Dynamic Solutions For Women

Ovarian cancer is often called ‘the silent killer’ because it does not display any symptoms until the disease is too far advanced to treat.  By the time that pain and bloating occur, together with changes to the bowel habits, it is often already far advanced and even at that stage is often missed because the symptoms could point to any number of other causes, thereby delaying treatment further.

A gene (RAD51D) has been identified that, in a very few women, can be faulty and lead to a six-fold increase in the risk of developing the cancer.

More than 99% of women do not carry the gene, so the research will not affect a great number of women.  A mutated RAD51D gene is thought to exist in only 0.1% of women also, and having the defective gene does not by any means mean that the woman will go on to develop the cancer, only that she has a greater risk of doing so.  However, the research does give scientists a greater insight into the disease and might be able to help to identify those with an increased risk, and make sure that women are given the right treatment for their particular type of cancer.

The study looked at nearly 1,000 people in families affected by cancers of the ovaries and breasts.  They found that the defective gene was found in only 0.09% of the general population (i.e. those with no family history of breast or ovarian cancers) but it was more common among those families with a history of ovarian cancer.

The researchers advise that testing for the defective gene might help in identifying women with ovarian cancer.  Further, if female relatives of sufferers of ovarian cancer are found to also carry the defective gene (even if they don’t have the cancer themselves), they could then be given the informed choice of whether or not to have their ovaries removed as a preventative measure.

Depression is more common in women than in men, mainly because figures that quote rates of depression include post-natal depression, which affects roughly one in ten women.

New research has found that as well as having suffered depression, which in itself is debilitating and traumatic, women who have had depression are at greater risk of suffering from strokes.

Researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston studied approximately 80,000 women over the period 2000 to 2006.  The women were aged between 54 and 79, the optimal age for women to be at risk of stroke.

Twenty-two percent of the women had suffered depression in 2000.  In total, out of the 80,000 women studied, roughly 1,000 suffered strokes during the six-year period. 

Having a history of depression was associated with a twenty-nine percent rise in the risk of stroke.  Those women who had used antidepressants increased their risk of stroke by thirty-nine percent.

Lead researcher Dr Kathryn Rexrode said, ‘I don’t think the medications themselves are the primary cause of the risk. This study does not suggest that people should stop their medications to reduce the risk of stroke.’   Good advice, considering that depression can be a fatal illness if not treated, if the sufferer becomes suicidal.

The researchers said that perhaps depression may make sufferers less able to manage other medical problems like high blood pressure, and make them less willing to look after themselves in terms of their diet and exercise, perhaps explaining the resultant increased risk in stroke.  The research merely finds a correlation between depression and stroke (i.e. people with depression are more likely to have strokes) and not a causal one (i.e. they are not saying that people have strokes because they have had depression).

The researchers said,  ’It is very hard to determine whether there is a direct link between depression and stroke risk and a lot more research is needed in this area before depression alone can be viewed as a stroke risk factor.’

Fitness and well being is everything to an expectant mum, we all want to keep our babies safe and give them the best possible and healthiest start in life but what about once your baby has arrived? Have you thought about how you will find the time to keep fit and keep yourself active?

Looking after your self is really important in those early years as mothers can often direct all their attention on their little ones that they forget about themselves.

Maintaining a good level of fitness throughout and immediately after childbirth is extremely beneficial for mind and body and is much easier than neglecting yourself and attempting to get fitter a few months or even years down the line.

Simple exercise can be carried out while doing tasks at home such as housework or whilst playing with your children in the garden or outside at a park. Just pushing a buggy around is a workout once it is loaded up with everything that babies need so you may not even realize that you are getting some exercise in during your busy day. Investing in a baby carrier that is lightweight and comfortable to hold will also benefit your mobility. The best baby carrier in terms of comfortability will have a sporty back design.

Just an hours hovering could burn off 200 calories and ironing for an hour could burn off just over 100 so these are activities you might do without actually considering they are being slightly beneficial for you.

Another option, although pricey, is the new interactive games that older children really love. Playing on a Nintendo Wii can burn off more than you will think and while you are doing it you are spending time with your children and keeping them and your self active. Definitely worth a go if you can afford the initial investment.

Looking through the Boards of many major, well known and well respected companies across the world you might be surprised to find very few women’s names in the upper layers of management. But there are many women out there who have made it through the ranks and who are seen as ‘powerful’ women. Here’s a quick guide to the 5 most powerful women in the world.

At number 5 there is Hillary Clinton, first known as Bill Clinton’s First Lady she is now America’s Secretary of State. Educated at Yale University she is said to be lined up for Vice President in the near future. At 65 she is number 20 of the most powerful people in the world and number 5 on the powerful women’s list.

Number 4 belongs to Angela Merkel, Germany’s very own Chancellor. At 56 she oversees Europe’s largest economy. She’s seen as a favourite of big businesses and is renowned as a champion of the free market. She’s ranked at number 6 on the world’s most powerful people list.

The loveable Oprah Winfrey comes in at number 3 of the most powerful women in the world. This dynamic woman made a name for herself within the media as a charming host of her own TV chat show. Having wound down this side of her career Oprah is working on her new cable station, Own.

Irene Rosenfeld is perhaps the least well known of this list of powerful women to the general public. Chief Executive of Kraft Foods Irene is one of the most respected women in business who earned her place amongst the greats through the takeover of Cadbury’s.

Top of our 5 most powerful women in the world is the First Lady Michelle Obama. Educated at Harvard University, she has spent her time in the White House as a passionate advocate of school nutrition standards and military families’ affairs. On top of this she is a style icon – where does she find the time?

Ask people about women’s rights and most people will automatically think of the suffrage movement, Victorian women chaining themselves to rails and disrupting a day at the races by throwing themselves under the King’s horse. But the fight for women’s right started a long time before that, though often using subtler methods, such as through their writings.

A brief history overview of women’s rights can be difficult when trying to make sure you cover everything, but modern western movements can be categorised in to three phases, or waves. The first wave covers the Suffragettes in the late 19th and early 20th century. These women fought for the right to be better educated, for better working conditions and double sexual standards. It is often said that the Second World War helped the suffrage cause as women proved themselves taking over male factory jobs, strengthening their arguments for equality.

In terms of employment options today, women are presented with a wide variety of careers. Websites such as www.workingmums.co.uk have lots of information relating to employment and also being a mother, as well as offering advice and support on both.

The so called second wave of women’s rights started in the early 60’s right through to the late 1980’s. This wave saw an inextricable link between cultural and political inequalities and fought for women to recognise that aspects of their lives were deeply politicised and reflective of a sexist structure of power. This phase looked to gain equality and end discrimination between the sexes.

The final, so called third wave of women’s rights came hot on the heels of the second starting around the 1990’s and is often seen as a response to the perceived failures of the second wave. The third wave has been seen as a way to challenge or avoid the definitions of femininity set up by the second wave. It often focused upon micropolitics and interpretations of sexuality and gender.

Whenever you look for a brief history overview of women’s rights you’ll end up with pages of material, but each time you look there will be more added. The progression of women’s rights is an ongoing activity and it will be interesting to see where it heads over the next decade.

Have you ever noticed that you can tell a person’s true age just by looking at their hands? This is why proper hand care from an early age is very important. It is never too early to focus on the skin on your hands and take precautions to make sure that it does not become dried out and cracked. There are many ways in which you can keep your hands softer and suppler. Many people do not realize how their daily activities can affect the skin on their hands. For this reason they may not take proper precautions when carrying out every day chores and tasks. Some of the following suggestion can help you slow down the aging process of your hands, thereby making them appear younger for a much longer period of time.

There are many types of soap on the market which are made specifically for your hands. In addition, there are even some dish detergents that boasts the ability to moisturize your hands while cleaning your dishes. Some of these products have been on the market for years and years and has witnessed to the test of time. It is also important to use protective gloves any time you will be using any kind of chemicals. In addition, remember to put some kind of moisturizing cream on your hands as often as possible. Use a cream which contains a sunscreen as well to protect your skin from the harmful rays of the sun. By caring for your hands, you can keep them soft and younger looking much longer.

Tanning beds have been around forever and surprisingly very safe. It all has to do with the amount of UV’s and exposure. Anyone who has the want to use the tanning bed has to understand the timing. If say for instance you were to be at the beach for around 2 hours that would cause a possibility of sunburn. This is why when using a tanning bed there is control. You can use the bed and have control as far as the exposure. If you visit on a weekly basis there should be no problem. Most people find a burning or too much exposure from other salons and that usually is caused by not being instructed or schooled as required by law.

When it comes to tanning the answer is to make sure that your skin is protected when laying out in the sum.
A tanning bed is safer than the everyday sun that we are use to, the reason is that there is control. When we are lying on the beach there is no control. When it comes to the tanning bed there is control. The results are the same no matter how dark you want to be. The one thing to remember, exposure will be the same. Everything in moderation will work even if you are thinking in terms of a tanning bed. Overexposure is the same thing as sitting at the beach for hours without the proper sunscreen. Control is very important. We have no control over the suns exposure but we do know when to get out of the sun.

The clothes you wore last week are tight and you have no idea why. You look back at what you ate and where you went. All the answers were there. You went to 2 bar-b-ques and at your own house you made a ham and sweet potatoes, the next night you had pork chops and mashed potatoes and veggies. Breakfast was a bowl of cereal and lunch was leftovers from dinner. You know realize the reason your clothes are tight is that you have some serious bloat from salt and over indulgence. The fix is easier than you think.

The fix will take 2 days and if it is working keep going and lose a couple pounds while you’re busy getting rid of the original bloat.
The fix is, start with any veggies and fruits that hold water. Celery, lettuce, melons are just some of the water retaining fruits and veggies you want to eat. Meat, sauces, bread, pasta will not be allowed. Anything with flour or sugar is also not allowed.
If you have a juice extractor you know what you need to put in it.

In a blender that everyone has is cut up celery, any type of melon for sweetness, cut up carrots, and apples. Throw in some ice and one cup yogurt. Drink down and off to work you go. Lunch should be a salad and light oil and vinegar salad dressing. Easy on the dinner, make it another salad with light salad dressing. Salt and heavy foods will put it on the stomach area first and cause our backs some real pain.

Every woman wants soft skin all over and we know that takes work. Where you live will have so much to do with skin. On the east coast you have humidity which is a plus for the skin. But, where we need to start is with water. Drink your required amount of water everyday and then we can get started. Water from the inside works for the most part but a little something extra on the outside will finish the look and feel. You don’t want to use the same cream on your feet that you would use on your face. Face cream is a separate cream which is determined by the skin type, Family history, so this is an area you need to study and see what you want to use to best suit your skin type.

When it comes to body lotion you want a cream or lotion with added vitamins and aloe. Aloe has been around forever and is great for the skin all by itself. Non-greasy formula is recommended because no matter how hard we try we tend to get a little sloppy. If you have any rough areas such as elbows and hands then you may want to consider a medicated lotion. The best and easy way to apply is when you step out of the shower do not dry, drip dry and use your lotions while the skin is still damp and can be absorbed. This is something that needs to be done on a daily basis to get results.

Are you having a problem with your hair? The following Professional Hair care may indeed help you. For all hair types there is one main rule of thumb and that is to not shampoo everyday. Too much shampooing will dry your hair guaranteed. Shampoo every 2-3 days and make it a point to brush your hair 100 strokes every night. Use a regular bristle hair brush not an air brush, this helps to stimulate the scalp and spread natural oils over the hair shaft to give it that shiny look you get from the grocery store counter products. If you have extremely oily hair then of course you would shampoo more often, but the brushing still takes place every night. Never brush wet hair. Hair is at its weakest state when wet and breakage will take place. When wet you need to use a wide tooth comb with a leave-in spray light conditioner.

If you use chemicals such as hair color, perms, relaxers, it would be suggested that you make an appointment and see a professional. If you are to make a mistake and need professional help with your hair it will cost quite a bit of money to correct the problem. Using chemicals on your own with no background or knowledge can cause hair breakage which is not reversible. Everyone wants to save money although destroying your hair would not be a savings. Find good things to do for your hair and use a professional, that’s what they went to school for and have a license.