hormones
Just Put Some Windex On It?
June 1st, 2013Most women remember the scene in My Big Fat Greek Wedding when Tula awakes on her wedding day with a blemish the size of Mount Olympus in the middle of her face. But contrary to her father’s belief, Windex is not the cure for any skin ailment—and it certainly isn’t a natural solution to hormone-related acne.
Clear up now, naturally!By Laurie Heap, MDA Recipe for a Healthy Sex Life
May 1st, 2013There’s an old adage that, when it comes to sex, men are like a microwave and women are like a crockpot. The crock-pot analogy works insofar as it goes: a crock-pot takes a while to warm up and start cooking, whereas a microwave can get there in a minute flat.
Eating to enhance the physiology of sexBy Robert Fried, PhDHormonal Health for Women
May 1st, 2013As women, hormonal fluctuations throughout our life cycles are natural and important for our health and well-being. Hormonal fluctuations that cause pain and illness, however, are not. A widespread misconception among women and traditional medical practitioners alike is that common “female problems” are simply to be endured as a normal part of being a woman.
Common conditions, sensible solutionsBy Marcelle Pick, OB/GYN, NPMatters of the Heart
February 1st, 2013February is all about the heart! Love is in the air and this month has been set aside by the American Heart Association to promote education on how to reduce your risk for cardiovascular disease.
How hormones, happiness, and love promote cardiovascular healthBy Laurie Heap, MDTestosterone, aka The Fountain of Youth
November 1st, 2012Let’s do a quick mental exercise. Imagine a young man in tip-top health. Physically, emotionally, and mentally he is at his best. He could be out playing sports, at work, or reading a book. What characteristics does this man have?
Testosterone Supplementation Helps Restore VitalityBy Adam SwensonHormone Control
August 2nd, 2011When the dark hairs began sprouting on her chin and her libido plummeted, Sherrill Sellman of Tulsa, Oklahoma, suspected changes inside her body. When she started kicking off sweat-drenched sheets every night and rocketing out of bed because of predawn anxiety attacks, she resigned herself to the inevitable: Perimenopause had set in.
Drug-free remedies to help you ease into menopause.By Vicky UhlandHow Safe is Your Food?
October 1st, 2010With brown hair and a wide, trusting smile, Ashley Armstrong looks like your average happy, healthy 5-year-old. She practices ballet, plays softball, and just started to learn the guitar.
Today, food safety is no longer as simple as saying no to expired milk. As major health problems continue to surface in America’s food supply, here’s what to do to protect you and your family.By Melanie WarnerHormone Control
June 1st, 2010When the dark hairs began sprouting on her chin and her libido plummeted, Sherrill Sellman of Tulsa, Oklahoma, suspected changes inside her body. When she started kicking off sweat-drenched sheets every night and rocketing out of bed because of predawn anxiety attacks, she resigned herself to the inevitable: Perimenopause had set in.
Drug-free remedies to help you ease into menopause.By Vicky UhlandA Clear & Plasic Danger
September 1st, 2008In Hollywood’s 1967 classic The Graduate, our floundering hero, recent law school grad Ben Braddock, wonders what to do with his life when a family friend offers him a surefire career tip: “I want to say one word to you—plastics.” While Braddock doesn’t follow that advice, it was indeed solid counsel for that era.
Plastic is not just littering the planet—its toxic chemicals are polluting our bodies. Find out why you need to reduce your exposure before it's too late.By Alan Reder




