tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-89725181772533269792024-02-08T14:17:27.775-06:00Milk Junky: Fun with BreastsFor anyone who loves breasts. Includes fun photos, breast-related entertainment news and reviews, and info about breast enhancement, sex, and health.Ruby 32-DDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02870204925595450572noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972518177253326979.post-22920892084354423892009-10-19T11:00:00.000-05:002009-10-19T11:00:01.733-05:00The Pill and Your Breasts<span style="font-weight: bold;">Three surprising side effects of oral contraceptives.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(186, 71, 107); font-weight: bold;">Birth-control pills might make your boobs a little bigger.</span><br /><br />Because the hormones in the Pill cause fluid retention, it is likely your breasts will feel somewhat fuller.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(186, 71, 107); font-weight: bold;">Some types may heal breast blemishes.</span><br /><br />Just as certain kinds of Pills contain hormones that clear up and prevent facial acne, these types also can have a zit-busting effect on your set.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(186, 71, 107); font-weight: bold;">They may affect your breast-cancer odds.</span><br /><br />Research suggests that Pill takes may have a slightly greater risk of breast cancer than do women who have never been on oral contraceptives. Talk to your gyno about the risks.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:smaller;">Source: Jennifer Wider, MD, Cosmo Radio Medical Expert</span><br /><br />- from <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000LXHJDM?ie=UTF8&tag=miljun-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B000LXHJDM">Cosmopolitan Magazine</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=miljun-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B000LXHJDM" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" />, September 2009Ruby 32-DDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02870204925595450572noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972518177253326979.post-27270041070582686162009-10-14T11:00:00.001-05:002009-10-14T11:00:05.894-05:00Tap In to Your Guy's Weekend Brain: In the Mood<span style="font-weight: bold;">Three times he's in the mood</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(186, 71, 107); font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-style:italic;">Before</span> Your Date</span><br /><br />Start getting ready for a night out early so there's time for post-shower fun.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(186, 71, 107); font-weight: bold;">In the A.M.</span><br /><br />He's so rested, not thinking about work, and raring to go, he won't even notice the crust in your eyes.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(186, 71, 107); font-weight: bold;">The Middle of the Night</span><br /><br />With no alarm clock to answer to, 3 a.m. nooky will help him drift back to sleep.<br /><br /><p style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0451222490?ie=UTF8&tag=miljun-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0451222490"><img border="0" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51bc-3W%2BQZL._SL160_.jpg" alt="Third Base Ain't What It Used to Be" /></a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=miljun-20&l=as2&o=1&a=0451222490" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" /></p><br /><br /><span style="font-size:smaller;">Source: Logan Levkoff, author of <span style="font-style:italic;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0451222490?ie=UTF8&tag=miljun-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0451222490">Third Base Ain't What It Used to Be</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=miljun-20&l=as2&o=1&a=0451222490" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" /></span></span><br /><br />- from <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000LXHJDM?ie=UTF8&tag=miljun-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B000LXHJDM">Cosmopolitan Magazine</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=miljun-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B000LXHJDM" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" />, September 2009Ruby 32-DDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02870204925595450572noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972518177253326979.post-84733814353574271492009-10-12T11:00:00.007-05:002009-10-12T11:00:00.396-05:00The Sun and Your Set<span style="font-weight: bold;">Surprising news about UV rays and your delicate breast skin, plus how to stay safe.</span><br /><br /><img style="float: right; margin-left: 5px; border-width: 1px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(226, 80, 132);" src="http://www.jenn-rose.com/milkjunky/milkjunkies034.jpg" alt="from Milk Junkies" width="320" height="240" /><span style="color: rgb(186, 71, 107); font-weight: bold;">Swimsuit fabric has an SPF of only about 5,</span><br /><br />so your bikini top barely repels UV rays. Put sunscreen with SPF 15 or higher under your top to stay safe, reapplying ever two hours.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(186, 71, 107); font-weight: bold;">"Waterproof" sunscreen really isn't.</span><br /><br />If you work up a sweat or go for a swim, sunscreen's effectiveness can become compromised and you must put on another coating or your skin will burn.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(186, 71, 107); font-weight: bold;">UV rays can get through water.</span><br /><br />Actually, rays reach 2 feet into water and can fry your skin while you swim, hence the need to put on sunscreen before you dive into the pool or ocean.<br /><br /><p style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1416586962?ie=UTF8&tag=miljun-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1416586962"><img border="0" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41aL3uoeB7L._SL160_.jpg" alt="Simple Skin Beauty: Every Woman's Guide to a Lifetime of Healthy, Gorgeous Skin" /></a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=miljun-20&l=as2&o=1&a=1416586962" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" /></p><br /><br /><span style="font-size:smaller;">Source: Ellen Marmur, MD, author of <span style="font-style:italic;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1416586962?ie=UTF8&tag=miljun-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1416586962">Simple Skin Beauty: Every Woman's Guide to a Lifetime of Healthy, Gorgeous Skin</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=miljun-20&l=as2&o=1&a=1416586962" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" /></span></span><br /><br />- from <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000LXHJDM?ie=UTF8&tag=miljun-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B000LXHJDM">Cosmopolitan Magazine</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=miljun-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B000LXHJDM" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" />, August 2009Ruby 32-DDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02870204925595450572noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972518177253326979.post-45231744366372193432009-10-07T11:00:00.001-05:002009-10-07T11:00:03.049-05:00When Your Breasts Hurt<span style="font-weight: bold;">We break down the types of pain and their causes.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(186, 71, 107); font-weight: bold;">Your breasts feel tender before your period.</span><br /><br />It's the result of normal hormone changes that happen a week or two before your flow. Relieve it by cutting back on caffeine or taking an anti-inflammatory painkiller.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(186, 71, 107); font-weight: bold;">You have sharp pain in one breast only.</span><br /><br />It may be a sign of a breast infection, which can happen if you've bumped it accidentally. See your gyno, who can give you antibiotics.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(186, 71, 107); font-weight: bold;">One or both breasts ache after sex.</span><br /><br />The likely scenario: Your guy was rough with your rack without you realizing it in the moment.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:smaller;">Source: Jennifer Ashton, Ob-Gyn in Englewood, New Jersey, and CBS News Medical Correspondent</span><br /><br />- from <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000LXHJDM?ie=UTF8&tag=miljun-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B000LXHJDM">Cosmopolitan Magazine</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=miljun-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B000LXHJDM" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" />, July 2009Ruby 32-DDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02870204925595450572noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972518177253326979.post-14771604241661654172009-10-05T11:00:00.004-05:002009-10-05T11:00:05.019-05:00Sex, Arousal, and Your Breasts<span style="font-weight: bold;">Being turned on affects you above the waist too.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(186, 71, 107); font-weight: bold;">Your breasts feel bigger.</span><br /><br />Sexual arousal increases blood flow throughout your body. One side effect: Your girls feel like they're swelling up.<br /><br />There's not a noticeable change in size, but many women say they have a sensation of fullness. And it may be more pronounced toward the end of your cycle, when estrogen and progesterone levels fluctuate, possibly causing an even plumper feel.<br /><br /><img style="float: right; margin-left: 5px; border-width: 1px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(226, 80, 132);" src="http://www.jenn-rose.com/milkjunky/milkjunkies2_050.jpg" alt="from Milk Junkies 2" height="150" width="200" /><span style="color: rgb(186, 71, 107); font-weight: bold;">Your nipples become ultrasensitive.</span><br /><br />Your nipples and the surrounding areolae are loaded with nerve endings. When your libido is raging, their sensitivity is heightened, making them super-receptive to even the lightest, gentlest stimulation.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(186, 71, 107); font-weight: bold;">The skin on your set reddens.</span><br /><br />That increased blood flow also causes blood vessels to dilate. This actually can be seen through the thin skin on and around your breasts as a red flushing.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:smaller;">Source: Jennifer Ashton, Ob-Gyn in Englewood, New Jersey</span><br /><br />- from <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000LXHJDM?ie=UTF8&tag=miljun-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B000LXHJDM">Cosmopolitan Magazine</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=miljun-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B000LXHJDM" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" />, May 2009Ruby 32-DDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02870204925595450572noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972518177253326979.post-41854769420997973972009-09-30T11:00:00.002-05:002009-09-30T11:00:04.468-05:00Secret Libido Killers<span style="font-weight: bold;">Sex drive dragging? One of these may be the culprit.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(186, 71, 107); font-weight: bold;">Your pill prescription</span><br /><br />Oral contraceptives decrease your body's production of estrogen and testosterone, two hormones that directly influence your level of sexual interest. As a result, some women on birth-control pills feel less of an urge to get busy. If you experience this, check in with your gyno and ask her to prescribe a Pill with a different hormone combination.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(186, 71, 107); font-weight: bold;">Feeling uptight</span><br /><br />When you're anxious, your body releases stress hormones into your bloodstream, which can shut down desire in many women. Tension also has a psychological impact on your interest in sex.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(186, 71, 107); font-weight: bold;">Boozing it up</span><br /><br />Sure, a few cocktails can make you feel frisky at first. But alcohol is a depressant, meaning that after a few hours, it slows bodily functions—including your ability to become aroused and be in the mood for physical fun with your guy.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:smaller;">Source: Marjorie Green, MD, Clinical Instructor at Harvard Medical School and Advisory-Board Member of the Women's Sexual Health Foundation in Cincinnati</span><br /><br />- from <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000LXHJDM?ie=UTF8&tag=miljun-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B000LXHJDM">Cosmopolitan Magazine</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=miljun-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B000LXHJDM" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" />, October 2008Ruby 32-DDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02870204925595450572noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972518177253326979.post-78181093834273760082009-09-28T11:00:00.000-05:002009-09-28T11:00:00.205-05:00When Your Breasts Act Strange<span style="font-weight: bold;">We help you decode some bizarre symptoms.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(186, 71, 107); font-weight: bold;">Your breasts itch.</span><br /><br />If both breasts have an allover itch, the culprit may be dry winter air, which dehydrates skin. Apply a moisturizer twice a day and after every shower.<br /><br />If the itchy area is located under your breasts or in your cleavage and/or is red and scaly, it's likely a skin yeast infection triggered by sweat buildup. An antifungal cream or powder will usually clear it up fast.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(186, 71, 107); font-weight: bold;">Your nipples get hard for no obvious reason.</span><br /><br />Nipple erections sometimes seem to happen spontaneously, but they're typically brought on by a subtle change in room temperature or your own anxiety or arousal levels. It's not a sign of anything serious, but if it happens frequently, wear a lightly padded bra to mask them.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(186, 71, 107); font-weight: bold;">A few dark hairs appear.</span><br /><br />Hair near your areolae or between your breasts is normal, particularly for darker-hued women. Tweeze it, then prevent infection by dabbing on antibacterial cream.<br /><br /><p style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0307406962?ie=UTF8&tag=miljun-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0307406962"><img border="0" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51zPo7PDLXL._SL160_.jpg" alt="Taking Care of Your Girls" /></a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=miljun-20&l=as2&o=1&a=0307406962" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" /></p><br /><br /><span style="font-size:smaller;">Source: Marisa Weiss, MD, president and founder of breastcancer.org and coauthor of <span style="font-style:italic;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0307406962?ie=UTF8&tag=miljun-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0307406962">Taking Care of Your "Girls"</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=miljun-20&l=as2&o=1&a=0307406962" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" /></span></span><br /><br />- from <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000LXHJDM?ie=UTF8&tag=miljun-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B000LXHJDM">Cosmopolitan Magazine</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=miljun-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B000LXHJDM" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" />, April 2009Ruby 32-DDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02870204925595450572noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972518177253326979.post-85173352511463286392009-09-23T11:00:00.004-05:002009-09-23T11:00:03.122-05:00Tap In to Your Guy's Weekend Brain: Wake Up Call<span style="font-weight: bold;">How he wants to wake up on alarm-free mornings</span><br /><br /><img style="float: right; margin-left: 5px; border-width: 1px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(226, 80, 132);" src="http://www.jenn-rose.com/milkjunky/milkjunkies312.jpg" alt="from Milk Junkies 3" height="150" width="200" /><span style="color: rgb(186, 71, 107); font-weight: bold;">Give Him a Visual Thrill</span><br /><br />Bring him coffee in bed... in the buff.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(186, 71, 107); font-weight: bold;">Make a Little Noise</span><br /><br />Whisper the steamy stuff you're going to do to him.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(186, 71, 107); font-weight: bold;">Use Your Hands</span><br /><br />Slowly rouse him by caressing his back.<br /><br /><p style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0446692670?ie=UTF8&tag=miljun-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0446692670"><img border="0" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41TO6rT9xHL._SL160_.jpg" alt="The Perfect Orgasm: How to Get It, How to Give It" /></a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=miljun-20&l=as2&o=1&a=0446692670" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" /></p><br /><br /><span style="font-size:smaller;">Source: Joan Elizabeth Lloyd, author of <span style="font-style:italic;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0446692670?ie=UTF8&tag=miljun-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0446692670" title="The Perfect Orgasm: How to Get It, How to Give It">The Perfect Orgasm: How to Get It, How to Give It</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=miljun-20&l=as2&o=1&a=0446692670" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" /></span></span><br /><br />- from <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000LXHJDM?ie=UTF8&tag=miljun-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B000LXHJDM">Cosmopolitan Magazine</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=miljun-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B000LXHJDM" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" />, October 2008Ruby 32-DDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02870204925595450572noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972518177253326979.post-41306757825431499332009-09-21T11:00:00.000-05:002009-09-21T11:00:00.737-05:00Breast-Cancer Prevention<span style="font-weight:bold;">A heart-pounding way to ward off the disease</span><br /><br />A new study found that women who exercised regularly before turning 35 had a 23% decreased risk of developing breast cancer before menopause than did sedentary young women.<br /><br />One theory: Working out seems to reduce the amount of estrogen in your body, and research indicates that the more estrogen a woman has, the greater her breast-cancer odds.<br /><br />It's never too late to start indulging in moderate 30-minute cardio sessions at least 3 times a week. Try biking around your neighborhood; taking a long, brisk walk; or popping in a workout DVD to do in front of the TV.<br /><br />- from <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000LXHJDM?ie=UTF8&tag=miljun-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B000LXHJDM">Cosmopolitan Magazine</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=miljun-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B000LXHJDM" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" />, October 2008Ruby 32-DDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02870204925595450572noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972518177253326979.post-13521643995976677162009-09-14T11:00:00.003-05:002009-09-18T22:16:00.982-05:00When You Feel a Lump<span style="font-weight: bold;">Don't panic—most turn out to be benign. Here, three types common in young women.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(186, 71, 107); font-weight: bold;">A hard, movable lump in one breast.</span><br /><br />If it feels firm and smooth all over, like a marble, and isn't fixed in one place, it's probably a fluid-filled cyst. Have your doctor take a look to be sure. Cysts are harmless but can be drained.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(186, 71, 107); font-weight: bold;">A pimplelike swelling on your areola.</span><br /><br />Sounds like a buildup of mucus in one of the many tiny glands that dot the areolae. These glands lubricate your nipples during breast-feeding. Let your gyno diagnose it; you can then leave it alone or apply a warm compress to loosen the buildup. An antibiotic may be needed if there are any signs of infection.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(186, 71, 107); font-weight: bold;">Little lumps that appear in both breasts preperiod.</span><br /><br />If this happens just before your flow then smooths out once it's over, it's likely due to hormone changes and nothing to worry about. If a lump or area of thickening persists or gets larger over time, talk to your gyno.<br /><br /><p style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0307406962?ie=UTF8&tag=miljun-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0307406962"><img border="0" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51zPo7PDLXL._SL160_.jpg" alt="Taking Care of Your Girls" /></a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=miljun-20&l=as2&o=1&a=0307406962" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" /></p><br /><br /><span style="font-size:smaller;">Source: Marisa Weiss, MD, president and founder of breastcancer.org and coauthor of <span style="font-style:italic;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0307406962?ie=UTF8&tag=miljun-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0307406962">Taking Care of Your "Girls"</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=miljun-20&l=as2&o=1&a=0307406962" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" /></span></span><br /><br />- from <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000LXHJDM?ie=UTF8&tag=miljun-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B000LXHJDM">Cosmopolitan Magazine</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=miljun-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B000LXHJDM" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" />, October 2009Ruby 32-DDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02870204925595450572noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972518177253326979.post-74992068828141764102008-12-18T18:04:00.011-06:002009-09-12T22:13:57.676-05:00Want Better Sex?Just a few meditation sessions can jack up your sex drive and speed arousal, say researchers at Canada's University of British Columbia and Israel's Hadassah University Hospital. They measured reactions among 24 women watching an erotic film, then again after the subjects had attended three mindfulness meditation courses. Watching the same movie, the women were markedly more turned on than during the first viewing.<br /><br />"Mindfulness can directly change brain processing and allow women to experience arousal more acutely," says study coauthor Lori Brotto, PhD.<br /><br />- from <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00005NIOO?ie=UTF8&tag=miljun-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00005NIOO">Prevention Magazine</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=miljun-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B00005NIOO" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" />, December 2008<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">More information:</span><br /><ul><li><a href="http://www.urbandharma.org/udharma4/mpe.html" title="Urban Dharma - Buddhism in America - Mindfulness in Plain English">Mindfulness in Plain English</a><ul><li>read online or via a free eBook</li><li>no signup required</li><li><blockquote>This is a meditation manual, a nuts-and-bolts, step-by-step guide to Insight meditation. It is meant to be practical. It is meant for use.</blockquote></li></ul></li><li><a href="http://www.shambhalasun.com/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=2125" title="Shambhala Sun - How to do Mindfulness Meditation">How to do Mindfulness Meditation</a></li><li><a href="http://www.contemplativemind.org/practices/subnav/meditation.htm" title="The Tree of Contemplative Practices - Mindfulness">Mindfulness Meditation</a></li></ul>Ruby 32-DDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02870204925595450572noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972518177253326979.post-76501150709412450932008-12-17T14:23:00.011-06:002009-09-12T21:54:55.255-05:00Itchy Chest?<span style="font-weight: bold;">"Sometimes my chest gets incredibly itchy, and I have to scratch—even in public."</span><br /><br />First, slather your set with body lotion after you shower. This will keep your skin moisturized, which reduces dryness-induced itching. Next, look for moisture-wicking fabric and breathable microfibers, which are less irritating.<br /><br />Itching plus redness can be a sign of a skin allergy. If you notice this, ease the discomfort with a cortisone cream, and then switch detergent and soap brands to see if that makes a difference. Should you detect a patch of red, scaly skin, you may have a skin yeast infection. Apply an OTC antifungal cream to kill the yeast.<br /><br />But if a scaly sore appears on your nipple and doesn't heal, visit your MD. It can indicate a very rare form of breast cancer.<br /><br />- from "Bizarre Boob Behavior," <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000LXHJDM?ie=UTF8&tag=miljun-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B000LXHJDM">Cosmopolitan Magazine</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=miljun-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B000LXHJDM" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" />, May 2008<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Rash from a Fungal or Yeast Infection</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(186, 71, 107); font-weight: bold;">Rash Treatment Options</span><br /><br />I've had this happen. It's itchy and red, and normal lotions won't fix it. The problem is that sweat can collect between or underneath the breasts; moisture-rich environments are breeding grounds for fungal and yeast infections. I used an over-the-counter cream, <a title="Lotrimin Ultra Antifungal Cream for Athlete's Foot, .85-Ounce Tubes (Pack of 2)" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001EPQ2KC?ie=UTF8&tag=miljun-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001EPQ2KC">Lotrimin Ultra</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=miljun-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B001EPQ2KC" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" />, to clear mine up.<br /><br />Whatever treatment you choose, make sure to follow the instructions. It'll tell you to use the cream for a specific number of weeks. Even if your symptoms clear up, continue to use the ointment for the instructed treatment time. If you don't, the rash could come back. Also, make sure to rub the cream over the entire rash and on the surrounding skin. You want to treat the entire general region, not just the itchy red spot.<br /><br />The ointment should help soothe your skin and make it less itchy; if it irritates your skin, stop treatment immediately and see your doctor. If your rash returns or doesn't clear up after treatment, see your doctor. Take anything you used on the rash with you to show your doctor.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(186, 71, 107); font-weight: bold;">Rash Prevention</span><br /><br />To help prevent getting a rash in the first place, keep your skin dry. I sometimes use cornstarch powder. However, don't use powder if you have a rash or are currently treating a rash: it could make it worse.<br /><br />Reducing the amount of oil on your skin may also help to prevent rashes. Try using a glycolic acid cleanser or lotion to dissolve excessive torso oils.<br /><br />Learn more about <a href="http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/guide/fungal-infections-skin" title="WebMD: Fungal Infections of the Skin">fungal infections of the skin at WebMD</a><br /><br />Read about more <a href="http://www.dermadoctor.com/article_Tinea-Versicolor_70.html" title="DERMAdoctor: Tinea Versicolor Article">treatment options for tinea versicolor at DERMAdoctor</a>Ruby 32-DDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02870204925595450572noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972518177253326979.post-11353356351520636672008-12-16T12:49:00.007-06:002009-09-18T22:16:45.650-05:00Breast Cancer News<span style="font-weight: bold;">We get to the bottom of three very alarming recent headlines.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(186, 71, 107); font-weight: bold;">"Lights at night are linked to breast cancer."</span><br /><br />It's not yet clear yet whether it's living in a well-lit area that's a risk factor or if some other component of urban or suburban life may be to blame.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(186, 71, 107); font-weight: bold;">"Depression may influence breast cancer."</span><br /><br />Researchers looked at five studies and concluded that women with depression had a 2.5-fold increased risk of developing breast cancer. But some of the risk factors for breast cancer overlap with risk factors for depression, such as obesity, so depression itself may not be the cause.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(186, 71, 107); font-weight: bold;">"Early smoking boosts breast cancer risk."</span><br /><br />Study authors theorize that a young woman's breast tissue is still developing and, therefore, more vulnerable to the carcinogenic effects of tobacco. Though more research needs to be done, the advice is clear: Don't smoke... or quit!<br /><br /><p style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0307406962?ie=UTF8&tag=miljun-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0307406962"><img border="0" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51zPo7PDLXL._SL160_.jpg" alt="Taking Care of Your Girls" /></a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=miljun-20&l=as2&o=1&a=0307406962" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" /></p><br /><br /><span style="font-size:smaller;">Source: Breast Cancer Oncologist Marisa Weiss, coauthor of <span style="font-style:italic;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0307406962?ie=UTF8&tag=miljun-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0307406962">Taking Care of Your "Girls"</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=miljun-20&l=as2&o=1&a=0307406962" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" /></span></span><br /><br />- from <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000LXHJDM?ie=UTF8&tag=miljun-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B000LXHJDM">Cosmopolitan Magazine</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=miljun-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B000LXHJDM" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" />, May 2008Ruby 32-DDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02870204925595450572noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972518177253326979.post-66614619732881344002008-12-14T14:22:00.006-06:002009-09-19T14:10:25.909-05:00Bra Bummers<span style="font-weight: bold;">An ill-fitting bra can cause bodily harm. Here, signs you need better support.</span><br /><br /><img style="float: right; margin-left: 5px; border-width: 1px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(226, 80, 132);" src="http://www.jenn-rose.com/milkjunky/milk2_010.jpg" alt="from Milk Junkies 2" height="150" width="200" /><span style="color: rgb(186, 71, 107); font-weight: bold;">Your back and shoulders ache.</span><br /><br />The band size is probably too large for your body, causing you to tighten the shoulder straps to make up for the lack of support. To get the correct band size, measure your torso by putting a tape measure right under your breasts. When trying on bras, you'll know the band fits if it stays level just under your armpits and across your back.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(186, 71, 107); font-weight: bold;">Your boobs feel really tender whenever you move.</span><br /><br />The cups may be too big or the elastic in the cup fabric may be worn out, leaving your girls free to bounce around. Also, the band size could be too large, allowing it to ride up your back and the cups to angle down loosely, like a seesaw.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(186, 71, 107); font-weight: bold;">You notice redness under your breasts.</span><br /><br />Your bra may not have enough padding around the underwire or the cup size could be too large, causing it to fail to lift your breasts off your chest and resulting in chafing.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:smaller;">Source: Bra Expert Susan Nethero, founder of Intimacy Bra Shops</span><br /><br />- from <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000LXHJDM?ie=UTF8&tag=miljun-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B000LXHJDM">Cosmopolitan Magazine</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=miljun-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B000LXHJDM" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" />, July 2008Ruby 32-DDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02870204925595450572noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972518177253326979.post-47628475626321094392008-12-05T13:08:00.003-06:002009-09-12T21:56:50.561-05:00Why Breasts Change<span style="font-weight: bold;">Do your boobs look or feel different than usual? One of these could be the culprit.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(186, 71, 107); font-weight: bold;">You've gained or lost weight.</span><br /><br />For some women, excess pounds tend to go to the boobs and butt first; when you drop pounds, the weight may disappear from these areas first as well.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(186, 71, 107); font-weight: bold;">They can grow into adulthood.</span><br /><br />Though most women hit their adult height during puberty, it's not uncommon for your girls to continue changing shape until your late teens or early 20s.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(186, 71, 107); font-weight: bold;">You went on or off the pill.</span><br /><br />The hormones in birth-control pills can make you retain fluid, making boobs puff up. The amount of swelling depends on the hormone combo in your prescription, and it doesn't happen to all women. When you quit the Pill, your breasts return to normal.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(186, 71, 107); font-weight: bold;">You're pregnant.</span><br /><br />Pregnancy hormones can make your boobs feel sore and tingly, and your breasts and areolae may swell and darken. These changes are often the first signs of conception.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:smaller;">Source: Women's Health Specialist Jennifer Wider, MD, Cosmo Radio Sex-Health Expert</span><br /><br />- from <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000LXHJDM?ie=UTF8&tag=miljun-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B000LXHJDM">Cosmopolitan Magazine</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=miljun-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B000LXHJDM" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" />, June 2008Ruby 32-DDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02870204925595450572noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972518177253326979.post-20380188434570833392008-12-04T13:37:00.004-06:002009-09-12T21:57:20.823-05:00Worrisome Breast Signs<span style="font-weight: bold;">Don't let these distressing symptoms panic you.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(186, 71, 107); font-weight: bold;">You feel a lump.</span><br /><br />Your first thought might be breast cancer, but that is rare in women under 35. More likely, the lump is a fluid-filled cyst or a fibroadenoma, two common benign growths. Check in with your gyno if the lump doesn't go away after one menstrual cycle.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(186, 71, 107); font-weight: bold;">A sharp pain strikes.</span><br /><br />An out-of-the-blue stabbing sensation is probably the result of a fluid-filled cyst that has ruptured. Unless it continues to cause discomfort, you can ignore it.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(186, 71, 107); font-weight: bold;">A spot or rash develops.</span><br /><br />It's probably caused by chafing from your bra, dry skin, or a skin yeast infection from sweat buildup. But if it is a single spot that doesn't heal, has an irregular border, is larger than a pencil eraser, or is two-toned, your derm should look at it.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(186, 71, 107); font-weight: bold;">You notice nipple discharge.</span><br /><br />It's normal for whitish, yellow, or even green fluid to emerge if you squeeze your nipple. Should the fluid come out spontaneously or if it's bloody, see your gyno; a benign tumor may be the cause.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:smaller;">Source: Katherine Alley, MD, Medical Director of Suburban Breast Center in Bethesda, Maryland</span><br /><br />- from <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000LXHJDM?ie=UTF8&tag=miljun-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B000LXHJDM">Cosmopolitan Magazine</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=miljun-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B000LXHJDM" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" />, April 2008Ruby 32-DDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02870204925595450572noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972518177253326979.post-49249931869873746722008-12-03T13:31:00.003-06:002009-09-12T21:57:40.238-05:00Ways Your Breasts Age<span style="font-weight: bold;">As you move through your 20s and 30s, your twins experience some changes.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(186, 71, 107); font-weight: bold;">In your 20s</span><br /><br />Your breasts are at their genetically predetermined size, and your breast tissue is at its firmest. This decade is when you're most likely to develop a benign breast lump, such as a cyst or fibroadenoma—a painless, firm mass.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(186, 71, 107); font-weight: bold;">In your early 30s</span><br /><br />The collagen that helps keep breasts firm begins to lose elasticity, so most women notice some sagging. If you smoke, the sagging may be more apparent, because chemicals in tobacco break down collagen. A more serious worry: breast cancer. At 30, your risk of the disease is 1 in 257. Monthly breast self-exams and a yearly clinical breast exam by your gyno should be routine.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(186, 71, 107); font-weight: bold;">In your late 30s</span><br /><br />Gravity, and any pregnancies, will have made your breasts less dense. Pregnancy can also leave your nipples darker. As for breast cancer, some gynos suggest that a 35+ woman get a baseline mammogram, but all women should get them yearly after 40.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:smaller;">Source: Jennifer Wider, MD, Cosmo Radio Sex-Health Expert</span><br /><br />- from <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000LXHJDM?ie=UTF8&tag=miljun-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B000LXHJDM">Cosmopolitan Magazine</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=miljun-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B000LXHJDM" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" />, February 2008Ruby 32-DDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02870204925595450572noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972518177253326979.post-71666406286232710442008-12-02T13:15:00.009-06:002009-09-12T21:58:06.109-05:00Must-Know Breast Info<span style="font-weight: bold;">Answers to the most common questions women ask gynos</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(186, 71, 107); font-weight: bold;">What can I do to make my boobs bigger?</span><br /><br />Gaining weight will do the trick, and certain exercises may build the muscle in your chest so your set might appear larger. But once your boobs reach their predestined size, nothing will increase their dimensions.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(186, 71, 107); font-weight: bold;">Breast cancer runs in my family. Is my risk higher?</span><br /><br />Maybe. Women with a first-degree relative—i.e., a mother or sister—who has been diagnosed with the disease have about a 50% increased risk. Women who have second-degree relatives, such as a grandmother, with breast cancer may also have higher odds. If you fall into either of these categories, tell your gyno. She may suggest that you be tested for genetic abnormalities.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(186, 71, 107); font-weight: bold;">Is it normal for my breasts to be asymmetrical?</span><br /><br />Yep, most women have one breast that's larger than the other. The difference is usually slight but may be up to a cup size.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:smaller;">Sources: Suzanne Trupin, OB-GYN in Champaign, Illinois; American Cancer Society</span><br /><br />- from <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000LXHJDM?ie=UTF8&tag=miljun-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B000LXHJDM">Cosmopolitan Magazine</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=miljun-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B000LXHJDM" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" />, January 2008Ruby 32-DDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02870204925595450572noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972518177253326979.post-52707961888783724802008-11-28T22:46:00.005-06:002009-09-12T21:58:27.467-05:00Breast-Size Solutions<span style="font-weight: bold;">If you're truly unhappy with the set nature gave you, here's help.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(186, 71, 107); font-weight: bold;">"My breasts are so big, they hurt when I move."</span><br /><br />Make sure you're wearing the right bra for your shape. If you're still uncomfortable, look into breast-reduction surgery. It is a major operation, takes six weeks to recover from, and costs up to $20,000.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(186, 71, 107); font-weight: bold;">"I feel unattractive with an A-cup."</span><br /><br />Small breasts don't sag as much as you age or ache when you're active. Also, note how sexy small-chested stars like Keira Knightley are. If it really bothers you, augmentation is an option. The surgery costs up to $12,000 and may trigger complications. Also, implants will have to be replaced at some point.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(186, 71, 107); font-weight: bold;">"My breasts are two sizes."</span><br /><br />A tailor can sew padding into one side of each of your bras or you can have augmentation or reduction surgery on one to even out the sizes.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:smaller;">Source: Laurie Casas, MD, Associate Professor of Surgery at Northwesten University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago</span><br /><br />- from <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000LXHJDM?ie=UTF8&tag=miljun-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B000LXHJDM">Cosmopolitan Magazine</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=miljun-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B000LXHJDM" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" />, October 2008Ruby 32-DDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02870204925595450572noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972518177253326979.post-22189103841292719192008-11-26T01:05:00.006-06:002008-12-17T19:40:47.031-06:00Victoria's Secret Bust-Firming BraVictoria's Secret has a new bra that claims to increase skin's firmness.<br /><br /><blockquote>The secret's out: 4 weeks to a firmer looking you. Introducing the only bra proven to tighten, firm and enhance the appearance of your skin - all you have to do is wear it. Beauty Secret™ gives your bust a more uplifted effect in just 4 weeks. Innovative firming and renewal treatments diminish signs of aging and improve skin's ability to retain moisture, resulting in a naturally firmer-looking bust area. Beauty Secret™ is an unprecedented breakthrough in the world of bras...and now it's yours to experience.<br /><br />• Gives an 18% boost in skin firmness after 4 weeks of continuous wear (8 hours daily)<br />• Safe to wash (hand-wash preferred): retains renewing power for the life of the bra<br />• Feels just like any other bra: no inserts, creams or lotions <br />• You'll notice results after 4 weeks of continuous wear (8 hours daily), with maximum rejuvenation in 8 weeks<br /><br />Findings occurred after a 4-week period.</blockquote><br /><br />The actual science behind these bras isn't mentioned anywhere.<br /><br />See the new <a href="http://www2.victoriassecret.com/collection/?cgname=OSBRPFRMZZZ&cgnbr=OSBRPFRMZZZ&rfnbr=5376" title="Victoria's Secret - Beauty Secret(TM) Bust-Firming Bra">Victoria's Secret Beauty Secret™ bras</a>Ruby 32-DDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02870204925595450572noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972518177253326979.post-1011545534214225082008-11-21T21:08:00.002-06:002008-11-21T23:13:32.145-06:00Is Your Body a Walking Sex Ad?Most communication authorities now speculate that approximately 90% of what people communicate derives from nonverbal signals, including body language. Facial expressions, eye contact, gestures, stance, and posture are all elements of body language.<br /><br />Flipping your hair, shaking hands, making eye contact, and smiling are more than just motions: they're part of your nonverbal communication, conveying emphasis and emotion.<br /><br />First dates are full of body language signals that can help you judge whether or not a person is interested. When a man is attracted to a woman on the first date, he's inclined to be chatty. If you're attracted to him, make eye contact and listen.<br /><br />When a man touches a woman on the small of her back to escort her through a door, it's an indication of confidence and interest.<br /><br />For a woman, it's the duration of her physical contact that gauges her interest. While brief, less-than-a-second touches are expected, touches that are lingering could reveal an intimate meaning.<br /><br />Learn more about <a href="http://www.webmd.com/sex-relationships/features/body-language-basics" title="WebMD: The Basics of Body Language">the basics of body language at WebMD</a>Ruby 32-DDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02870204925595450572noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972518177253326979.post-72459061367059955812008-03-16T18:33:00.008-05:002009-09-12T21:58:55.932-05:00Eating Habits and Breast Health<span style="font-weight: bold;">Food you consume can affect your set in surprising ways.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(186, 71, 107); font-weight: bold;">Yo-yo dieting leaves them less firm.</span><br /><br />Falling into a cycle of losing weight, gaining it back, and losing it again stretches the connective tissue in your pair, making them looser. (As little as 10 pounds can be enough for sag to set in).<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(186, 71, 107); font-weight: bold;">Caffeine makes them ache.</span><br /><br />Experts aren't exactly sure why, but caffeine-rich foods and beverages contribute to PMS-induced breast tenderness. Cutting back on chocolate, coffee, cola, and tea during your preperiod week will help ease the discomfort.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(186, 71, 107); font-weight: bold;">Two drinks a day raise your odds for breast cancer.</span><br /><br />Two beers, glasses of wine, or shots daily make you one-and-a-half times more likely to develop the disease.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(186, 71, 107); font-weight: bold;">Fat intake is also a cancer factor.</span><br /><br />Premenopausal women who consume animal fat, mainly from red meat and dairy products, have an increased risk of breast cancer.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:smaller;">Source: Los Angeles OB-GYN Eldridge Pearsall</span><br /><br />- from <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000LXHJDM?ie=UTF8&tag=miljun-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B000LXHJDM">Cosmopolitan Magazine</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=miljun-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B000LXHJDM" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" />, March 2008Ruby 32-DDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02870204925595450572noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972518177253326979.post-30389284776411227502008-03-14T23:22:00.012-05:002008-12-17T19:27:43.669-06:00Growth Hormone and Breast Enlargement<span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><strong></strong></span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(186, 71, 107); font-weight: bold;">Human growth hormone</span><br /><br />A key ingredient to naturally enlarging your breasts is human growth hormone (hGH): without enough human growth hormone (hGH), your breasts won't grow no matter how many herbs you swallow. Besides enlarging your breasts, human growth hormone (hGH) also slows the aging process and helps burn fat. Unfortunately, growth hormone levels start to decline by the age of 25.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(186, 71, 107); font-weight: bold;">Promote natural secretion of hGH</span><br /><br />The good news is that you can raise your growth hormone levels. Human growth hormone (hGH) secretion can be triggered by a number of natural stimuli, the most powerful of which are sleep and exercise. Diet also plays a role in human growth hormone (hGH) secretion.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(186, 71, 107); font-weight: bold;">Sleep</span><br /><br />Since the largest human growth hormone (hGH) surge in a normal day tends to occur around one hour after the onset of night-time sleep, it is vital to get plenty of it. Important preconditions for quality sleep include a dark room and a balanced diet containing adequate protein. For most people an adequate amount of sleep is around 8 hours.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(186, 71, 107); font-weight: bold;">Diet</span><br /><br />A high-carb diet may be detrimental to human growth hormone (hGH) levels, especially if the carbs have a high glycaemic index: sugary foods stimulate insulin secretion which, in turn, contributes to a reduction in human growth hormone (hGH). Fat taken before exercise has also been found to reduce human growth hormone (hGH) secretion. It is important to drink plenty of water: dehydration has been shown to significantly reduce the exercise-induced human growth hormone (hGH) response.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(186, 71, 107); font-weight: bold;">Amino acids</span><br /><br />Lysine is an essential amino acid, which means that it is essential to human health but cannot be manufactured by the body. This means lysine must be obtained from food. Lysine is important for proper growth. It also helps convert fatty acids into energy, helps lower cholesterol, helps the body absorb and conserve calcium, and it plays an important role in the formation of collagen. It is usually sold in the form of L-lysine in the vitamin aisle (I bought a huge bottle for really cheap at Wal-mart).<br /><br />Two other important amino acids are arginine and glutamine, both of which are nonessential amino acids, meaning the body is able to make its own. It has been suggested that taking amino acids, since they are the building blocks of protein, can increase growth hormone levels. Whether this is true or not is up to debate. Amino acids should always be taken on an empty stomach.<br /><br />As far as supplementation before exercise is concerned, it has been shown that ingestion of 2g of glutamine will lead to elevation of human growth hormone (hGH) 90 minutes later without side effects. It may also be a good idea to ingest some amino acids after exercise, as this has been shown to enhance human growth hormone (hGH) secretion, too.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(186, 71, 107); font-weight: bold;">Exercise routine</span><br /><br />Exercise regularly, at least three times a week. Around 60 to 90 minutes before you exercise, take 2g glutamine. Don't eat any fat for 60 minutes before you exercise. Drink plenty of water while you exercise. Eat protein immediately after exercising (lean meat, eggs, a protein bar or shake). Avoid sugar for 2 hours after you exercise.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Info from:</span><br /><ul><li><a href="http://www.pponline.co.uk/encyc/human-growth-hormone.html" title="Peak Performance: Human Growth Hormone (hGH)">Peak Performance: Human Growth Hormone (hGH)</a></li><li><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amino_acid" title="Wikipedia: Amino acids">Wikipedia: Amino Acids</a></li></ul>Ruby 32-DDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02870204925595450572noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972518177253326979.post-84001638481010548302008-03-14T18:26:00.014-05:002008-12-17T19:35:06.508-06:00Perky Breasts with Hydrotherapy<span style="color: rgb(186, 71, 107); font-weight: bold;">Get perky breasts</span><br /><br />Beautiful breasts aren't just about size; perkiness counts, too. The good news is there's an easy trick that can help keep breasts firm and prevent future sagging.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(186, 71, 107); font-weight: bold;">Contrast hydrotherapy</span><br /><br />Hydrotherapy uses water to promote health and wellbeing in the body. During contrast hydrotherapy, a person alternates between hot and cold water in the shower. This improves circulation so that more nutrients are available for cells and toxins are managed more efficiently.<br /><br />So how does that help your breasts? Since increased circulation stimulates the production of collagen and elastin - the skin proteins responsible for tone and elasticity - the result is firmer skin and perkier breasts.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(186, 71, 107); font-weight: bold;">Daily routine</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span><br /><br />When you're in the shower, spend a few minutes toning your breasts. Simply rinse your breasts with warm water for 30 seconds and then switch to the coldest water you can stand for 10 seconds. Continue alternating between warm and cold water for several minutes.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;"></span><span style="font-weight: bold;">Notes:</span> The cold water application must be for a shorter duration than the hot. It is also important to end the treatment with cold water. Do not apply water that is hot enough to burn; the hot application should be pleasantly warm.<br /><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://jennrose.lucille123.hop.clickbank.net/" title="Buy Flat to Fab"><img src="http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n194/jennrose113/milkjunky/flat2fab-bookcover.gif" alt="Flat to Fab Breast Enlargement Program Book Cover" width="179" height="269" border="0" /></a></p><br /><br />Info from Lucille Sorella, <a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://jennrose.lucille123.hop.clickbank.net/" title="Buy The Flat to Fab Breast Enlargement Program">The Flat to Fab Breast Enlargement Program</a><br /><br />Learn more at alternativemedicinechannel: <a href="http://www.alternativemedicinechannel.com/naturopathic/hydrotherapy.shtml" title="alternativemedicinechannel: Hydrotherapy">hydrotherapy</a>Ruby 32-DDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02870204925595450572noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972518177253326979.post-8249418402449495782007-09-29T17:30:00.005-05:002009-09-19T14:11:45.287-05:00Sex and Your Breasts<span style="font-weight: bold;">Three bedroom-related rack-health issues</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(186, 71, 107); font-weight: bold;">My nipples aren’t very responsive. Is this normal?</span><br /><br />Yes. Though a woman’s nipples are packed with nerve endings, not all chicks get aroused by having them played with.<br /><br /><img style="float: right; margin-left: 5px;" src="http://www.jenn-rose.com/milkjunky/marine01.jpg" alt="from RUNE: rune.jp" border="0" height="150" width="200" /><span style="color: rgb(186, 71, 107); font-weight: bold;">My breasts hurt after I mess around with my guy. Why does this happen?</span><br /><br />Breast tenderness after a bedroom session probably means your man was a bit too rough. Because breasts are sensitive, it may not take much to leave them tender or bruised. If the pain doesn’t go away in ten days, check in with your gyno to see if something else is to blame.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(186, 71, 107); font-weight: bold;">What does my man mean when he says my breasts feel lumpy?</span><br /><br />Some women have lumpier breasts than others do, so it could just be the way your boobs are. But if he’s touching them the week before your period, the lumpiness is most likely a side effect of PMS, when hormone changes swell breasts.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:smaller;">Source: Katherine Lee, MD, Breast Specialist at the Cleveland Clinic Breast Center</span><br /><br />- from <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000LXHJDM?ie=UTF8&tag=miljun-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B000LXHJDM">Cosmopolitan Magazine</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=miljun-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B000LXHJDM" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" />, October 2007Ruby 32-DDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02870204925595450572noreply@blogger.com0