Kim Archer

Symptoms Of PMS Are Debilitating For Many Women

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Each month, some women become irritable, snapping at their partners and picking fights over trivial issues. They may argue, “You’re not paying enough attention to me.” “You don’t think I’m beautiful.” or “Can’t you ever clean up after yourself?” They may have difficulty finding their keys, balancing their checkbooks and making business decisions. They may crave chocolate or sneak pizza in the night. Perhaps they look in the mirror and feel disgusted with their reflection, feeling their skin is breaking out, their hair is lifeless and their bodies are bloated. While all women experience some symptoms associated with the menstrual cycle, the symptoms of PMS can be downright debilitating for a small percentage of the population.

Light Therapy Remains The Best Treatment For SAD

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In the early 1980s, scientists discovered the advantages of using light therapy lamps in clinical environments to treat depression. At first it was only employed in situations of seasonal affective disorder, often known as SAD. Right now, however, light therapy for SAD treatment is used in a large number of medical facilities for a range of disorders. It is principally used in the treatment of SAD and problems linked to the disruption of the body’s circadian rhythm, or biological clock, like insomnia and other sleeping problems.

Tips On Finding A Good Wrinkle Cream That Works

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Wrinkle creams are the most common method of treating aging skin, yet there are so many skin care products available on the market that it can be difficult to choose the right one for you. As a consumer, knowledge is your best line of defense. By knowing which ingredients are the most effective, you’ll get more valuable for your money. In this article, we’ll provide a checklist of ingredients you should look for in a good wrinkle cream.

Natural Strategies To Manage Cellulite

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Managing cellulite isn’t as difficult as many of the rumors claim it to be. Indeed, if you have a generally healthy lifestyle, you won’t need to do anything special to manage cellulite. All you must do for effective cellulite control is use some common sense and strength of will. It’s not simply during the few weeks you are removing your unwelcome cellulite that you will need willpower, however. This determination must stay with you or you’ll begin putting the fat back on that you lost and you will need to go through the process again. Getting rid of cellulite is only half the problem. Besides getting cellulite off your body you need to be concerned about it staying off.

Understanding The Side Effects Of Birth Control Pills

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There’s a risk of unexpected side effects with any new medication, and the same held true in the 1960s for side effects of birth control pills. The occasional feeling of nausea or instance of blurred vision or weight gain were par for the course, but it was the few instances of strokes and blood clots that began to ring some alarm bells. This great new innovation to help women prevent pregnancy was not much use if it started harming the women it was supposed to help.

How To Treat PMS Symptoms

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PMS symptoms are uncomfortable and annoying, but you don’t have to live with the mood swings, cramping and mania the week before menstruating. There are many different ways to combat the symptoms of PMS. Through lifestyle changes, medications, herbal remedies and doctor’s visits, you can free yourself from the unfortunate “curse” of being a woman. In this article, we’ll discuss which remedy for PMS might work best for your particular situation.

Many Effective Infertility Treatments Are Available Today

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The success rate of births at infertility clinics have doubled in the past decade and more and more couples are seeking infertility treatments to realize their dreams of having a child. In 2003, over 48,000 babies were born using assisted reproductive technology, states the Centers for Disease Control. “Success rates have improved dramatically in the last 10 years,” says Mousa Shamonki, MD, director of in vitro fertilization (IVF) at UCLA’s David Geffen School of Medicine. Whether older women are looking to get pregnant or young couples have some sort of problem with ovulation or sperm production, there are a number of new infertility options available.

What You Need To Know About Infertility Treatment

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The Society of Assisted Reproductive Technology published a 2006 report citing some of the reasons couples needed to seek infertility treatment. About 18% wanted to address male and female factors, 17% came just for male infertility and 12% came just for female infertility. Common causes included: diminished ovarian reserve (12%), tubal factors (9%), ovulatory dysfunction (6%), endometriosis (5%), uterine factors (1%) and unknown factors (11%). While the situation is troubling for many couples, there are several options available for partners who wish to conceive.

Using Eczema Relief Cream To Ease Your Pain

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Eczema is not just a single skin condition; it encompasses a variety of different types, each with its own certain symptoms. Genetics, weather conditions, and allergies can all contribute to the problem. This problem can be ongoing or recurrent. In a perfect world you must learn to manage and prevent outbreaks along with treating your current symptoms. A number of health care professionals recommend using eczema relief cream to treat this skin condition. Others prefer more natural treatments such as herbal preparations and oatmeal baths. Actually a mixture of these approaches is most likely the best approach.