Natural Health for Women

Articles and Research on natural health for women 

Omega-3s Inhibit Bone Loss

Intake of omega-3 fatty polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 PUFAs) slows loss of bone mineral density (BMD) associated with aging, according to a clinical trial published in the British Journal of Nutrition (95, 3:462-68, 2006).

HRT Associated with Increased Risk for Asthma.

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is associated with an increased risk of asthma and wheeze, particularly in lean women.

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Treating a UTI Naturally

This article provides natural alternatives for dealing with urinary tract infections and discusses when you really should seek a doctor.

More than just calcium for strong bones

The milk commercials will have you believe that all you need is milk for strong bones and a healthy body. However, there is more, as this article discusses.

Risking your Health with the Birth Control Patch

Is the birth control patch all that it has been promoted to be?

Soy Might Worsen Heart Condition - Forbes.com

There is a lot of mixed evidence for the benefits of soy. Here is a study that would suggest against regular use. As with all things, I believe moderation to be the key. Going to far the the extreme is never a good thing for the human body.

The pill may kill your libido! - Newindpress.com

A new link has been found between birth control pill use and long-term health problems including a decrease in sexual desire. Just one more reason to avoid artificial hormones. There are far healthier means of birth control.

Folate, Vitamin B6 Counteract Colorectal Cancer

Higher dietary intake of folate and vitamin B6 may reduce the risk of colorectal cancer in women, according to a study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology (163, 2:18-26, 2006).

Black Cohosh, St. John's Wort Combo May Benefit Menopausal Women

German researchers found a fixed combination of St. John's wort (Hypericum perforatum) and black cohosh (Cimicifuga racemosa) was able to help alleviate psychological and physical complaints associated with menopause. In the double blind, placebo-controlled, randomized study, 301 women with menopausal complaints and psychological symptoms were treated with an ethanolic St. John's wort extract and isopropanolic black cohosh extract, or a ... (195 words)