The Birth Control Patch - A List of 4 Benefits
By Eric Head
Although there have been many reported negative side effects in regards to the birth control patch, there are also some benefits. Aside from the obvious benefit of preventing unwanted pregnancy, the other benefits include the following.
1. Decreased symptoms of PMS (Premenstrual Syndrome).
Premenstrual syndrome is a series of symptoms that are related to a woman’s menstrual cycle. These symptoms can range from psychological, physical, and emotional reactions. Through the use of the Birth Control Patch, it has been shown that there is a significant decrease in these symptoms. This means less fatigue, mood swings or changes, as well as many of the other symptoms related to PMS.
2. A decrease in amount of acne.
Acne is a common inflammatory disease of the skin that causes lesions, that many refer to as pimples, zits, or spots. Known to be very common during adolescence, the Birth Control Patch has been known to decrease the amounts of “breakouts” due to acne. Many women using the patch have seen a decrease in the amount of existing acne that they previously had.
3. Protection against pelvic inflammatory disease.
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease is basically an infection of the female uterus, ovaries, or fallopian tubes. Common side effects of this disease result in lower abdominal pain, painful sexual intercourse, and irregular menstrual bleeding. The Birth Control Patch has been proven to protect women against this disease.
4. Decrease in risk of endometrial and ovarian cancer.
Ovarian cancer is a malignant tumor that is located on the ovary. In most cases, this cancer ends up being benign; however, if it is untreated, it can become malignant. There has been evidence that the Birth Control Patch decreases the risk of getting this type of cancer.
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Herbal Supplements and Medicinal Herbs For PMS Relief
By: Alien
The use of natural herbs and herbal remedies for PMS can help relieve many of the symptoms accociated with PMS; as herbal PMS supplements naturally balance hormonal fluctuations in the woman’s monthly cycle.
The term, premenstrual syndrome or PMS, incorporates a variety of symptoms that occur in the two weeks before a woman has her monthly period.
Most women at some time during their reproductive life will experience the discomfort associated with premenstrual syndrome. The most popular medicinal herbs for PMS relief are listed below:
Natural Herbs for PMS Relief
Chaste tree berry (Vitex agnus castus)
Chaste tree is widely considered the most important herb in treating PMS. Since the days of Hippocrates, 2500 years ago, chaste tree has been used to treat a variety of gynaecological complaints in women. Many herbalists today prescribe chaste tree to relieve symptoms of PMS, specifically painful breasts prior to menses, oedema, depression, diarrhoea/constipation and headache associated with PMS. Studies into this plant’s safety and effectiveness have been numerous in recent years, where chaste tree has shown itself again and again to be a safe, effective treatment for PMS. One recent German study of over 1600 women experiencing PMS, showed 93% had a reduction or cessation of their PMS symptoms, after taking chaste tree. The principal action of chaste tree is in regulating ovarian hormones by stimulating the pituitary gland.
Black Cohosh (Cimicifuga racemosa)
Black cohosh is well documented and is becoming increasingly popular as a herbal treatment for PMS when combined with chaste tree to act as a hormonal balancer. The anti spasmodic action of black cohosh is helpful in relieving menstrual cramps (dysmenorrhoea).
Evening Primrose (Oenothera biennis)
Evening Primrose Oil (EPO) is high in an essential fatty acid, called gamma linoleic acid (GLA). Women who are low in GLA are known to be more sensitive to the hormone, prolactin, which is believed to cause breast tenderness (mastalgia). Supplementing with EPO is effective in reducing the symptoms of PMS, however, it is advised that symptoms may reduce gradually for some women over two to three cycles.
Borage/Star Flower Oil (Borago officinalis)
Star flower oil is not as well known as evening primrose, but gram for gram has significantly higher concentrations of gamma linoleic acid (GLA).
Dong Quai (Angelica sinensis)
For centuries dong quai has been prescribed for hormonal imbalance. In traditional chinese medicine(TCM), dong quai is called "Women’s Ginseng", and is considered to be an overall tonic for women’s sexual health. In relieving symptoms of PMS, dong quai is often helpful in relieving pre menstrual migraine.
Wild Yam (Dioscorea villosa)
The phytosterols found in wild yam also help precursors to oestrogen and progesterone in the body. It is thought that some of the symptoms of PMS are associated with a dominance of oestrogen in the second half (luteal phase) of the menstrual cycle. In treating PMS, the progesterone in wild yam is helpful in addressing this imbalance.
St John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum)
The small yellow flowers of this ancient herb reflect the mild action of this antidepressant. St John’s wort is also a gentle sedative that assists with moderate depression, anxiety and insomnia. The St John’s wort’s flowers contain hypericin, and hyperforin both considered to be vital components in this herbs mood lifting action.
The Use of Herbal Supplements for PMS Symptoms Relief
Herbal supplements for PMS essentially act as hormonal balancers. And in addition to using herbs for PMS relief, diet and nutrition can help ease the severity of PMS. Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) and Vitamin E combined with a quality Multivitamin that includes magnesium and chromium help combat fluctuations in blood sugar.
Essential Fatty Acids can also be added by using flax seed (linseed) oil and by taking star flower oil or evening primrose oil capsules. A good herbal PMS remedy will include vitamins and minerals to assist with relieving PMS symptoms.
Information on Medicnal Herbs and Herbal Supplements for PMS (Premenstrual Syndrome) Treatment and Relief. Benefits and Side Effects of Herbs Used to Treat PMS.
Alien writes for Online diagnosis . He also writes for herbal remedies and headaches home remedies
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PMS, Migraines and Depression Can Get You Arrested for DUI
By: Andrew P. Jones, M.D.-6743
I didn’t make this one up. Richard Salzman, attorney from Hollywood, Florida wrote a not so humorless article earlier this month which states various health conditions that cause behaviors that can be perceived by police officers as public intoxication. These can get you pulled over and arrested for DUI.
Salzman writes that motorists in less than perfect health can find themselves wrongly arrested on criminal DUI charges. Since Pre-mentstrual Syndrome (PMS) or Pre-menstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) is a medical condition that can alter behavior, induce rapid emotional changes, dizziness, irritablity, anxiety and nervousness - these are symptoms that police officers associate with alcolhol or drug impairment.
In addition to PMS, I also treat many patients with migraine headaches and depression, both of which can lead to altered mental states and confuse arresting officers. For example, sufferers of migraines often have severe dizziness, nausea and vomiting, in addition to intense photophobia rendering them nearly blind in the daylight. Sudden onset of a migraine while under these conditions can lead to erratic driving, poor vision and someone who appears to be quite intoxicated to a police officer once pulled over.
Depressed patients have overlapping symptoms with someone who is in the lethargic phase of alcohol consumption.
Mr. Salzman discusses and strategies for unfairly tagged motorists to get out of their charges. I will defer the lawyer advice to him. But for the medical conditions, these are serious matters and unfortunately, mainstream medicine has dropped the ball on treating these conditions, all of which are curable.
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Dr. Andrew P. Jones, M.D. is the Medical Director for the Women’s Health Institute of Texas. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and by the American Academy of Biologically Identical Hormone Therapy. Find out more about Dr. Jones and the cure for migraine headaches at: www.Migraine-Headaches-Information.com/. Find out more about Dr. Jones and the cure for PMS at www.pmscure.com/. His medical experience primarily revolves around the relationship of women’s health issues and bio-identical hormone management of PMS, menopause and migraine headaches.
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