Generally, in the rush of managing work with home leads to stress among women. Women have to juggle between family and office work. In office they strive to give their best performance and at home they take care of children, husband and the house itself. When any of their area of performance goes out of sync it leads to stress. In the struggle to balance both home and office, women often are sometimes unable to follow their schedule which causes stress. Change in hormone levels is also one major reason behind stress in women. As women progress towards various phases in life, hormonal balances like premenstrual and menopausal changes affect chemical vulnerability to stress.
Effects of stress on women:
Stress affects women both internally and externally. Tension, anxiety, headache, stomach upset and depression are all different manifestations of stress. Hence, the negative health consequences of stress are very harmful. Mental health of women is also affected due to stress.
What women can do:
Complete knowledge about stress in women can help women to cure and get rid of stress.
• The best method to get rid of stress is for women to keep some time completely for themselves. Everyday women should keep some time for them away from home and work concerns and devoted completed to their rejuvenation.
• Indulge in activities like exercise, dancing, meeting with friends, listening to relaxation tapes and engaging in spiritual activities. It will fill you with fresh energy to work and face stress.
• However, women can reduce their stress by following their schedule carefully. According to a survey only thirty eight percent women follow their schedule while 40 percent women find themselves unable to find even one hour for themselves from their busy schedule. Women can lessen their stress to a great extent by taking control of their time schedule and managing it carefully. Stress in women can disturb their whole life as it leads to many negative health and emotional consequences. Women can win over stress by devoting some time for themselves and indulging in activities which they like to do.
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An Overview of Stress in Women
Tuesday, March 9th, 2010An Overview Of Asbestos Disease- Mesothelioma
Friday, March 5th, 2010What Is Asbestos?
Asbestos disease, mesothelioma cancers, lung cancers and
asbestosis are the diseases caused because of asbestos exposure.
Asbestos constitutes different naturally occurring fibrous
minerals in some rocks and soil. It has found widespread use in
industries and building materials such as fireproofing, roofing
shingles, electric insulation, furnace, hot pipe covering, and
friction products.
Recent studies have, however, revealed that exposure to asbestos
can have damaging health implication resulting in asbestos
disease and mesothelioma for both workers in industries making
use of asbestos as well as those who live in the environment
surrounding such places. Workers may inhale fine asbestos
particles in the air; they also become exposed through skin
contact with asbestos or by swallowing asbestos fibers while at
work. These workers are vulnerable to asbestos diseases as
mesothelioma and asbestosis.
Serious Effects Of Asbestos Disease- Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is the most serious of several asbestos-related
diseases detected so far. This is because of the carcinogenic
effect of asbestos particles. Asbestos can cause cancer of the
lungs, esophagus, colon, rectum, stomach, vocal chords, and
kidneys. About 70 percent to 80 percent of all cases of asbestos
disease mesothelioma – a rare type of cancer of the mesothelium,
the membrane that covers and protects most of the body internal
organs – are the result of asbestos exposure at work.
Asbestos disease mesothelioma may not immediately manifest. The
asbestos particles can lie dormant in the body for several years
and manifest later, when the prognosis is very grim. It is
possible that by the time the disease is diagnosed, the cancer
may have already spread significantly. In view of health
concerns all new uses of asbestos in the manufacturing
industries have been banned in the United States from July 1989
onward. In particular, the use of asbestos in hand-held hair
dryers was voluntarily stopped in 1979. Schools are required to
test for use of asbestos roofing and it is removed or covered up.
Compensation To Victims Of Asbestos Disease Mesothelioma
The first case of asbestos disease mesothelioma was filed nearly
70 years ago. Employees in industries with considerable risk of
asbestos poisoning are, in principle, eligible for mesothelioma
compensation. The compensation is available only for those
employees who run the risk of asbestos exposure since the 1940s.
Recently, many mesothelioma patients have filed lawsuits for
compensation. They have been awarded compensation on the ground
that the owners of industries continued to use asbestos despite
the information of the health hazards it entails. Currently,
help is available to victims of asbestos disease mesothelioma
through many specialized legal firms in the United States
An Overview Of Complementary And Alternative Medicine
Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010What is complementary and alternative medicine? Complementary and alternative medicine usually refers to practices that are not integrated into conventional medicine. Treatments in the category of complementary and alternative medicine are constantly changing. Treatments change when studies prove them to be effective or not.
Some of the treatments used in complementary and alternative medicine are:
Homeopathy
Ayurveda
Acupuncture
Herbs
Are the treatments safe and will they work? Educate yourself before starting any new complementary and alternative medicine treatment, and always tell your doctor which ones you are trying.
The two terms complementary and alternative are often grouped together; however, they are not necessarily the same thing.
An example of a complementary treatment would be something used along with the conventional therapies your doctor prescribes.
Alternative therapies are generally something used instead of conventional methods. An example of an alternative therapy or treatment might be seeing a homeopath or naturopath instead of your regular doctor.
Some complementary and alternative medicine practitioners use similar principles to what your conventional doctor might do. Others might be quite different. The basic philosophies of complementary and alternative medicine include:
Your body heals itself
Prevention is the most important element
Learning and healing go together. The complementary and alternative medicine practitioner sees himself or herself as a teacher and mentor to guide you. You are the one who does the healing.
There are five broad categories the National Institute of Health uses for classification of therapies used by complementary and alternative medicine practitioners, they are:
Healing Systems
Mind-Body Connections
Dietary Supplements and Herbs
Manipulation and Touch
Energy Therapies
Contrary to what you might think, most doctors are not opposed to complementary and alternative medicine. About half the doctors in the United States refer people to complementary and alternative practitioners.
On the dark side is that some alternative medicine practitioners make exaggerated claims about curing disease. They may ask you to forsake treatment from your conventional doctor to use their unproven treatments. It is true also that some forms of alternative medicine can even hurt you. It is wise to educate yourself before using treatments, and always discuss your plans to use alternative and/or conventional treatments with your personal physician. Your doctor most likely is the best source to help you sort out the good from the bad.
Source: Mayo clinic (2006)
Disclaimer: *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This article is not meant to diagnose, treat or cure any kind of a health problem. Always consult with your health care provider about any kind of a health problem.
This article is FREE to publish with the resource box. This article was written (2-2007).
An Overview of Eating Disorders
Sunday, February 28th, 2010In a society that is increasingly placing standards of beauty upon the youths of our population, people are at more of a risk than ever of developing an eating disorder. Celebrities in television and the media display stick-thin figures which can create a high standard of beauty. This ‘model of beauty’ can lead to many problems with an individual’s self esteem. On the other side of the spectrum, we are dealing with an obesity epidemic that is claiming more and more people in the developed world.
It is important to have a full understanding of the eating disorders which are prevalent in society today in order to be able to catch the warning signs when an individual you know is afflicted. Eating disorders are a mental condition, and while many discount the problem as situational and fixable if an individual desires to be healed, they can be very difficult to overcome. In this article, we’ll be giving a basic overview of some of the more common eating disorders that our culture faces today.
One of the most commonly occurring eating disorders within our society today is anorexia nervosa. Many are familiar with the affliction, in which one suffers from such an intense occupation with their self image that they literally starve their bodies in hopes of attaining a slimmer figure. While dieting and exercise are efficient ways of losing weight, those with anorexia resort to drastic methods for trying to attain a body figure with which they will never be satisfied. Anorexia is marked by a preoccupation with weight loss and a poor self image. In advanced cases of anorexia, women may lose the ability to have a period. In severe cases, the woman can die of starvation.
Bulimia is another eating disorder that permeates our culture today. As opposed to anorexics, which use dieting techniques and weight-loss pills to a high degree, bulimics find solace in ‘purging’. Bulimic individuals usually eat a large amount of food, then retreat to a bathroom in order to regurgitate, or ‘purge’ the food from their system, causing them to lose the nutritional value and calories that the food they consume.
Bulimics may also use laxatives, causing bouts of diarrhea and eliminating the nutritional value that bulimics should be receiving from the food they eat. You may be able to see warning signs for bulimia if an individual binges upon foods that are high in fat and sweets, engorging as much food as possible, then retires to the bathroom in order to purge the foods. Poor self image is also a leading reason why people may become bulimic, and it’s an important thing to note when considering the health of a friend or family member.
These are just a few of the eating disorders that can cause excessive trauma to the body and mind of an individual. If you know someone who you suspect has an eating disorder, you may want to discuss the problem with them with love and compassion, being sure to let them know that you are there for them. In severe cases, you should speak with a doctor in order to determine the best course of action for helping an individual.