A Woman's Healing Herbs [Infographic]

Many herbs are believed to have health and healing benefits to both men and women.  Some herbs are thought to be specifically useful to women in addressing certain health issues such as pregnancy, menstruation, menopause and hormone balance -- including the hormonal impact on weight loss and weight gain.

This infographic entitled "A Woman's Healing Herbs" beautifully illustrates six herbs that are thought to be particularly beneficially to women.  These herbs include:

Ginger
Vervain
Marigold
Chinese Angelica
Chamomile
Black Cohosh

Related:
Healing Herbs and Spices
10 Herbs That Heal
5 Cancer Fighting Spices

Infographic Source and more information at:  Herbs-Info

A Woman's Healing Herbs (Pregnancy, Menstruation, Menopause, Hormones, Weight Loss

Infographic: Women are Dying to be Thin

This infographic entitled "Women are Dying to be Thin" provides some interesting statistics about the influence of the fashion industry and the media on women, their weight and body image and how mannequins, models, publications and advertising may lead to dangerous (and sometimes deadly) eating disorders, including anorexia.

Some highlights from the infographic include:

90% of women overestimate their body size

80% of women responding to a survey said images of women in movies and in ads made them feel insecure

4 out 5 U.S. women are dissatisfied with their appearance

The average U.S. woman is 5'4" and weighs 140 pounds, whereas the average U.S. model is 5'11" and weighs 117 pounds

Eating disorders have the highest mortality rate of any mental illness

Infographic Source:  Radar Programs via Bliss Tree