Women's Health Resources

Better Winter Skin Care
Winter can wreak havoc on skin for men and women, but many women are more concerned. The article says that keeping your skin in prime condition can be a challenge, especially in winter when not only are conditions more extreme, but your skin will be facing sudden changes in temperature. That's why exfoliating skin is so imperative for healthier skin. Cleansing and toning are also important and mentioned here. And of course, to keep skin hydrated in the winter, you must moisturize. Read on for more great skin care tips for women.

Smart Runnin'
This site gives many great tips for woman runners. It is maintained by the Road Runner's Club of America and focuses on the woman runner. There are tips for runner safety. The best part of the article is the section about how to create a support system for other women runners to aid in their protection.

Noni Juice and Breast Cancer
This web site gives scientific information and reports about the effects of noni juice on cancer. The report is titled, "Synergistic Effect of Tahitian Noni Juice (TNJ) and Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) on Mammary Breast Cancer Prevention at the Initiation Stage of Chemical Carcinogenesis Induced by DMBA in Female Sprague-Dawley (SD) Rats." The project began with Ann Fonfa's personal answers to questions on natural (CAM) therapies, it has become a nationally recognized organization, and is now a non profit corporation in the state of Florida.

Natural Remedies for PMS
This article explains what PMS is and discusses how one can remedy these problems. It says that eating high-fat foods increases PMS symptoms and pain. During PMS, fish and poultry should be substituted for fatty cuts of beef, lamb and pork. Polyunsaturated oils such as safflower, corn and flaxseed should be substituted for butter. Food cravings for sweets and snacks occur during PMS and can be unhealthy to give into them and make PMS symptoms worse. The article says such cravings are caused by a drop in blood-sugar levels. To counter these cravings, eat complex carbohydrates such as pasta, rice, beans, cereal, and whole grains. Instead of eating three large meals, eat five or six small meals a day, about two and a half hours apart.