female health

A lack of folic acid in your diet is bad news for more than just pregnant women.

Only half of Australian babies are still being breastfed at six months of age — a far cry from the two years recommended by the World Health Organization. So why aren’t more of our babies on the boob for longer?

The most progressive approach in the fight against breast cancer is to concentrate on its prevention. Two of the most potent allies women have for preventing breast cancer are seleno-methionine and vitamin E.

Many women struggle to adapt when transitioning into menopause. Here are some ways to keep the passion alive over the long term.

Period pain can be classified into two distinct categories and there are a variety of natural and herbal remedies to soothe the pain.

We all need adequate levels of folate all times during our lives but especially in early pregnancy.

After childbirth women find their sexual relationship with their partner has changed. This is a common occurrence and wont last forever.

Menstruation is a time of intuition and deep insight. Gentle yoga asanas will take the discomfort and stress out of menstruation so you can embrace the reflective energy and just be with yourself.

With a little planning there is no more satisfying and special time in a woman’s life than the nine months of pregnancy. However, women are often beset by needless anxiety and discomfort.

A natural birth is not about bravery awards. Learn about massaging your baby’s breathing to life through the birth canal and using natural hormones to handle pain.

Though modern medicine indicates there are risks associated with becoming a mother after 35, women who have been there and have the stretchmarks to prove it suggest there are many benefits to waiting until this magical time of life.

Is this cervical cancer vaccine what all teenage girls have been waiting for? Or does it require further investigation?