Many women worry about the weight gain that is inextricable with pregnancy. You often hear women talking about their bodies before and after baby, and how pregnancy really wreaked havoc on their body’s shape and their ability to lose weight. Since we live in such a body-image obsessed world, in which flawlessly skinny celebrities are… Read more »
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6 Powerful Home Remedies for Stretch Marks That Really Work
Stretch marks are linear scars that occur on the body when the skin is stretched past its flexibility capacities. This normally happens due to sudden weight gain caused by pregnancy, a burst of growth during puberty or bulking up for body building. The hormonal surges that can accompany pregnancy and puberty also contribute to the… Read more »
How Lack Of Sleep May Make You Fat
The famous Harvard Nurses Health study observed women over a 16 year span and noted that lack of sleep lead to weight gain. Women who reported sleeping fewer than 5 hours per night were 32% more likely to gain more than 15 kilograms or 2 stone 3 pounds over that span of years. That’s on… Read more »
Fighting Cellulite
Adiposis endematosa, also known as cellulite, manifests itself as a dimpled, orange peel, or cottage cheese look. It can begin as early as the teenage years. Even so, it can also occur following pregnancy, weight gain, menopause, or just about any time.
Middle-Aged Women and Hormones: Estrogen, Fat Cells, and Weight Loss
Many studies have been conducted to determine what effect aging, and menopause have on women. Not only do middle-aged women experience hormonal changes, but the side effect can sometimes be additional fat in the abdominal area. The aging process, genetic factors, lifestyle changes and changes in diet, are all factors of this dreaded, seemingly sudden… Read more »
Stretch Marks Factsheet – Prevention And Treatment Of Pregnancy Stretch Marks
Stretch marks are essentially a form of scarring on the skin caused due to the over-extension of the collagen fibers in the epidermis found just below the layer of the skin. These stretch marks which look like a thin red lines in the initial stages, eventually turn white as they heal. This skin condition not… Read more »
Fighting Menstrual Weight Gain In A Natural Way
As a woman, you know what a pain menstruation can be, in more ways than one. It can cause a lot of physical and mental discomfort. However, for many women the social embarrassment is the biggest problem. For example, having your period can cause a lot of water weight gain.
How To Deal With Menstruation Weight Gain In A Natural Way
Menstruation weight gain is a huge problem for a lot of women. It’s not the worst menstrual symptom that you can possibly have, but it can be uncomfortable and inconvenient.
Weight Gain During Fertility Treatment
Infertility is a troubling problem for many couples trying to get pregnant. Whatever the reason, it can lead to a good deal of stress and for some a few sleepless nights. It’s not surprising then that many seek treatment or procedures designed to help them become pregnant.
Ovarian Cysts and Weight Gain
Ovarian cysts can be linked to weight gain for a number of reasons. The symptoms they cause will include, weight gain, irregular periods, pressure in the lower abdomen/pelvic area, and more.