Most women have heard of hysterectomy, being removal of the uterus, for treating uterine fibroids but many may not be familiar with uterine artery embolization (UAE). This is a procedure where arteries leading to the fibroids are blocked so that the fibroids effectively starve and shrink. This procedure can be used on its own to [...]
Quick, easy tips for glamorous feet
I can count the number of pedicures I’ve had in my life on one hand with fingers to spare. It has never been on my list of priorities, initially as a student I just couldn’t afford pedicures. Later on when I could, there always seemed to be something more sensible to do with my time [...]
How does stress affect health? – Coping with stress
Where do I start? Try and identify stress factors in your life and off-load those you can do without. This may require some soul-searching and honesty on your part. Do you know how to say “No!”? Taking on added responsibilities which you can’t really cope with especially when they’re pushed on you by other people, [...]
IVF screening reduces pregnancies in older women
Many women today decide to put off having a family, for one reason or another, until their late 30s and early 40s. Unfortunately, this is not the best time to be trying to conceive because fertility is much reduced by this time. Several issues involved include infertile cervical mucus and lower quality of eggs in [...]
Treatment for osteoporosis
What are the features that suggest you might have osteoporosis? Fractures If you fracture your hip, wrist or spine after a minor fall e.g. tripping over something in the house, you may have osteoporosis, especially if you are over 40. It is usually not suspected or diagnosed in the early stages. By the time you [...]
Did you pack on the pounds this summer?
Summer is great. Lots of fun outdoors and relaxing with the your family and friends perhaps, or maybe even going on holiday. The glossies have been screaming at you for months – “Get bikini ready for summer” and “10 days to a beach body” etc. You’ve virtually starved for weeks on end, tried all sorts [...]
Low impact cardio to the rescue
It’s good to know yourself, and I know myself very well. I have a slightly compulsive nature. Once I put my mind to doing something, I attack it with gusto. I started another one of what I will call my fitness binges just as the children were starting their Easter holidays. Seeing as I would [...]
Menopausal weight gain – tips for menopause weight loss
Menopausal weight gain (also known as middle age spread) is common from about age 40 and onwards. At this time you may find yourself putting on weight or find that it becomes difficult to prevent weight gain post menopause even though you are still eating the same amount of food. Causes of menopausal weight gain [...]
