Common Menstrual Cycle Myths

By RadioTime

As it turns out, women know very little about menstrual cycles. You probably heard about some ridiculous rumors about menstrual cycles – you can go to the gym or swim if you have you period – and although they sound laughable many still believe them. Apart from these, there are actually a lot of other things that haven’t been fully explained about menstruation. And we will take this opportunity to set the record straight. In this regard, let us found out the truth about some common menstrual cycle myths.birth-control-myths1976246567-jul-25-2012-600x401

Myth#1: It is unhealthy to skip a period.

Truth of the matter is, it is normal to skip a period. As a matter of fact, even healthy women may sometimes skip a period, or maybe two. Gynecologists say that even if you don’t get have your period for up to three months there is nothing to worry about. However, if you feel pain or experience other symptoms that may indicate it is more than just a missed period, then seeing your OB-GYN would be a smart move.

Myth#2: Hormonal fluctuations during your period can cause food cravings.

Do you always have a big appetite when you have your period? Although there have been many anectodal evidences showing that women have cravings when their menstrual period is about to start, hormonal fluctuations cannot be blamed for this. Even after their periods, women can still have food cravings.

Myth#3: Pregnancy can’t occur when you are on your period.

Experts say that women can get pregnant even during their period, but it is a very rare occurrence. It is said that an egg can be released while a woman is menstruating. That said, there is a possibility for pregnancy to occur anytime until the process of ovulation ended.

Myth#4: Sex is prohibited when you have your period.

There is no actual reason why women should refrain from having sexual intercourse during their period. However, experts recommend men to use condoms to avoid the transmission of STDs. Also, the use of colored towels and bed sheets are advised to prevent blood staining.

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Why Healthcare Is Vital?

By RadioTime

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‘Health is Wealth’ all of us are very well familiar with this very popular saying which is in the context of health. All of us know that the health of ours is an important thing and we must take adequate care of our own health properly. But even after knowing the importance of health in the life of ours we could not look after our own health. The basic reason behind this problem of not taking out from for self health care is the busyness of ours own life.images

The life of ours is of very busy type and because of it we could not take out time for self health care, as in the day to day life of ours we had to do numerous types of works and along with it we have to perform several kinds of responsibilities as well which are associated with the personal and official life of ours and completion of these duties is very necessary because there is no end of these, as one is in the process the others were pending and when comes to an end, we have to start doing the second one, that’s why because of all these sorts of  tasks we did not get time to look after our own health.

Although, we are surrounded by a lot of responsibilities and because of being indulged in preforming and completing these duties we got busy in the life of ours but along with these we must take out sometime for self healthcare as well.

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Take Pleasure Of Long Life

By RadioTime

How to take care of your health and living healthy and longevity

Health is one of the most valuable assets in the life of the humans but I feel regretted in saying that the humans of today were not giving any sort of preference to this very asset of theirs in the comparison of other worldly possessions that they had in their own life, when I had asked few questions about this very matter to some of those people for whom the physical property of them is more valuable than their health.images

And the answers which I had got from them in context of my questions are very astounding and on hearing them I really became astonished because I am not ready for hearing these sorts of answers from the people. I had not even thought that the answers of the people could be of this type. Most of the people said to me that they had gained all these properties and possessions on their own and they had done a lot of physical and as well as mental labor too in attaining all these assets in their life.

After hearing the answers of the people, I again asked one more question to them that- The lucrative belongings that they had in their life and because of which they are prosperous are of any usage if they die at once? The people said to me that what type of disgusting question I am asking, then I said to them that these possessions are of no usage if they are not alive, for enjoying these assets for a long time they must look after their own health because if they had good health they would live a long life further and take pleasure of their hardly earned belongings as well.

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7 tips to prevent the muscles cramps

By RadioTime

In our day to day life and life is so busy any problem can be come any time any how no one knows that how the problems come and imageswhat the solution of the problems? One of the common problems is cramps; cramps can be come at anytime and anywhere. When we do our daily exercise or activity the cramps can be come in legs, hands and any other part of the body the cramps also come at rest or during the sleeping.

There are 7 tips to help you prevent the muscles cramps:

  1. To avoid the dehydration by taking the too much amount of drinking water or any kind of liquids every day.
  2. The person should wear the good fitting shoes and sports shoes while they go for the exercise and go for the shopping and all. The tight shoes can cause the muscle cramps when you wear for the long time.
  3.  The people should eat good and healthy food which rich in potassium, such as bananas, spinach, steak, baked potatoes etc these can help you relive from the cramps.
  4. The people have the night cramps first they stretch the affected muscles before going to the bedtime.
  5. When you wake up stretch properly your feet before leaving the bed.
  6. Before going to the bed drink the tonic water or help to prevent the cramps because the tonic water contains quinine.

Stretch the muscles you never use by simply picking up 5-10 marbles from the floor with your toes and feel release.

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Ways to Help You Fight Your Nicotine Cravings

By RadioTime

The United States is a nation of nearly 46 million cigarette smokers, most of whom suffer from respiratory problems, heart disease, and cancer. If you have decided to kick the habit, then you have already won half the battle. However, you need to fight the urge to smoke, and this wouldn’t be as easy as you think since nicotine is an addictive substance. By resisting the cravings, you will replace bad habits with good ones and make smoking a closed chapter in your history.

Start an exercise program. Studies have revealed that people who exercised while quitting didn’t feel they needed to smoke during and after the workout, as compared to quitters who didn’t exercise. Running, swimming, biking, or even walking can help lessen your cigarette craving on an individual basis.

Reduce or avoid stressful situations if you can. Stress can make you reach out for a pack of cigarettes to help you calm down. Relationship, family and work-related stress can only aggravate the cravings. To make you less likely to revert to nicotine, you need to engage in stress-reduction activities like walking, deep-breathing exercises and yoga.

Instead of coffee, drink lemon water of herbal tea instead. While you were still in the habit, you probably enjoyed a good smoke with a cup of coffee, and carrying on with the routine can trigger the urge to smoke. Preparing a different drink for you to enjoy can help you forget about your old cigarette and coffee routine and move on to a healthier life style.

Have a network of family and friends who will act as your support system should you have a tough time fighting off your cravings. Having them around will spell the difference between success and failure. When your urge for a smoke is strong, your support network can remind you of the benefits of quitting and will be there with you until the strong need passes.

If you have tried all these steps and you still can’t control your nicotine cravings, then maybe you need the help of some medications. Anti-smoking drugs such as Zyban can be acquired at any American or drugs online Canada stores. Before buying any anti-smoking meds, it is recommended that you pay your doctor a visit.

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