1. When a woman reaches orgasm her brain temporarily shuts down.
During climax, the part of a woman’s brain that deals with alertness and emotions, including fear and anxiety go inactive.

2. A woman’s number one fantasy is to surrender sexually to her man.
Studies shows that the most common fantasy for women is to surrender to their partner and have him take charge sexually because it eases the constant pressure they feel to please their partner.

3. When it comes to pleasure his package width matters most.
The bigger the girth, the more you can feel him against the sensitive walls of your vagina. The area where all the nerve endings are is only a few inches long so anything longer doesn’t make much difference.

4. Women who are educated are more likely to give and receive oral sex.
So does men, so look for those with degree diploma.

5. Women can have orgasm in their sleep, however most are not aware of it.
Since there is no evidence women usually don’t realize that they had wet dreams.

6. Women are likely to think naughty thoughts of a man they know than a stranger (not matter how hot he is)
A study showed that women need an emotional context for erotic inspiration unlike men a sees hot chick on the street a get instant arousal.

7. Your body can be ready for action while your mind isn’t.
A woman can show physical signs of sexual excitement down under but have no clue that they are aroused. This means that women need more than a simple stroke to get completely ready, she has to be mentally stimulated too.

8. Exercise can boost your arousal.
A research showed that women who did 20 minutes of cardio before watching an erotic film became more aroused than women who didn’t worked out at all.

2. Opt for Tea
There a lot of tea variants that offers various health benefits. Chamomile for example has natural soothing properties that help relieve tension and stress. Best taken at bed time.

3. Use Sunscreen
Make it a habit to wear sun protection factor (SPF) cream or moisturizer and all exposed areas of your body. Long exposure to the sun’s harmful rays can speed up aging.

4. Cut Down on Alcohol
Too much alcohol can dry up your skin and make you look haggard and old. It causes wrinkles too.

5. Eat Right
Load up on vegetables and fruits, beef, chicken, eggs, and milk. These contain natural vitamins that make your skin healthy and give you a youthful glow.

6. Quit Smoking
Smoking is bad for the heart and lungs. It also causes pucker marks around the mouth and squint lines around the eyes that grow deeper with age.

7. Get Enough sleep
Damages on your skin cells are repaired at night when you are asleep. An adult needs about eight hours of sleep everyday. It is also advisable to sleep on your back to avoid getting sleep lines on your face.

8. Practice a Skincare Routine
Cleansing, moisturizing, and toning are basic skin regimen that every woman should practice. They may just be simple skincare routines but the benefits to your skin are countless.

Cervical cancer is a disease not of the old but of women at their peak age, biologically and economically. According to statistics, 80 percent of victims are in developing and of these number 50% are in Asia.

In the Philippines, it is second to breast cancer as the most common malignancy that kills women. However, it is said to be deadlier in terms of virulence and has fewer survivors.

The vaccine for cervical cancer blocks the two cancer-causing types of HPV – types 16 and 18. It also blocks HPV types 6 and 11 that are not associated with cervical cancer but causes genital warts.

The vaccine is recommended for girls aged 11 to 12 but can also be given to girls as young as nine (9) years old. In these ages, most girls have not yet engaged in any sexual activity. The vaccine allows the girls immune system to be activated before she’s likely to encounter HPV. It is given in a series of three injections over a six-month period.

Ask your doctor or health care provider about the vaccine the next time you visit.

STOP SMOKING
There is no question that if you smoke, stopping will be the very best thing you will ever do for your health. If you fail this time, keep on trying!

GET SOME EXERCISE.
Even a little is very helpful. You don’t have to be an Olympic athlete to gain the benefits of exercise, which can occur at surprisingly low levels. Take a 15 minute walk . . . take the stairs . . . it will do a lot of good.

EAT SENSIBLY.
If you can’t be perfect, do as good as you can. Don’t just give up on good eating habits because it seems too hard.

LEARN TO TAKE YOUR OWN BLOOD PRESSURE.
Write it down. Bring the list to your doctor. This is the best way to avoid too much or too little treatment for this controllable disease.

IF YOU’RE OVERWEIGHT, TRIM A LITTLE OFF
At least don’t gain weight. Weight loss is hard because it’s a lifetime attitude that will accomplish the goal, but the benefits to your health and how well you feel are definitely worth it.

WORK ON BALANCE
Be involved…without being overly stressed…and leave time for relaxation. This is a big challenge for all of us, but it’s really important for people with medical conditions, particularly those involving the heart.

TAKE AN ASPIRIN A DAY
As long as your physician has not told you to avoid it. It is an easy and inexpensive way to prevent heart attacks and strokes, particularly for middle-aged males.

FIND A DOCTOR YOU LIKE
Don’t just take what comes along. Your healthcare depends most on you, but it’s your job to find physicians who you can relate to, understand and trust.

GET AND MAINTAIN HEALTH INSURANCE
Let’s be realistic - this is an increasingly important part of your healthcare. Always be careful to maintain it.

BE SKEPTICAL ABOUT INFORMATION SOURCES
There is a lot of incomplete, inaccurate, or simply wrong information available. This may be from relatives, acquaintances, charlatans, or the news media.

If you’re a woman past your menopause, consider replacement hormones
The issues are a bit complex, but hormones can keep your arteries and heart young, and your bones strong.

If you have a question, ask!
There are really no stupid questions. None of us were born knowing the answers. Ask, and you can put your mind at ease and do the right things for your health.

Continue to be positive. You can “beat” these diseases
The advances in medicine, and heart disease in particular, have truly been staggering. Applying what we already know to your healthcare can lead to continued good health… and just wait until the next developments!

* Make a shopping list
* Eat more vegetables, fruit and grains.
* You don’t have to stop eating foods you enjoy that are high in fat, just cut down on the amount of their servings. Use bigger quantities of low-fat foods to accompany them.
–Instead of a steak that covers the whole plate, get a cut that you really like of modest size. 4 ounces of beef is recommended – that’s a steak about the size of a deck of cards.
–Flavor your stew with meat in modest amounts, don’t overpower it.
–Eat one egg instead of two.
* Eat fatty foods less often. You don’t have to quit your favorite foods completely. For example, you don’t have to have meat every day.
* Trim the visible fat. Remove all of the skin from poultry.
* Limit organ meats (liver, kidney)
* Use lunch meats sparingly (salami, bologna, sausage)
* Make egg dishes with egg whites rather than egg yolks.
* Drink skim or 1% milk (if you drink milk)
* Watch the cheese (sorry!). Look for low-fat varieties, especially for cooking.
* Don’t add fat as you cook.
–Instead of :
–Frying
–Use these techniques :
–Roasting (on a rack if possible so fat drains away)
–Grilling
–Baking
* Don’t settle for dull. A little imagination can go a long way in keeping foods interesting:
–Try new spices
–Get a good low-fat cookbook with a number of recipes and alternatives. Invest a little time in planning some good alternatives.
–Come back and check out Bonnie’s recipes on HeartPoint!
* Cut down on added fats, such as salad dressing and butter. Try and use those which are low in saturated fats, and in moderation!
–Avoid
–Butter
–Lard
–Palm oil, coconut oil
(These contain about 40% saturated fat)
–Use
–Olive oil
–Use a vegetable oil spray to brown or saute food.
–Canola, safflower, sunflower, peanut, and corn oil.
(These contain about 20% saturated fat)
* Read the labels (follow the links). Unfortunately, you really have to pay attention to some foods that say “Healthy” or “No cholesterol”. They may still contain large amounts of fat and saturated fat!
* Make some reasonable substitutions
* Use prudence when dining out
* KEEP ON TRYING ! !