RAPE

RAPE BEWARE

"Rape is not just a women's issue. It's about men who stop behaving like human beings & start behaving like ANIMALS"

 No one expects to be raped but you can avoid being an easy target if you do some planning. When asked how he chose his victim’s one rapist replied, “A predator always looks for the weakest creature at the back of the herd.” You don’t want to be that creature.

1. When you move into a new home, change all the existing locks.
2. Secure windows and patio doors.
3. Pull the curtains after dark so you are not visible from the street.
4. Do not open the door to anyone you do not know.
5. Do not enter a lift if there is only one other person in it.
6. Avoid dark alleys; do not walk close to doorways.
7. Keep your car well maintained and don’t let the petrol tank get too low.
8. Don’t give strangers a ride.
9. If you feel you are being followed, don’t go home. Go to a police station or a public building.
10. Do not invite casual friends to your home: meet them in a public place several tomes first, while you get information about them.

PRE-MENSTRUAL SYNDROME

PRE-MENSTRUAL SYNDROME Solution

Two weeks before your menstrual period your husband says you turn into a raging maniac. You feel bloated and gain as much as six pounds. You have a backache, headache, more spots and EVERYTHING drives you crazy.

Premenstrual syndrome is characterized by nervousness, irritability, emotional instability, depression, headache, generalized edema and breast tenderness. These symptoms occur during the 7 to 10 days before menstruation and disappear a few hours after the onset of menstrual flow.

• Avoid salt, caffeine, alcohol, dairy products, sugar and all junk food.
• Avoid nicotine as it a vasoconstrictor.
• If you really crave sweets, substitute your favorite fruit.
• Do not use diuretics to relieve the bloating.
• Exercise to increase your blood flow, relax muscle and speed the release of fluids.
• Practice breathing deeply to relieve the feeling of tension.
• Keep to a regular routine to avoid irritability.
• Include high protein foods, broiled chicken and fish in your diet.
• Try a relaxing bath. Soak in your favorite aromatic oil. Take this time to try relaxing and concentrating on letting go of muscle tension.

PREGNANCY

PREGNANCY PLAN & CARE

 

 Healthy mothers have healthy babies. If you plan a pregnancy and want to get it off to a good start:

• Have a complete medical check – up before you get pregnant.
• Talk to your doctor about your medications.
• When you decide to have a baby, stop talking birth control pills three months before you plan to get pregnant.
• Maintain a normal weight, lose excess pounds before the pregnancy.
• Maintain a nutrition diet.
• Avoid caffeine, alcohol and nicotine.
• Relax and avoid stress.
• Take childbirth preparation classes and encourage your husband to take them with you.
• Discuss your views on child-rearing with your husband: you may find that you have very differing views which need to be talked about before the baby arrives.

POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION CARE

You brought your beautiful baby home, you thought you would be thrilled to be a new mother but now you not feel overwhelmed, you are wondering if these whole things are a big mistake on your part. How can any real mother feel this way? You could be suffering from postpartum depression.

• Be aware of this change in your body’s chemistry and give yourself time to adjust physically. Your thinking may be controlled by your hormones at this time.
• Arrange for some household help so you won’t be alone with the new baby and become over fatigued.
• Nap when the baby naps.
• Plan to leave the baby with a sitter and take some time out away from home with your husband, even if it is only for an hour or two.

MORNING SICKNESS CURE

Morning sickness unfortunately, can happen at any time of the day – or night. Typically, morning sickness begins about the sixth week of pregnancy when the placenta begins to produce a special pregnancy hormone. Thankfully, most women feel better by week 8 to 13.

• Avoid fried, fatty foods. Your body takes longer to digest fats.
• Eat small meals, including fruits sugar such as grapes and juice - it will keep your blood sugar stable.
• Keep something at the bedside because moving with empty stomach increase nausea.
• Drinks lots of water to keep your electrolytes in balance.
• Sip ginger ale. It will aid in settling your stomach.
• A cup of chamomile tea will also settle your stomach.
• Keep calm. The sickness will pass and you will feel better.

HOT FLUSHES CARE & Herbs

As your body’s estrogen levels drop as you approach menopause, hot flushed can begin. Hot flushes are simply as symptoms of menopause.

This is the time in women’s life when she stops ovulating.

These hormonal changes create a disturbance in the thermoregulation. The hypothalamus triggers a sudden, downward setting of the body’s temperature.

The symptoms that accompany these hot flushes can include dizziness, headache, difficulty in breathing, heart palpitation and a depression which is part of the lowered estrogen.

• Estrogen replacement is effective is not only alleviating hot flushes, but also helping prevent the bone loss of osteoporosis.
• Progesterone supplementation will assist in the balance of hormones to prevent uterine cancer.
• Reduce stress where possible. Learn to relax.
• Include moderate exercise in your daily routine to reduce the burden on the adrenal glands.
• A well balanced nutritious diet is mandatory.
• Avoid dairy products, sugar and red meat.
• Eliminate caffeine and alcohol.
• Add broccoli, kelp, salmon with the bone and sardines.
• Regular exercise.
• Dryness in the vaginal area can be treats with vitamin E oil applied topically.
• Drinks lots of water to aid in keeping your body temperature normal. 

Natural Herbs for Hot Flushes

• Black Cohosh – This well-known herbal treatment for menopause contains phytoestrogens, a compound that actually imitates the body’s own estrogen. It has proven success with both hot flashes and night sweats.
• Dong quai – This particular herb acts much like Black Cohosh, using phytoestrogens to help regulate the body’s reaction to lower estrogen levels, also helping with hot flashes and other menopausal symptoms.
• Flaxseed – Flaxseed may be the most popular herbal remedy for menopause symptoms. It is loaded with estrogen-like plant chemicals called lignans that have been shown to effectively cut the intensity of hot flashes by 57%. 
• Evening Primrose Oil – While it doesn’t have a huge scientific background, this herb oil contains an omega-6 essential fatty acid called gamma-linolenic acid that can significantly reduce hot flashes and decrease breast tenderness during menopause.
• Soy – Soy in its purest forms (Tofu, soybeans, and soymilk) help increase bone density and strength. Studies have shown that women’s bones lose density, dexterity, and strength during menopause. Adding soy to treatment options can help reduce the risk of bone injury during and after menopause.

FACIAL HAIR Care

Facial hair is a problem for many women as long as we live in a culture that declares it unfeminine.

• Shaving is not a good option for women, as it soon grows back with stiff stubble.
• Try depilatory creams. They dissolve unwanted hair but can cause skin irritation. Try a patch test first.
• Bleaching is a good solution for small amounts of hair. It makes the hair less visible, but as the hairs grow, it will come back in its original color.
• Plucking is not a good option for hair on the upper lip but is good for eyebrow hair.
• Electrolysis is the only permanent solution to excessive facial hair: it destroys the hair root so it will not grow back.

ENDOMETRIOSIS Solution

Your menstrual periods are very painful. Your lower back hurts for no apparent reason. Bowel movements and sexual intercourse are painful.

• Keep track of your menstrual cycle. Chart the things that seem to cause you pain and you can begin to recognize what they are and control them.
• Eat more fish as they contain omega-3 fatty acids which suppress prostaglandin production –one of the hormones that affect the lining of the uterus (endometrial tissue).
• Try bed rest, moist heat or heating pad and warm drinks to relax the cramping caused by the uterine muscles.
• Exercise, as this reduces estrogen level and may slow the growth of the endometriosis.
• Reduce your intake of caffeine as this chemical increases your sensation of pain.
• Use a lubricant to ease painful intercourse.
• An acupressure technique that seems to help is to press the inside of your leg, approximately two inches above your ankle bone.

CYATITIS Solution

You are running to the bathroom every 10 minutes and now you see that your urine is bloody. Cystitis is an uncomfortable bladder infection, accompanied by the need to urinate frequently, together pain and burning.

The most common cause is the bacteria E coli (causing up to 85 per cent of urinary tract infections). This is present in the colon of every individual and is part of the proceed of digestion. It causes trouble when it reaches the opening into the bladder, and is the reason that are care should be taken at bowel movements to cleanse properly so as not to transmit this bacteria to the bladder.

Women are 10 times more likely than men to acquire bladder infections because of the closeness of the urethra to the anus.

• Do not delay urination more than 2 or 3 hours.
• Drinks lots of fluids, which increase hydration and causes the bacteria to be flushed out of the bladder.
• Avoid caffeinated and carbonated drinks, alcohol and diet soda which can further irritate the bladder.
• Drink dilute cranberry juice, as it contains a chemical known as hippuric acid that keeps the bacteria from clinging to the bladder wall.
• Reduce acidic fruits, vegetables and spicy foods.
• Drink a full glass of water before sex if you are prone to this infection.
• Add one small box of baking soda to a bath of warm water; sit in it for approximately 30 minutes and then rinse.
• Include garlic in your diet as it a natural antibiotic. Odor –free garlic capsule can be taken throughout the day until symptoms are resolved.
• If you take antibiotic prescribed by a doctor, add yoghurt with active cultures to your diet, during and after the course of antibiotics, to replace the health bacteria your body needs.
• Bladder infections in men may be a sign of a more serious problem, such as prostatitis.

CERVICAL SMEAR TESTS Solution

Cervical smear tests examine cells scraped from the cervix for abnormal changes.

• Annual cervical smear tests are tests are recommended for all women. To ensure that the results are accurate, do not douche, use vaginal medication or inserts or have sexual intercourse for 24 hours before you test.
• You should not miss your test if you:

1. Became sexually active before age 18.
2. Have multiple sexual partners.
3. Have a history of pelvic infections.
4. Have had a pervious abnormal test

BREASTFEEDING Solution

Breast- feeding does great things for both babies and mothers. Some hints can make it trouble-free.

• Choose a good nursing bra. Choose all cotton. Make sure you can open and close the bra with one hand.
• Position the baby correctly. Tickle the baby’s lower lip with your nipple so that the baby open wide. The nipple needs to be inserted deep into the baby’s throat so that the baby can suck properly.
• Nurse from both breasts during each feeding and nurse often. This creates b better bonding mother and baby.
• Don’t toughen the nipples. If baby is positioned correctly this won’t be necessary.
• Do not use soap on the nipples, as this dries them out. Glands around the areola produce oil with an antiseptic in it so soap is unnecessary. Then air- dries the nipple before covering them.
• Use your own milk to help heal sore nipples. Express a little of the milk and rub it around the nipple. This milk is high lubricants and contains an antibiotic.
• Control leakage by pressing against the nipple with the heel of your hand.

AMNIOCENTESIS

You have waited so long for this baby and now you are worried that it might not be as healthy as you would like.

Amniocentesis can be detect a number of birth defects and is justified when:

• The pregnant woman is 35 year old or more.
• Someone in the parent’s immediate family has a genetic disorder.
• There is a family history of hemophilia or spina bifida.
• An earlier pregnancy produced a baby with chromosome abnormalities.

The test itself presents some risk- there is about 1 chance in 400 that it may produce a miscarriage.