Triphasil

Triphasil

Generic Name: ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel (ETH in ill ess tra DYE ol and LEE vo nor JESS trel)

Brand Names: Alesse, Aviane, Enpresse, Lessina, Levlen, Levlite, Levora, Lutera, Lybrel, Nordette, Portia, Sronyx, Tri-Levlen, Triphasil, Trivora

What is Triphasil?

Ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel contains a combination of female hormones that prevent ovulation (the release of an egg from an ovary). This medication also causes changes in your cervical mucus and uterine lining, making it harder for sperm to reach the uterus and harder for a fertilized egg to attach to the uterus.

Triphasil is used as contraception to prevent pregnancy.

True Health Confession: "I Had Reconstructive Surgery--On My Vagina"

Of all the places to get work done--boobs, eyes, nose, even back-fat removal, which we've talked about--one woman is opening up about the reconstructive surgery she had ... on her vagina.

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"Sara," a guest blogger over at MomLogic, recently wrote about her unusual story: "I just recently picked up a new vagina," she wrote. "It's brand new, shiny, and never been tested by man. You think I'm kidding, but its true: One week ago today, along with other repair surgeries, I had a vaginal reconstruction. I'm 37, but in more ways than one I feel like a new woman, a virtual born-again virgin."

Before you jump to conclusions, Sara's surgery was the result of vaginal trauma during the birth of her baby. Here's how she described it: "First, I will establish for you that I did not do this 'vaginal rejuvenation' as a cosmetic option. I'm not a celebrity millionaire and if I had money to fix an area, there are many other baggy organs urgently pushing themselves to the top of my surgical waiting list. My injuries were due to an emergency forceps birth, which caused significant muscle damage eight years ago. So, the need to be rebuilt, along with receiving a supportive bladder sling apparatus, was of medical necessity." She goes on to write about how the surgery has improved her sex life in this post.

Anaerobic Respiration

Anaerobic respiration is a process in which organisms produce energy in absence of oxygen. The following article will cover all the information related to what is anaerobic respiration.

Respiration is an impo0rtant process of life. This process is a biochemical pathway that releases energy from the chemical bonds in glucose and this energy is used to carry out the other essential functions of life. Each and every living cell follows cellular respiration. Cellular respiration can be carried out by two different pathways. The cellular respiration that occurs in presence of oxygen is called aerobic cellular respiration. And the cellular respiration that occurs in absence of oxygen is anaerobic cellular respiration.

Learning About Asperger Syndrome

Asperger Syndrome, which is also known as Asperger Disorder, is a type of persuasive development disorder. These are disorders that involve delays in the development of many basic skills, and most notably of all the ability to socialize with others or to communicate and use the imagination. It is very similar to autism, and more specifically, it is characterized by poor interactions, obsessions, odd speech patterns, and various other peculiar mannerisms as well. Asperger Syndrome is very rare, but because of the detrimental symptoms of the conditions, it is obviously a very serious one.

There are a few other symptoms that are associated with the condition as well, including motor delays, clumsiness, limited interests, and peculiar preoccupations.

Understanding Colic In Babies

Colic is a condition when infants crying for hours for no known or apparent reason. It is an abdominal pain that is normally distressing for the child. There are about 20% of all infants suffering from colic which is also having an impact to the parents as it is exhausting and drains them emotionally. However, the situation is harmless and benign and by the time a child is four years old the condition will end.

What Causes Colic?

The cause is unknown but the pain, according to experts are attributed to a few number of things. The most important attribute is the particular temperament of the infant, alongside with the infant’s immature digestive system and also allergies.

Make The Lice Go Bye

Lice. A disgusting topic to talk about but one we have to highlight nonetheless. It is like being behind the wheel; you have no control of all the other people around you, but you can stop yourself from running them over.

Lice, you should know are not picky. Whether you take five showers a day or five showers a month, they will easily pitch tent on your head given half a chance. As long as you have blood running through you then you qualify. They are so dependent on human blood; so dependent that they cannot go a day without it (talk about being thirsty). They easily change heads from one person to another.

Why Cinnamon Should Be a Staple in Your Shopping Cart!

We often don't think of herbs and spices as food but they are and many of them contain healthful antioxidants and phytochemicals just like fruits and vegetables do. One of my favorite spices is cinnamon. I use it on a variety of foods and I love that the smell of cinnamon is everywhere during the holiday season!

Herbs and spices grow from the earth just like the produce we eat does so that is why they contain many of the same health benefits. We obviously don't eat the same volume of spices as we do vegetables but we still take in disease fighting antioxidants and every little bit of those help us stay healthy!

7 Simple Techniques for Keeping Your Child Believing in Christmas And Santa Claus

Many parents love to see the joy and excitement Santa Claus can bring to their child. For many people, their childhood memories of Santa Claus are the best Christmas memories they have. Keeping your child believing in Santa, however, can be a daunting task. Children are smart these days, and some of the old Santa tricks just don’t get by them anymore. Many children are perpetually plagued with the question, “Is there a Santa Claus?”

Every family may have slightly different Christmas traditions with regards to Santa Claus, but there are some very easy things any person can do to keep the belief in Santa at an all time high. The following 7 techniques will keep your child believing in the magic and wonderment of Santa Claus and you don’t have to be familiar with the history of Santa Claus to apply them.

What makes a great yoga mat?

Nothing ruins a Zen moment like a slippery yoga mat. With Lotuspad, you can hold your pose on a non-slip mat that’s extra thick, extra long and eco-friendly too.

Katy Downey created Lotuspad after she went looking for a safe yoga mat for her baby to play on. She wanted a nontoxic mat made without potentially harmful materials like PVC. When she had a hard time finding one, she decided to make it herself.

Buy Eco Friendly Skidless Yoga Mat here.

Buy Eco Friendly Skidless Yoga Mat here.

Lotuspad is a bit thicker (5 millimeters) and a bit longer (72 inches) than most mats, and it has a superior grip. It’s free of PVC, BPA, latex and lead. The closed cell construction means it resists moisture, prevents bacterial and fungal growth, and won’t hold onto unsavory smells. It’s also reversible, so you can use both brightly colored sides. When you’re done, the Lotuspad rolls up for easy transport with one of Katy’s handcrafted carrying straps made of sturdy grosgrain ribbon.

10 Ways To Burn 100 Calories While Watching TV

Yes, you can be a couch potato and STILL burn calories, slim down and tone up. Try these 10 ways to burn 100 calories without removing your eyes from the TV.

1. Stand up. You burn an average of 70 calories an hour by just standing up. Watch a couple of your favorite shows and you’ll be at 100 calories in no time… well, in about an hour and a half.

2. Do 5, Daily100s. On average you will burn 100 calories. A Daily 100 is 100 seconds or 100 reps of an exercise!

3. Just Dance. Watching "So You Think You Can Dance” or “Dancing with the Stars?” Dance right along with the contestants. Or better yet, create your own dancing competition with your kids. You can burn approximately 100 calories in 20 minutes.

Picky eating to the extreme: Do you know someone who suffers from this?

Perhaps you steer clear of creamy sauces or don't eat anything orange. Maybe you cannot tolerate dairy or detest any foods that are crunchy on the outside and mushy on the inside. Most of us have some kind of eating quirk. But what if you were such a picky eater that your diet was narrowed down to just a few food choices?

What if you felt intense stress in social situations when appetizers are passed or the buffet is full of food you know you cannot stomach? What if professional networking, friendships, or even marriages were ruined because of what you wouldn't eat?

Researchers from the Duke Center for Eating Disorders say that picky eating to this extreme could torment thousands of people. Nancy Zucker, the director of the center based at Duke University, says that this illness has not previously been recognized but is now labeled as selective eating disorder.

12 Days of Fitness--in Only 30 Minutes!

If you and your kid's schedules seem to go into overdrive in December, and fitting in your normal fitness routine and family time becomes even more of a challenge, why not sneak a few minutes of sweat-time in with the fam?

Fitness expert Patricia Friberg, offers fun-filled exercise ideas designed to get the busiest of families up and moving together. You'll burn calories and build strength while spending some quality time with the people that matter the most!

12 days of Family Fitness in 30 minutes:

1. Brisk walking in the Winter Wonderland: Enjoy the sights and sounds of Christmas as you walk side by side with your family. 30 minute walk.

Vitamin Guide: Everything You Need To Know

The nutritionist to the stars breaks down everything you need to know about vitamins!

Have you ever walked down the vitamin aisle of your local Trader Joe's (heart you TJ!) only to be left utterly confused and defeated? Lets be real – trying to navigate the vast world of vitamins is intimidating enough to make me skip taking them altogether. But after chatting with Dr. Oz Garcia, I've come to realize just how bad of an idea that is. And after you read what he has to say, I'm sure you'll be singing a similar tune.

Are Energy Bars Your Diet Enemy?

With all the vitamins currently on the market, is there such a thing as taking too many vitamins?