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Information on natural approaches and treatments for women's health. Topics include pregnancy, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), menopause, and osteoporosis. Learn about herbs, nutritional supplements, diet, and other alternative treatments and home remedies.

Can Maca Rev Up Your Libido?
Often touted as a natural aphrodisiac, maca may help enhance sexual function.

Ease Menopausal Symptoms with Evening Primrose
Learn about the use of evening primrose for menopause-related symptoms like hot flashes and mood swings.

Natural Remedies for Vaginal Dryness
Here's a look at natural remedies said to relieve vaginal dryness, a common complaint among women going through menopause.

Bacterial Vaginosis: Alternative Treatment Options
Find out how to fight bacterial vaginosis, the most common type of vaginal infection among women of reproductive age.

Natural Treatments for Uterine Fibroids
Several natural remedies show promise in the treatment of uterine fibroids, a condition thought to affect three out of four women in their lifetime.

Natural Remedy for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
The most common hormonal disorder among women of childbearing age, polycystic ovary syndrome may improve with the use of certain alternative therapies.

Natural Treatments for Urinary Tract Infections
Learn about the symptoms and natural treatments for urinary tract infections (UTIs).

Morning Sickness Natural Remedies
Morning sickness affects up to 80% of women during pregnancy. Learn about natural remedies to relieve morning sickness.

Remedies for Menstrual Cramps
Find out about natural solutions for menstrual cramps, including omega-3 fatty acids, magnesium, and acupressure.

Natural Treatments for Female Sexual Dysfunction
Highly recommended. Natural treatments for female sexual dysfunction such as low libido and lack of arousal, including herbs, vitamins, supplements, and other natural remedies.

Natural Osteoporosis Prevention
Find out about natural remedies and solutions that may help prevent osteoporosis.

Arginine
Arginine is an amino acid that plays a role in cell division, healing of wounds, removing ammonia from the body, improving immunity to illness, and hormone secretion. It is also used for sexual dysfunction.

Menopause - A Natural Approach to Menopause
Find out about natural remedies to consider to help ease the transition to menopause.

What Herbs, Diets and Other Remedies do Women Use for Menopause?
Two surveys of alternative medicine use during menopause were recently published. Here are the interesting findings.

Natural Treatments for Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
Treatments for premenstrual syndrome (PMS), including herbs, supplements, acupuncture, vitamins, relaxation techniques, exercise and diet.

Vitamin K
What is vitamin K? What foods are high in vitamin K? Why are different forms used, such as vitamin K cream or k2? What are the benefits? Can vitamin K be taken with coumadin?

Pregnancy Constipation
What are the symptoms of pregnancy constiption? Why can it happen in early pregnancy? What natural remedies can help relieve the discomfort and pain of pregnancy constipation?

Herbal Breast Enlargement - Does it Work? Is it Safe?
Recently, there has been a rise in the number of Internet ads promoting herbal breast enlargement. The ads are enticing, offering a non-surgical, "natural" way to increase breast size and firmness. They cite health experts and scientific research. This article examines the claims of herbal breast enlargment products.

DHA and Pregnancy
Boosting your intake of omega-3 fatty acids during pregnancy may enhance your health and the wellbeing of your baby.

Acupuncture and Pregnancy
An ancient healing practice, acupuncture may help ease pregnancy-related health problems like nausea, back pain, and insomnia.

Acupuncture for Menopause
Get the science behind acupuncture's effects on hot flashes and other symptoms commonly experienced during menopause.

Strontium
A chemical element found in seawater, strontium shows promise for prevention and treatment of osteoporosis.

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