Dr Christiane Northrup - Women's Wellness Advocate

Do you ever feel that there must be another way to achieve wellness? Do you sometimes feel that your doctor doesn't give you the whole picture of women's health? Do you ever have questions about your body and all it is capable of? Do you want to know how to increase your pleasure and joy as a woman? Well, Dr. Christiane Northrup has the answers to those questions and many, many more. Dr. Christiane Northrup is widely regarded as a pioneer in women's health and wellness.

A former obstetrics and gynecology physician, Dr. Northrup is committed to challenging the status quo of women's health and empowering women with a new perspective on the beauty and ability of their amazing bodies. You could say that she not only has the professional experience, but she also has the insider's view. In our conversation, Dr. Northrup said, "I've spent the first half of my life studying and footnoting everything that can go wrong with the female body-and figuring out how to fix it. I'm dedicating the second half of my life to illuminating everything that can go right with the female body, including teaching women how to truly flourish."

One way Dr. Northrup has championed women's health and wellness is through awareness. She wants every woman in the world to realize the worth and potential of her body and its interaction with all other facets of a woman's life. She began with the groundbreaking New York Times Bestseller, Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom. More myths about women's health were dispelled with Dr. Northrup's second Bestseller, The Wisdom of Menopause: Creating Physical and Emotional Health and Healing During the Change.

Menopause, misjudged to be one of the most difficult times in a woman's life, was given new hope and understanding. With The Secret Pleasures of Menopause and The Secret Pleasures of Menopause Playbook, menopause becomes a time of beginning and hidden joy and satisfaction. Dr. Christiane Northrup has been featured on the Today show, NBC Nightly News, Rachael Ray, The View, Good Morning America, PBS and ABC's 20/20. The much-anticipated updated re-release of Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom in 2010 is proof that women's health issues need constant review and this vital information is always in high demand.

Dr. Christiane Northrup's revolutionary research and holistic perspective on women's health has empowered women in their search for wellness, understanding and appreciation of their own selves. She doesn't sugar coat where honesty is needed. She doesn't hide behind technical jargon but states her whole opinion bluntly and in accessible language. With her medical experience on one hand and her women's intuitive wisdom on the other, Dr. Christiane Northrup is the ideal advocate for women's health and wellness. It was and always is enlightening to speak with her.

Adoley Odunton http://www.wellnessrevolutionsummit.com

Adoley Odunton
Healthier Living
adoley@adoley.com
888 878 4197
http://www.wellnessrevolutionsummit.com
"And Remember, Expect a Miracle"

Read more »

Elusive Beauty

It's what every woman wants, at least on some level - beauty. Unfortunately beauty itself is elusive, subjective, and what's more, sometimes unhealthy. What do I mean? Let's start with elusive. The very definition of the word elusive is, well, elusive. Dictionary.com defines the word elusive as the following:

e·lu·sive /ɪˈlu sɪv/ Pronunciation Key adjective 1. eluding clear perception or complete mental grasp; hard to express or define: an elusive concept. 2. cleverly or skillfully evasive: a fish too elusive to catch.

I particularly like the second part of the definition which uses the example: a fish too elusive to catch. That, after all, is very much the same as beauty. Just when one thinks that they are one step away from being beautiful, they find another area of themselves in need of "beautification." The classic example, of course, is the woman who becomes addicted to plastic surgery- first it's the eye's that need lifting, but once this is done she finds another part of her that needs "fixing." Perhaps the lips now seem too thin, the chin is sagging, or there are those breasts that are doing the same.

While I have no problem with cosmetic surgery in and of itself, I do believe that one must go through a mental evaluation of self in order to determine whether or not this particular procedure is going to have the desired affect, both mentally and physically. The bottom line is that some woman do indeed feel better about themselves after a cosmetic procedure is done, while some are part of the "never satisfied" group, a group that certainly has issues above and beyond those cosmetic.

Now, on to "subjective." What's the old adage? One man's trash is another man's treasure- or in our case "woman's." In other words, each woman's idea of what is beautiful, or how she may look more so, is an extremely subjective and personal thing. After all, we've all seen a person who completely defies our definition of beautiful and, well, tastefulness, right? I mean, TLC's show "What Not to Wear" is a perfect example. Each woman who goes on the show has been voted on by "friends" who simply believe she does not conform to the societal standards of what's okay and what's not. And I do have to say, there are some women who appear on the show who I, for all my own subjectivities, cannot believe would fit ANY persons idea of taste. However, reminding myself of another adage "beauty is in the eye..." I am humbled by the awareness of my very own highly subjective perspectives on beauty.

So, what's left? Oh, that's right - "unhealthy." Again, I'll quote a definition to help clarify from Dictionary.com, since the Oxford English Dictionary is not available online:

un·health·y [uhn-hel-thee] adjective

1. not in a state of good or normal health; in an unsound, weak, or morbid condition. 2. not conducive to good health; unhealthful: Night air was formerly considered unhealthy. 3. dangerous; risky.

Many aspects of the concept of beauty are, in agreement with the aforementioned definitions, unhealthy. Few would argue that cosmetic surgeries can be risky, that scores of cosmetics on the market are "not conducive to good health" and that many of the worst offenders, weight-loss products, are "dangerous." Additionally, America's fascination with being thin, and sometimes critically so, often leads to anorexia and bulimia which is certainly not a condition that many would consider a "state of good or normal health."

In conclusion while beauty is, as I believe I've outlined above elusive, subjective, and sometimes unhealthy, people worldwide are taking steps to make positive changes to affect the world's conceptions of, healthfulness of, and preoccupation with, beauty. Some examples include Dove's Campaign for Real Beauty, companies manufacturing dolls with normal characteristics (and measurements) and those who offer more natural and healthy ways to enhance one's own idea of beauty. Natural beauty choices have, in fact, gained an extreme amount of popularity in recent years. For example Burt's Bees has, for some time now, been offering all-natural cosmetic and personal care options, organic clothing is now even being sold at retailers galore, and cosmetic companies like Erth Minerals have begun manufacturing mineral makeup that is made from just crushed minerals and therefore without unhealthy chemicals and preservatives. In short, the future of more healthful beauty and for increased options for satisfying our eternal, elusive, and subjective quest for beauty will continue to grow in the years to come.

V. Blink is the owner of a small, indie natural mineral makeup company named Earth Minerals which can be accessed at http://www.lushbrush.com or [http://www.erth-mineral-makeup.com]

Read more »

Female Beauty is a God-Like Quality

Beauty is not in the eye of the beholder, it's in the values of the beholder. It turns out that female beauty is simply the representation of our values. The fact that female beauty is the representation of our values also made it possible to finally illuminate what the source of beauty's strange and unrelenting power over us has always been.

People are learning that female beauty is a god-like quality, and that the men who uphold its value are heroes. When female beauty is attacked, it is by twisted monsters bent on destroying all human values, the things female beauty represents to all of us. Female fitness allows you to develop a striking appearance making you look simply marvelous.

Female fitness can also refer to general women's fitness. Part of female fitness, or women's fitness, is prevention as well as care. In that sense, it can mean many, many different things. The following could possibly fall under the heading of female fitness: weight loss, yoga, reproduction and fertility, body building, and beauty.

Females of all ages can benefit from a well designed fitness program. Today many women athletes have derived the benefits that strengthening via weight training can offer. Weight training can be extremely beneficial to all women throughout their lives, not just young lady athletes. The weight training will tone your body magnificently and your results will amaze both you and your friends. Few women actually get into the rigors of body building, but all women can take advantage of the benefits of female weight training.

The combination of weight training aerobic conditioning, stretching, and weight management will allow today's female to develop a dynamite body. The female weight training will be of tremendous benefit to your health and your appearance. The weight training will act in concert with your diet control and aerobics allowing you to exceed your expectations for a well toned, tight body. It is amazing what a good dietary approach and a sound weight training program can achieve. Weight loss, if that is a major issue for you, will occur gradually as you modify your diet and add aerobics and weight training which will change your body composition.

The cardiovascular benefits of the aerobic exercise are very well documented and form the foundation of well designed fitness programs for men and women. Traditionally the ladies have utilized aerobic exercise and added stretching to their female fitness routines. Female fitness programs that incorporates female weight training enhance female fitness adding muscle tone and definition without a bulky look. The female fitness program, which is very similar to the male version, is designed and fine tuned for the busy individuals of the 21st century.

Beauty is not in the eye of the beholder, it's in the values of the beholder. The combination of weight training, aerobic conditioning, stretching, and weight management will allow today's female to develop a dynamite body. Female fitness allows you to develop a striking appearance making you look simply marvelous. Find out more about Female Beauty Is A God-like Quality.

Paul Rodgers specializes in marketing natural health and beauty products.

Read more »

Finding Reliable Health and Beauty Tips

If you're like 98% of the women, you probably enjoy receiving beauty and health tips. To our Fortune there is an abundance of free advice pertaining to eating right, cosmetics, grooming and dental care at your disposal these days. The trick is to take full advantage of the tips and advice that will help you as an individual with looking your best all the time. Initially you should consider the type of beauty and health advice you need. Are you in need of a skin care regimen, do you actually need to improve the texture of your hair, or your teeth stained and needing whitening, or do you need assistance with weight control? All of these issues are quite common and solutions can be found easily online.

Begin by making a list of things you wish to improve on about sure health and overall appearance. Take a good long look in the mirror if it helps you. This way you can easily address any improvements that you wish to take on. It may be something as simple as learning how to apply makeup better or more evenly.

Then again, it could be addressing your concerns of protecting your delicate facial skin from the harsh sun's rays. Regardless, there are a number of major websites dedicated to assisting you with helpful beauty and health tips online. A couple of examples of these are covergirl.com and freebeautytips.com. Either of these websites can assist you with honing your self-care regimen and overall lifestyle so you can look and feel your best at all times. The key is to get started.

Think about some of the most common issues you want to address when dealing with beauty and health tips and routines. Skin care may be one of them. This is a major one that should never be overlooked. After all, the first thing people see when they make you is your face. Secondly, there's your teeth. When it comes to basic hygiene brushing twice a day and flossing are a must. If you'd like to brighten your teeth, there are simple at-home whitening kits. They can be found at your local drugstore and are much less expensive than having a dentist do the procedure. Thirdly is your hair. If you don't take good care of it, it will look nappy and likely won't stick around. Finally, your body or physique is crucial in regards to health and beauty practices. Not only should you adopt a healthy diet, but you also need to exercise regularly to stay fit and strong.

These are just a few of the basic health and beauty tips that every person should know. As with anything you may not know exactly what is right for you in the beginning. Particularly when it comes to skin care, there's certainly some trial and error required in order to identify the right products for you. This is normal! You can make things a little easier by finding out what skin type you have. In the end the proper health and beauty advice can make a world of difference.

Elysse Biaca has been writing articles on a range of topics. Come and visit her latest website which provides information about Worms Eating My Garbage and the ins and outs of buying a Worm Compost Bin as well as a great deal more.

Read more »

The Beauty And Health Of Women

The issue of beauty and health of women are related to each other. This will include the relation of health to cosmetics, safety measures to be adopted during manicure, dark circles that appear below the eyes, etc. There are different safety concerns that need to be taken into account while talking about the relation between health and beauty in women. Especially in case of cosmetics safety measures need to be understood. Cosmetics include products for make up and hair and other products that are used on the human body.

Let's consider one issue where health and beauty are related to each other. Pregnant women often wonder if they can use hair care products like hair dye. It is a matter of concern as to whether such products will cause damage to the baby. The level of safety during the use of hair dye on pregnant women is questionable. The body is able to absorb very little of the hair dye that is applied. So, it is not likely that the chemicals which are absorbed by the system will harm the baby. It would be better to consult a health care professional about the use of hair dye during pregnancy.

Another case where a relation between health and beauty arises is the aging of skin. Changes begin to appear in the skin when people begin to grow old. Changes in skin arising due to increase in age are thinning of skin as well as wrinkles. Sometimes, the skin begins to sag. The skin provides protection against the environment. Regulation of body temperature is enabled by the skin. The skin can be divided into layers. Changes in skin may occur due to certain environmental conditions, nutritional factors and genetic factors. However, exposure to sun is the most important factor causing changes in the skin.

Older women can experience some skin disorders. Other diseases such as heart or liver diseases, diabetes can result in skin disorders. Obesity or stress can cause skin disorders. Skin disorders could occur due to chemical exposure or due to allergies. Exposure to sun can result in skin cancer. Sun problems can be prevented by undertaking some measures. Sunburn should be avoided. Use of sunscreen and protective clothing is necessary. Lotions should be used regularly to maintain the moisture of the skin. Thus, the health and beauty of women are definitely related.

Health, life & Love is a motivational website offering articles on health, life and love. We are dedicated to the happenings of life and how to better anyone's day to day living.

The Herbal Remedy | Alternative Healing

Read more »