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What Causes Bacterial Vaginosis – Myths And Facts

by admin on Mar.27, 2010, under Women's Health

In the US, bacterial vaginosis (BV) happens in about 10-64% of the general women population at any point in their life, and 16% of women during pregnancy. The exact causes of bacterial vaginosis are still under investigation. What is known thus far is that certain factors involved in maintaining vaginal health have been affected.

In BV, the delicate vaginal flora balance between the naturally-occurring good and bad bacteria is disrupted

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How To Stop Snoring In Women

by admin on Feb.27, 2010, under Women's Health

Many a time my husband has prodded or pushed me, so I would stop snoring when we are in bed at night. Of course the first thing I do is change the position I am sleeping in. My children even say they can hear me snoring through the floor sometimes and that it sounds terrible at night. Sometimes I have a nap while watching TV on the couch in the family room and my older son says he can hear me all the way from the garage, when he has just come home from work. How embarrassing!

What causes snoring and how can it be stopped?

It is caused by too much throat and nasal tissue or \”floppy\” tissue that is prone to vibrate. The position of the tongue can also get in the way of smooth breathing. The other causes for snoring are: weight gain, allergies, alcohol and sleeping pills, smoking, sleeping position to name but a few. Some of the causes can be changed for example weight gain especially around the neck, you will find that during sleep it squeezes the airway and prevents air from flowing in and out freely.

If weight gain is the cause you can lose the weight and all being well, this will stop the snoring. For allergies see your doctor or pay a visit to your local chemist to get an over the counter antihistamine and see if this helps just before bedtime. Alcohol and sleeping pills, try if you can to avoid these as they can also be known to contribute to sleep apnea. Sleep Apnea is a sleep disorder where one or more breaths are missed during sleeping. Try to elevate the head with a pillow so that it takes pressure off the airway and therefore makes breathing easier at night.

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Causes Of Yeast Infections – Discover The 5 Most Common Causes Of Yeast Infection And How To Cure It Fast.

by admin on Feb.19, 2010, under Womens Interest

So what causes yeast infections? There are many reasons why you may get a yeast infection but biggest causes of we will discuss in this article, but before we look at them, did you know that natural and holistic remedies are far better and more effective than the conventional antimycotics e.g. clotrimazole frequently prescribed by doctors?

The problem with conventional drugs is that they treat the symptoms of the infection and not the reasons or the root cause the ailment.

But what exactly is a yeast infection? It is simply a fungal infection caused by a fungus the common one being Candida albicans.

This fungus tends to thrive in moist areas of the body like the vagina, the mouth and of course the penis.

Although tt is an easily treatable condition, it can become severe and even fatal if not treated properly.

The most common symptoms of a yeast infection include: redness, severe itching, discomfort, burning sensation, soreness, irritation, whitish or whitish gray cottage cheese like discharge with a curd like appearance.

Penile yeast infection symptoms include red patchy sores near the end of the penis or foreskin, itching and burning sensation

5 Most Common Causes of Yeast Infection include:

1. Using detergent and douches which disturbs the delicate balance of the vaginal flora. Once that balance is lost, fungus like candida finds it easy to grow and thrive.

2. Steroids and stress

3. Use of Oral contraceptives.

4. Continuous and persistent use of anti-bacterial antibiotics.

5. Diet also affects the occurrence of this infection.

We have briefly touched on what a yeast infection is, what the mains symptoms are and the 5 main causes this irritating affliction. I did mention that natural remedies are more effective at getting to the root of the problem, but it is impossible to discuss them in one article.

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5 Common Bacterial Vaginosis Causes And Effective Treatments

by admin on Feb.02, 2010, under Women's Health

Bacterial vaginosis is a very unpleasant condition which results in a very embarrassing set of symptoms. BV is the result of an imbalance of naturally occurring bacteria within the vagina which causes a shift from its healthy acidic pH level to a slight alkaline level, causing an overgrowth of harmful bacteria. There are a number of common bacterial vaginosis causes and very often identifying your own personal trigger points can be very difficult.

It is this harmful bacteria which causes the symptoms of BV which include a white or gray watery discharge which has a foul, pungent fishy odor, together with an itching or burning sensation around the delicate tissues of the vagina. Although the odd isolated outbreak may be more troublesome than harmful, repeated episodes can lead to pelvic inflammatory disease which, in turn, can lead to infertility.

Successful treatment revolves around using a multifaceted approach. Conventional medication is normally antibiotic treatment which has severe limitations as it deals with only one aspect of the condition-namely killing off harmful bacteria. However, for it to work in the long term, treatment needs to take into account

* The elimination of the likely causes
* Killing harmful bacteria
* Strengthening and enhancing the good bacteria
* Rebalancing the pH levels
* Providing symptomatic relief

Take a look and see if any of the following 5 common bacterial vaginosis causes apply to you

1. Smoking
2. Douching
3. Using perfumed soaps/shower gels around the vaginal area
4. Overwashing
5. A new sexual partner

If you think that any of these causes of BV apply to you, then you should take steps to avoid them.

You will see that three of the common bacterial vaginosis causes are related to washing. Indeed, overwashing, douching and using perfumed products can all strip the vagina of its natural lubricants, thus causing a reactionary production of discharge and bacterial growth. Therefore, try to wash only twice a day and use plain soap and never douche. If you are a smoker, taking steps to kick the habit can really help, as there is a strong connection between bacterial vaginosis and smoking. Finally, the semen of a new partner can alter the pH level of the vagina and initially, it is wise to use condoms. However, intercourse should be avoided when you are in the throes of a bad attack.

There is an excellent, robust strategy which is guaranteed to work and which has helped many thousands of women worldwide be completely free of bv for good. To see further details and to learn more about common bacterial vaginosis causes, please visit Natural Home Remedies For Bacterial Vaginosis.

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Common Causes Of Fibroids

by admin on Jan.30, 2010, under Women's Health

A fibroid in the uterus starts life off as a single cell and it is not known precisely what causes a cell to grow into a fibroid tumor. The good news is that fibroids are nearly always harmless, but if you suspect you have fibroids, it makes sense to have them checked out by your doctor before embarking on any treatment.

So although we might not be able to determine the causes of fibroids precisely, what we do know is that it is likely that fibroids grow as a result of the subtle interaction of various factors which happen to coincide in certain women to spark fibroid growth. Now although these causes won\’t be the same in each woman who has fibroids, there are certain common threads which seem to recur.

Estrogen

Estrogen is thought to play a large part in the formation and growth of fibroids. Not every women with high estrogen levels will have fibroids, but most women who have developed fibroids will have elevated estrogen levels.

Your Age

Fibroids are very common in women between 30 and 40, and it is known that they shrink around the time of the menopause when estrogen levels drop

Genetic Factors

Although not proven, there is thought to be a hereditary link-i.e if you have a maternal relative with fibroids, you are slightly more at risk

Origin

Afro-Caribbean women are three times more likely to have fibroids

Childbearing Status

Women with no children or those who had their last child at a young age are at a higher risk

Weight

Overweight women are more likely to have fibroids and this is thought to relate to the fact that estrogen levels are higher in fat cells than others.

Although women can often look at the above factors and see their own personal trigger factors, for many there are no obvious reasons for fibroid growth and the common causes of fibroids do not seem to apply in their cases.

The lack of clearly identifiable causes can make conventional treatment very difficult as unless the underlying cause of fibroids is removed, fibroids are likely to regrow even following surgery. However, many women have found that natural treatments can work very successfully.

If you would like further information about the common causes of fibroids and how natural treatments could be helpful, please visit my website, Shrink Fibroids

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