Symptoms Of Hormone Imbalance In Women
Olinda Rola

Symptoms of hormone imbalance in women may begin as early as
the late twenties to the forties. Symptoms of hormone imbalance
in women tend to increase as a woman ages, especially if ignored
in the earlier years. Hormone imbalance symptoms can be any one or more

of the following:

• Allergy symptoms• Depression, fatigue and anxiety• Endometriosis• Fibrocystic breasts• Hair loss and facial hair growth• Headaches, dizziness and foggy thinking• Low sex drive• Osteoporosis• PMS• Urinary tract infections and incontinence• Uterine fibroids• Weight gain, water retention and bloating• Wrinkly skin

7 Tips To Reduce Menstrual Cramps
Van Whitsett

Did you know that menstrual cramps is the single greatest cause of lost school and working hours among women?

Also known as dysmenorrhea, menstrual cramps are the cause of an estimated 140 million hours of lost school and work.However, you do not have to live in pain. Below are some helpful tips that can help women during this particularly painful time of the month.

1. Try to eat smaller, more frequent meals. A lot of food causes blood sugar to rise and fluctuate. instead of eating three large meals, eat five or six small meals a day, each about two and a half hours apart.

2. Exercise. Exercise can help alleviate menstrual cramps by raising the level of beta-endorphins, which are chemicals inthe brain associated with pain relief. Studies have shown that beta endorphins have a positive effect on mood and behavior.

3. Try an over the counter Ibuprofen. Advil, Nuprin, and MotrinIB all contain Ibuprofen, which is one of the best pain relievers around. 200 milligrams every four to six hours is the recommended dosage, or twice that if symptoms warrant.

4. Oral contraceptive pills: Have been found to decrease the amount of menstrual tissue formed and lower the pain level(amplitude) of the uterine contractions.

5. Mefenamic acid: Also found over the counter, effectively relieves severe menstrual pain while also reducing heavy menstrual bleeding, easing menstrual migraine, and easing the physical and emotional symptoms of premenstrual syndrome.

6. Reduce salt intake: To prevent water retention that causes bloating. Also, avoid liquor and other alcoholic beverages tor educe headaches.

7. Learn to relax. Rest, sleep and relaxation exercises can help reduce the pain and discomfort of menstrual cramps. A relaxing massage or bath with oil made with chamomile,lavender, marjoram, ginger and/or clary sage. They are aromatic and can aid in relaxation.

Never surrender to pain. There are steps you can take to help alleviate the pain and discomfort. So, the next time you experience any painful menstruation symptoms, be sure to try these tips.

About The Author: Van Whitsett has written on a number of health topics for the Internet and the print media also. For more help and info on this topic, please go tohttp://www.fast-pms-remedy.com/ Reduce Menstrual Cramps

Recognizing Stress

The early signs of stress are:

1.Backache
2.Headache
3. Stiff neck
4. Rapid breathing
5. Too much sweat on palms
6. Upset stomach
7. Loss of concentration
8. Increased pulse rate
9. Becoming irritable