Considering the strong societal pressure to maintain a slim figure and the prejudice and stigmatization connected to women who do not have such figures, women of large size often experience difficulty achieving a healthy lifestyle.
The stereotypes and myths of obesity so often repeated in American culture are misleading and often simply wrong. Why are…

Women struggle for satisfaction with themselves and their bodies much, if not all of their lives. While reasons for this struggle are varied, there are common factors in our society by which we are all affected. The perception of our bodies begins at a very early age in life.
Childhood messages about our bodies form…

In the past, women were usually told to stop exercising completely during pregnancy. Many health care providers now realize that exercise can be an important adjunct to a healthy pregnancy and encourage women to be physically active.
In 1983, Melpomene Institue initiated a descriptive study of pregnant, exercising women in a natural, rather than a…

With the aging of the “baby boomers,” more people will be experiencing perimenopause than ever before. Perimenopause is a period in a woman’s life that begins around 47.5 years of age as a result of declining ovarian function, and ends in ovarian failure.
Almost all women experience some symptoms and consequences of perimenopause. These include:…

Perimenopause is “a time when the abnormal becomes normal.” The following are symptoms, causes, and remedies for perimenopause. It should be noted that some natural herbs are discussed in the article as possible remedies, but they are not listed here.
Irregular periods – Occurs in 95% of women and is caused by fluctuating levels of…

Why should I be physically active?
We are constantly hearing recommendations that we should exercise to improve our health, and for good reason. Physical activity can reduce the risk of heart attacks, decrease high blood pressure, lower our cholesterol levels, reduce the risk of osteoporosis, more resistant to disease, and make us stronger, more flexible,…

Nutrition Basics
What does it mean to eat a balanced diet?
The USDA has developed a general food guide for a well-balanced diet that suggests the following daily amounts:
Vegetables: 3 to 5 servings
Fruits: 2 to 4 servings
Breads, Cereals, Rice, Pasta: 6 to 11 servings
Milk, Yogurt, Cheese: 2 to 4 servings
Meat,…

Women are interested in preventing the onset of osteoporosis. Individuals need to make informed decisions about initiating health promotion activities. Women hold many roles in our society. This poses a challenge to the time available to participate in many health promotion activities. This site offers reliable, accurate and understandable information. Try the self-assessment and evaluation…