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The New Normal
October 1st, 2012The diagnosis was made and successful treatment administered. Although it seems that the immediate battle with breast cancer was won, most survivors will tell you that it’s not over—in fact, it’s only the beginning of a longer war.
Adjusting to life as a breast-cancer survivor
Essential Fatty Acids and Breast Health
October 1st, 2012The fish oil pill that you pop once a day for benefits like brain and heart health may have further reaching effects than you thought. Scientists and doctors alike are accumulating a nice body of evidence that shows fish oil to have proven mechanistic actions that can influence cancer—breast cancer specifically.
How fish oil and omega-3 supplements impact breast cancerYour Breast Defense
October 1st, 2012According to the American Cancer Society, nearly 200,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year. Chances are this statistic will become even more sobering when you or someone you know faces a diagnosis or, worse, treatment for the disease. The good news?
9 ways to stay breast-cancer freeIncrease Your Fertility
September 1st, 2012The dream of motherhood is not always the easy, blissful, or idealistic journey you may have imagined it to be. That twinkle in your eye may take much longer to realize than many parents initially thought.
6 pregnancy tips to rememberWomen Hurt By Personal Care Products
September 1st, 2012According to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2001-2008, studies show that women have higher urinary concentrations of several phthalate metabolites compared to men, possibly due to higher use of personal-care products.
After Childbirth
September 1st, 2012Having a baby is a wonderful experience, despite the sleep loss and never-ending chores. But it can be hard to fit in self-care. You grab quick meals, don’t have time to exercise, can’t fit into your clothes, and have to-do lists that are three feet long. How do we regain control of our bodies and our lives after childbirth?
Look and feel your best afterward!
Bringing Sexy Back...Post Menopause
August 1st, 2012Sex after menopause, well, sex after 50, is a new frontier. The parents of baby boomers sustained far less body awareness than is advocated today—most couples of that era did not expect sexual activity to continue beyond the onset of the symptoms of aging, such as lost estrogen (female) or vascular disorders (male.)
Don't settle for a lackluster sex life
High-Risk Pregnancy
April 1st, 2012Enduring a high-risk pregnancy can be an overwhelming experience of stress, fear, and unknowns that lead to more questions than answers. Many high-risk mothers-to-be adhere to strict regimes of bed rest, face major changes in lifestyle and relationships, and are subject to dozens of doctor visits to protect their unborn child.
Vitamin D Deficiency Linked to Early Menarche
April 1st, 2012Vitamin D has received a lot of attention lately regarding its uses in treating and preventing ailments such as high blood pressure, adrenal insufficiencies, autoimmune disorders, depression, heart disease, and hypertension, to name a few.
The Cortisol Cure
October 5th, 2011Chronic stress feeds the cortisol fire in our bodies. In response to stress—either physical or psychological— the adrenal gland kicks into gear and produces cortisol to help the body cope.
