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Writer's pictureLisa Chadsey
Jul 16

Women's Health - Pad Placements




Last month we talked about men’s health, and this month, it’s all about the ladies out there. The sisters, mommas, girlfriends and beyond whom we cherish and who work tirelessly for others; often at the sacrifice of their own health. 


I spend so much time chasing after my kiddo and taking care of my family that I know that I allow this to fall by the wayside. For this month, I want to make sure I hold space for how beautiful and important our bodies are, especially in the care of the parts of our bodies that make us women.


What impacts women’s sexual health? 


Many things impact our health as women, including menopause, pregnancy, childbirth, heart disease and breast cancer. I’m going to speak quickly to the most common things I’ve heard (and experienced) about women’s health that we can talk about: 


Menopause


“Menopause is the time that marks the end of your menstrual cycles. It's diagnosed after you've gone 12 months without a menstrual period. Menopause can happen in your 40s or 50s, but the average age is 51 in the United States.” (Article 1.)


Many of you may be wondering if you’ve experienced this for yourself or if you’ve made the full transition into menopause. If you want to know more, here are some of the common symptoms (Referenced from Mayo clinic): 


  • Irregular periods and vaginal dryness

  • Hot flashes and night sweats

  • Mood changes

  • Weight gain and slowed metabolism

  • Thinning hair and dry skin

  • Loss of breast fullness


Heart Disease


Heart disease is the number 1 cause of death for men and women in the United States. With women, an increased risk from stress and menopause may be impacting someone you know. Pay close attention to your family's history to know if this may also play a part in keeping healthy for yourself and your family. 


Heart disease risk factors for women include (Referenced from Mayo Clinic.):


  • Diabetes

  • Emotional stress and depression

  • Smoking

  • Menopause

  • Pregnancy complications

  • Inflammatory diseases


Pregnancy


Many women have experienced health problems before pregnancy, during, and after that can impact not only the pregnancy itself but the health of the infant afterwards. Learning about how to maintain a healthy diet, reduce stress and care for your body throughout the process, especially with aftercare, can make a huge difference for you and your family. 


I know each person has their own journey with this, if you’re looking for more insight or awareness on how to have a healthy pregnancy, speak with your healthcare professional. Here is an article that may offer some guidance if you’re looking to learn online too. 


Endometriosis


This is a problem that some women experience when trying to get pregnant.


“Endometriosis is when the kind of tissue that normally lines the uterus grows somewhere else. It can grow on the ovaries, behind the uterus, on the bowels, or on the bladder.” (Article 2) The tissue that grows where it shouldn’t can lead to infertility, pain, and heavy periods.


If you are having any trouble getting pregnant, endometriosis may be a cause that you can talk with your doctor about.


Here are some helpful links from Mayo Clinic if you would like to learn more: 



Additional Articles you can read:



How does light therapy help?


"The best-known use for RLT (red light therapy) is to treat inflammation, wounds and pain. RLT increases blood flow to the area being treated. This helps bring more oxygen and nutrients to the cells and tissues, ultimately leading to faster wound healing and tissue repair," (Article 3)


For your reproductive organs, there are really amazing light therapy devices that actually emit warm heat intended to heat the vaginal tissue and encourage blood flow to your reproductive organs, this can aid in the maintenance and health of your body allowing for faster healing during pregnancy and if you’re experiencing discomfort from your menstrual cycle, etc. It also smooths out the transition during menopause and can prevent deadly diseases like heart disease. 


Whatever your journey is with your health, light therapy can help to ease the process of healing and take care of your body as it does what it’s meant to do!



Pad Placements to help with reproductive and feminine health:


Facemask: You can place this pad over your eyes. This focuses on circulation and allows your body to calm down as your body is better able to regulate hormones. (Including sexual hormones.)


Square (Red & Infrared): You’ll place this pad over your tummy; again this focuses heavily on circulation and also on gut health - this impacts your overall digestion and bladder functions.


Skinny Rectangle (Tri-color): You’ll place this pad over your mid-back to help your adrenals and circulation. 


Big Rectangle (Red & Infrared): This adds extra focus to all of the major organs and your circulatory system along your midsection. You’ll place this over your lower back to amplify the healing and blood flow. 


Tpad (Red & Infrared): This pad will be placed carefully over your groin or femoral triangle. It draws more blood flow and the infrared lights help target hormone regulation. 



I know health and taking care of yourself can be a journey in and of itself. I’m here to help you and offer as much awareness as I can. If you have questions, please feel free to give me a call anytime if you need clarity or want to catch up, I’m here for you! 

With Lights and Love,


Lisa the Light Lady


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