Healthnotes Newswire (September 6, 2007)—Oatmeal in the morning and brown rice for dinner—this could be the recipe for healthy blood pressure. A new study found that women who eat whole grains are less likely to develop high blood pressure (hypertension) than those who don’t.
Healthnotes Newswire (August 30, 2007)—Women may lower their risk of developing a serious pregnancy-related complication called preeclampsia by taking calcium supplements.
Preeclampsia, a condition that can develop during the second half of pregnancy, is characterized by high blood pressure, protein in the urine, and swelling of the extremities that doesn’t go away. Regular prenatal care can help detect the condition so that it may be treated early to avoid adverse effects on mother and baby.
Healthnotes Newswire (August 2, 2007)—Good news for women looking for ways to keep their bones strong: an ingredient in soy may improve bone mineral density. A new study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine found that 54 mg per day of genistein, a type of isoflavone, had positive effects on bone mineral density in postmenopausal women with mild loss of bone density (osteopenia).
Healthnotes Newswire (July 19, 2007)—Losing weight can help relieve lymphedema of the arm—a common complication related to breast cancer treatment in which the arm becomes enlarged from excess fluid. Since as many as 42% of women treated for breast cancer suffer from lymphedema, many women could benefit from this therapy.
Healthnotes Newswire (July 5, 2007)—Women with high blood pressure (hypertension) were able to lower their blood pressure and cholesterol but substituting soy nuts for nonsoy protein in a heart-healthy diet, a new study has found.
Healthnotes Newswire (June 14, 2007)—Women with breast cancer that has spread to other parts of the body (metastasized) may find relief from their symptoms by practicing yoga. A study in the Journal of Pain and Symptom Management found that yoga lends a sense of invigoration and acceptance to people with the disease.
After skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer in women, affecting one in eight. Pain, fatigue, and emotional distress affect many women with advanced breast cancer; the new study’s authors aimed to see if practicing yoga might bring a better quality of life to women living with breast cancer.
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Informing yourself of the myriad health conditions in this world is not only important in keeping yourself healthy, but, in turn, creating a healthy community of the people around you. In the list below, you'll find links to comprehensive descriptions of hundreds of health conditions, with information on symptoms, therapies, product ratings, herbs, holistic options and more. If you can't find what you're looking for, try writing a blog entry to get advice from the Naturalpath community. Hey, it's what we're here for. Proper Nutrition Improves Treatment Outcome for Severe Endometriosis Healthnotes Newswire (May 31, 2007)—Nutritional therapy is as effective at managing postoperative pain from endometriosis as hormone therapy, new research reports. A combination of vitamins, minerals, probiotic bacteria, and fatty acids from fish oil, combined with customized dietary changes, was found to be effective at relieving pain in women who had recently had surgery to treat endometriosis, a painful condition in which tissue that normally lines the uterus occurs in abnormal locations such as the ovaries, fallopian tubes, and abdominal cavity. Trans Fats: Serious as a Heart Attack Healthnotes Newswire (May 10, 2007)—Coronary heart disease can be added to the list of health problems linked to trans fats, according to a study in the journal Circulation. Not too long ago, the dangers of trans fatty acids were known only to researchers and some forward-looking healthcare practitioners. Now the term has entered the public vocabulary, and public health policy is changing as a result. The Canadian government is under pressure from the Heart and Stroke Foundation to remove this toxin from the food supply altogether. Stateside, New York’s mayor recently signed into law a bill that would restrict the use of artificial trans fats in New York’s restaurants. This is just the beginning. 
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