary drug therapies. Educate yourself. Your body will thank you for it!

How do you keep up with the latest purse trends? That question has been one that women have tried to answer for many years. There are many different ways that women use for keeping up with the trends and styles. Some watch other women, some watch celebrities, some read magazine articles, while others shop the department stores. Ultimately, there is no quick answer for how to find the latest purse trends. There are new designers popping up every day. As soon as designers get their purses on the market, the counterfeiters are busy at work. The fake designer purses hit the streets almost as quickly as the designer purses themselves. Many women prefer the “copy” purses as the designer purses are too expensive for their budgets; while others prefer buying the designer purses because of their style and quality.

We have found that using a combination of all techniques gives one more of a hint of the trends. Watch the trends and then choose something that also fits within your personality and fashion. The most important thing is to make sure you are happy and feel great about your choice.

Finding the latest trend is only part of the problem. Once you find the latest styles, you are still faced with the issue of carrying all of your items. Sometimes the trend may be small purses, but you have a ton of things you need to carry. Or sometimes the trend is very large purses, but you are a small person that looks ridiculous carrying a huge bag. Note, it is extremely important to have a functional purse as well as a good looking purse. If you are going to a dinner party with friends, you may only need a small bag for lipstick and keys. If you are going out all day with friends to various places, it may be important to carry a larger bag. That is why most women need more than one purse. One purse generally does not fit for all occasions. It is rare that someone would carry a purse to work and then take that same purse to a formal affair. Whatever the occasion, the purse should fit your needs and personal taste. A purse is an accessory to your outfit. It should be an expression of you and your tastes.

So next time you’re searching for the perfect purse, remember that it is an extension of you. Search for something you like. If you like it, most likely others will too.

When it comes to favorite beauty spots, fashionistas everywhere have a definite preference. Whether it is your hair stylist, colorist, manicurist, or your favorite spa, these carefully guarded secrets should be shared with your best pals. Usually, the best way to find a fantastic beauty spot is to ask around. Word of mouth spreads reviews like wild fire, so do not be shy! Ask your friends, family members, neighbors, or coworkers to find that spot that can help you become your best.

A hair stylist has a unique bond with his or her customers. Generally, you entrust one of the first things people see about you–your hair–to a complete stranger and keep your fingers crossed the cut looks right on you. Instead of hoping and praying your cut will look okay, do something about it! Bring in photographs or magazine clippings so your stylist knows exactly what you want. Before he or she ever picks up a pair of scissors, discuss this decision with the expert to see if your hair can accomplish the daring ‘do. You may need to try several different stylists to see who bests works with you, so consider asking for trims or reshaping cuts before you ask a stranger to go wild with your locks.

Usually, individuals stick to a specific beauty spot for all their beauty needs. Spas are popping up all over the country that offer hair cuts, waxing, massages, manicures, pedicures, facials, and skin treatments. By finding your specific beauty spot, you will be able to essentially do one stop shopping when it comes to you overall appearance. Instead of hunting for an individual to shape and wax your eyebrows, entrust your top notch beauty spot to find one for you!

Make your visits to your favorite beauty spot of choice a mini holiday. Instead of rushing through a hair cut or facial, plan several events and spend the afternoon in pampered bliss. Be sure you schedule enough time for each different task so that you will not be rushed through your day. Spa days are a great way to spend time with friends, family members, or children. Many moms bring their daughters along for a day of pampering and joy at their favorite beauty spot. This treat is a great way for mothers and daughters to spend quality time together while getting away from the stresses and distractions of everyday life.

Although it had long been considered the stuff of old wives tales and legend, using ginger as a remedy to treat morning sickness is rapidly earning a new respect.

In new studies published in the journal Obstetrics and Gynecology, doctors from the University of Adelaide in Australia proved once again this natural remedy is an extremely effective treatment for the nausea and vomiting that affects up to 90% of all pregnant women, usually in their first trimester. But while many doctors still remain “on the fence” about natural treatments, according to pregnancy researcher and author Colette Bouchez, the wisdom of “Mom” has long been on the side of Mother Nature - particularly in the treatment of morning sickness.

” When it comes to pregnancy, most women have incredibly sharp intuition and great natural instincts - they know when something is wrong, and they sure know when something is right, and ginger has been one of those right remedies for generations,” says Bouchez, the author of ” Your Perfectly Pampered Pregnancy: Beauty, Health and Lifestyle Advice for the Modern Mother -to-Be” ( Broadway Books, NY).

In the new research, Dr. Caroline Smith reports ginger was compared to clinical doses of vitamin B6 (a common prescription for morning sickness) and was found to be as effective. Although previous animal studies have revealed a potential link between very high levels of ginger and an increased risk of pregnancy complications including miscarriage, Smith reports that her studies found no such connection. She writes: “For women looking for a reduction in their nausea and vomiting. . . the use of ginger in early pregnancy will reduce the severity of their symptoms.”

Bouchez, who notes that 3 previous studies on ginger found similar good results says ginger works thanks to two active constituents known as “gingerols” and “shogaols” , both of which give this plant it’s pungent taste. Not coincidentally, she says these same compounds also work directly on the gastrointestinal system to reduce the activity linked to nausea and vomiting.

If, however, you’ve tried ginger and it just doesn’t seem to help you, Bouchez advises skipping the gingerale and gingersnaps, and go for the “real stuff” instead.

“There is some research to show that it is the properties found in natural, fresh ginger that makes this a truly effective treatment - so when possible, buy some fresh ginger root and use to make a tea, or sprinkle it on your cereal or a bowl of fresh fruit,” says Bouchez.

Six More Natural Treatments for Morning Sickness

If, in fact, ginger just isn’t your “cup of tea” according to “Your Perfectly Pampered Pregnancy”, here are 6 more “natural” ways to beat morning sickness.

1.Switch prenatal vitamins - or the time you take them. The high iron content can induce nausea in many pregnant women. Switching to a low iron formula in the first trimester only (when the risk of anemia is very low) may squelch morning sickness. Also- take your vitamins late in the day, and skip the glass of water. Instead swallow your vitamin in a spoonful of pudding or applesauce.

2. Limit fluid intake with meals. Instead drink between meals - and try other tummy-soothing beverages such as peppermint iced tea, or chamomile hot tea.

3. Massage your pressure points by applying pressure on what Chinese medicine experts call the P6 Nei Guan nerve located in the wrist. To stimulate this anti-nausea nerve use two fingers from your left hand to press the underside of your right arm two inches above your wrist. Hold for up to 6o seconds and repeat as needed.

4. Rise and shine . . . slowly. Whether it’s getting up in the morning or after a nap, rising too quickly can throw off equilibrium and contribute to the queasies.

5. Have Breakfast in Bed. If you’ve heard that dry crackers is a treatment for morning sickness, you heard right - but the trick is to eat them in bed, twenty to thirty minutes before rising - and don’t drink any liquids, especially water, while munching.

6. Scent Your Hankies! To sidestep nausea caused by smells and odors outside your home, tuck a hankie doused with a combination of lavender and peppermint oil into a small plastic bag and keep in your purse. At the first hint of nausea, hold the hankie to your nose and breathe deep for almost instant nausea relief.

For more free tips on natural pregnancy remedies visit http://www.PamperingMom.com

Family caregiving falls on the adult daughter, more often than not. Most women respond to the requests of mom and dad and most find themselves lost in the process. Elder care issues are far more complex than child care. An elderly parent will continue to become more dependent on you, where as a child will become less dependent.

If your loved one called upon you to make decisions about; health care, contracting with outside sources, advice on how to prepare for future probable needs, (and so forth) would you have access to the necessary details in order to effectively help?

Would you know how to answer questions regarding; income eligibility, where to locate the insurance policies, the title to the house or where the original documents are stored for the will and living will?

Local author and organizing consultant, Jean F. Wales has launched a new web site to help caregivers cope with the challenges of caregiving. This new web site, www.bestdoitnow.com offers a community forum where caregivers can find answers to difficult questions about caring for older adults and exchange ideas with other caregivers.

Wales has written a handbook to help families plan and prepare to care for aging parents, spouses, and siblings.

Now, her nationally known book, Do It Now! An Organizing Handbook for Families and Senior Citizens is available on-line at www.bestdoitnow.com in downloadable pdf format. ‘Do It Now’ is a Certified Senior Approved Service (results on file - 877-620-6448)

Filled with checklists and ideas to help caregivers find answers to difficult questions, Do It Now! guides beginning and experienced caregivers as they navigate the maze of the aging services network. You will also find 34 checklists in the second edition of Do It Now! in downloadable pdf format. You can also order a bound version of Best Do It Now!, if you do not want to use the download option.

“We speak with adult children on a daily basis that are in search of safe reliable services for a loved one”, states Barbara Mascio, President of Senior Approved Services. “I can’t tell you how often this adult child does not know the information required in order to effectively assist in matching the needs, geographical location and budget.”

“We highly recommend Jean’s book, ‘Do It Now’ to these callers. It helps so much to have a template set up to follow and most importantly, provides the opportunity to discuss topics with the senior, that quite often, they do not want to talk about. Having this handbook opens the door to discussion and relieves so much stress for the entire family.”