BODILY TROUBLES A WOMAN MAY FACE THAT ARE TREATABLE

November 27, 2017 by Leave a Comment
  1.   The Pouch of Douglas

 

The pouch of douglas is an area located between the rectum and the posterior wall of the uterus. It is a long and narrow structure that is found in the lower portion of the peritoneal cavity, and its function is to drain the fluids from the cavity. During the menstrual cycle, some fluid collects in the pouch, but it dissipates spontaneously so it holds no health hazards. Sometimes though, there may be a collection of fluid above the normal volume, and it may indicate these problems:

  •    Ruptured ovarian cyst

Fluid collected may have been as a result of the rupture of an ovarian cyst, a small fluid-filled sac, resulting in the accumulation of fluid within the pouch. It normally requires surgery to remove.

  •    Peritonitis

This is caused by a collection of pus leading to inflammation of the peritoneum. It may result from a bacterial infection (Primary peritonitis), from a perforation in the abdomen (Secondary peritonitis), or from a recurring infection (Tertiary peritonitis).

  •    Pelvic Abscess

It is usually caused by pelvic inflammatory diseases. With this condition, pus accumulation is seen originating from a genital tract infection from earlier on.

  •    Endometriosis

When endometriosis is found in the pouch of Douglas, the patient may experience pain during sexual intercourse. Severe cases of endometriosis are characterized by an obliteration of the pouch of Douglas, as well as the presence of chocolate cysts upon laparoscopy.

Conditions involving the Pouch of Douglas can be managed through various means:

  •    Culdoscopy

This involves insertion of an endoscope through the vagina and in the Pouch of Douglas to further examine the pelvic cavity. After this is done the fluid is drained.

  •    Peritoneal Dialysis

This method involves inserting a catheter into the Pouch of Douglas. The fluid is later drained through the catheter.

 

  1.    Uterine Fibroids

 

These are the most common non-cancerous tumors that affect women of childbearing age. The cause of fibroids is unknown. The symptoms are urinating often, painful periods, pain during sex, lower back pain and reproductive problems.

 

  1.    Gynecologic cancer

 

There are five main gynecologic cancers that affect women. These are:

  •    Cervical cancer which affects the cervix
  •    Uterine cancer which affects the ovaries.
  •    Vaginal cancer which affects the vagina.
  •    Ovarian cancer which affects the ovaries.
  •    Vulvar cancer which affects the vulva.

 

  1.    Stroke

 

Stroke is ranked as the fifth major cause of death. Females are more likely to be affected by stroke than men. About 60 percent of all cases of stroke happens to women. A stroke occurs when the blood supply to some part of your brain is interrupted depriving the brain of oxygen and nutrients. This causes brain cells to start dying immediately. Luckily, stroke can be prevented and treated thus the mortality rate due to the illness has reduced. These are some of the symptoms that characterize a stroke attack:

  •     Trouble with speaking and understanding.
  •    Headache.
  •    Trouble with seeing in one or both eyes.
  •    Trouble with walking.
  •    Paralysis or numbness of the face, arm or leg.

 

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The 5 most common eye problems and ways to remedy them fast

November 27, 2017 by 1 Comment

Sight is one of the top senses of any living being and eyes have to be treated with care. Eye problems might occur anytime. It is important to know some of the most common eye problems and how to treat them. Here’s a list of the top five.

1. Blepharitis

Blepharitis is an eye condition that involves the inflammation of the eyelids. The eyes of the patients are usually itchy. The sclera (white part of the eye) become red and vision is distorted. The skin around the eyes starts to flake. Causes of blepharitis include bacteria, dust mites, eczema or dry eye syndrome (DES)

Treatment involves prescribed eye drops and maintaining clean eyes and eyelids. One can get in touch with a specialist for further diagnosis.

2. Cataracts

Cataracts result from the formation of a mass that forms in front of the eye, making the eyes cloudy. The mass forms slowly and the eye problem can take years before it’s detected. In some cases, the mass stays small and doesn’t result in any eye problems.

Very few symptoms can be detected and they include not being able to see well since light cannot get through to the retina. Cataracts may appear in one or both eyes, though in most cases, they normally appear in both at different times.

They are common in elderly people and can cause blindness if they are not properly treated. Treatment involves a surgery to remove cataracts.

3. Xerophthalmia

Xerophthalmia is a medical eye condition also referred to as dry eye syndrome or conjunctivitis where the eye cannot produce tears. The eye film’s size is reduced. Tears go a long way in the cleaning of the eyes and keeping it lubricated for proper functioning and vision. Some of the most causes of Xerophthalmia include chemical burns, aging, radiotherapy, lack of vitamin A and poor closure of the eyelids.

Common symptoms include night blindness, redness of the eye, corneal xerosis, blurred vision among other symptoms.  The treatment of the condition involves the inclusion of foods rich in vitamin A in the diet such as green leafy vegetables, carrots, dried apricots, peas, tomatoes, and spinach. The use of vitamin A supplements, eye drops with artificial tears,  air humidifiers which prevents eye dryness, retinol injections,  also provide additional treatment.

4. Glaucoma

Glaucoma causes the elevation of pressure levels, which can get too high and damage the optic nerve. The open angle glaucoma is the most common, though it does not show any relevant symptoms or cause any pain. Due to this, only regular eye examinations will show if the patient has glaucoma.

Causes include injuries to the eye, eye inflammation and blocked blood vessels. Eye drops or surgery fall under the list of recommended treatments.

5. Floaters

Floaters are small tiny black spots or specks that occur from the breaking of the vitreous. The vitreous gel-like consistency impairs one’s vision. They float across the eyes mostly when in bright rooms, areas with light or during a bright day. Although the condition is normal and not harmful, they can turn into a serious condition like retinal detachment. A specialist should be contacted for examination.

Regular eye check-ups are necessary for keeping track of your eyes. Seek immediate medical attention if you experience anything unusual.

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Precision Sports Performance Hosts 2nd Annual Burn The Bird Day Event Proceeds Donated to Diva for a Day Foundation

November 20, 2017 by Leave a Comment

 The 2nd annual “Burn the Bird” is back. Precision Sports Performance (PSP), the leaders in strength and conditioning training, invite teens and adults on Black Friday to come sweat out the calories on Friday, November 24 at 50 Williams Parkway, East Hanover, NJ. Many don’t realize that an average Thanksgiving plate has 4,500 calories. To help you get back on your fitness track, PSP will be offering three morning fitness classes; 8:30 a.m., 9:45 a.m., and 11:00 a.m. All three classes will be taught by a licensed PSP coach.

 

The day will feature two of PSP’s most popular PrecisionSquad classes which encompasses a high-intestacy, boot-camp style workout aimed to improve strength, cardio, flexibility, agility and endurance. The PSP Power workout (offered at 8:30 a.m. and at 11:00 a.m.) is a one-stop-body-shock fitness program broken into three sections: weight training, core activation and conditioning. The PSP Peak workout (offered at 9:45 a.m.) is a dance-inspired, full body athletic based program that focuses on moves that sports-inspired exercises set to music. Each 55-minute class is offered to both teens and adults (16 and older).

 

Attendees will receive a PSP branded t-shirt at the completion of their PrecisionSquad class. Additional Black Friday promotions will include:

  • A 60-minute PSP Therapeutic Massage will be available to purchase for $60 (originally $105). Up to five massages can be purchased, and must be used by May 2018.
  • New PSP members will get a 10% discount towards a training package purchase.

 

A portion of the PSP PrecisionSquad class ticket sales will be donated to the Diva for a Day Foundation, an organization aimed to help women escape from the daily stresses she faces while battling cancer. The foundation provides days of pampering at participating salons and spas so she can rest, relax and restore her energy. The co-founder, Peggy Matzen, a breast cancer survivor, will be taking the 11:00 a.m. class, taught by her nephew, Andrew Moore, MS, NSCA-CSCS director of education at PSP.

Space is limited to 25 per class. To reserve your spot, please RSVP by emailing andrew@precisionsportsperformance.com or call 973-585-6008.

 

For additional information, or to learn more about upcoming events and news,  please visit the Precision Sports Performance website (www.precisionsportsperformance.com).

 

About Precision Sports Performance

Precision Sports Performance is a training facility that offers strength training, flexibility, plyometrics, speed/agility and sports specific training to student athletes. Our proprietary programs are designed to support our athletes, making them both physically and mentally stronger on the field. At PSP, each athlete works side-by-side with our highly trained and well-respected coaches. As D1 athletes themselves, our coaches have a personal understanding of the college-level requirements, each student is expected to perform in. Additionally, our coaches have personal relationships with national college scouts, and have proudly trained both college and professional athletes.

 

WHEN:                Friday, November 24, 2017

8:30 a.m. – PSP Power Class

9:45 a.m. – PSP Peek Class

11:00 a.m. – PSP Power Class

 

WHERE:               Precision Sports Performance

50 Williams Parkway

East Hanover, NJ 07936

 

ADMISSION:      $25 per class

Call 973-585-6008

 

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Friendship and the Spa @FriendshipDairies #ThePowerofFriendship

October 12, 2017 by 6 Comments

Friendship is a beautiful thing. Friends offer you comfort, support, share laughs, and and bring you joy. They also sometimes drag you places you never thought you would go or to do things you never imagined. There are times that these adventures open our eyes to whole new experiences that enhance our lives. I will also confess there have been times I say one and done to such adventures, but not so with my trip to the Korean Spa.

I knew what spas were, women and men walking around in robes as they were pampered in one way or another. I confess I had never experienced more than a massage myself. I walked down to the room then crawled in just my panties under the sheets to be enjoyably rubbed down and relaxed. Even that level of nudity made me somewhat uncomfortable, because lets face it, we all have some reservations about certain parts of our body. I certainly don’t fit the Barbie body model.

This is where friendship took me to a place I had never been before, a whole new level of spa, the Korean Spa. My friend Carrie convinced me that this was something not to be missed and I confess I am always up for a challenge. Even if the idea is terrifying. So I embarked on a trip to the Korean Spa or as my friend sometimes calls it, naked lady bonding time, lol.

The closest you have likely come if you have never had the experience yourself is the gym locker room and sauna. There are usually one or two women that strut their stuff in the buff. These are not always the young, or the fittest, but they are confident and not afraid to be exposed in front of strangers while the rest of us hover in a corner trying to show as little as possible. Well at the Korean Spa you have no choice but to let it all hang out, which is a hurdle only friendship got me over.

The ladies locker room at a Korean Spa has wonderful amenities. Hot and cold pools, wet and dry saunas, and lines of showers for you to scrub down in. Oh, and everywhere you look naked women. You aren’t allowed to wear bathing suits, there are no robes in the area or even many towels until you are done and really ready to dry off. I think this is in part just practical or the spa would go through more laundry then is reasonable. There is also a cultural element. This is just how the Korean people were adjusted to women coming together to bathe. Very not the norm for Americans.

At first I was very uncomfortable being so exposed, not only in front of strangers, but my friend as well. Then the longer I was there the more I realized there was nothing to be ashamed of or embarrassed about. When everyone is naked no one is looking. There were women of ever shape and size unabashedly walking around, enjoying the spa, and completely comfortable. It was an eye opening experience and truly beautiful. I felt more confident and comfortable as I stayed and sweat in the steam rooms. I lost my reservations and self-consciousness as I went into the pools of water. I left that spa loving my body more than I ever had before and appreciating my friend more for bringing me this new adventure.

Since then I have introduced other friends to the Korean Spa experience and repeated my trips regularly. I always leave feeling comfortable, confident, and relaxed after. I thank my friend for taking me somewhere I would not have been brave enough to go alone. It was amazing to be exposed literally around other women and not judged. I am thankful to and for my friends and also the other women there that form a sisterhood. I wish that feeling of freedom continued throughout all of my experiences with my clothes on.

Check out this video about the power of friendship-

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Avoid Getting Sick While Traveling With These Four Tips

September 25, 2017 by Leave a Comment

No one likes getting sick, but feeling under the weather is even worse if you’re on vacation. Especially if it means you have to take time out of your trip to visit the doctor and get a prescription.

If you want to enjoy your vacation as much as possible, you have to avoid getting sick in the first place. Here are four tips that will help you do just that.

Reduce Stress as Much as Possible Before, During, and Immediately After Your Trip

Stress is a frustratingly common problem before, during, and immediately after a trip. Unfortunately, prolonged or chronic stress can lower your immune system, making you more susceptible to illness.

Reduce stress by:

  • Not overbooking yourself the day before or after your trip
  • Planning out the logistics of how you’re getting there and how you’re getting home
  • Giving yourself plenty of time to pack
  • Leaving work at home—don’t check email or voicemail while you’re away

Wash Your Hands

Of course you should wash your hands! However, this piece of advice is even more important when you’re on vacation.

While you’re away from home, you will be coming in contact with strange germs and bacteria that your body may not be prepared for, especially if you’re traveling outside the country. Wash your hands many times a day and bring along hand sanitizer for when a sink isn’t available.

Drink Plenty of Water

When you’re on vacation, you may be tempted to live it up a little, which means leaving healthy habits at the door. Ordering a few mixed drinks and trying a new soda won’t cause a lot of problems, but you should really focus on drinking water as much as you can.

Not only can water ensure you’re fully hydrated, it can help with congestion, and it can help you bounce back more quickly if you are feeling a little under the weather. Just make sure you drink filtered or purified water. Tap water in some areas can actually make you sick.

Get Plenty of Sleep

It’s easy to skimp on the sleep when it comes to your vacation. You may lose sleep beforehand worrying about the vacation itself, and you may lose sleep while you’re on vacation as you try and see as much as you can before you leave.

Sleep can enhance stress and lower your immune system, which in turn will increase your odds of getting sick while you’re away from home. Plan to get between seven and nine hours of sleep each night, even if it means sleeping in a little in the morning because you were out later than usual the night before.

Don’t shy away from taking naps either! Even if it takes an hour out of your afternoon, a nap can provide you with a healthy energy boost.

Don’t get stuck coughing and sniffling on your next vacation! With these tips, you and your family will be in perfect health so you can enjoy every second of your time away from home.

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4 Tips to dealing with a stuffy nose during the busiest time of the year

September 5, 2017 by Leave a Comment

Back to school can be an exciting and stressful time of year. There is so much to do and there is no time to deal with feelings of sickness or allergy related symptoms. Whether you are new to having seasonal allergies or you have been dealing with them all of your life, congestion, itchy eyes, and constant sneezing can really be a thorn in the side. There are some things that you can do to help manage the allergy symptoms and we will explore them in this article. Should you find the topic to be of particular interest and you want to read more, look at here.

  • Use a humidifier. A humidifier is a great machine to use if you experience dryness in your room or home. A humidifier turns water into vapor which slowly increases the moisture in the room. Avoiding dry air can be helpful to those with congestion as moist air can help thin mucus and ease the tension you are feeling in your sinuses.
  • Try a decongestant. There are many over the counter medications that can help with allergy relief but a decongestant can also help with the reduction of swelling and help with pain you may feel from not being at your best. Depending on the type of decongestant you need to help with your symptoms, you may not need a doctor’s prescription to get the medication. You will also need to determine if you prefer a nasal spray or the medication in pill form. Knowing this will help you select the brand and type of medication that is best for your personal preferences. Do note that while you may not need a prescription, some of the medication you may be looking for, such as Sudafed, is offered in a local drugstore but you need to ask a pharmacist for it as it is kept behind the counter.
  • Drink lots of water. Congestion is caused by the buildup of mucus in your nasal passage and drinking water and plenty of fluids can help to break down this clog. By drinking fluids, you can help the mucus pass through which will relieve some of the sinus pressure you are feeling.
  • Drain your sinuses. Many people find that using a neti pot or a similar item can help them relieve some of the sinus pressure they are feeling by draining the excess mucus out their nose. Use warm water and make a saline or salty type mixture. The hold your head over a sink and look downwards by tilting your head to one side. Pour the warm liquid into one nostril and you will find that after the water penetrates the clog in your nose, mucus will come out of other nostril. While this is not the most fun of procedures, it is a natural remedy that is worth a try.

 

 

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Sick Just Got Real #SummerTravel #SickJustGotReal #sponsored

August 25, 2017 by Leave a Comment

This post has been sponsored by Pfizer Consumer Healthcare. All thoughts and reviews are my own. It happens . . . it might even be inevitable: when you’re in strange environments traveling with the kids, they come down with a cold or the flu. With all the time, money and energy you’ve poured into planning your family vacation, it seems such a shame to have everything be ruined for everyone. And, of course, nobody wants to see their little ones in pain and under the weather. And so, you’re faced with the fact that Sick just got real.™

The smart thing to do is to plan ahead of time. After all, whether you’re on the highway, camping or in a secluded area devoid of pharmacies, you still want to be able to come to your child’s rescue! Be prepared for a number of contingencies, a variety of potential illnesses.

Depending on how old you are, you may remember squirming and hollering when it came time “to take your medicine”. It tasted awful! It added to the painful experience. Now, there’s Children’s Advil®*, a great solution for kids as young as 2 and up to 11. Children’s Advil® comes in several kid-friendly flavors, including: Sugar-free Dye-free Berry, Bubble Gum, Grape, Blue Raspberry, Fruit and Dye-Free White Grape flavors. There’s also Infants’ Advil® White Grape, which provides unsurpassed fever relief (among OTC pain relievers) with a syringe for easy dosing for children 6-23 months. These are the kind of mild, sweet flavors that will make your job easier.

Almost nothing is as sad to listen to – or as wearing for you – as hearing your child with a heavy cough that keeps everyone up all night. And, since you’re in charge of either driving or getting everyone to the train or plane, it’s crucial to nip that hacking in the bud. For your child’s cough, you’ll be glad you packed Children’s Robitussin® Extended-Release 12 Hour Cough Relief to control and relieve symptoms all-day or all- night. Available in grape or orange flavor, for children ages 4 and up. Please note, certain Children’s Robitussin® products are only suitable for children ages 6 and up.

With careful preparation, your family vacation will be carefree.

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Golden Skin Care Tips for Summer Holiday

July 21, 2017 by Leave a Comment

Keeping your skin healthy, vibrant, and healthy is always the goal of everybody. The fall season usually brings unexpected changes to the skin. The skin may seem irritated, appear blotchy, break out, or lose moisture. This may result from trees and plants allergens, being in closed-in environs, environmental changes, or new stressful schedules. We have a perfect product for your skin, and we are sure that you will want to protect your skin and it’s natural face oils.

If you want to counter imbalances, we advise that you start your protection when winter nears. You need to supply your skin with antioxidants, fats or moisturizers, cell regenerative, and anti-inflammatory nutrients. A diet that is rich in these properties needs to be your starting point. Olive oil, salmon, dark berries, and several colorful foods, known as the rainbow diet, will give your skin and body the much-needed nutrition.

Summer is the time when you have to list the places that you will be visiting. Going to the beach is not an exception. Many people enjoy going to the beach during the summer. People love going to the beaches for swimming, sunbathing, surfing, and much more activities. Summers offer different great things. Since many people look forward to this holiday, it is time to show up in your best appearance by leaving behind long sleeves and long coats in the wardrobe. It is time to use tank tops and shorts. For sure, it is nice to put on these clothes to show case fashion, but wait, you need to sit back and think of holiday skin care because you will love our exposed skin care remedy.

Since the sun shines the brightest during summer, there is need to start getting worried about your skin. Therefore, you need to spend some time to read through our skin tips for the summer. It is prudent to wear some UV protection during summer and choosing our products will make sure that you achieve your summer aspirations. You will finish your holiday, go back to the office with your skin looking healthy and shiny.

The thing you should do is simple, besides applying a body lotion, you need to use our skin care protection products that will help you spend the whole day at the beach with healthy skin. The ingredients found in our exposed skin care products cause it to have a strong effect on the skin. Additionally, it is advisable to drink a lot of water during the day. Water is crucial for the skin as it prevents dehydration.

The holiday season can be a stressful time for some people as it will end up giving people irritating skin, breakouts, or sensitive appearances. You will love exposed skin care products because they act as anti-anxiety, anti-inflammatory, and anti-stress for protecting the skin during the holiday. You will also access excellent skin care treatments, and oils that are artistically and therapeutically into a healing and nutritive combination of fruit oils and botanical vegetables. They are also made with combinations of skin protective and conditioning ingredients and herbal extracts.

We combine botanical ingredients and essential oils through a scientific practice that produces extreme healing and beautifying results for the skin while on holiday. We use these combinations to produce regenerative serums and potent rejuvenating skin. If you are aiming at getting a youthful skin during the holiday, we promise the much-needed joy when necessary. Statistics show that more than ninety percent of individuals do not act towards getting better natural health for the skin. You need to take advantage of our exposed skin care product because it possesses all the essential and natural oils for health and beauty care.

There is always a lot to look forward when on holidays like winter and summer parties. However, as you enjoy your holiday, the skin is the one that is facing a tough battle. The reasons why the skin might be having a hard time is fatigue, late nights, over indulging, and not getting enough rest. You will end up with a dehydrated and dull skin. When the holiday starts taking a toll on your skin, you need to revive it with our exposed skin care product.

Temperamental skin

For some of us, the changes and weather of the holiday is a routine that leads to a reddened and sensitive skin. You should not allow this to dampen the spirit of the festival. Our products have antioxidant plant enriched plants and skin replenishing ingredients to soothe your skin. This combination will enable your skin to rejuvenate and renew to calm the redness.

Dryness from head to toe

Combining the frigid and dry outdoor weather plus the dry, hot air circulating in the home and cars during these times of the years sucks moisture from the skin. You need to help everybody in your household to have a hydrated and soft skin by use of our humidifying products to add moisture to the air of your home. You can also use our butter rich products to apply from the neck to the toes. You can use the skin replenish facial moisturizer to restore and hydrate the skin.

Breakouts

When you are on holiday, many factors contribute towards breakouts. Gluten-loaded sweets added stress, and increased amount of the foundation you put on a lot of makeup will lead to breakouts. Being tired to wash your makeup during the night also contributes these breakouts. For some people, it can be not adhering to the normal to the normal skin care routines while traveling for holidays. You need to diminish breakouts and unclog pores with our holiday skin care products to attain a clear, smooth, and a fresh-looking skin. When you have been neglecting your skin for an extended period, you will have to use the exposed skin care solution to rescue your skin transgressions.

Fatigued skin

Tired-looking, dull, and dehydrated skin is a hallmark of lacking sleep. Many people experience this feeling after many days of holiday. The solution is acquiring our exposed skin care solutions that are rich in vitamin C and niacinamide to get a fresh-looking and glowing skin.

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