BIRTH CONTROL
Birth Control is a way of preventing pregnancy. There are several ways in which this can be done.
*Barriers such as condoms and diaphragms prevent sperm from reaching the egg.
*Hormonal prevention relies on pills or injections that prevent eggs from being fertilized.
*Intrauterine device is a device placed inside the uterus by a healthcare worker. It s used to prevent the egg from being attached the wall of the uterus.
*Sterilization is a permanent procedure that completely stops one from having children.
The type of birth control you pick depends on your situation and should be discussed with your doctor and partner before you choose one. |
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WOMEN AND SMOKING
Smoking is bad for your health because it travels into other parts of your body to cause other problems.
*Its a major cause of lung cancer.
*It can be passed on from a mother to a child causing premature birth.
*It affects fertility and fertilization.
*causes premature menopause meaning the periods stop ealier than they should.*It can also cause complete absence of periods or abnormal bleeding.
Many people smoke not only because of nicotine but also because they dont have ways of coping with social problems. Getting high clouds your judgement and reduces your ability to think through problems effectively.
Another way to stop smoking or other habits is to not do it for 30days this makes the craving for it stop. |
PREMENSTRUAL STRESS
PMS is the kind of stress that is associated with periods. Related symptoms are cramps, mood swings, swollen breast among others.To manage PMS, record your cycle of periods. Write down how your body and emotions are during this time so that you can take medication based on the problems you are having physically after consultation with a doctor.
Eat small meals regularly throughout the day to stabilize sugar levels.
Get regular exercise.
Eat less sugar
Reduce alcohol, caffeine and fat.
Increase fiber intake.
Take vitamins B6, Calcium, Magnesium, and Potassium.
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THE TRUTH ABOUT AIDS
*HIV positive partners need to use protection because their strain of the disease might not be the same. If one catches two strains the illness may worsen.
* You cannot cure AIDS by having sex with a virgin. If anything, you would be spreading it to the virgin by sleeping with him or her.
*Oral sex can also result in HIV. Even if the risk is low, it is still there. Always use a condom or dental dams.
*Two women having sex with each other poses a risk of infection if their bodily fluids mix.
*One sexual encounter can also result in HIV infection. You dont need multiple sexual encounters to catch the disease.
*Some people do not develop AIDS when they have HIV for many reasons such as having a weak strain of the disease or their health.
*AIDS is not found in Saliva but is found in milk, semen, blood or vaginal fluids of patients.
*It does not discriminate, any person can get AIDS.
REDUCING THE RISK OF INFECTION.
Abstain from sex before marriage.
Know the HIV status of your sexual partner.
Avoid multiple sexual partners and opt for long term monogamous relationships.
Use a latex condom every time you have sex and not planning to get pregnant.
Use water based lubricants. |
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WEIGHT LOSS TIPS
We weigh what we do because not only because of genes but we copy the eating habits of our family members. We need to change our habits and lifestyle if we want to change our weight. Here are some ways to reduce your weight.
*A high self esteem makes you care more about yourself more than if you have no confidence. You substitute friendships with people for food as a source of comfort.
*Drink a lot of water.
*Reduce sugar intake and replace it with honey.
*Grill your meat instead of deep frying.
*Eat a large variety of foods. The more the colors on the plate the better.
*Eat more in the earlier part of the day than later in the day or night.
*Chew food properly; if you eat quickly, you tend to eat more.
*Eat small meals throughout the day or snack between the three meals.
*Remove visible fat from food, Its harder to get it out of your body than it is to put it in.
* Don`t eat fast foods too often. Rather have them as treats on birthdays or other special days. |
DRUGS
Drugs like any other form of addiction are usually a sign of another problem that we are trying to avoid as a way to numb pain. There are many ways in which people can get hooked to drugs. What people need to be aware of is that they must not experiment with drugs for any reason. This is because some drugs are so bad that you get hooked after using them only once. Rather leave a club than impress your friends if they try to get you to get high. It is easy to get dependant but hard to get off of them. Some women end up becoming prostitutes in order to get money to support the habit. They often end up prison and their kids go to foster homes. There are many problems that drugs can create in one life.They are heavily linked to crimes and suicide as they impair ones ability to think rationally.Famous people have ruined their careers on drugs to cope with pressures of stardom. Only to ruin their careers. No one is immune to their side effects.Pregnant women should stay away from drugs as they can go through the placenta and affect the baby. So say no drugs. If you are on drugs, you need help and know that you are not alone in the battle.
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BEST FOODS
*Broccoli.
*High fiber foods such as wheat, brown bread cabbage and apples.
*Dark chocolate.
*Organic food which comes from nature and eat less processed foods which are man made.
*Raw vegetables and fruits.
*Fish.
*Soymilk
*Beans and nuts.
*Brown bread.
*Milk, calcium foods, carrots and yogurt.
*Tofu
*Oranges
*Oatmeal
*Olive oil
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CERVICAL CANCER
A pap smear is test four cervical cancer. The doctor does this procedure by extracting cells from the cervix to check if they are normal or cancerous. The earlier it is detected the better. Sexually active women should have an annual pap smear.
The major risk factors are:
Having to many childbirths.
Multiple sexual partners.
Early sexual activity
STDs
Smoking
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WORST FOODS
*Caffeine
*Alcohol
*Processed foods.
*High sodium canned foods.
*Too many sweets and sugar.
*Saturated fats such as butter.
*Junk food.
*Deep fried food.
*Man made fat.
*Alcohol and sodas
*Hot dogs
*Raw oyster
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