Cervical Cancer in Pregnancy

February 1, 2012

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At the beginning of the pregnancy, it is standard to perform a Pap smear and immediately review the patient’s Pap smear history. If cervical cancer is present at this time, therapeutic decisions can be made that are most appropriate and, if possible, the pregnancy will be preserved.

Chasteberry and PMS. New Study Adds Little

November 28, 2011

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The herb chasteberry is frequently called by its Latin names: vitex or, alternatively, agnus-castus. Good evidence tells us that chasteberry can be helpful for a condition called cyclic mastalgia, a condition where breast pain varies with the menstrual cycle.1,2,3 One well-designed double-blind placebo-controlled study also found evidence that it can help general PMS symptoms.4

Make Time for Yourself

April 19, 2011

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Women are so conditioned to be the caretakers that we often forget to take care of ourselves. In the midst of the holiday season, we throw ourselves into preparations while still doing all the other work that falls under our purview. We add to our lists. And sometimes we forget to just plain smell the pine cones or to pamper ourselves with a brisk walk on a sunny day or a cup of tea on a late winter’s afternoon.

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The Secrets of Your Fingernails

May 24, 2010

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Have you always had beautiful long healthy fingernails? Or are you among those whose nails always seem to be breaking, chipping or splitting? Your diet or your overall health may be the reason.

Our body produces fingernails. They are a fibrous protein called keratin and one of the body’s strongest tissues. Like the rest of the body, nail health depends on getting the proper nutrients to maintain their natural color and shape.

Are Weight Loss Programs Safe?

December 21, 2009

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There are lots of fad diets and weight loss schemes around, and each of them share one common theme. They claim that they can resolve your weight loss problems. Fad diets can be very dangerous to your health, and most do not provide any benefit to your health. Don’t believe the fast talkers. Before you spend any money, check out these facts.