A new study from the National Institutes of Health has discovered a complex of genes that may make certain women susceptible to PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder) – one of the most severe forms of PMS. The women in the study who suffered from PMDD had a gene that reacted differently when exposed to hormones like estrogen and progesterone and was thus defenseless against the typical PMS syndromes of depression, anxiety, irritability and mood swings. Overall, the study connected PMDD with the biological functioning of the body and established an intrinsic difference in the molecular and genetic apparatus of women suffering from the same.

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The best way to combat dryness is an oil massage. The right kind of oil will relieve the itchiness caused by dryness and help retain natural moisture of your skin. Oils that can be very effective and helpful in this process include olive oil, mustard oil, coconut oil, sunflower oil and tea tree oil. Smooth and soft skin is just a massage away.

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There are a lot of myths attached to what you must and mustn’t do when you’re pregnant. Things you should definitely avoid are, eating more than your daily requirement, taking medication without seeking medical advice, not succumbing to your cravings, not getting the right exercise and not sleeping regularly and adequately. Stay away from these for a perfectly healthy baby.

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Women who have their last baby after the age of 35, tend to enjoy a better brainpower post menopause since there is kind of a positive association between later age at last pregnancy and late-life cognition. Postmenopausal women who have had their last baby after the age of 35 tend to have a better verbal memory than others. An outpouring of progesterone and estrogen, especially in the later stage of life, appears to be beneficial.

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Since India is known as the land of rich Ayurvedic knowledge, it is literally possible to have your skin glowing by growing some plants in your house using them as recommended. Gilroy or Guduchi is extremely rich in antioxidants and its stem is great for people affected with diabetes. Wheatgrass can be consumed for immunity and muscle strength. Moringa and drumsticks can also be grown which help to fight anemia.

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Guduchi is a plant which is used in the treatment of several infections, UTI, fevers, digestive disorders as well as water-borne diseases. Wheatgrass is popularly known to increase the production of hemoglobin in your body. You can enhance your health with moringa, drumsticks. Lodhra is really good for treating diarrhea, eye infections, and ulcers. Asparagus provides energy and strengthens the female reproductive system. Reference ​ ​   ..

All the women need to be aware of the following pointers before opting to use birth control. The birth control pills will replace your natural hormones with chemically altered ones. It is possible that you get pregnant if you skip birth control even for a day. It is quite safe to skip the sugar pills every month. The pills are known to reduce the risk of ovarian cysts drastically. All these points also indicate that there are different varieties of pills available.

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It is a fact that in the case of a woman, hormones have an extremely powerful effect on the behavior of the woman throughout the month. The mood swings that are linked to the hormones of women have become a source of cheap jokes but it takes patience to understand their pain. Scientists have revealed that women tend to become smarter just before they fall in time because a part of their brain grows. A lot of women are rational and in control after ovulation but it’s still difficult for them.

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Scarwork is a quietly popular therapy which aims at improving the appearance and feel of scars by simply stroking them. This therapy gives patients multiple flows of massages over the period of months. It aims to build pressure on the tissue and soften the scar. This treatment is widely accepted as you need an expert probably to treat yourself regularly for effective results which can be costly.

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Recently, prickly pear seed has been trending in beauty products market all over which apparently hails from the cactus family. It is popularly known as a wonder oil which enables us to fight against acne, brighten, deeply moisture, restore elasticity, eradicate fine lines and much more. Nowadays, it is found in lotions, serums and other skincare/haircare products.

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If you consume canola oil regularly in your daily diet, you will be able to reduce abdominal fat in not more than four weeks. Belly fat is the most difficult fat to remove and hence canola oil can be very useful. There are several ways to incorporate canola oil into your diet. Researchers and many chefs suggest to use it when sauteing foods and in baking. You can add it to a salad or a smoothie.

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Did you know that if you consume green veggies every day, you wouldn’t be needing botox and anti-wrinkle treatments anymore? If your regular diet includes the good amount of cabbage, cucumbers, broccoli, and edamame, you would get a good dose of a compound known as nicotinamide mononucleotide which tricks the aging cells and makes them behave like younger cells.

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A common ingredient found in nail polish known as Triphenyl phosphate or TPHP, in short, might prove dangerous for people who usually color their nails, according to the researchers at an abroad university. TPHP is an endocrine disruptor which interferes with your hormones and can probably make you put on some weight. Further studies suggest that transparent nail polish possesses more TPHP than the colorful ones.

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Get supple skin with Eating Healthy: Including more nutrients in your diet will increase the glow on your face. Skin Lightening: Get a quality bleach or opt for natural ingredients. Handle Skin With Care: Keep a soft towel for cleaning and wiping your face gently. Protecting Skin: Use sunscreen with minimum SPF 30 which protects you from UVA and UVB rays. Get Vitamin D: Catch the early morning sun for healthy exposure.

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Teeth brushing, Nail brushing, but have you heard of body brushing? Yes, that’s right. Dry Body brushing is also a trend these days for people who are health and beauty conscious. It helps to eradicate dead skin cells and encourages new cell development which results in brighter and smoother skin. It is also known to help in pesky ingrown hairs. Body brushing also improves vascular blood circulation and lymphatic drainage.

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Damn right, you definitely would be surprised to find out that your luxurious and perfumed skincare product might contain a little bit of pee in it. Doctors say, a component of urine called urea, is used in a lot of skincare products. Urine is mostly water and only a small percentage of it is urea. It is a fact that urine provides minerals, enzymes, antibodies and hormones which are beneficial to clear acne breakouts.

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Micro-organisms like fungi on the scalp have been considered as the main reason of development of dandruff. This was suspected to be wrong and a team was established to study how a large number of variables in the ecosystem of human scalp interact. After the experiments were conducted, it was found that relation between the bacteria and dandruff was comparatively much stronger than fungi.

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A study has found out that women not only have more number of nightmares but also that their nightmares are more emotionally intense than men. It is found that most of the men majorly dream of exciting, thrilling and joyful things whereas in the case of females, the most common ones are about their spouse, feared insects and chasing or being chased by someone/something. Men, this article is a piece of advice for you - take care of women in your life.

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According to two studies conducted, If women start consuming soluble corn fibre as a supplement during two critical period in their life which is adolescence and post-menopause, it might enable their body to retain calcium in the bones. What happens is when a prebiotic fibre passes through the gut so that the microbes in the lower gut can digest, it was found that soluble corn fibre breaks down into short chain fatty acids which promote stronger bones.

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A new study has found that baby boys who are exposed to a chemical which is commonly used in plastics, before delivery, might have the chance of developing problems of anxiety and depression at the age of 10-12. Bisphenol A (BPA) is a component of few plastics found in water bottles, dental sealants, food containers and thermal receipt paper. After filtering results with gender, they found this was affecting boys more than girls.

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