She utilises her skill - set in all three areas of training to create passion fuelled, divine and custom made programs that support the mental health, emotional wellbeing and
physical health of women and children.
There are underlying reasons a person suffers from eating disorders and it's crucial to the mental and
physical health of the woman to know what the reasons are and address them.
Not exact matches
And who says such «insurance» shouldn't be a routine part
of women's
health care, like their yearly
physical or breast cancer exam?
I know a lot
of wonderful OBGYNs who are very
woman - centric, too) focus just as much on my emotional and spiritual state as on my
physical state, believing that all
of the aspects
of my life are deeply connected to birth and
health.
The 1967 Abortion Act was only supposed to allow for a termination
of pregnancy under such exceptional circumstances as those that would result in «grave permanent injury to the
physical or mental
health of the pregnant
woman.»
For many indicators
of physical and emotional
health, Black
women do more poorly than Black men and
women of other races.
What is not yet clear is the relative contribution to birth outcomes
of health professionals» attitudes, continuity
of carer, midwife managed or community based care, and implementation
of specific practices (such as continuous emotional and
physical support throughout labour, use
of immersion in water to ease labour pain, encouraging
women to remain upright and mobile, minimising use
of epidural analgesia, and home visits to diagnose labour before admission to birth centre or hospital).
Our responsibilities include review
of each
woman's complete
health history,
physical examination findings, and lab results to determine her eligibility for continued midwifery care and homebirth, as well as ongoing evaluation and guidance throughout pregnancy, labor, birth and postpartum with attention to signs
of normalcy and / or signs
of complications.
«The first few days and weeks after a C - section are definitely the most challenging since the body is going through a major
physical and hormonal transition,» Dr. Sherry A. Ross,
women's health expert and author of She - ology: The Definitive Guide to Women's Intimate He
women's
health expert and author of She - ology: The Definitive Guide to Women's Intimate H
health expert and author
of She - ology: The Definitive Guide to
Women's Intimate He
Women's Intimate
HealthHealth.
Women who reported a history
of abuse were more likely to report the following symptoms: chronic pelvic pain, frequent feelings
of fatigue, obesity, severe PMS, irritable bowel syndrome, frequent headaches, trouble sleeping, frequent vaginal infections, and overall less satisfaction with their
physical health than their non-abused counterparts.
Women who have experienced sexual assault and / or rape are more likely to experience the following
physical symptoms: frequent feelings
of fatigue, obesity, severe PMS, irritable bowel syndrome, chronic pelvic pain, frequent headaches, frequent vaginal infections, trouble sleeping and overall less satisfaction with their
physical health.
A lot
of women are extra stressed with the added worry about their
physical health.
Breech Twins and higher order multiples Previous CS Pre-Eclampsia Placenta praevia Cervical incompetence Previous late stillbirth Previous premature birth Grand multiparty Age under 18 Age over 35 Smoking Drug use Severe mental
health issue Epilepsy Type 1 diabetes Type 2 diabetes Gestational diabetes Asthma GBS positive Abnormal antibodies Transplant recipient Congenital heart disease Known foetal abnormality Immunosuppressive medication MS
Physical disability Intellectual disability Hypothyroidism Hyperthyroidism Previous shoulder dystocia Previous 3rd or 4th degree tear Sickle Cell anaemia BMI under 18 or over 35 at conception Previous massive PPH APH in current pregnancy HIV / AIDS Hepatitis B or C Active TB IUGR Oligohydramnios Polyhydramnios Child previously removed from custody because
of abuse Uterine abnormalities such as uterine septum or double uterus Previous uterine surgery for fibroids Chronic renal problems Hypertension Auto immune condition Previous stroke or blod clot Cancer Domestic violence or abusive home Prisoners Homeless
women
(borrowed from Dr Kitty) Breech Twins and higher order multiples Previous CS Pre-Eclampsia Placenta praevia Cervical incompetence Previous late stillbirth Previous premature birth Grand multiparty Age under 18 Age over 35 Smoking Drug use Severe mental
health issue Epilepsy Type 1 diabetes Type 2 diabetes Gestational diabetes Asthma GBS positive Abnormal antibodies Transplant recipient Congenital heart disease Known foetal abnormality Immunosuppressive medication MS
Physical disability Intellectual disability Hypothyroidism Hyperthyroidism Previous shoulder dystocia Previous 3rd or 4th degree tear Sickle Cell anaemia BMI under 18 or over 35 at conception Previous massive PPH APH in current pregnancy HIV / AIDS Hepatitis B or C Active TB IUGR Oligohydramnios Polyhydramnios Child previously removed from custody because
of abuse Uterine abnormalities such as uterine septum or double uterus Previous uterine surgery for fibroids Chronic renal problems Hypertension Auto immune condition Previous stroke or blod clot Cancer Domestic violence or abusive home Prisoners Homeless
women
Mental
health doesn't sound that important, compared with the
physical safety
of mother and child, but when you consider the affects
of post natal depression, psychosis and PTSD, as well as bonding issues, you start to see that the effects
of poor psychological / mental
health support in traditional maternal hospitals is a major factor pushing
women towards less safe birthing options.
Pregnant
women around the world seeking maternity care from the
health systems in their countries instead receive ill treatment that ranges from disrespect
of their autonomy and dignity to outright abuse:
physical assault, verbal insults, discrimination, abandonment, or detention in facilities for failure to pay.
«Excessive workload and attacks on teachers» working conditions are having a profoundly negative effect on
women teachers» mental and
physical health and wellbeing and undermining the quality
of education for children and young people.
SMART University is a treatment,
health and prevention program that addresses the
physical, psychological and social needs
of women living with or affected by HIV in a supportive environment.
Considering the urgency
of addressing the current diabetes and obesity epidemics, their article is also a call to action for researchers and
health systems to develop successful interventions to increase
physical activity among
women of reproductive age.»
Professor Anderson and QUT's Dr Charlotte Seib co-authored a paper published in the international journal
of midlife
health and beyond, Maturitas, which pulls together five years
of research looking into the impact
of exercise on mental and
physical health in
women over the age
of 50.
Dr. Senn says young
women are at a higher risk
of being sexually assaulted, primarily by male acquaintances, and that any reduction in these numbers would result in a substantial improvement in their mental and
physical health.
Study limitations included: Since no
women were studied the results may not apply to them; results were self - reported, which could mean
physical activity was over reported; results were based only on time outside
of work and can't be applied to overall sedentary activity; and participants were members
of comprehensive
health plans, so results may not apply to men lacking
health insurance.
Gender - based violence affects the
physical and mental
health of girls and boys, men and
women worldwide.
Yet, despite increased global attention to violence perpetrated against
women and girls, and recent advances in knowledge about how to tackle these abuses (Paper 1, Paper 3), levels
of violence against
women — including intimate partner violence, rape, female genital mutilation, trafficking, and forced marriages — remain unacceptably high, with serious consequences for victims»
physical and mental
health.
The authors assess 65 published studies undertaken in 34 countries and they identify 7 areas
of mistreatment and abuse:
physical (such as slapping); sexual; verbal; stigma and discrimination; a failure to meet professional standards
of care; poor rapport between
women and providers and
health system constraints (such as a lack
of resources to provide
women with privacy).
«Our previous studies have shown that 16 weeks
of soccer training reduces blood pressure in 20 45 - year - old
women with normal blood pressure, but this is the first study that has looked at the effects
of recreational soccer in
women with high blood pressure,» says Professor Peter Krustrup, who has been studying the
health effects
of recreational soccer and many other forms
of physical activity for the past 10 years.
Her main research interests are in the area
of clinical
health psychology and
women's
health and her work focuses on the psychological understanding and development
of interventions for people with
physical and emotional problems, in the areas
of women's
health (PMS and menopause), cardiology and oncology.
«In
women with PRR - ROC, global
health status,
physical function, role function and abdominal / [gastrointestinal] symptoms were independent predictors
of overall survival,» Dr. Roncolato said.
Women's
Health Initiative researchers found a relationship between obesity,
physical activity and triple - negative breast cancer, a subtype
of breast cancer characterized by a lack
of estrogen, progesterone and HER2 expression.
Eight thousand
women over age 80 across the U.S. are being enlisted to help the Hutchinson Center's Public
Health Sciences researchers determine how much, how vigorous and what types of physical activity are necessary to maintain cardiovascular health and prevent injury from falls in later
Health Sciences researchers determine how much, how vigorous and what types
of physical activity are necessary to maintain cardiovascular
health and prevent injury from falls in later
health and prevent injury from falls in later life.
As a hormone expert, I believe having orgasms is one
of the most important ways
women can care for their
physical, emotional, and psychological
health...
All
women who are experiencing
physical and / or hormonal issues related to sexual function — menopause, incontinence, chronic lack
of sleep — as well as those with medical conditions including heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and more, still can elevate their sexual awareness and
health.
Though having children and breast - feeding are known to lower a
woman's risk
of certain
health issues — breast cancer is one — it doesn't mean a
woman with a different reproductive history is less healthy: «Our data did not suggest that nulliparous [non-childbearing]
women had poorer
health as their BMI,
physical activity levels, and smoking status were similar to parous
women.»
After examining each individual's
physical health and VO2 max (maximal oxygen uptake), which is the maximum amount
of oxygen a person can make use
of while exercising, the researchers customized training programs for each
woman based on her fitness level.
The charter isn't a perfect solution,
of course: «This ban doesn't ensure models are healthy,» Hildebrandt points out, because
of course, a
woman's dress size isn't the only factor for determining her mental and
physical health.
I recommend seeking the care
of a
women's
health physical therapist who can help you release the pelvic floor muscles and re-balance pelvic floor length and tension using other, more appropriate, exercises.
Note: If you have a specific
women's
health condition or concern such as incontinence or pelvic organ prolapse, please seek the care
of a licensed
women's
health physical therapist who can help identify your particular needs and come up with an individualized plan
of care which may — or may not — include kegel exercises.
When I was in clinical practice as a
women's
health physical therapist, I had the distinct advantage
of being able to physically examine my patients to determine their level
of pelvic floor strength and muscular control.
Healthy
women take an active role in
health, by having regular
physical and gynecological exams, being aware
of disease symptoms, exercising, and eating well.
I consider sex drive as the canary in the coal mine
of overall
physical and mental
health, and sadly, the state
of women's
health, longevity, and happiness is declining.1 http://www.nber.org/papers/w14969; http://nwlc.org/declining-life-expectancies-show-why-womens-
health-should-be-priority/;... continue
Research consistenly shows that being part
of a community improves both mental and
physical health outcomes, and specifically, research has shown that
women who participate in mind / body support groups have better IVF success outcomes.
Lucas Hartmann (Founder
of Inceptance.com) was personally inspired to create this pendant for those who help others find relief from pelvic pain and pelvic floor dysfunction; his mother is a
women's
health physical therapist.
I would strongly recommend seeing an endocrinologist or
women's
health practice to have a history and
physical performed, and a thorough evaluation
of your levels ordered.
PCOS is one
of the most pervasive and underserved public
health issues that threatens the mental and
physical health, and quality
of life
of girls,
women and their families.
Having two decades
of experience in
women's and pelvic
health as a
physical therapist and functional nutritionist, plus owning a private
women's
health clinical nutrition and coaching practice, gives her a unique perspective on the integrative, conservative options for pelvic pain management, hormone balance, preconception and fertility support, postpartum recovery, and chronic pain and fatigue management.
Angela is the author
of several books on PCOS including PCOS: The Dietitian's Guide, The PCOS Workbook: Your Guide to Complete
Physical and Emotional
Health, and The PCOS Nutrition Center Cookbook Recognized by Today's Dietitian as one
of the Top 10 Incredible Dietitian's making a difference in 2014, Angela is the past recipient for The Outstanding Nutrition Entrepreneur Award, The Award in Excellence in Practice in
Women's
Health and The Award for Excellence in Graduate Research, from the Academy
of Nutrition and Dietetics.
My information is from several different sources within the
women's
health field
of physical therapy, but also from my own experiences with my
physical therapy patients, myself included.
The topic
of incontinence and prolapse isn't one that I have always been focused on, but my own journey through pregnancy and delivery pushed me into the
women's
health field
of physical therapy five years ago.
Additionally, nurse practitioners and
women's
health physical therapists can collect additional quantitative data confirming the diagnosis
of PFD by using electromyographics (EMG), which measure the activation and relaxation patterns
of pelvic floor muscles.
As
health sex places a number
of physical demands on both men and
women, a lack
of sufficient energy for sex can quickly result in decreased * sexual stamina.