What Doctors Don't Tell YouAccording to a US study of more than 10,000 women, long-term use of antibiotics may be linked to a substantially increased risk of breast cancer. Women with more than 25 prescriptions, or who took antibiotics
A woman’s hormonal balance can be affected by stress in several ways. For instance, under stressful conditions, an excess of cortisol can be produced by an accelerated conversion of progesterone,
American Institute for Preventive MedicineThe most common type of headaches women get include:
Tension or muscular headaches. Unconscious tensing of the face, neck or s
Janet Zand LAc OMDHerbal and nutritional supplements have long been used traditionally in treating and enhancing women's health according to Janet Zand, OMD, L.Ac. Zand shows how premenstrual syndrome, menopause, and other difficulties can respond favorably to...
Herpes simplex virus is spread by direct skin to skin contact from the site of infection to the contact site. Once you are infected, the virus remains with you forever. It causes symptoms, though, only during flare-ups. Symptoms include sores with...
Christopher Hobbs LAc AHGMen's and women's reproductive health issues are an important part of herbal and medical health care in modern societies. Herbal remedies have been used throughout history to help ease symptoms and balance hormones. For instance, the Mediteranean...
Ovarian Cysts ;The ovaries are two almond-sized organs on either side o
Michael Schachter MD FACAMHypothyroidism, or an underactive thyroid system, is one of the most underdiagnosed and important conditions in the United States. It has been called the "unsuspected illness" and accounts for a great number of complaints in children, adolescents...
Osteopathy in Practice ;Most patients consulting osteopathic practitioners will
Judyth Reichenberg-Ullman ND MSWHave you ever wondered whether your period is normal? Is it hard to know, when you spot, or skip a period, or bleed unusually heavily if you're okay or there's something really wrong with you? I see women on a daily basis who want reassurance about...
