Women who are pre-menopausal have very few heart attacks. The exceptions are smokers, diabetics, and women who are on the pill long-term. The largest risk factor by far is smokers. The following symptoms are the most prevalent indicators of possible heart problems amongst women.

• Nausea and vomiting that simply won’t stop leads the list
• Breathlessness with exertion
• Breathlessness that wakes you up at night
• Chest discomfort that starts behind the breastbone and radiates to the shoulder, arm, neck or to the lower jaw.
• Discomfort in the lower jaw
• Discomfort in the upper back
• Discomfort in the chest or back after a large meal, especially when doing usual chores
• Weakness that won’t subside
• Fast pulse with racing heart sensation
• Sudden loss of consciousness
• Physical inability to perform normal tasks

Women most at risk are those whose menstruation has stopped. Smokers lead the list. Those with high blood pressure, diabetes and obesity are also at greater risk. High cholesterol also seems to be a leading indicator of possible heart risk or heart disease.

Women must be cognizant of these risks and symptoms every bit as much as men with their own set of symptoms and risks. Heart problems are no longer gender sensitive. It effects women as well as men in today’s world.

At the core of the controversy is the issue of birth control. As recently stated in congressional reviews, liberal facets of our government seem to be under the mistaken guise that birth control is a women’s health issue due by right to every female capable of copulating in this country. Once again, Ms. Pelosi is stepping all over herself to protect a woman’s right to birth control and to have it free at their employers expense. Ms. Pelosi is perhaps the most dangerous person in America. Her mis-guided views have caused more irreparable harm to this country than any other politician in the history of this nation.

The liberal viewpoint is that birth control is an unalienable right of every female and should be supplied free of charge. If the employer is not willing or capable of paying for this, then Ms. Pelosi and President Obama suggest the insurance companies underwrite this expense themselves. His is the height of naivety. Who will finally foot the bill? Either employers or the government are the obvious answer.

Ms. Pelosi claims to be a Catholic, however she is the antithesis of Catholic teaching. The American Association of Catholic Bishops has clearly stated that this HHR bill is simply an abhorrent proposition and must be fought at all costs by independence loving AMERICANS.

There is a plethora of women’s health issues that should be seriously addressed by this blog. However, safeguarding our spirit and soul should rank as our first priority.

One thing that may hold you back is the fact that you have the vision of big silver metal wires and brackets that you will be wearing for a while. The truth of the matter is that there are many advances over the years. Some orthodontists offer clear brackets and wires as well as Invisalign. Invisalign is a customizable and clear removable aligner that many people will take out when they feel is appropriate. Obviously for the best results, you want to keep it in for as many hours per day as possible. The longer you have it in, the less time your teeth will take to correct. My sister went to an Orthodontist in Lansdowne VA and had the Invisalign done and has been pretty pleased with the results so far. it used to be rare if you saw her smile, but she is building confidence almost daily. I live in San Diego so I don’t see her often, but the pictures she posts on Facebook says a thousand words.