Category: Women’s Health

Signs Of A Heart Attack In Women

I was 60 and in good health. I was not super skinny, but my weight was under control. I had eaten healthy most of my life. I exercised. I could not be having a heart attack…and yet I was. All my friends and family were surprised, yet I have a strong family history of heart problems on my dad’s side. I had thought my healthy lifestyle would protect me.

Now I know that I had had several warning signs over the year before, but I didn’t recognize them. A few times when working hard or exercising, I would break out in a sweat and feel very nauseous for 30 minutes or longer. And that is how it all started 9 years ago. I had gone to my church to help with a Fall Festival when I suddenly broke out in a sweat and start feeling extremely nauseous. An older lady in my church saw I was not feeling well and asked me to come inside and sit with her. That terrible sick feeling was just getting worse, but I had no chest pain or pain down my arm so I would have never guessed a heart attack. My friend recognized what was happening and called 911. I spent 8 days in the hospital following what they called a significant heart attack.

I don’t want another lady to miss the signs of a possible heart attack and possibly wait too long to get help so here are some of the warning signs for a woman from the American Heart Association.

  1. Uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain in the center of your chest. It lasts more than a few minutes, or goes away and comes back.
  2. Pain or discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw or stomach.
  3. Shortness of breath with or without chest discomfort.
  4. Other signs such as breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea or lightheadedness.
  5. As with men, women’s most common heart attack symptom is chest pain or discomfort. But women are somewhat more likely than men to experience some of the other common symptoms, particularly shortness of breath, nausea/vomiting and back or jaw pain.

If you have any of these symptoms, call 911 or get to a hospital right away!! Don’t wait—you just might save a life-YOURS.

 

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Ladies Are Special Every Day!

This is a special time of the year when we honor mothers—shouldn’t we be doing that every day? I believe ladies (whether they are mothers are not) have special abilities to nurture, encourage and just care about their worlds (families, neighbors, friends……) and make a huge difference.

We are all aware that men and women have many differences and we celebrate those differences. I thought you might like to read a few fun facts I discovered about these differences—many we already know!!

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Celebrate LOVE on Valentines Day

February 14th is an important day on our calendars. It is a day to celebrate LOVE. Many men and women offer gifts of candy, flowers and greeting cards, but the greatest gift you can offer to your mate is to bring the passion back into your relationship. Need a little help, ladies? Read on……

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Women Have Sexual Needs TOO!!

Sexuality is a part of life! Healthy relationships thrive when these things are present: Love, affection and sexual intimacy. As teenagers, we couldn’t imagine anyone ever needing “help” in this area. But the truth is, we sometimes encounter sexual problems for many reasons—medications that interfere with desire and/or performance, daily stresses, chronic illnesses, etc.  For years, the focus has been on a man’s sexual health. It has been written about—whispered about—and products marketed for a man’s sexual health and enjoyment.  As WOMEN, we sometimes need help too!! Women, this is all about you and your sexual needs!!  

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Beaux Noggins Argan Oil Shampoo

Beaux Noggins Moroccan Noggin Shampoo with Argan Oil is a luxury salon grade shampoo. It is Free of Parabens, Sulfates & Sodium Chloride and NEVER TESTED ON ANIMALS! It’s great for all hair types, including extensions. It is enriched with one of the world’s rarest oils, Moroccan Argan Oil. Not all hair care is created equal. Discover the extraordinary BEAUX NOGGINS difference today and you’ll NEVER go back to ordinary hair care products again. BEAUX NOGGINS is the SECRET to “Beautiful Heads”.

In the beauty world, argan oil is a staple ingredient in many products because of its ability to nourish, hydrate, and moisturize. The wonder oil is extracted from the kernels of the argan tree, which can only be found in Morocco. Argan oil is popularly known as “Liquid Gold”. It is derived from the kernel of the Argan fruit and is one of the world’s most expensive oils. Moroccan women, for ages, have used Moroccan Argan oil to keep their skin, hair, and entire body nourished and young. And, these days, this molten gold-hued oil is a potent weapon used by countless celebrities to maintain their skin and hair and now you can too!

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Skin and Aging

LIPIDS – A lipid, in the most scientific of terms, is a chemical compound that is not water soluble.  Lipids are absolutely essential in skin care as the help to create the skin’s barrier function.  Because lipids are primarily responsible for the skin’s barrier function sometimes its referred to as the lipid barrier.

In the epidermal layer the lipids function to trap water and moister in the skin.  This is what allows skin to have a youthful and plump appearance.  The Continue reading Skin and Aging

Understanding Prenatal Vitamins

WebMD can be a great resource.  This is a fantastic summary of the ins and outs of prenatal vitamins.  Please read thoroughly.  And if you decide that prenatal vitamins are right for you or a loved one don’t hesitate to try Ultalife Prenatal Plus.  You won’t regret it.

They’re often called “ prenatal vitamins,” but these supplements supply much more. In addition to serving as a back-up for any nutritional gaps in your diet, a prenatal supplement approved by your doctor can help reduce risk for some birth defects, preterm birth and low birth weight baby, while helping you to maintain your own health during pregnancy… Read More At Web MD

 

 

Phytoceramides

Beauty in a bottle!
Beauty in a bottle!

What is a ceramide?

Ceramides work by locking moisture into your skin. This causes your skin to plump and have a fuller look. This minimizes the appearances of wrinkles.

How do phytoceramides relate to collagen?

Ceramides naturally stimulate the production of collagen in the skin. More collagen makes your skin appear fuller, younger and more plump.

But what is the science behind why phytoceramides work?

Phytoceramides contain lipids that are similar to the natural lipids that are already in our skin. As we age we naturally loose lipids in the skin surface. This causes us to loose elasticity and for the skin to sink and sallow forming wrinkles and crow feet. By taking phytoceramides we are replacing the amount of lipids available in the skin allowing our skin to plump and become fuller.

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