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isPermaLink="false">http://www.menopause-defeated.com/article/cures-for-morning-sickness-during-pregnancy</guid> <description><![CDATA[<a
href='http://www.menopause-defeated.com/article/cures-for-morning-sickness-during-pregnancy'><img
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</script></div><p>I just wish I knew some better cures for morning sickness during pregnancy!&#8221; my friend Sarah said one morning while sitting at a little cafe. Sarah is carrying her second child and She was feeling a little unsteady and just wanted to get some toast and hot cocoa.</p><p>We were doing fine &#8211; at a nice table by the window with a nice fresh breeze, until the server walked past with a big steaming plate of Corned beef hash for the next table. Sarah was gone to the bathroom in a flash, while I waited hoping that her day wouldn&#8217;t be ruined.</p><p>Morning sickness has got to be one of the worst things about the early stages of pregnancy, and dealing with morning sickness seems to be on the top of every pregnant woman&#8217;s list of things to do. During her first pregnancy, Sarah just suffered through the first few months, nibbling crackers and avoiding places with odd smells. This time out I&#8217;ve watched as she&#8217;s tried several remedies some have worked and some haven&#8217;t.</p><p>Not every solution works for every person, and sometimes what worked one week won&#8217;t the next as your body changes. From diets to routines, Sarah tried just about all of them. Here are her best ideas.</p><p>Ginger: Is one of those well known nausea remedies that have been around for years, you can find it in everything from teas and candies to lollipops and biscuits. You can even buy ginger capsules to help you feel better.</p><p>Citrus: Much like ginger, fresh citrus is another old standby home nausea remedy. Try some and see if it works for you, but ma<div
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isPermaLink="false">http://www.menopause-defeated.com/article/cures-for-blushing-putting-and-end-to-facial-blushing-with-hypnotherapy</guid> <description><![CDATA[<a
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style='margin-right:10px;width:60px' src='http://dk6ltkfoyvqlg.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/cc/Cure_For_Hot_Flashes140-60x60.jpg' class='imgtfe' hspace='5' align='left' width='60' alt='Cure For Hot Flashes' title='Cure For Hot Flashes' border='0'/></a>If you suffer from excessive blushing for no apparent reason like talking to people, or when you are put into a situation that you are the center of attraction, or even approaching a person at a grocery store, you may want to find cures for blushing and ways to overcome this before you end up shying away from social interaction. Blushing in this condition is not just the simple blushing but involves reddening of the face that may also be accompanied by hot flashes into the area.No related posts.]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>By: <b>Carolyn Anderson</b></em><div
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</script></div><p>If you suffer from excessive blushing for no apparent reason like talking to people, or when you are put into a situation that you are the center of attraction, or even approaching a person at a grocery store, you may want to find cures for blushing and ways to overcome this before you end up shying away from social interaction. Blushing in this condition is not just the simple blushing but involves reddening of the face that may also be accompanied by hot flashes into the area. Sweating may also come with it.</p><p>Anxiety is one cause of excessive blushing and even the fear of blushing can lead you to blush more. Sometimes sufferers may withdraw from social interaction because of uncontrolled blushing that may make them feel uncomfortable and embarrassed and in the end will lead to the worsening of the problem. If this is your case, it is just right to find cures for blushing and find ways, even the simple ones, to help you deal with it.</p><p>Indeed, excessive blushing is not just physical but a large factor of it is psychological. The negative patterns of thoughts in your subconscious and the anxiety that comes with it are big factors of developing this frustrating condition. This is why most effective cures for blushing involve retraining your mind and getting into the subconscious mind to be able to conquer these thoughts, and that&#8217;s where hypnotherapy comes in.</p><p>Hypnotherapy is a process commonly used to address psychological problems as well as modify behavior, attitudes and emotions and used mostly in increasing confidence, overcomi<div
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target="_new" href="http://www.dp-db.com/stop-blushing-start-living">Stop Blushing Start Living</a>, where you can find ways to put an end to this frustrating problem and go on with your life without the fear of experiencing excessive blushing.</p></p><p>No related posts.</p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.menopause-defeated.com/article/cures-for-blushing-putting-and-end-to-facial-blushing-with-hypnotherapy/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>A Hot Flash for Menopause Relief</title><link>http://www.menopause-defeated.com/article/a-hot-flash-for-menopause-relief</link> <comments>http://www.menopause-defeated.com/article/a-hot-flash-for-menopause-relief#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:50:40 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator></dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Cure For Hot Flashes]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Early menopause sign]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Flash hot menopause]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Menopause Relief]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Menopause Symptom]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Menopause Treatment]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.menopause-defeated.com/article/a-hot-flash-for-menopause-relief</guid> <description><![CDATA[<a
href='http://www.menopause-defeated.com/article/a-hot-flash-for-menopause-relief'><img
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</script></div><p>Do you have those horrid sweats that are associated with menopause?</p><p>I remember them well.</p><p>As a person who absolutely loves heat and can tolerate a tremendous amount, I never imagined there would ever come a day when I couldn&#8217;t take it. I mean, I could sit in the baking hot sun when it&#8217;s 95 degrees out and barely break a sweat.</p><p>Then came the early signs of menopause.</p><p>The exact day and time has long faded, but the first hot flashes have not.</p><p>I remember the welling up of heat that spread throughout my body. I believed it was just stress and it would quickly ease. But it didn&#8217;t. I just got hotter and hotter, to the point I actually thought I would go mad.</p><p>That&#8217;s when I put two and two together and figured that this was far more than just anxiety. My mother&#8217;s complaints suddenly made sense.</p><p>As a kid, I remember her constantly fanning herself and complaining about the heat and of her hot flashes. Coming from an entirely different perspective on heat I couldn&#8217;t comprehend her problem. Now I understood completely.</p><p>The most common solution to the hot flashes of menopause seemed to be to take hormone replacement therapy. My mother did. I, on the other hand, prefer to do things &#8220;the natural way&#8221;.</p><p>I suffered along with the sweats for a few months. In the beginning I must admit they weren&#8217;t that unbearable, but over that period they gradually got more intense. One day I thought, &#8220;I can&#8217;t take this. I&#8217;m going to have to go to the doctor a<div
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target="_new" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.book-titles.ca/blog/">http://www.book-titles.ca/blog/</a> and on <a
target="_new" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.book-titles.ca/anxietycure.htm">http://www.book-titles.ca/anxietycure.htm</a></p><p><p>Sylvia Dickens is an award-winning journalist who has struggled and overcome depression, panic and anxiety. Formerly with the Canadian Mental Health Association, she&#8217;s written, &#8220;A Guide to Teenage Depression &amp; Suicide&#8221; and &#8220;How To Build Confidence and Banish Anxiety Forever&#8221; which is available as a bonus to Panic Away at <a
target="_new" href="http://www.book-titles.ca/panicawaybonus.htm">http://www.book-titles.ca/panicawaybonus.htm</a> . Stop Smoking, Anxiety Relief, Dog Training, Music Instruction (piano, guitar) and Family Vacation Getaway ideas are some of the topics covered on Sylvias site.</p></p><p>No related posts.</p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.menopause-defeated.com/article/a-hot-flash-for-menopause-relief/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Best Cure For Panic Attacks</title><link>http://www.menopause-defeated.com/article/best-cure-for-panic-attacks</link> <comments>http://www.menopause-defeated.com/article/best-cure-for-panic-attacks#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:48:53 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator></dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Cure For Hot Flashes]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Best cure for panic attacks]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Cure for panic attacks]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Panic attack treatments]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Treating panic attacks]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.menopause-defeated.com/article/best-cure-for-panic-attacks</guid> <description><![CDATA[<a
href='http://www.menopause-defeated.com/article/best-cure-for-panic-attacks'><img
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</script></div><p>A panic attack is one of the worst experiences you can ever have. Panic attacks only last about 10 minutes but feel like an eternity. Symptoms of panic attacks include: difficulty breathing, pounding heart, intense feelings of terror, sensation of choking, dizziness, shaking, sweating, nausea, tingling, chills, hot flashes, and a fear that you are about to die. Not only are the symptoms of panic attacks terrifying, but the fear of having another one can be just as bad.</p><p>If you suffer from panic attacks and panic disorder, you&#8217;re not alone. Panic disorder affects about 2.4 million Americans. It is twice as common in women as in men and usually begins during late adolescence and early adulthood.</p><p>Panic disorder is diagnosed by a doctor or mental health professional through a long and strenuous process. If symptoms of panic disorder are present, the doctor will begin an evaluation by performing a complete medical history and physical exam. Although there are no laboratory tests to specifically diagnose panic disorder, the doctor may use various tests to look for physical illness as the cause of the symptoms.</p><p>If no physical illness is found, an individual may be referred to a psychiatrist or psychologist, mental health professionals who are specially trained to diagnose and treat mental illnesses. Psychiatrists and psychologists use specially designed interview and assessment tools to evaluate a person for panic disorder.</p><p>The doctor bases his or her diagnosis on reported intensity and duration of symptoms, including the frequen<div
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Some factors that increase your risk of breast cancer that you cannot alter include being a woman, getting older, having a family history (having a mother, sister, or daughter with breast cancer doubles your risk), having a previous history of breast cancer, having had radiation therapy to the chest region, being Caucasian, getting your periods young (before 12 years old), having your menopause late (after 50 years old), never having children or having them when you are older than 30, and having a genetic mutation that increases your risk. Genetic mutations for breast cancer have become a hot topic of research lately. Between 3-10% of breast cancers may be related to changes in either the gene BRCA1 or the gene BRCA2.</p><p>Women can inherit these mutations from their parents and it may be worth testing for either mutation if a woman has a particularly strong family history of breast cancer (meaning multiple relatives affected, especially if they are under 50 years old when they get the disease). If a woman is found to carry either mutation, she has a 50% chance of getting breast cancer before she is 70. Family members may elect to get tested to see if they carry the mutation as well. If a woman does have the mutation, she can get more rigorous screening or even undergo preventive (prophylactic) mastectomies to decrease her chances of contracting cancer. The decision to get tested is a highly personal one that should be discussed with a doctor who is trained in counseling patients about genetic testing.</p><p>Certain factors which increase a woman&#8217;s risk of breast cancer can be altered including taking hormone replacement therapy (long term use of estrogens with progesterone for menopause symptoms slightly increases your risk), taking birth control pills (a very slight increased risk that disappears in women who have stopped them for over 10 years), not breastfeeding, drinking 2 to 5 alcoholic drinks a day, being overweight (especially after menopause), and not exercising. All of these modifiable risk factors are not nearly as important as gender, age, and family history, but they are things that a woman can control that may reduce her chances of developing a breast malignancy. Remember that all risk factors are based on probabilities, and even someone without any risk factors can still get breast cancer. Proper screening and early detection are our best weapons in reducing the mortality associated with this disease.</p><p>What are the signs of breast cancer? Unfortunately, the early stages of breast cancer may not have any symptoms. This is why it is important to follow screening recommendations. As a tumor grows in size, it can produce a variety of symptoms including: lump or thickening in the breast or underarm, change in size or shape of the breast, nipple discharge or nipple turning inward, redness or scaling of the skin or nipple, ridges or pitting of the breast skin</p><p>Can you prevent breast cancer? The individual cannot control the most important risk factors for the development of breast cancer. There are some risk factors that are associated with an increased risk, but there is not a clear cause and effect relationship. In no way can strong recommendations be made like the cause and effect relationship seen with tobacco and lung cancer. There are a few risk factors that may be modified by a woman that potentially could influence the development of breast cancer. If possible, a woman should avoid long-term hormone replacement therapy, have children before age 30, breastfeed, avoid weight gain through exercise and proper diet, and limit alcohol consumption to 1 drink a day or less. For women already at a high risk, their risk of developing breast cancer can be reduced by about 50% by taking a drug called Tamoxifen for five years. Tamoxifen has some common side effects (like hot flashes and vaginal discharge), which are not serious and some uncommon side effects (like blood clots, pulmonary embolus, stroke, and uterine cancer) which are life threatening. Tamoxifen isn&#8217;t widely used for prevention, but may be useful in some cases.</p><p>There are limited data suggesting that vitamin A may protect against breast cancer but further research is needed before it can be recommended for prevention. Other things being investigated include phyto estrogens (naturally occurring estrogens that are in high numbers in soy), vitamin E, vitamin C, and other drugs. Further testing of these substances is also needed before they can be recommended for breast cancer prevention. Right now, the most important thing any woman can do to decrease her risk of dying from breast cancer is to have regular mammogram screening, perform breast self-exams once a month. Follow a few, easy steps, you will soon know what is normal for you and will quickly be aware of any changes. If you find a lump or other change, note down where it is and make an appointment to see your doctor as soon as possible.</p><p>Question for young women&#8217;s are how to look? Well it is medically suggested that you stand up straight in front of a mirror with your arms loosely by your sides. Raise your arms above your head and move from side to side so you can see your breasts in the mirror, from different angles. What should you look for? A change in the size of either breast, change in the shape or position of nipple, bleeding or discharge from the nipples, unusual dimpling or puckering. <br
/>How do you feel for changes? Lie flat on your back with your head on a pillow. Put a folded towel under the shoulder on the side of the breast you are checking.  This helps to spread the tissue so that it is easier to feel. Examine one breast at a time. Put the hand on the same side of the breast that you are going to examine under your head. With your other hand flat and fingers together, use the flats of your fingers to feel around the breast in small, circular movements, in an anticlockwise direction. Cover the whole of the breast including the nipple. Check your armpit for lumps in the same way, starting in the hollow and moving down towards the breast.</p><p>Now examine the other breast in the same way. If you think you have found something, feel the same area on the opposite breast.  If they are the same it&#8217;s probably just your shape, but if you are at all worried, do visit your doctor. Breast cancer happens when cells in the breast begin to grow out of control and can then invade nearby tissues or spread throughout the body. Large collections of this out of control tissue are called tumors. However, some tumors are not really cancer because they cannot spread or threaten someone&#8217;s life. These are called benign tumors. The tumors that can spread throughout the body or invade nearby tissues are considered cancer and are called malignant tumors. Theoretically, any of the types of tissue in the breast can form a cancer, but usually it comes from either the ducts or the glands. Because it may take months to years for a tumor to get large enough to feel in the breast, we screen for tumors with mammograms, which can sometimes see disease before we can feel it.</p><p>The earlier that a breast cancer is found, the more likely it is that treatment can be curable. Screening mammograms are simply x-rays of each breast. The breast is placed between two plates for a few seconds while the x-rays are taken. If something appears abnormal, or better views are needed, magnified views or specially angled films are taken during the mammogram. Mammograms often detect tumors before they can be felt and they can also identify tiny specks of calcium that could be an early sign of cancer. Regular screening mammograms can decrease the mortality of breast cancer by 30%. Woman should get a yearly mammogram starting at age 40 (although some groups recommend starting at 50), and women with a genetic mutation that increases their risk or a strong family history may want to begin even earlier. Between the ages of 20 and 39, every woman should have a clinical breast exam every 3 years and after age 40 every woman should have a clinical breast exam done each year.</p><p>There are some experimental screening modalities that are currently being studied. These include MRI, ductal lavage, ultrasound, optical tomography, PET scan, and digital mammograms. Depending on the results of the mammograms and/or ultrasounds, your doctors may recommend that you get a biopsy. A biopsy is the only way to know for sure if you have cancer, because it allows your doctors to get cells that can be examined under a microscope. There are different types of biopsies; they differ on how much tissue is removed. Some biopsies use a very fine needle, while others use thicker needles or even require a small surgical procedure to remove more tissue. Your team of doctors will decide which type of biopsy you need depending on your particular breast mass. Once the tissue is removed, a pathologist will review the specimen. The pathologist can tell if it is cancer or not; and if it is cancerous, then the pathologist will characterize it by what type of tissue it arose from, how abnormal it looks (known as the grade), whether or not it is invading surrounding tissues, and if the entire lump was excised, the pathologist can tell if there are any cancer cells left at the borders (also known as the margins). The pathologist will also test the cancer cells for the presence of estrogen and progesterone receptors as well as a receptor known as HER-2/neu. Basic 4 stages of breast cancer are called as</p><p>Stage 0 (called carcinoma in situ) Lobular carcinoma in situ (LCIS) refers to abnormal cells lining a gland in the breast. Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) refers to abnormal cells lining a duct.</p><p>Stage I &#8211; early stage breast cancer where the tumor is less that 2 cm across and hasn&#8217;t spread beyond the breast</p><p>Stage II &#8211; early stage breast cancer where the tumor is either less than 2 cm across and has spread to the lymph nodes under the arm; or the tumor is between 2 and 5 cm (with or without spread to the lymph nodes under the arm); or the tumor is greater than 5 cm and hasn&#8217;t spread outside the breast</p><p>Stage III &#8211; locally advanced breast cancer where the tumor is greater than 5 cm across and has spread to the lymph nodes under the arm; or the cancer is extensive in the underarm lymph nodes; or the cancer has spread to lymph nodes near the breastbone or to other tissues near the breast</p><p>Stage IV &#8211; metastatic breast cancer where the cancer has spread outside the breast to other organs in the body</p><p>Depending on the stage of your cancer, your doctor may want additional tests to see if you have metastatic disease. If you have a stage III cancer, you will probably get a chest x-ray, CT scan and bone scan to look for metastases. Each patient is an individual and your doctors will decide what is necessary to adequately stage your cancer. <br
/>What are the treatments for breast cancer?</p><p>Surgery: Almost all women with breast cancer will have some type of surgery in the course of their treatment while some women will be candidates for what is called breast conservation therapy (BCT) where surgeons perform a lumpectomy which means they remove the tumor with a little bit of breast tissue around it but do not remove the entire breast. Some patients will have a sentinel lymph node biopsy procedure first to determine if a formal lymph node dissection is required. Sometimes, the surgeon will remove a larger part (but not the whole breast), and this is called a segmental or partial mastectomy. Most patients with DCIS that have a lumpectomy are treated with radiation therapy to prevent the local recurrence of DCIS.More advanced breast cancers are usually treated with a modified radical mastectomy. Modified radical mastectomy means removing the entire breast and dissecting the lymph nodes under the arm.</p><p>Chemotherapy: is the use of anti-cancer drugs that go throughout the entire body. The higher the stage of cancer you have, the more important it is that you receive chemotherapy; however, even stage I patients may benefit from chemotherapy in certain cases. In early stage patients, the risk of recurrence may be small, and thus the benefits of the chemotherapy are even smaller. There are many different chemotherapy drugs, and they are usually given in combinations for 3 to 6 months after you receive your surgery. Depending on the type of chemotherapy regimen you receive, you may get medication every 3 or 4 weeks; and you may have to go to a clinic to get the chemotherapy because many of the drugs have to be given through a vein. Two of the most common regimens are AC (doxorubicin and cycolphosphamide) for 3 months or CMF (cycolphosphamide, methotrexate, and fluorouracil) for 6 months. There are advantages and disadvantages to each of the different regimens that your medical oncologist will discuss with you. Based on your own health, your personal values and wishes, and side effects you may wish to avoid, you can work with your doctors to come up with the best regimen for your lifestyle.</p><p>Radiotherapy: uses high-energy rays (similar to x-rays) to kill cancer cells. It comes from an external source, and it requires patients to come in 5 days a week for up to 6 weeks to a radiation therapy treatment center. The treatment takes just a few minutes, and it is painless. Radiation therapy is used in all patients who receive breast conservation therapy (BCT). It is also recommended for patients after a mastectomy that had large tumors, lymph node involvement, or close/positive margins after the surgery. Radiation is important in reducing the risk of local recurrence and is often offered in more advanced cases to kill tumor cells that may be living in lymph nodes.</p><p>Hormonal Therapy: When the pathologist examines your tumor specimen, he or she finds out if the tumor is expressing estrogen and progesterone receptors. Patients whose tumors express estrogen receptors are candidates for therapy with an estrogen-blocking drug called Tamoxifen. Tamoxifen is taken by pill form for 5 years after your surgery. This drug has been shown to drastically reduce your risk of recurrence if your tumor expresses estrogen receptors. However, there are side effects commonly associated with Tamoxifen including weight gain, hot flashes and vaginal discharge that patients may be bothered by. There are also very uncommon side effects like blood clots, strokes, or uterine cancer that may scare patients from choosing to take it. You need to remember that your chances of having a recurrence of your cancer are usually higher than your chances of having a serious problem with Tamoxifen, but the decision to undergo hormonal therapy is a personal one that you should make with your doctor. There are also newer drugs, called aromatase inhibitors that act by decreasing your body&#8217;s supply of estrogen; these drugs are reserved for patients who have already gone through menopause. Talk to your doctors about these new therapies.</p><p>Biologic Therapy: The pathologist also examines your tumor for the presence of HER-2/neu over expression. A compound called Herceptin (or Trastuzumab) is a substance that blocks this receptor and helps stop the breast cancer from growing.</p><p>Follow-up testing: Once a patient has been treated for breast cancer, they need to be closely followed for a recurrence. At first, you will have follow-up visits every 3-4 months. The longer you are free of disease, the less often you will have to go for checkups. After 5 years, you could see your doctor once a year. You should have a mammogram of the treated and untreated breasts every year. Because having had breast cancer is a risk factor for getting it again, having your mammograms done every year is extremely important. If you are taking Tamoxifen, it is important that you get a pelvic exam each year and report any abnormal vaginal bleeding to your doctor.</p><p>Drink Green Tea: Generations of families in India and Asia have been turning to tea to cure what ails them. Green tea could benefit at least five vital organs, including the heart. Earlier, green tea was thought to improve urinary and brain function, combat beriberi disease, and alleviate indigestion. In other words, green tea was considered to be a multi-purpose elixir, able to treat a wide variety of health problems. But this ancient remedy has now found a place in modern scientific literature, thanks to a new wave of studies on the medicinal properties of green tea. While studies on human subjects have been inconclusive, initial evidence from the laboratory looks incredibly promising.</p><p>While green tea can be beneficial in attacking everything from high cholesterol to depression, it has perhaps gotten the most attention for its impact on cancer. <br
/>Antioxidants are important because they can stop the enzyme activities that give rise to cancer. In essence, they repair DNA problems that have been caused by oxidants or free radicals. Green tea has been considered a godsend for good health because it contains antioxidants known as catechins. These substances have been called impressive inhibitors of cancer growth. Here&#8217;s how they do it: lab tests show that they combat oxidants prior to cell injuries, stop the growth of tumor cells, and reduce the occurrence of tumors.</p><p>This article is meant to give you a better understanding of breast cancer. Use this knowledge when meeting with your physician, making treatment decisions, and continuing your search for information.</p><p>Stay Healthy, as Health is Wealth!</p></p><p>No related posts.</p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.menopause-defeated.com/article/breast-cancer-cause-control-and-cure-for-the-benefit-of-humankind/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Medicine For Menopause &#8211; Is There a Cure For Menopause?</title><link>http://www.menopause-defeated.com/article/medicine-for-menopause-is-there-a-cure-for-menopause</link> <comments>http://www.menopause-defeated.com/article/medicine-for-menopause-is-there-a-cure-for-menopause#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:45:59 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator></dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Cure For Hot Flashes]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Medicine for menopause]]></category><guid
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</script></div><p>Reduced sex drive is a major problem that a lot of middle age women experience. However, you can get back your youthful libido naturally with the help of some simple and really easy ways.</p><p>Here are some highly effective <strong>Low Libido Cures for Women:</strong></p><p><strong>1. De- Stress Yourself</strong></p><p>Stress is one of the major factors that can affect your libido and rob you of your desire to have sex. Work pressure, money matters, kids etc., can all leave you tired and worn out with little energy to even think of sex.</p><p>Find out some time for yourself and just relax. Get enough sleep and indulge in some sort of relaxation technique such as yoga etc.,</p><p><strong>2. Increase Your Physical Acitvity</strong></p><p>Try to exercise regularly. Exercise not only increases blood circulation throughout the body and to the genitals but also helps increase your energy levels. One of the most interesting things is that it can also help improve your sleep quality.</p><p><strong>3. Try Natural Libido Pills</strong></p><p>One of the most effective ways to boost your sex drive is with the help of herbal libido pills that are 100% natural and pack in various herbs and other ingredients that not just increase flow of blood to the genitals but also help stimulate the production of sex hormones in your body.</p><p>Such pills are easy to consume and are made with ingredients such as <strong>ginkgo biloba, epimedium sagittatum, ginseng, hops extract, melatonin, niacin etc.,</strong></p><p>These pills not only help boost your libido but also pro<div
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target="_new" href="http://herslibido.com/female-libido-enhancers-best-female-libido-pills-lubricants">Female Libido Enhancers</a> that have helped thousands of women rekindle their sex lives once again.</p></p><p>No related posts.</p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.menopause-defeated.com/article/low-libido-cures-for-women-how-to-get-back-your-youthful-libido-naturally/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Cure For Panic Attacks &#8211; Important Facts So You Can Get the Right Help</title><link>http://www.menopause-defeated.com/article/cure-for-panic-attacks-important-facts-so-you-can-get-the-right-help</link> <comments>http://www.menopause-defeated.com/article/cure-for-panic-attacks-important-facts-so-you-can-get-the-right-help#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:36:21 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator></dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Cure For Hot Flashes]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Anxiety Attack]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Cure for panic attacks]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Panic Attack]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Stress]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.menopause-defeated.com/article/cure-for-panic-attacks-important-facts-so-you-can-get-the-right-help</guid> <description><![CDATA[<a
href='http://www.menopause-defeated.com/article/cure-for-panic-attacks-important-facts-so-you-can-get-the-right-help'><img
style='margin-right:10px;width:60px' src='http://dk6ltkfoyvqlg.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/cc/Cure_For_Hot_Flashes133-60x60.jpg' class='imgtfe' hspace='5' align='left' width='60' alt='Cure For Hot Flashes' title='Cure For Hot Flashes' border='0'/></a>If you've ever had a sudden episode of intense fear that developed for no reason and ended up triggering a severe physical reaction, then chances are you experienced what is known as a panic attack. They are usually signs of an anxiety disorder. When they occur, one can feel as though they are losing control, having a heart attack, or maybe dying.No related posts.]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>By: <b>Larry Cowan</b></em><div
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</script></div><p>If you&#8217;ve ever had a sudden episode of intense fear that developed for no reason and ended up triggering a severe physical reaction, then chances are you experienced what is known as a panic attack. They are usually signs of an anxiety disorder. When they occur, one can feel as though they are losing control, having a heart attack, or maybe dying. The attacks usually last for several minutes, and are one of the most distressing conditions that one can experience.</p><p>Some of the symptoms on an attack may include: chest pains, dizziness, palpitations, light head-ness, nausea, upset stomach, terror, hot flashes, chills, and a fear of losing control just to name a few. One interesting fact about panic is that its attacks are very sudden, unexpected, unprovoked, and often disabling. These attacks have become a very serious health problem in the United States. It is estimated that at least 1.7% of adult Americans will have an attack at some point in their life, with the peak age at which people first experience it being 15 to 19 years.</p><p>Most people who have an attack will most like have others, and one who has repeated attacks with no physical or emotional cause is said to have a panic disorder. The attacks can take place while sleeping, and although they occur less often than attack during the day, about 40% to70% of sufferers experience them. These nocturnal attacks cause the sufferer to suddenly awake from a state of sleep to sudden anxiety for no apparent reason. Their duration tend to be a little less than 10 minutes, but take much longer to cal<div
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