Are you interested in experimenting with homeopathic medicines? In "Ten Common Homeopathic Medicines" Dana Ullman, M.P.H. selects a well-rounded assortment and explains how each is used. His list includes Allium cepa, Arnica, Chamomilla, Hypericum...
It’s easy to forget to ask your doctor all your questions and express all your concerns. The following checklist helps to identify what things you might forget to ask and discuss. Jot down the questions from the list that you want to ask your doctor...
When patients come to me for advice about specific medical problems, they usually have been told that they need medication or surgery, and they are seeking ways to avoid those treatments. Sometimes they have already tried medications, which have...
Women's Health: Menstrual Cramps ;Menstrual cramps are also called dysmenorrhea or painful
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease ;About one million American women have pelvic inflammator
Among the most common problems for women are those involving the reproductive system. As women with personal experience in this area, we will focus first on several female problems. The more researchers learn about hormonal substances called...
Menstrual Cramps ;Menstrual cramps are also called dysmenorrhea or painful
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a recently described problem. Although the history of symptoms that occur around the menstrual cycle is ancient, it is likely that modern-day women, with increased demands and stresses, changes in nutrition, and new...
Acupressure massage, an ancient Oriental healing method that applies finger pressure to specific points on the skin surface to help prevent and treat illness, can be effective in addressing many women's health concerns. According to Susan Lark, M.D...
As many as 30 to 50 percent of all women suffer from menstrual pain, one of the most common problems that women suffer during their reproductive years. At least 10 percent of women have symptoms so severe that they are unable to handle their normal...
Dana Ullman MPH
American Institute for Preventive Medicine
Michael Janson MD
Kathi Keville
Elson M. Haas MD