Stress incontinence is essentially due to pelvic floor muscle weakness.
It is loss of small amounts of urine with coughing, laughing, sneezing, exercising or other movements that increase intrabdominal pressure and thus increase pressure on the bladder.
Physical changes resulting from pregnancy, childbirth, and menopause often cause stress incontinence, and in men it is a common problem following a prostatectomy.
It is the most common form of incontinence in women and is treatable.
Urge incontinence is involuntary loss of urine occurring for no apparent reason while suddenly feeling the need or urge to urinate.
The most common cause of urge incontinence is involuntary and inappropriate detrusor muscle contractions.
Involuntary actions of bladder muscles can occur because of damage to the nerves of the bladder, to the nervous system (spinal cord and brain), or to the muscles themselves.
Multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's Disease, stroke, and injury - including injury that occurs during surgery - can all harm bladder nerves or muscles.
People with functional incontinence may have problems thinking, moving, or communicating that prevent them from reaching a toilet.
A person with Alzheimer's Disease, for example, may not think well enough to plan a timely trip to a restroom.
A person in a wheelchair may be blocked from getting to a toilet in time.
Conditions such as these are often associated with age and account for some of the incontinence of elderly women and men in nursing homes..
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Monday, July 28, 2008
MidLife Women - How Humiliating is That?
Have you seen the tv commercial that focuses on a woman stuck in bumper-to-bumper highway traffic with her partner and kids? She squirms and looks very uncomfortable, embarrassed and maybe even in pain. Suddenly a porta-potty floats gently down from the sky! The woman relaxes and smiles, and a picture comes on the screen showing a popular disposable pad/diaper product.
I find this commercial disgusting and demeaning. It's just a grab for a new market using any angle possible. And it's downright silly too - having a toilet come down from the sky!
It's true that many women suffer from some urinary incontinence or urgency. Sometimes it begins after pregnancy and birth, sometimes with the hormone changes in perimenopause. Some women just 'leak' when they laugh from a young age. But I hardly think a disposable pad for incontinence (billed as the traveller's porta-potty) will make everything tickety-boo!
Yes, these products are helpful in some circumstances, but why, why, why, don't we hear about products that can tone, build and strengthen the bladder? This is a preventive approach and the products that don't heal the symptoms wouldn't be necessary (or not for many years anyway)? Can't our allopathic medical docs get on board with the idea of 'complementary medicine', like in Britain. When allopathic medicine combines with natural (i.e. herbs, homeopathics, mega-vitamins, trace minerals, etc.) we get the best of both worlds. If it's good enough for the Queen of England, why isn't it good enough for us?
Through her 'Odyssey of Change' coaching program, Ellen Besso offers Midlife Women the opportunity to navigate the midlife maze and find joy & fullness in their lives.
Personal action plans include strengthening the body-mind connection; releasing beliefs that limit growth; & specific actions to move you forward into your ideal life.
Ellen is uniquely qualified to be your guide because she has personally journeyed through perimenopause and into an inspired life as a menopausal crone! Her professional credentials include certification as a Martha Beck Coach and an M.A. in Counselling from City University
I find this commercial disgusting and demeaning. It's just a grab for a new market using any angle possible. And it's downright silly too - having a toilet come down from the sky!
It's true that many women suffer from some urinary incontinence or urgency. Sometimes it begins after pregnancy and birth, sometimes with the hormone changes in perimenopause. Some women just 'leak' when they laugh from a young age. But I hardly think a disposable pad for incontinence (billed as the traveller's porta-potty) will make everything tickety-boo!
Yes, these products are helpful in some circumstances, but why, why, why, don't we hear about products that can tone, build and strengthen the bladder? This is a preventive approach and the products that don't heal the symptoms wouldn't be necessary (or not for many years anyway)? Can't our allopathic medical docs get on board with the idea of 'complementary medicine', like in Britain. When allopathic medicine combines with natural (i.e. herbs, homeopathics, mega-vitamins, trace minerals, etc.) we get the best of both worlds. If it's good enough for the Queen of England, why isn't it good enough for us?
Through her 'Odyssey of Change' coaching program, Ellen Besso offers Midlife Women the opportunity to navigate the midlife maze and find joy & fullness in their lives.
Personal action plans include strengthening the body-mind connection; releasing beliefs that limit growth; & specific actions to move you forward into your ideal life.
Ellen is uniquely qualified to be your guide because she has personally journeyed through perimenopause and into an inspired life as a menopausal crone! Her professional credentials include certification as a Martha Beck Coach and an M.A. in Counselling from City University
Women of Today - The New Superpower
We talk about equality, equal wages, political correctness and acceptability in all walks of life. But it is worth considering whether these factors apply, when it comes to women. They are paid less in their work places and in the field of games such as Tennis. It's a kind of accepted saying that women work less than men and therefore deserve less! It may have been true in the past when women were expected to stay at home and look after the children and nothing more. But women have changed over the years: they have 'come out'!
Intelligent, sharp-witted, agile, independent and immaculately dressed; there you have it, 'The New Superpower', the women of today! She is capable of accomplishing anything, if given the chance. She goes out to work and return home in the evening, only to find that the evening meal is yet to be prepared! How many men do you find who are happy to show their culinary expertise in the kitchen? It is expected of women, but the reverse is true for men; of course there are exceptions to the norm. Men today are more willing, to try cooking, cleaning, change the occasional nappy and perhaps even to cope better when the wife earns more.
Gone are the days when she toiled at the kitchen stove all day long; she is aware of her needs and willing to fight for them. She expects to be given the respect she deserves, both at home and at work. Women were happy, to deal with the daily routine of ordinary life, parents' evening, swimming lessons, music and dance classes, sitting room full of coloring books and toys and still are, but they demand more. They have realized their intellectual potential and determined to do something about it! One likes to believe that the 'Dumb dame' stigma has withered in the wake of equal opportunity. She is still branded as 'Loud' if she as much as voices her opinion and would be snubbed if she happens to be more intelligent in certain circles. The dictum, 'Women should be seen and not heard' is still very much alive! Men still find it very difficult to accept new ideas when it originates from a woman.
Women on two wheels have become a familiar sight on the roads of most Asian countries during the past few years; it is not unusual to find a woman taking her whole family on her two-wheeler, children to school and husband to work and then manages to reach her office on time. It would have been inconceivable a few years ago! One can find even driving schools run by women just for women. She has a major part to play in every aspect of the family decisions and how it is implemented; at least she likes to believe that she does!
It is rather difficult combining a career and a decent home life, 'Super woman' though she is. She needs to feel supported and fulfilled. Is she stressed out? She may arrive at work feeling as if she has already done a full day's work, colleagues may doubt her commitment to her jobs, making it difficult for her. She may be told that children with behavior problems were the products of families where mothers worked, despite her belief that children get more 'quality time'. Women of today expect their partners to contribute towards childcare and household chores. Most women even find time to help the children with their homework. It is a known fact that the women are in the fore- front, in the field of medicine, nursing and teaching, to name a few.
These days, women are even controlling their reproductive destiny to some extent. Contraceptive pills are not the only ones on their list, but emergency contraceptive pills, the Implanon, IUD/IUS, the patch and the injection are very much on their list of things to consider. They are aware and quiet willing to accept other methods when any of these fail. Women are determined to decide when they wish to have babies and how. They need, not just babies but the power to create an environment that is fit enough for their survival financially and socially. The welfare of their children, family and society is enshrined as the guiding principle in all their endeavors. Women are capable of considering their options and making evidence based choices.
Today's women are learning to avoid situations that make them stressful and it is a hard struggle to reach that goal. She has found music, yoga, aerobics, swimming, aromatherapy, massage and hypnotherapy that gives her the 'Quality time' amidst the multitude of chores! There will be a few who would class her as the 'High maintenance woman'. Despite all this, the new woman, 'The Superpower' has arrived' who still believes in the power and value of a family unit that she is quite determined to hold in high esteem.
Intelligent, sharp-witted, agile, independent and immaculately dressed; there you have it, 'The New Superpower', the women of today! She is capable of accomplishing anything, if given the chance. She goes out to work and return home in the evening, only to find that the evening meal is yet to be prepared! How many men do you find who are happy to show their culinary expertise in the kitchen? It is expected of women, but the reverse is true for men; of course there are exceptions to the norm. Men today are more willing, to try cooking, cleaning, change the occasional nappy and perhaps even to cope better when the wife earns more.
Gone are the days when she toiled at the kitchen stove all day long; she is aware of her needs and willing to fight for them. She expects to be given the respect she deserves, both at home and at work. Women were happy, to deal with the daily routine of ordinary life, parents' evening, swimming lessons, music and dance classes, sitting room full of coloring books and toys and still are, but they demand more. They have realized their intellectual potential and determined to do something about it! One likes to believe that the 'Dumb dame' stigma has withered in the wake of equal opportunity. She is still branded as 'Loud' if she as much as voices her opinion and would be snubbed if she happens to be more intelligent in certain circles. The dictum, 'Women should be seen and not heard' is still very much alive! Men still find it very difficult to accept new ideas when it originates from a woman.
Women on two wheels have become a familiar sight on the roads of most Asian countries during the past few years; it is not unusual to find a woman taking her whole family on her two-wheeler, children to school and husband to work and then manages to reach her office on time. It would have been inconceivable a few years ago! One can find even driving schools run by women just for women. She has a major part to play in every aspect of the family decisions and how it is implemented; at least she likes to believe that she does!
It is rather difficult combining a career and a decent home life, 'Super woman' though she is. She needs to feel supported and fulfilled. Is she stressed out? She may arrive at work feeling as if she has already done a full day's work, colleagues may doubt her commitment to her jobs, making it difficult for her. She may be told that children with behavior problems were the products of families where mothers worked, despite her belief that children get more 'quality time'. Women of today expect their partners to contribute towards childcare and household chores. Most women even find time to help the children with their homework. It is a known fact that the women are in the fore- front, in the field of medicine, nursing and teaching, to name a few.
These days, women are even controlling their reproductive destiny to some extent. Contraceptive pills are not the only ones on their list, but emergency contraceptive pills, the Implanon, IUD/IUS, the patch and the injection are very much on their list of things to consider. They are aware and quiet willing to accept other methods when any of these fail. Women are determined to decide when they wish to have babies and how. They need, not just babies but the power to create an environment that is fit enough for their survival financially and socially. The welfare of their children, family and society is enshrined as the guiding principle in all their endeavors. Women are capable of considering their options and making evidence based choices.
Today's women are learning to avoid situations that make them stressful and it is a hard struggle to reach that goal. She has found music, yoga, aerobics, swimming, aromatherapy, massage and hypnotherapy that gives her the 'Quality time' amidst the multitude of chores! There will be a few who would class her as the 'High maintenance woman'. Despite all this, the new woman, 'The Superpower' has arrived' who still believes in the power and value of a family unit that she is quite determined to hold in high esteem.
Natural Progesterone-Treat Menopause Now!
Menopause is one of the worst feelings women can face and it is defined as the end of a woman's monthly menstrual periods. Women usually begin the process of menopause around 40-55 years old! Many people view menopause as the beginning of old age. Don't be alarmed and think this way, most woman can expect to live another 30-40 years after menopause. If you are experiencing hot flashes, lack of sleep, sweating at night, dryness of the vagina, and gaining weight you more than likely are going through menopause.
If you are suffering from all these symptoms like I was, you need to try natural progesterone. Natural progesterone is absorbed through the skin and into the bloodstream. It can help your body keep estrogen and progesterone levels in balance, resulting in maintained sense of equilibrium prolonging the chances of you going through menopause. Natural Progesterone is originated from natural sources, such as plants. Any health store will sell natural progesterone compounds, or plants they are derived from such as wild yams and soy products.
Menopause is a serious health concern that can affect a woman's life expectancy and quality of life. When menopause occurs women may experience a loss of bone mass due to the fact of insufficient calcium absorption. A woman may lose 25% of her total bone mass due to menopause so it is vital to prolong menopause from happening. Menopause happens to every single woman, but learning how to prolong it from happening could add an extra 10 years to your life.
As you go through menopause, progesterone cream can help you alleviate all the pain you are experiencing. There are minimal side effects using progesterone due to the fact that is ALL NATURAL. It is derived from plants and is one of the safest products on the market. After you try over-the-counter medication, prescription drugs, etc... you will see the only way to go is using progesterone through this hard time in your life. If you want to get your life back to normal and stop menopause and PMS symptoms in their tracks than you need to use progesterone as soon as possible.
I have been using natural progesterone cream for years and it has prolonged the process of menopause. I can live a healthy life and do not have to experience what many women my age are experiencing. My bones feel great and I am approaching 52 years old with no sign of menopause symptoms yet. I have stopped menopause before it even started. I hope everyone realizes the power of natural progesterone cream and the many uses for it. Again, this is an all natural treatment so you will not experience progesterone complications. Honestly, what do you have to lose? This is honestly the best choice in your life you could ever make and if you do your research you will see how this cream has been helping women for decades! I wish you the best of luck in overcoming menopause, this is one of the worst times in a woman's life.
If you are suffering from all these symptoms like I was, you need to try natural progesterone. Natural progesterone is absorbed through the skin and into the bloodstream. It can help your body keep estrogen and progesterone levels in balance, resulting in maintained sense of equilibrium prolonging the chances of you going through menopause. Natural Progesterone is originated from natural sources, such as plants. Any health store will sell natural progesterone compounds, or plants they are derived from such as wild yams and soy products.
Menopause is a serious health concern that can affect a woman's life expectancy and quality of life. When menopause occurs women may experience a loss of bone mass due to the fact of insufficient calcium absorption. A woman may lose 25% of her total bone mass due to menopause so it is vital to prolong menopause from happening. Menopause happens to every single woman, but learning how to prolong it from happening could add an extra 10 years to your life.
As you go through menopause, progesterone cream can help you alleviate all the pain you are experiencing. There are minimal side effects using progesterone due to the fact that is ALL NATURAL. It is derived from plants and is one of the safest products on the market. After you try over-the-counter medication, prescription drugs, etc... you will see the only way to go is using progesterone through this hard time in your life. If you want to get your life back to normal and stop menopause and PMS symptoms in their tracks than you need to use progesterone as soon as possible.
I have been using natural progesterone cream for years and it has prolonged the process of menopause. I can live a healthy life and do not have to experience what many women my age are experiencing. My bones feel great and I am approaching 52 years old with no sign of menopause symptoms yet. I have stopped menopause before it even started. I hope everyone realizes the power of natural progesterone cream and the many uses for it. Again, this is an all natural treatment so you will not experience progesterone complications. Honestly, what do you have to lose? This is honestly the best choice in your life you could ever make and if you do your research you will see how this cream has been helping women for decades! I wish you the best of luck in overcoming menopause, this is one of the worst times in a woman's life.
Women - Learn to Take Care of Yourselves
"Take care of yourself" is a common way to say good by in our culture; however it is much easier to say then to do! Women particularly have a hard time doing this.
Women's Sense of Self is Often One of Caretaker and Nurturer, and Society Enforces This View.
Nurturing and caretaking have long been associated with women. Some theorists believe that womens' sense of self comes from relationships with others, usually in the caring role. The role of caretaker is firmly entrenched in womens' psyche. This often is so strong that women feel guilty whenever they say no to others or put their own needs first.
Who Comes First You or Me?
When a woman must choose between caring for herself and caring for another, social pressure fosters the choice of nurturing of others. Women often experiences conflict when faced with what may seem like the continual choice of caring for others or caring for themselves. It is not unusual for women to have difficulty saying no or setting limits, thus ending up doing more than they really want to. Women frequently nurture everyone but themselves and end up feeling conflicted, unappreciated, resentful, and burned out. Women already struggle with these issues and this is even worse for those in the professional or personal role of nurturer/helper.
Reminders for Women:
- Take care of yourself, it will relieve some of your stress.
- Practice stress reduction techniques (exercise, relaxation, meditation, distraction)
- Learn to say no. This will actually make you a better caretaker, although perhaps less often and to less people.
- Caretaking more out of conscious choice has less resentment, is more genuine, and this is felt by the recipient.
- Remember letting people help themselves fosters their independence and personal growth.
- Learn and use self-empathy and self-nurturing techniques.
- Some women press caretaking on others.
- Pressuring someone to accept caretaking is more for the giver then the receiver. This is often experienced as control. (and it is)
- Work on getting to know and understand yourself better.
- Question yourself why you are trying so hard to be a caretaker.
- Try understanding and treating yourself with the same care you give to others.
- Allow yourself to say no, offer alternatives, or even avoid situations if you feel unable to say no.
- Plan for other activities where you routinely spend your time helping others.
- Recognize and allow your own feelings
Learn To Take Care Of Yourself First, You Will Feel Better And Be In A Better Place To Help Others.
Virginia J. Duffy PhD Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Author, Psychotherapist, Seminar leader, Educator, Consultant. Practical, Jargon-Free, and Professional.
Check out My Website http://www.PsychSense.com for: Mental Health Tidbits & Blog, questions and answers, and articles on a variety of mental health related topics.
Take a look at my Crisis Intervention Manual: Behavioral First Aid:Managing Emotions During Emergencies.
Be A Hero! Learn to calm emotions fast in an emergency. Order your own Crisis Intervention Manual specifically written for those who work with people in distress. Clear practical examples and advice, no psychobabble! Filled with examples and practice exercises. See the book review on About.com
Women's Sense of Self is Often One of Caretaker and Nurturer, and Society Enforces This View.
Nurturing and caretaking have long been associated with women. Some theorists believe that womens' sense of self comes from relationships with others, usually in the caring role. The role of caretaker is firmly entrenched in womens' psyche. This often is so strong that women feel guilty whenever they say no to others or put their own needs first.
Who Comes First You or Me?
When a woman must choose between caring for herself and caring for another, social pressure fosters the choice of nurturing of others. Women often experiences conflict when faced with what may seem like the continual choice of caring for others or caring for themselves. It is not unusual for women to have difficulty saying no or setting limits, thus ending up doing more than they really want to. Women frequently nurture everyone but themselves and end up feeling conflicted, unappreciated, resentful, and burned out. Women already struggle with these issues and this is even worse for those in the professional or personal role of nurturer/helper.
Reminders for Women:
- Take care of yourself, it will relieve some of your stress.
- Practice stress reduction techniques (exercise, relaxation, meditation, distraction)
- Learn to say no. This will actually make you a better caretaker, although perhaps less often and to less people.
- Caretaking more out of conscious choice has less resentment, is more genuine, and this is felt by the recipient.
- Remember letting people help themselves fosters their independence and personal growth.
- Learn and use self-empathy and self-nurturing techniques.
- Some women press caretaking on others.
- Pressuring someone to accept caretaking is more for the giver then the receiver. This is often experienced as control. (and it is)
- Work on getting to know and understand yourself better.
- Question yourself why you are trying so hard to be a caretaker.
- Try understanding and treating yourself with the same care you give to others.
- Allow yourself to say no, offer alternatives, or even avoid situations if you feel unable to say no.
- Plan for other activities where you routinely spend your time helping others.
- Recognize and allow your own feelings
Learn To Take Care Of Yourself First, You Will Feel Better And Be In A Better Place To Help Others.
Virginia J. Duffy PhD Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Author, Psychotherapist, Seminar leader, Educator, Consultant. Practical, Jargon-Free, and Professional.
Check out My Website http://www.PsychSense.com for: Mental Health Tidbits & Blog, questions and answers, and articles on a variety of mental health related topics.
Take a look at my Crisis Intervention Manual: Behavioral First Aid:Managing Emotions During Emergencies.
Be A Hero! Learn to calm emotions fast in an emergency. Order your own Crisis Intervention Manual specifically written for those who work with people in distress. Clear practical examples and advice, no psychobabble! Filled with examples and practice exercises. See the book review on About.com
Women and Jewelery - A Match Made in Heaven
In today's world where your physical appearance speaks volumes about you we as women all feel the need to look good. We love fashion and we definitely love jewelery. The "Bling effect" be it gold, silver or diamond, is in fashion and will be for a good time coming.
High quality Jewelery that make you look a "million dollars" need not be expensive as we don't all have the money to spend on diamond watches, earring and necklaces. The truth is the more bling/shine the jewelery has the better but this does not mean you need to spend a fortune to acquire that look.
Jewelery's always a great gift and these could range from earrings and necklaces to bracelets and so on. The simple truth is that we never mind how many jewelery gifts we receive, hence the "more the merrier".
Owing to the Web (Internet) more people are starting to buy jewelery online. This is due to the huge discounts/savings consumers can make. Secondly, consumers can choose themselves to do their shopping at a time that is most convenient to them. The wide variety of jewelery they can find online is also a reason for more people choosing online shopping over the high street these days.
Trendy female is a women's only online retail store that stocks beautiful women's jewelery among its range of products. If you are after a gift for a loved one (female) this is a online shop that offers stylish jewelery that has an appeal to a wide range of women and at the same time will not burn a whole on the boyfriend's wallet. They also have an excellent return policy on all of our items.
If you are planning to give a gift to someone, TrendyFemale has a good variety of gift items that are not only fashionable but also affordable.
High quality Jewelery that make you look a "million dollars" need not be expensive as we don't all have the money to spend on diamond watches, earring and necklaces. The truth is the more bling/shine the jewelery has the better but this does not mean you need to spend a fortune to acquire that look.
Jewelery's always a great gift and these could range from earrings and necklaces to bracelets and so on. The simple truth is that we never mind how many jewelery gifts we receive, hence the "more the merrier".
Owing to the Web (Internet) more people are starting to buy jewelery online. This is due to the huge discounts/savings consumers can make. Secondly, consumers can choose themselves to do their shopping at a time that is most convenient to them. The wide variety of jewelery they can find online is also a reason for more people choosing online shopping over the high street these days.
Trendy female is a women's only online retail store that stocks beautiful women's jewelery among its range of products. If you are after a gift for a loved one (female) this is a online shop that offers stylish jewelery that has an appeal to a wide range of women and at the same time will not burn a whole on the boyfriend's wallet. They also have an excellent return policy on all of our items.
If you are planning to give a gift to someone, TrendyFemale has a good variety of gift items that are not only fashionable but also affordable.
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