what actually causes fibroids

The increased rate of fibroids  in Ghana and all over the world has become a very hard nut to crack. Many are contemplating on the causes of fibroids.Some say they are caused by the food we eat.Others say they are caused by old age.kindly read along as Nana yaa on point gives you an accurate and detailed information on fibriods.
Fibroids are the most frequently seen tumors of the female reproductive system. Fibroids, also known as uterine myomas, leiomyomas, or fibromas, are firm, compact tumors that are made of smooth muscle cells and fibrous connective tissue that develop in the uterus. It is estimated that between 20 to 50 percent of women of reproductive age have fibroids, although not all are diagnosed. Some estimates state that up to 30 to 77 percent of women will develop fibroids sometime during their childbearing years, although only about one-third of these fibroids are large enough to be detected by a health care provider during a physical examination.
In more than 99 percent of fibroid cases, the tumors are benign (non-cancerous). These tumors are not associated with cancer and do not increase a woman's risk for uterine cancer. They may range in size, from the size of a pea to the size of a softball or small grapefruit.

What causes fibroid tumors?
While it is not clearly known what causes fibroids, it is believed that each tumor develops from an aberrant muscle cell in the uterus, which multiplies rapidly because of the influence of estrogen.

Who is at risk for fibroid tumors?
Women who are approaching menopause are at the greatest risk for fibroids because of their long exposure to high levels of estrogen. Women who are obese and of African-American heritage also seem to be at an increased risk, although the reasons for this are not clearly understood.
Research has also shown that some factors may protect a woman from developing fibroids. Some studies, of small numbers of women, have indicated that women who have had two liveborn children have one-half the risk of developing uterine fibroids compared to women who have had no children. Scientists are not sure whether having children actually protected women from fibroids or whether fibroids were a factor in infertility in women who had no children. The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development is conducting further research on this topic and other factors that may affect the diagnosis and treatment of fibroids.

What are the symptoms of fibroids?
Some women who have fibroids have no symptoms, or have only mild symptoms, while other women have more severe, disruptive symptoms. The following are the most common symptoms for uterine fibroids, however, each individual may experience symptoms differently. Symptoms of uterine fibroids may include:
Heavy or prolonged menstrual periods
Abnormal bleeding between menstrual periods
Pelvic pain (caused as the tumor presses on pelvic organs)
Frequent urination
Low back pain
Pain during intercourse
A firm mass, often located near the middle of the pelvis, which can be felt by the physician
In some cases, the heavy or prolonged menstrual periods, or the abnormal bleeding between periods, can lead to iron-deficiency anemia, which also requires treatment.

How are fibroids diagnosed?
Fibroids are most often found during a routine pelvic examination. This, along with an abdominal examination, may indicate a firm, irregular pelvic mass to the physician. In addition to a complete medical history and physical and pelvic and/or abdominal examination, diagnostic procedures for uterine fibroids may include:
X-ray. Electromagnetic energy used to produce images of bones and internal organs onto film.

Transvaginal ultrasound (also called ultrasonography). An ultrasound test using a small instrument, called a transducer, that is placed in the vagina.

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). A non-invasive procedure that produces a two-dimensional view of an internal organ or structure.

Hysterosalpingography. X-ray examination of the uterus and fallopian tubes that uses dye and is often performed to rule out tubal obstruction.
Hysteroscopy. Visual examination of the canal of the cervix and the interior of the uterus using a viewing instrument (hysteroscope) inserted through the vagina.

Endometrial biopsy. A procedure in which a sample of tissue is obtained through a tube which is inserted into the uterus.

Blood test (to check for iron-deficiency anemia if heavy bleeding is caused by the tumor).
Treatment for fibroids

Since most fibroids stop growing or may even shrink as a woman approaches menopause, the health care provider may simply suggest "watchful waiting." With this approach, the health care provider monitors the woman's symptoms carefully to ensure that there are no significant changes or developments and that the fibroids are not growing.
In women whose fibroids are large or are causing significant symptoms, treatment may be necessary. Treatment will be determined by your health care provider(s) based on:
Your overall health and medical history
Extent of the disease
Your tolerance for specific medications, procedures, or therapies
Expectations for the course of the disease
Your opinion or preference
Your desire for pregnancy
In general, treatment for fibroids may include:
Hysterectomy. Hysterectomies involve the surgical removal of the entire uterus. Fibroids remain the number one reason for hysterectomies in the United States.
Conservative surgical therapy. Conservative surgical therapy uses a procedure called a myomectomy. With this approach, physicians will remove the fibroids, but leave the uterus intact to enable a future pregnancy.
Gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonists (GnRH agonists). This approach lowers levels of estrogen and triggers a "medical menopause." Sometimes GnRH agonists are used to shrink the fibroid, making surgical treatment easier.
Anti-hormonal agents. Certain drugs oppose estrogen (such as progestin and Danazol), and appear effective in treating fibroids. Anti-progestins, which block the action of progesterone, are also sometimes used.
Uterine artery embolization. Also called uterine fibroid embolization, uterine artery embolization (UAE) is a newer minimally-invasive (without a large abdominal incision) technique. The arteries supplying blood to the fibroids are identified, then embolized (blocked off). The embolization cuts off the blood supply to the fibroids, thus shrinking them. Health care providers continue to evaluate the long-term implications of this procedure on fertility and regrowth of the fibroid tissue.
Anti-inflammatory painkillers. This type of drug is often effective for women who experience occasional pelvic pain or discomfort.
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How to be the perfect wife

Rather than keep complaining of how women are not living up to expectations, men should let them know the areas they are not doing well and if you are lucky to marry a good woman, she will change:

1). Never raise your voice for any reason to your husband. Its a sign of disrespect.
(Prov 15v1)



2). Don’t expose your husband’s weaknesses to your family and friends. It will bounce back at you. You are each other’s keeper.
(Eph 5v12)

3). Never use attitudes and moods to communicate to your husband, you never know how your husband will interpret them. Defensive women don’t have a happy home.
(Prov 15v13)

4). Never compare your husband to other men, you’ve no idea what their life is all about. If you attack his Ego, his Love for you will diminish.

5). Never ill treat your husband’s friends because you don’t like them, the person who’s supposed to get rid of them is your husband.
(Prov 11v22)

6). Never forget that your husband married you, not your maid or anyone else. Do your duties.
(Gen 2v24)

7). Never assign anyone to give attention to your husband, people may do everything else but your husband is your own responsibility.
(Eph 5v33)

8). Never blame your husband if he comes back home empty handed. Rather encourage him.
(Deut 3v28)

9). Never be a wasteful wife, your husband’s sweat is too precious to be wasted.

10). Never pretend to be sick for the purpose of denying your husband s*x. You should give it to him how he wants it. S*x is very important to Men, if you keep denying him, it is a matter of time before another woman takes over that duty. No man can withstand s*x starvation for too long.
(SS 7v12)

11). Never compare your husband to your one time s*x mate in bedroom, or an Ex-lover. Your home may Never recover from it if you do.
(SS 5v9)

12). Never answer for your husband in public opinion polls, let him handle what is directed to him.
(Prov 31v23)

13). Never shout or challenge your husband in front of children. Wise Women don’t do that.
(Eph 4v31)

14). Don’t forget to check the smartness of your husband before he checks out.
(Prov 12v4)

15). Never allow your friends to be too close to your husband.

16). Never be in a hurry in the bathroom and on the dressing table. Out there your husband is always surrounded by women who took their time on their looks.
(1 Sam25v3)

17). Your parents or family or friends do not have the final say in your marriage. Don’t waste your time looking up to them for a final word. You must Leave them if you want to Cleave and enjoy.
(Luke 21v16)

18). Never base love on monetary things. Encourage him to work hard and assure him of your support.

19). Don’t forget that husbands want attention and good listeners, never be too busy for him.Good communication is the bed rock of every happy home.
(Gal 6v9)

20). If your idea worked better than his, never compare yourself to him. Its always teamwork.
(Gal 6v10)

21). Don’t be too judgemental to your husband. No man wants a Nagging wife.
(Eph 4v29)

22). A lazy wife is a careless wife. She doesn’t even know that her body needs a bath.
(Prov 24v27) (Prov 20v13)

23). Does your husband like a kind of food? try to change your cooking. No man jokes with food. (Prov 31v14)

24). Never be too demanding to your husband,enjoy every moment, resource as it comes.
(Luke 11v3)

25). Make a glass of water the very first welcome to your husband and everyone entering your home. Sweetness of attitude is true beauty.
(Prov 31v11)

26). Don’t associate with women who have a wrong mental attitude about marriage.
(Prov 22v14)

27). Your marriage is as valuable to you as the value that you give it. Recklessness is unacceptable.
(Heb 13v4)

28). Fruit of the womb is a blessing from the Lord, love your children and teach them well.
(Prov 22v6)

29). You are never too old to influence your home. Never reduce your care for your family.
(Prov 31v28)

30). A prayerful wife is a better equipped wife, pray always for your husband and family
(1 Thess 5v17)

Have a lovely day….. God bless u all!

How to stop ur menstrual flow

Many women ask if there any ways to stop having their periods. Sometimes having a menstrual period can be inconvenient and may interfere with travel plans, sports, or most frequently, sex. Some women simply hate the symptoms that accompany their periods such as cramps, headaches or back pain, all of which can interfere with work or leisure. Some women experience heavy bleeding and would like to control it, especially when they are going to a party or on vacation. Still others would just like to delay a period for a day or two so they can do something or go somewhere without the inconvenience of having it. Some women would also prefer not having them at all, particularly those that do not plan on having children at the moment.
Some women have tried many ways to delay or stop their periods after asking friend's advice or researching methods online. Most of them receive bad advice or unreliable suggestions which are not only ineffective but may also be potentially harmful to their health. In medicine, there are very few ways to stop your period and most methods will only temporarily stop or delay your period. Whatever your reasons are, here are some ways to safely but temporarily stop your period.

How to Stop Your Period
Use Contraceptives
The best way to stop your period is to use birth control or contraceptives. Before you do it is best to see a doctor who will advise you on which type will best suit your needs. Your doctor will explain what to expect, what dosage to use, and any risks involved.
Hormonal contraceptives inhibit ovulation and fertilization. They can be injectable, oral, or in a patch form. Implants and intrauterine devices that release hormones are also available. The simplest way to stop monthly periods is to take oral contraceptives in pill form. These hormonal pills should be taken one cycle before the period that you don't want to have. When taken regularly as directed, you will stop having periods. Once you stop taking them, your periods will return.
You must remember that prolonged intake of hormonal contraceptives is associated with an increased risk of headaches, hormonal imbalances, cardiovascular disease, and cancer. So before using any of these, consult your physician for proper guidance.

Use a Flexible Cup
There is a flexible cup called Softcup which is inserted through the vagina and placed in front of the cervix to collect menstrual flow. It does not stop your period but it prevents blood from flowing from the vagina, just like a tampon. It can be worn for up to 12 hours and can be reused throughout your period.
The advantage of using this device is that it seems to stop your period without the side effects of hormones or medications. You can use it while swimming, traveling, or having sex. However, to avoid leakage you must use a new cup instead of reusing one. You must also remember that these cups does not prevent pregnancy and is not intended to be used as a contraceptive device.

Take Medications
Tranexamic acid (tablet) is a medication that induces clotting of blood in the uterus, thus reducing heavy menstrual bleeding by about 30-60 percent. You can take 2-3 tablets, 3-4 times daily when bleeding starts. These does can continue for three or four days. These are not hormonal contraceptives, so they will not prevent pregnancy.
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as mefenamic acid, ibuprofen, or naproxen are painkillers that may also be recommended for controlling menstrual flow. These tablets help reduce abdominal cramps related to menstruation, but they may also reduce bleeding by 20-50%. You may take them 3-4 times a day before your period and continue taking them until your period stops.
Gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonists are drugs that can reduce bleeding during your period and simulate temporary menopause, including hot flashes. However, they should only be used on a short-term basis as they are very costly and can produce serious side effects. They work by interfering with estrogen activity in your body. Long-term use can lead to weak bones or osteoporosis.

Consider Surgery
Your doctor may recommend surgery to control or stop your periods. This would occur if you have a medical condition that causes heavy menstrual bleeding such as a myoma, a uterine fibroid, or endometriosis. Your doctor may suggest a hysterectomy, or the complete removal of your uterus. This will completely stop your periods from occurring, but will only be performed if other surgical procedures are unsuccessful. Other procedures include:
Uterine artery embolization, which blocks arteries, thus causing fibroids to shrink.
Myomectomy, or removal of a myoma (a non-cancerous tumor inside the uterus)
Endometrial ablation, which destroys the inner lining of the uterus

Natural Ways
Drinking a great deal of water or juice can help you lighten your periods.
Eating healthy, making a point to consume a great deal of fruits and vegetables can also help easy menstrual symptoms.
Green beans in particular are known to help slow your menstrual cycle.
Swallowing two teaspoons of apple cider vinegar mixed into a glass of water can help slow your menstrual flow and calm your other symptoms. For the best effects, take this cure three times a day.
Some find that mixing a package of gelatin with water and quickly consuming the mixture can stop your period for around three hours.
Sucking on a piece of lemon has also been shown to temporarily stop your period.
Taking a bath can also help temporarily slow or stop your menstrual flow.
In some cases you can hide your period by wearing a smaller tampon or spongy pads that are less noticeable.

Rhesus incompatibility

If you just found out you're pregnant, one of the first — and most important — tests you should expect is a blood-type test. This basic test determines your blood type and Rh factor. Your Rh factor may play a role in your baby's health, so it's important to know this information early in your pregnancy.

About the Rh Factor
People with different blood types have proteins specific to that blood type on the surfaces of their red blood cells (RBCs). There are four blood types — A, B, AB, and O.

Each of the four blood types is further classified based on the presence of another protein on the surface of RBCs that indicates the Rh factor. If you carry this protein, you are Rh positive. If you don't carry the protein, you are Rh negative.

Most people — about 85% — are Rh positive. But if a woman who is Rh negative and a man who is Rh positive conceive a baby, there is the potential for a baby to have a health problem. The baby growing inside the Rh-negative mother may have Rh-positive blood, inherited from the father. Approximately half of the children born to an Rh-negative mother and Rh-positive father will be Rh positive.

Rh incompatibility usually isn't a problem if it's the mother's first pregnancy because, unless there's some sort of abnormality, the fetus's blood does not normally enter the mother's circulatory system during the course of the pregnancy.

However, during delivery, the mother's and baby's blood can intermingle. If this happens, the mother's body recognizes the Rh protein as a foreign substance and might begin making antibodies (protein molecules in the immune system that recognize, and later work to destroy, foreign substances) against the Rh proteins.

Other ways Rh-negative pregnant women can be exposed to the Rh protein that might cause antibody production include blood transfusions with Rh-positive blood, miscarriage, and ectopic pregnancy.

Rh antibodies are harmless until the mother's second or later pregnancies. If she is ever carrying another Rh-positive child, her Rh antibodies will recognize the Rh proteins on the surface of the baby's blood cells as foreign, and pass into the baby's bloodstream and attack those cells. This can lead to swelling and rupture of the baby's RBCs. A baby's blood count can get dangerously low when this condition, known as hemolytic or Rh disease of the newborn, happens.

Preventing and Treating Rh Disease of the Newborn
In generations past, Rh incompatibility was a very serious problem. But now, significant medical advances can help prevent complications from Rh incompatibility and treat any newborn affected by Rh disease.

Today, when a woman with the potential to develop Rh incompatibility is pregnant, doctors give her a series of two Rh immune-globulin shots during her first pregnancy. The first shot is given around the 28th week of pregnancy and the second within 72 hours after giving birth. Rh immune-globulin acts like a vaccine, preventing the mother's body from producing any potentially dangerous Rh antibodies that can cause serious complications in the newborn or complicate any future pregnancies.

A dose of Rh immune-globulin also might be given if a woman has a miscarriage, an amniocentesis, or any bleeding during pregnancy.

If a doctor finds that a woman has already developed Rh antibodies, her pregnancy will be closely monitored to make sure that those levels are not too high.

In rare cases, if the incompatibility is severe and the baby is in danger, a series of special blood transfusions called exchange transfusions can be done either before the baby is born (intrauterine fetal transfusions) or after delivery. Exchange transfusions replace the baby's blood with blood with Rh-negative blood cells. This stabilizes the baby's level of red blood cells and minimizes further damage caused by Rh antibodies already circulating in the baby's bloodstream.

Because of the success rate of the Rh immune-globulin shots, exchange transfusions are needed in fewer than 1% of Rh-incompatible pregnancies in the United States today.

If Rh Disease Is Not Prevented
Rh incompatibility rarely causes complications in a first pregnancy and does not affect the health of the mother. But if Rh antibodies develop, they could be dangerous to a fetus during later pregnancies. Rh disease can cause severe anemia, jaundice, brain damage, and heart failure in a newborn. In extreme cases, it can cause the death of the fetus because too many RBCs have been destroyed.

If you're not sure what your Rh factor is and think you're pregnant, it's important to start regular prenatal care as soon as possible — including blood-type testing. With early detection and treatment of Rh incompatibility, you can focus on more important things — like welcoming a new, healthy baby.
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How to manage your headache at home

Headache is one of the most common health problems suffered by most of the people. Headaches can be classified into three main categories – tension headaches, migraine headaches and cluster headaches. There can be many reasons behind a headache such as physiologic changes in the head, constriction of blood vessels, abnormal neuron activities, genetic causes, excessive smoking, excessive drinking habit, due to lack of water in the body and so on.
Most of the people go for a painkiller to get relief from their headaches. But painkillers have side effects and are not good for your health. Well, there are many natural remedies that can treat your headache in a few minutes.
Here are top 10 home remedies for Headache.
                                                
1.Water
At times dehydration can be the reason behind a headache. Actually the lack of water affects the supply of blood and oxygen and thus causes a headache. So, in case of a headache you must drink a cool glass of water. If the reason behind your headache is dehydration water can cure it within minutes. It is a good idea to drink three to four glasses of water before going to bed to keep your body well hydrated throughout the day.

2.Ice Pack
Applying an ice pack to the back of your neck can give you relief from headache caused due to migraine. You can even place a washcloth dipped in ice-cold water over your head and allow it to sit for five minutes. Repeat the process several times to reduce any inflammation and thus bringing you relif from the pain. Alternatively, you can even use a bag of frozen vegetables to apply the cold compresses as soon as you suffer from a headache. Within half an hour you will get some relief.

3.Lavender Oil
The health benefits of lavender are something that everyone knows. This herb can be really useful in treating headaches. Take a bowl of hot water and put some lavender oil to it and then inhale its vapor for a few minutes. This popular headache treatment must be repeated several times a day. Else you can even safely apply this herbal oil externally without the need to dilute it. Bear in mind that you must not take lavender oil orally.

4.Rosemary
Rosemary can be really helpful in treating headaches. The rosmarinic acid present in rosemary oil has got anti-inflammatory properties. You can simply massage your head with rosemary oil to get relief from headache. Else you can make an herbal tea by mixing rosemary and sage. Take one teaspoon of crushed rosemary leaves and one teaspoon of crushed sage leaves in a cup of boiling water and cover it properly. Once the solution comes to room temperature, drink it. You can take this herbal tea two to three times a day. In case if both the herbs are not available, you can make an herbal tea with any of the two herbs.

5.Cloves
Cloves can be used to ease away tension headaches. Take a few cloves and crush them gently and then put it in a sachet bag or a clean handkerchief. Inhale the smell of crushed cloves whenever you have a headache until you get some relief from the pain. Else you can make a paste of three to four cloves and apply it on the forehead. You can also use clove oil by mixing it with salt, and then apply it on the forehead. The cooling effect of the clove oil will give you relief from headache within minutes.

6.Ginger
Ginger can help in reducing the inflammation of the blood vessels in the head, thus giving relief from a headache. During headache you can sip a cup of ginger tea. To make this tea add tea leaves and ginger to a cup of water and allow it to boil for a few minutes. Add milk and sugar as per your taste and then drink it. Else you can boil ginger powder or raw ginger in water, and then inhale its vapor to get rid of headache. Also you can chew a piece or two of crystallized ginger candy when suffering from a headache.

7.Cinnamon

Cinnamon can cure headaches caused due to common cold. The easiest way to use cinnamon during headaches is to grind a stick of cinnamon with water to make a thick paste and then apply this paste on the forehead for a few minutes. Soon the pain will vanish away. Else you can add two teaspoons of powdered cinnamon to half cup of milk and then boil it for one or two minutes. Add a teaspoon of honey and mix it properly before drinking it. Drink this solution at least twice a day when suffering from a headache.

8.Peppermint Oil
The calming and soothing properties of peppermint oil can help a lot when suffering from headaches. Use peppermint oil to massage the forehead, back of jaws, and temples. Peppermint oil helps to open and close the vessels that promote blood flow and within a few minutes you can get relief from headache. Even fresh crushed peppermint leaves when put on the forehead can treat headaches. You can also go for steam treatment, by adding a few drops of peppermint essential oil to a small pot of boiling water and then inhaling the steam for a few minutes.

9.Apple
Apples can help to alleviate headaches. Both apple and its extract apple cider vinegar have attributes that can balance the alkaline and acidic levels in the body and thus giving you relief from headache. During a headache you can eat an apple with some salt. Else you can add two teaspoons of apple cider vinegar to a glass full of water and drink it for immediate headache relief.

To conclude, next time when you suffer from a headache, try any of the above mentioned natural treatments according to your convenience to get fast relief. However, in case of severe and frequent headaches you need to see a doctor.

The dangers of waist training garments

These items may seem like the best invention ever if you are going to a big event, or maybe for some just out to the store, to cover your unsightly bulges for excess fat. You simply slip these items on, and Wa-La! Your body is instantly transformed and streamlined. How could something so awesome be bad? I will explain.



Listen ladies...and some men, we are harming our bodies in the name of smooth garment lines! Not only are these items painful, spanx and other shapewear are literally squeezing your organs! Though many of us will deal with the pain and suffering to look better, most of us have no idea about the health ramifications of these garments, and this revilation has been backed up by gastroenterologist Dr. John Kuemmerle, and chiropractor Dr. Karen Erickson.

Organ Compression

First off, these shapewear items couldn't do their job if they aren't tight, but this leaves your stomach, intestine and colon compressed, which Dr. Kuemmerle says can worsen acid reflux and heartburn. Restrictive clothing can also provoke erosive esophagitis.

Your digestive tract is also affected, this happens because the intestines are supposed to contract and move food along, but when they're compressed over a long period of time, the flow of digestion is slowed or even stopped. Haven't you eaten a huge meal, and then unbuttoned your jeans? We do this because too much food and tight clothing can lead to unpleasant symptoms like abdominal discomfort, bloating and gas.

Bowel Compression

Those with bowel disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome should wear shapewear with caution. People who have weakness in the bowel and a tendency towards incontinence, increasing intra-abdominal pressure can certainly provoke episodes of incontinence.

There is also a tendency for those wearing shapewear to not to want to go to the bathroom, but if you postpone urination, it can cause stress incontinence, where you leak, or it can exaggerate stress incontinence with people who already have it.

Obstructed Breathing

Another problem with shapewear is shallow breathing. When you inhale, your diaphragm expands and your abdomen flares out, but shapewear restricts this movement.

Tingling, Numbness, Pain In The Legs & Blood Clots

Sitting in shapewear can lead to a condition called meralgia paresthetica, which is when the peripheral nerve in your thigh is compressed. This leads to tingling, numbness and pain in your legs. It's like putting rubber bands around your upper thighs and tightening them when you sit down. This rubber band effect can also decrease your circulation and lead to blood clots. When you sit in shapewear, those genetically prone to varicosities can develop varicose veins and lymph congestion, which appears as swollen ankles.

Muscles Will Suffer

Shapewear is no substitute for having strong muscles. It's important to develop muscle tone, because those muscles promote perfect posture, and help keep your back alignment. Many people use shapewear as a crutch to avoid using those muscles, but don't be fooled into thinking that shapewear works like a medical back brace. Shapewear is not therapeutically designed, it's cosmetically designed, and that's a big difference.

Can Create Infections

Shapewear traps moisture and anything else under it, which predisposes the wearer to both yeast and bacterial infections. The most common infection is folliculitis, since bacteria often gets trapped among hair follicles and causes red puss-filled bumps. Folliculitis can be easily treated with natural antibacterials, but if you use antibiotics, recurrent infections may develop antibiotic resistance, so they get harder and harder to treat. These risks are higher in overweight individuals, diabetics and those who sweat excessively.

Dangers Of Overuse

You must always be mindful to not wear these garments on a day-in and day-out basis. If you wear them for an evening out or a special occasion, that's enough, as it's not a good idea to wear it daily and sit in it for hours on end. If you're exhibiting any of the symptoms above, it is recommend to avoid shapewear until the issues are completely resolved.

Dangers Of Waist Training With Corsets

Think Spanx are uncomfortable? Not compared to this! While "Waist Training" may seem like a new trend, women have been wearing corsets for centuries. These overly constraining undergarments are to help contour the body, and give it a desired, hourglass appearance. Recently, the search for a slimmer waist has sparked a resurgence in the use of corsets to attain an unnatural shape. While celebrities like Kim Kardashian have posted their waist training selfies to reduce the size of their midsections, many see these constricting garments can be dangerous.

If you are unaware, this practice involves wearing a corset-like device for hours at a time to compress your midsection, which decreases the size of your waist when used over time. But you don’t have to be an M.D. to realize that this type of “training” can do real bodily harm. Believers say that the tightness of the garment makes you sweat a lot, but it’s not possible to perspire so much that you shave inches off her midsection in a permanent way.

14# ways to get over a breakup

Breakups can be so hard, and they can be amicable; no matter what, no one really wants to go through them. The loss of your relationship can bring on intense heartache and stress. But if you're looking for some help getting through it and want some suggestions about how to make it a little easier, read on




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Think through everything thoroughly, but not obsessively. Go ahead and mull it over, as many times as necessary, within reason. Consider all the reasons you two broke up. Even if it sometimes seems as if there wasn't a good reason, there certainly was one - and probably more than one. Understand that you enjoyed being together for a while, but if the relationship was not what both you and your partner wanted for life, it would have ended eventually, no matter what. In this case, better sooner than later. Thinking about the reasons why it ended can make it much clearer to you that it takes two people to start a relationship, but just one discordant person is enough to end it. It may also help you avoid many missteps in the future if you can identify areas where you contributed to the demise of the relationship.

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Don't rethink your decision. If the breakup was your decision, keep in mind that only thinking about all the good times you had with your partner may cause you to forget the reasons why you broke it off. By the same token, try not to second-guess the situation if the decision to end things was not yours. It's very common to romanticize the good parts of the relationship, convincing yourself that maybe the bad parts weren't so bad after all, that maybe you could just live with them. Or that maybe if your ex would know just how you feel, he/she wouldn't want to break up after all. Don't play this game with yourself. Accept the situation and work on moving forward.

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Keep your space. Even if you and your ex have decided to stay friends, break away completely from each other right after the breakup. This means not seeing each other, not being around his/her family members, no phone calls, no e-mails, no text messages, no Facebook, and no IMs - not necessarily as a permanent measure, but until you feel that you can converse with him/her on a purely platonic level, without an ulterior motive (and yes, wanting to get back together counts as an ulterior motive). If he/she tries to convince you to see him/her, ask yourself honestly what the point would be. If you're reliving the past by seeing him/her, it's not hard to get caught up in the moment and it will be harder to let go again. You may have to have some contact in order to deal with the practical aspects of things like moving out, signing papers, etc., but try to limit this to what's absolutely necessary, and then keep such calls/meetings short and civil.

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Cope with the pain appropriately. It's okay to feel like you have messed up - accepting responsibility for your mistakes or shortcomings is healthy. On the other hand, you must also accept that you are a good person, and that you did your best and you're not the only one who made mistakes. Of course, a stage of denial is completely natural, but acceptance is the key to being able to start moving on.

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Deal with the hate phase. This is when you want to just scream because your rage feels boundless. The amount of anger you feel depends on how antagonistic the split was, the circumstances, and how long it took to make the final break. You may resent your ex for wasting your time. You may realize that the breakup was inevitable (hindsight will reveal clues you failed to notice at the time). You may even feel a lot of anger towards yourself, but let go of that feeling fast! It's a waste of time and energy to rip yourself apart over something you no longer have the power to change. There are so many positive things you can do with your emotions and energy. Although it may feel good to replace your feelings of love towards your ex with hate, this can still lead to complications and mixed emotions of love and hate which are never a good thing.

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Talk to your friends. You want people around you who love you and who will help you feel good about yourself. Surrounding yourself with compassionate, supportive friends and family will help you see yourself as a worthwhile person, and you'll find it easier to get steady on your feet again with your loved ones around you in a comforting net.

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Write all your feelings down. Write in a journal or try writing poems. The most important thing is to be absolutely honest and don't edit yourself as you go. One of the best results of writing it all down is that sometimes you will be amazed by a sudden insight that comes to you as you are pouring it all out onto paper. Patterns may become clearer, and as your grieving begins to lessen, you will find it so much easier to understand valuable life lessons from the whole experience if you've been writing your way through it. No relationship is ever a failure if you manage to learn something about yourself. Just because it didn't work out doesn't mean it wasn't a necessary part of your journey to becoming who you're meant to be.

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Make a list of reminders. One of the best tricks to help you stick to your resolve is to make a list of all the reasons your ex was not the one for you. Be ruthless and clear––this is not the time to be forgiving. What you're doing is creating a picture for yourself that will call up an emotional response when you feel tempted to think that "maybe if you just did this or that, it would work out..." Write down what happened and how it made you feel, being clear about the things you never want to feel again. When you find yourself missing your ex in a weak moment, and think you might actually be getting too close to the telephone, get out this list, read it over a couple times, and then talk to yourself, "This is the truth of what it was like. Why would I want to go back and torture myself again?" If you're caught in a low-self-esteem trap, thinking you don't deserve better, imagine this happening to a friend of yours, and think what you would say to your friend: "Get as far away as you can! That relationship was no good for you!"

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Out with the old, in with the new. A breakup can signify a new beginning. Therefore, cleaning and organizing your personal space will leave you feeling refreshed and prepared for the new things to come. A mess can be overwhelming and depressing, and will just add to your stress level. The added bonus is that keeping busy with tidying your space doesn't require a lot of brain power, but does require just enough focus to keep you from recycling pain. Occupying yourself with such tasks designed to make your life better and easier will also occupy your mind enough to help you through the residual pain. Clean your room, get some new posters, clean up the icons on your PC desktop. As insignificant as cleaning up sounds, it'll make you feel better.

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Remove memory triggers. There are all kinds of things that remind you of your ex––a song, a smell, a sound, a place. Once the grieving period has had some time to process, don't dwell on painful feelings or memories. There are probably things that are pushing your buttons without your conscious recognition. Try walking around each room in your house with a box and removing things that make your heart ache or your stomach turn. Really focus and look carefully. You may realize that the little blue bird-shaped box sitting on the mantel has become pretty invisible for the last couple years, but when you take a conscious look at it, you notice that every time you turn towards that corner of the room and it catches your eye, you feel a sharp little pain in your solar plexus. It can work wonders to clear your space of all these triggers. If you have a keepsake, such as a watch or piece of jewelry that was given to you by your ex, and it's a reminder of the good aspects of your relationship, there's nothing wrong with keeping such a thing, but for the time being, try putting it away for later, when you've given yourself some time and space. Put these reminders far away from you, such as in a box in a place you'll never go. Out of sight, out of mind.

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Find happiness in other areas of your life. Whether that means spending time with your friends and family, signing up for that class you've always wanted to take, or reading every book on the New York Times bestseller list, remind yourself that a relationship is one part of life, but even when you are in one, there are personal pleasures that you can always enjoy on your own. Indulge in those things now. As they say, the best revenge is living well.

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Stay active. Exercise improves your mood and alleviates depression, and the distraction will help keep your mind off your situation. Go running outside, visit (or join) the gym, or just go for a walk, maybe with a friend, and think of releasing the anger or sadness with every step. If you don't exercise regularly, here are some ways to motivate yourself to work out:
Do something small, right now. Going all the way to the gym, or getting decked out in your jogging gear, or doing whatever it is you feel you should be doing obviously seems like too much work. So just do ten push-ups or jumping jacks. Easy. And usually, it's just enough to get your heart rate going a little bit, and make you feel like a little more exercise wouldn't be so bad...
Get halfway there. If you want to go to the gym, but just don't feel like it, at least just drive yourself to gym, and tell yourself that if you still don't feel like working out, you'll go home. Odds are, though, once you're there, you won't feel like driving home. (But if you do, that's okay too. But you probably won't.) Then tell yourself you'll just walk on the treadmill for 10 minutes, even if your exercise routine involves much more. Just telling yourself to do one more thing, without having to commit to anything else, will make things much easier. And before long, your endorphins will take over.

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Let go of the negative emotions. Understand that there is no benefit in holding on to heartache, regret, and hatred toward another person. Realize that although it is over, your relationship with that person was unique and special in a lot of ways. You can congratulate yourself for being brave enough to take a risk and fall in love, and encourage your heart that even though love didn't work out this time, there will be a next time.

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Remind yourself of the negative things. Not necessarily all negative, but the "turn-offs" of that person. For example, the less attractive you find them, the quicker you'll get over them. Your mentality has to strictly be all bad characteristics about this person, without sounding hateful, or "hating" on this person. (Ex. his/her hair always had a funny smell to it, he/she never brushed his teeth, he/she never bought anything for my birthday, he/she had the ugliest smile I've ever seen, he/she had the most annoying laugh, ETC).
Hope this  article will go all the way in helping you forget your loved one after a breakup.