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  • Julianne Moore on US Poverty, Being 50, and Losing Her Mom

    WebMD Health Channel - Women
    3 Jan 2012 | 11:24 am
    Actor/author Julianne Moore puts her heart into family, career, and improving children's lives this Valentine's Day.

  • The Tall Toll of High Heels

    WebMD Health Channel - Women
    27 Jan 2012 | 2:18 pm
    A new study offers a scientific explanation for why walking in high heels can be so painful: It changes the basic mechanics of how women walk.

  • Too Few Americans Getting Screened for Common Cancers: CDC

    MedicineNet Womens Health General
    27 Jan 2012 | 1:00 am
    Title: Too Few Americans Getting Screened for Common Cancers: CDCCategory: Health NewsCreated: 1/26/2012 2:06:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 1/27/2012

  • Blog for Choice Day 2012 – Let’s Tackle Telemedicine in Tennessee

    Women's Health News
    Rachel
    22 Jan 2012 | 10:45 am
    The theme for this year’s Blog for Choice Day is: “What will you do to help elect pro-choice candidates in 2012?” I have to confess, I’m extremely bad about helping people get elected. I will write blog posts and letters to elected officials all day long, but have not historically been very active in either donating to candidates/causes or taking actions like canvassing on their behalf. This year, taking in-person action might be even more difficult due to living car-free, but I’m alarmed enough by the apparent uptick in anti-choice legislative activity that I…

  • Genetic variation that raises risk of serious complication linked to osteoporosis drugs identified

    ScienceDaily: Women's Health News
    27 Jan 2012 | 12:58 pm
    Researchers have identified a genetic variation that raises the risk of developing serious necrotic jaw bone lesions in patients who take bisphosphonates, a common class of osteoclastic inhibitors.
 
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  • Blog for Choice Day 2012 – Let’s Tackle Telemedicine in Tennessee

    Rachel
    22 Jan 2012 | 10:45 am
    The theme for this year’s Blog for Choice Day is: “What will you do to help elect pro-choice candidates in 2012?” I have to confess, I’m extremely bad about helping people get elected. I will write blog posts and letters to elected officials all day long, but have not historically been very active in either donating to candidates/causes or taking actions like canvassing on their behalf. This year, taking in-person action might be even more difficult due to living car-free, but I’m alarmed enough by the apparent uptick in anti-choice legislative activity that I…

  • Over at OBOS: HHS and Contraception, a Virtual March, and an Upcoming Webinar on Breast Cancer and the Environment

    Rachel
    21 Jan 2012 | 9:45 am
    HHS Affirms Contraception as Covered Preventive Service – I’m glad I didn’t have to take back this post, although the Plan B bullshit was probably more responsible than a successful appeal to reason. Participate in the Virtual March for Trust Women Week – Think reproductive rights are an important human right? Sign on to the virtual march to send a pro-choice message. More than 9,000 people already have. Webinar: New Report on Breast Cancer and the Environment – Breast Cancer Action is holding a couple of webinars next week to talk about the IOM’s recent…

  • Tennessee State Rep Richard Floyd Threatens to “Stomp” Transgender Women

    Rachel
    12 Jan 2012 | 7:02 pm
    Tennessee State Representative Richard Floyd has introduced a bill that would make it a crime for people to be in a sex-specific bathroom or dressing room (i.e., one designated for men or women) that doesn’t match the sex given on their birth certificate. Tennessee does not allow transgender people to have their birth certificates changed, so if the bill were passed, there would actually be no legal bathrooms for transgender men and women to use in any state government building. (It’s unclear to me whether this might also apply to other public restrooms in non-governmental…

  • Contact Your Representative in Opposition to the Research Works Act

    Rachel
    8 Jan 2012 | 9:03 am
    HR 3699, the Research Works Act, has been introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives to undo progress made in increasing taxpayer access to research funded by our tax dollars. Introduced by California’s Darrell Issa and New York’s Carolyn Maloney, the bill would prevent the government from requiring that papers resulting from taxpayer-funded research be deposited online for free access to those taxpayers. In other words, it’s meant to protect the income streams of publishers, even when that income is derived from publishing the results of research studies funded by the…

  • State of the Blog, 2011

    Rachel
    29 Dec 2011 | 10:55 am
    I’ve been thinking a lot lately about how I want to work on this blog going forward – and obviously I’ve been thinking about that more than I’ve actually been posting here. Women’s Health News has been around since May 2005, and has always focused on women’s health – but tending to focus on reproductive health and rights, and always with my own kind of feminist take on the politics. The last several years have provided plenty of fodder in that area – the constant churn of anti-woman, anti-choice attacks is a source of material, but it’s…
 
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    ScienceDaily: Women's Health News

  • Genetic variation that raises risk of serious complication linked to osteoporosis drugs identified

    27 Jan 2012 | 12:58 pm
    Researchers have identified a genetic variation that raises the risk of developing serious necrotic jaw bone lesions in patients who take bisphosphonates, a common class of osteoclastic inhibitors.

  • Avastin, Sutent increase breast cancer stem cells, study suggests

    25 Jan 2012 | 9:13 am
    Cancer treatments designed to block the growth of blood vessels were found to increase the number of cancer stem cells in breast tumors in mice, suggesting a possible explanation for why these drugs don’t lead to longer survival, according to a new study.

  • Genes and timing of menopause

    23 Jan 2012 | 8:47 am
    Researchers have discovered 13 new regions of the genome associated with the timing of menopause. These genes shed light on the biological pathways involved in reproductive lifespan and will provide insights into conditions connected to menopause, such as breast cancer and heart disease.

  • A new drug for heat stroke? Implications for malignant hyperthermia

    12 Jan 2012 | 3:24 pm
    Malignant hyperthermia (MH) is a life-threatening genetic muscle disorder, most commonly triggered in those at risk by certain types of drugs used during anesthesia. Heat stroke, on the other hand, most commonly occurs in individuals in response to physical exertion in hot/humid environments. While their common triggers may differ, the signs associated with MH and heat stroke are remarkably similar – uncontrolled muscle contractions, dangerous increases in body temperature, and muscle breakdown leading to the release of toxins in the blood which may cause cardiac arrhythmias and death. A…

  • Parabens in breast tissue not limited to women who have used underarm products

    11 Jan 2012 | 9:33 pm
    New research into the potential link between parabens and breast cancer has found traces of the chemicals in breast tissue samples from all of the women in the study. Parabens are commonly used as preservatives in cosmetics, food products and pharmaceuticals. As the research shows that parabens are measurable in the tissue of women who do not use underarm cosmetics the parabens must enter the breast from other sources.
 
 
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  • OBOS 40th Featured in The Women’s Health Activist

    Rachel
    27 Jan 2012 | 3:25 pm
    We’re delighted to see a piece on our recent 40th anniversary global symposium in The Women’s Health Activist, the newsletter of one of our favorite organizations, the National Women’s Health Network. In The Spiral of Women’s Health Activism, NWHN Program & Policy Director Amy Allina talks a bit about our history and reports on panels and presenters from the day, remarking: Early in the day, Jaclyn Friedman, the symposium’s mistress of ceremonies, explained her belief that women’s health activism moves in a spiral, not a circle, because while we are connected to…

  • Respondiendo a las Restricciones para el Aborto

    Kiki
    26 Jan 2012 | 11:30 am
    Escrito por Rachel; traducido por Ema Rosero del orginial en inglés Sept 26, 2011. A principios de este año, Guttmacher, reportó que en la primara parte del 2011,  los estados promulgaron un número record de restricciones para el aborto.  Parece que cada semana hay noticias de alguna nueva restricción, como la promulgación de leyes aprobadas en Arizona y una nueva prohibición para algunos tipos de abortos en embarazos más avanzados (llamados abortos de “nacimiento parcial”) en Michigan. Ayer, el New York Times publicó un editorial,  “¿A dónde se están yendo los derechos…

  • La FDA Reevalúa los Riesgos de los Medicamentos para la Osteoporosis

    Kiki
    26 Jan 2012 | 11:28 am
    Escrito por Rachel; traducido por Ema Rosero del orginial en inglés Sept. 20, 2011. Los bisfosfonatos (p.e. Fosamax, Boniva, etc.) son medicamentos para el tratamiento y la prevención de la osteoporosis en mujeres postmenopáusicas, pero hay preocupación por los posibles efectos secundarios causados por el uso de estos medicamentos por periodos largos.  Entre los posibles efectos secundarios se incluyen: fracturas atípicas de fémur (muslo), osteonecrosis (muerte de la mandíbula), y cáncer de esófago. El otoño pasado, la FDA pidió cambios en las etiquetas de los bisfosfonatos para…

  • La Ley para Cosméticos Seguros Atiende un Vacío en las Regulaciones de Seguridad

    Kiki
    26 Jan 2012 | 11:25 am
    Escrito por Rachel; traducido por Ema Rosero del orginial en inglés Sept. 1, 2011. Muchas personas que usan cosméticos en los Estados Unidos no se dan cuenta que no se requieren pruebas o aprobación de la FDA para la comercialización de cosméticos.  A su vez, la Agencia Federal no tiene autoridad para requerir que el fabricante retire del mercado productos que no son seguros.  Como los cosméticos no son regulados de la misma manera que los medicamentos, es más difícil para el consumidor hacer una decisión informada, y la FDA tiene menos poder para regular la industria de los…

  • La Cirujana General lanza llamado a la acción para apoyar la lactancia materna

    Kiki
    26 Jan 2012 | 10:16 am
    Escrito por Raquel; traducido por Ema Rosero del orginial en inglés Jan 24, 2011 La semana pasada la Dra. Regina M. Benjamín, Cirujana General de los Estados Unidos, expidió “Llamado a la acción en apoyo a la lactancia materna de la cirujana general” (The Surgeon General’s Call to Action to Support Breastfeeding). El informe describe los obstáculos y las tasas de lactancia materna en los Estados Unidos y los beneficios de salud, los beneficios económicos, sicológicos y ambientales de la lactancia materna. El informe es un llamado de acción a toda persona para tomar medidas que…
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    Women's Health Magazine - Fitness

  • Total-Body Transformation (Month Three)

    anonymous
    28 Jan 2012 | 12:05 am

  • Strength-Training Yoga Workout

    anonymous
    28 Jan 2012 | 12:05 am

  • Total-Body Transformation (Month Two)

    anonymous
    28 Jan 2012 | 12:05 am

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    NPiercey
    27 Jan 2012 | 3:45 pm
    Web Title:  The Ultimate <Br>Fitness Plan Title Color:  White on blue Print this awesome total-body workout to torch some serious calories Carousel Dek:  Ultimate Fitness Plan Link:  http://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/print-the-ultimate-fitness-workout Homepage Slider Featured (331x210):  ultimate-fitness.jpg Alt Text for Main Image:  Ultimate Fitness Plan Homepage Slider Thumb (102x65):  Publish On Date:  Friday, January 27, 2012 - 4:42pm

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    Susan Rinkunas
    27 Jan 2012 | 1:18 pm
    Web Title:  Total-Body<br>Shape-Up! Title Color:  White on blue An exclusive workout plan from from trainer Chris Powell of ABC's <em>Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition</em> Carousel Dek:  Transform Your Body Link:  http://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/body-transformation Homepage Slider Featured (331x210):  workout-chris-powell.jpg Alt Text for Main Image:  chris powell trainer Homepage Slider Thumb (102x65):  Alt Text for Thumbnail Image:  chris powell trainer Publish On Date:  Friday, January 27, 2012 - 2:11pm
 
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    Women's Health Magazine - Sex and Relationships

  • SEX.WinterSex.12.07.11.Slider

    NPiercey
    26 Jan 2012 | 3:18 pm
    Web Title:  Have Hotter Sex <br>This Winter Title Color:  White on blue Prevent your sex life from going into a deep freeze with this sexy advice Carousel Dek:  Hot Winter Sex Tips Link:  http://www.womenshealthmag.com/sex-and-relationships/relationship-tips Homepage Slider Featured (331x210):  winter-sex.jpg Alt Text for Main Image:  Hotter Winter Sex Homepage Slider Thumb (102x65):  Alt Text for Thumbnail Image:  Hotter Winter Sex Publish On Date:  Wednesday, December 7, 2011 - 4:17pm

  • SEX.FightLess.01.20.12.Slider

    NPiercey
    20 Jan 2012 | 4:19 pm
    Web Title:  Fight Less, <Br>Love More Title Color:  White on blue The right and wrong way to resolve disagreements with your guy Carousel Dek:  How to Fight Less Link:  http://www.womenshealthmag.com/sex-and-relationships/relationship-help Homepage Slider Featured (331x210):  stop-arguing.jpg Alt Text for Main Image:  How to Fight Less Homepage Slider Thumb (102x65):  Alt Text for Thumbnail Image:  How to Fight Less Publish On Date:  Friday, January 20, 2012 - 5:16pm

  • Sex.BirthControl.11.01.11.Slider

    NPiercey
    19 Jan 2012 | 8:56 am
    Web Title:  Find Your Best <br>Birth Control Title Color:  White on blue Side-by-side comparisons of the most popular contraceptions Carousel Dek:  Your Best Birth Control Link:  http://www.womenshealthmag.com/health/birth-control-options-2 Homepage Slider Featured (331x210):  birth-control.png Alt Text for Main Image:  birth control chart Homepage Slider Thumb (102x65):  Alt Text for Thumbnail Image:  birth control chart Publish On Date:  Monday, October 31, 2011 - 2:46pm

  • Sex.MenVsWomen.01.17.12.Slider

    NPiercey
    17 Jan 2012 | 4:48 pm
    Web Title:  Men Vs. Women Title Color:  White on blue Your most dire relationship questions answered--by BOTH sexes! Carousel Dek:  Men Vs. Women Link:  http://www.womenshealthmag.com/sex-and-relationships/love-and-relationship-advice Homepage Slider Featured (331x210):  men-vs-women.png Alt Text for Main Image:  Men Vs. Women Homepage Slider Thumb (102x65):  Alt Text for Thumbnail Image:  Men Vs. Women Publish On Date:  Tuesday, January 17, 2012 - 5:45pm

  • SEX.PrintableGuides.01.18.12.A1

    NPiercey
    17 Jan 2012 | 4:33 pm
    Header Image Link:  http://www.womenshealthmag.com/sex-and-relationships/print-the-better-sex-diet Content Image:  Content Image Link:  http://www.womenshealthmag.com/sex-and-relationships/print-the-better-sex-diet Links:    35 New Sex Positions THE BETTER-SEX DIET: Foods that can give you stronger orgasms Your Best Birth Control: Compare all your options side by side 77 Ways to Make Sex Hotter (Use earplugs? Really?!) 17 Reasons Knocking Boots is Good for You HEALTH REPORT: Your Risk of Cervical Cancer  
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    Women's Health Magazine - Nutrition

  • NUT.SlimmingMeals.1.26.12.B2

    ADuron
    25 Jan 2012 | 5:31 pm
    Header Image Link :  http://www.womenshealthmag.com/nutrition/easy-soup Content Image:  Content Image Link:  http://www.womenshealthmag.com/nutrition/easy-soup Content:  Scrambled, poached, or flipped, eggs are the perfect post-workout morning meal 10 Tasty (and Healthy!) Pasta Dishes Don't feel bad about eating your favorite foods. These healthier versions of your guiltiest pleasures won't tip the scale 10 Foods, 40 Recipes: Could eating healthy get any easier? Order The Women's Health Diet book now! Image_Text:  These 5 soup recipes are easy to make and…

  • Sexy Swiss Chard

    anonymous
    24 Jan 2012 | 8:06 pm

  • NUT.SearedSteak.1.23.12.Slider

    ADuron
    23 Jan 2012 | 3:17 pm
    Web Title:  A QUICK & SAVORY DINNER Title Color:  White on blue Seared Skirt Steak with Balsamic Cherry Tomatoes: Top juicy caramelized beef with a sweet sauce for a delicious dinner Carousel Dek:  Delicious Dinner Idea Link:  http://www.womenshealthmag.com/nutrition/seared-skirt-steak Homepage Slider Featured (331x210):  searedsteak.jpg Homepage Slider Thumb (102x65):  Publish On Date:  Monday, January 23, 2012 - 11:59am

  • NUT.BreakfastTreats.1.20.12.Slider

    ADuron
    20 Jan 2012 | 11:04 am
    Web Title:  DELICIOUS<BR>BREAKFAST<BR>TREATS Title Color:  White on blue Looking for a healthy and hearty breakfast option? Make these cornmeal flapjacks, top them with fresh berries, and enjoy! Carousel Dek:  Breakfast Treats Link:  http://www.womenshealthmag.com/nutrition/great-breakfast-recipes Homepage Slider Featured (331x210):  cornmeal-pancake.jpg Alt Text for Main Image:  cornmeal pancakes Homepage Slider Thumb (102x65):  Alt Text for Thumbnail Image:  cornmeal pancakes Publish On Date:  Friday, January 20, 2012 - 11:53am

  • Tasty Breakfast Treats

    Vera Sizensky
    19 Jan 2012 | 1:43 pm
    Content Great Breakfast Recipes SEO DEK:  You can eat pancakes, french toast, and waffles and still lose weight. Give these yummy breakfast recipes a taste Feature Headers:  Header: Jumpstart Breakfast Treats: Healthy Pancakes, Waffles, and French Toast Recipes You don't have to feel guilty about eating these tasty breakfast dishes—they are all healthy! breakfast dished, great breakfast recipes, tasty breakfast, breakfast treats, healthy pankcakes, french toast recipes FEATURE HEADER Feature Header:  Header: Jumpstart Ad Keywords:  jumpstart Show Sponsor:  0 CM…
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    Women's Health Magazine - Weight Loss

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    Vera Sizensky
    26 Jan 2012 | 3:22 pm
    Header Image Link:  http://www.womenshealthmag.com/video/fitness/total-body-transformation-workout-month-one#/video/fitness/created/d/1 Content Image:  Content Image Link:  http://www.womenshealthmag.com/video/fitness/total-body-transformation-workout-month-one#/video/fitness/created/d/1 Links:  Build a better body using kettlebells A total-body tightening routine that combines cardio and strength training with Pilates for fast weight-loss results No-Equipment Workout: All you need to get super-fit is your own body Target upper and lower back muscles, improve your posture,…

  • WL.TransformYourBody.01.27.12.Slider

    Vera Sizensky
    26 Jan 2012 | 3:00 pm
    Web Title:  Exculsive<BR>Shape-Up<BR>Plan Title Color:  White on blue Whether you have 10 or 200 lbs to shed, Chris Powell, from <em>Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition</em>, can help Carousel Dek:  Exclusive Workout Link:  http://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/body-transformation Homepage Slider Featured (331x210):  transform-your-body.jpg Alt Text for Main Image:  Body Makeover Homepage Slider Thumb (102x65):  Alt Text for Thumbnail Image:  Body Makeover Publish On Date:  Thursday, January 26, 2012 - 3:37pm

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    Vera Sizensky
    25 Jan 2012 | 10:26 am
    Web Title:  Weight-Loss<BR>Tips That<BR>Don't Suck Title Color:  White on blue Battle the bulge without missing a beat of your life Carousel Dek:  Simple Weight-Loss Tips Link:  http://www.womenshealthmag.com/weight-loss/diet-rules Homepage Slider Featured (331x210):  weight-loss-tips-that-dont-suck.jpg Alt Text for Main Image:  Weight-Loss Tips Homepage Slider Thumb (102x65):  Alt Text for Thumbnail Image:  Weight-Loss Tips Publish On Date:  Wednesday, January 25, 2012 - 11:23am

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    Vera Sizensky
    20 Jan 2012 | 11:44 am
    Web Title:  Combo Moves:<BR>Burn Fat Fast Title Color:  White on blue There isn't a woman in the world who doesn't want to multitask. These moves roll yoga and strength into one neat package. Carousel Dek:  Combo Moves Link:  http://www.womenshealthmag.com/yoga/yoga-and-strength-training-workout Homepage Slider Featured (331x210):  combo-moves.jpg Alt Text for Main Image:  Yoga and Strength Workout Homepage Slider Thumb (102x65):  Alt Text for Thumbnail Image:  Yoga and Strength Workout Publish On Date:  Friday, January 20, 2012 -…

  • WL.FrenchToast.01.20.12.Slider

    Vera Sizensky
    20 Jan 2012 | 9:41 am
    Web Title:  Chocolate-Stuffed<BR>French Toast Title Color:  White on blue Yes, this is healthy! You can eat French toast, pancakes, and waffles and still lose weight. Check out these mouth-watering recipes. Carousel Dek:  Mouth-Watering Recipes Link:  http://www.womenshealthmag.com/nutrition/great-breakfast-recipes Homepage Slider Featured (331x210):  chocolate-stuffed-french-toast.jpg Alt Text for Main Image:  Chocolate-Stuffed French Toast Homepage Slider Thumb (102x65):  Alt Text for Thumbnail Image:  Chocolate-Stuffed French Toast Publish On…
 
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    Women's Health Magazine - Health

  • The Guide to Your Vagina

    leea08
    27 Jan 2012 | 10:17 am
    Content VAGINA GUIDE Instant explanations for what's going on down there Channel Feature type:  Large Design Remove from Listing:  No Ads Ad Keywords:  vagina Show Sponsor:  0 CM category:  VaginaFeature Blocks Editorial Override:  0

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    JLynes
    24 Jan 2012 | 8:54 am
    Web Title:  Brain Storm Title Color:  White on blue Strokes are striking more younger women. Are you at risk, and do you know the warning signs of a stroke? Carousel Dek:  Know Your Stroke Risk Link:  http://www.womenshealthmag.com/health/warning-signals Homepage Slider Featured (331x210):  1201-brain-storm.jpg Homepage Slider Thumb (102x65):  Publish On Date:  Tuesday, January 24, 2012 - 9:50am

  • Interview: Mandy Moore

    leea08
    23 Jan 2012 | 1:24 pm
    The singer-songwriter and actress has recently teamed up with the Gynecologic Cancer Foundation (GCF) and GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) on an anti-cancer campaign called Reality Check: What Young Women Don’t Know About Cervical Cancer. Why did you get involved in this cause? Actually, GCF and GSK kind of approached me with this idea of doing the Reality Check campaign. Like a lot of other young women out there, I was a bit unaware of a lot of the statistics and facts about cervical cancer. When I learned that it's the second leading cause of cancer death in women in their twenties and…

  • Cervical Cancer Statistics

    leea08
    23 Jan 2012 | 12:38 pm
    The Gynecologic Cancer Foundation recently surveyed 1,006 young women 19 to 25 years old on their knowledge of cervical health. Approximately 1 in 5 women reported that they had “no clue” what their cervix does and only half of the women said they felt they could identify their cervix on a picture of the reproductive organs. Want to read more? Print the statistics--and learn how not to become one!

  • Cervical Cancer Quiz

    leea08
    20 Jan 2012 | 12:13 pm
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    Women's Health Magazine - Life

  • Best Tips for Women

    leea08
    12 Jan 2012 | 12:44 pm
    Content BEST TIPS Feature Headers:  Header: Best Tips Channel Feature type:  Small Design Remove from Listing:  Remove From Listing Ads Show Sponsor:  0 Blocks Editorial Override:  0

  • The Power of Placebos: It's All in Your Head

    NPiercey
    11 Jan 2012 | 3:56 pm
    When it comes to believing that the brain can rule the body, I've always been a bit of a skeptic. Perhaps it's the journalist in me--I'm comfortable with concrete facts, not leaps of faith. For example, hearing stories about so-called sympathy pain (like when a deeply empathetic expectant father experiences labor pain while his wife is giving birth) makes me want to yell, "Nice try, buddy!" I have also been known to roll my eyes when people talk about "thinking thin" or the notion that some women can bring themselves to orgasm through mental stimulation alone.

  • Marisa Miller Stand-Up Paddleboard Sweepstakes

    leea08
    26 Dec 2011 | 7:32 am
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  • Marisa Miller: The Secret to Living a Sexier Life

    leea08
    15 Dec 2011 | 11:18 am
    Marisa Miller has a confession to make. "I'm very shy," says the 5'8" blonde stunner in a friendly voice that seems to contradict the statement. "I know it's weird for a person who models lingerie and swimsuits, but I don't like to be the center of attention!" Too late for that. Soon after being discovered by famed photographer Mario Testino on a California beach in 2001, she landed a coveted spot in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue, which led to a Victoria's Secret contract and numerous endorsement deals. Now the 33-year-old is in Boston…

  • Health Hazard: Too Much Noise Is Bad For You

    bdalek1
    12 Dec 2011 | 10:21 am
    Last February, in the middle of a raging snowstorm, I stepped outside among the fat, swirling snowflakes and heard…nothing. No cars, no voices, no barking dogs. The snow that blanketed everything had muted even the tiniest sounds. A few hours later, this silent world had melted into the spray of tires rushing down a slushy road, the scrape of shovels, and the grumbling of overeager snowplows. Real silence is just that fleeting. Most of us don't even realize what we're missing amid the daily acoustic garbage that litters the air: traffic rumbling by, descending planes roaring…
 
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    Lifescript

  • How Actress Katee Sackhoff Beat Thyroid Cancer

    25 Jan 2012 | 6:00 pm
    By Mari Cartel, Lifescript Entertainment EditorOn screen, Katee Sackhoff is one tough lady, starring in roles like volatile Capt. Kara ‘Starbuck’ Thrace in “Battlestar Galactica” or corrupt data analyst Dana Walsh in “24.”Off screen too, Sackoff's in one of the toughest roles of her life. Five years ago, the actress was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. The thyroid gland is essentially the body’s thermometer. When it becomes hyper, the gland produces too much thyroid hormone and patients often lose excessive amounts of weight, have night sweats, rapid heartbeat and fatigue. If the…

  • What’s Right for Your Skin Type?

    25 Jan 2012 | 6:00 pm
    By Michele Bender, Special to Lifescript A smart skin-care routine can take years off your face. But how do you know what's best for your complexion? Five top dermatologists weigh in with advice on treating your skin type… You don’t treat cashmere the way you do cotton. And you wouldn't handle silk like denim. Same goes for your skin. When it comes to care, each skin type – dry, normal, oily or acne-prone – requires its own regimen. “Over time, a careful and consistent routine with products for specific skin types can improve the overall health and appearance of your skin,” says…

  • When Your Friends Eat Better, So Do You

    25 Jan 2012 | 6:00 pm
    By Ben Kallen, Lifescript Senior Editor You want to practice good health habits, but your friends and family may be holding you back, says Tufts University research scientist Miriam Nelson, Ph.D., co-author of The Social Network Diet. In this exclusive interview with Lifescript, Nelson discusses how social groups affect your efforts to eat better and exercise more. Here’s what you can do about it...Your friends and family help keep you fit and healthy.But they can also derail your diet and exercise efforts – and even make you fat, says Miriam Nelson, Ph.D., a research scientist at Tufts…

  • Health Care & You

    25 Jan 2012 | 5:13 am

  • Are OTC Drugs Always OK?

    8 Jun 2011 | 7:00 pm
    By Victoria Clayton, Special to Lifescript Over-the-counter medications comfort us in many ways: They come in a variety of brands and formulations that cater to every symptom, and you can purchase them day or night without a prescription. But do OTC drugs treat the body as effectively as they provide peace of mind? Are they as predictable as we think? Are they safe? Find out now… While sometimes we must throw ourselves at the mercy of a trusted doctor, at other times we can self-medicate – and, boy, do we. Americans spend $17 billion a year on over-the-counter (OTC) drugs. That’s a lot…
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    Lifescript

  • 6 Germy Places: Where Bacteria and Viruses Lurk

    26 Jan 2012 | 6:00 pm
    By Stacey Colino, Special to Lifescript You’re not being paranoid – there are disease-causing bacteria and viruses on just about every surface you touch: at the office, supermarket, gym, even your own home! But if you avoid coming into contact with germy objects and get smart about cleaning, you can reduce your risk of getting the flu virus or something more serious. Read on to find out which surfaces are most likely to make you sick… Cold and flu season isn’t the only time you’re most likely to get sick. Disease-causing germs exist on most surfaces and objects you come in contact…

  • The Nightly Foot Check: A Necessary Chore

    26 Jan 2012 | 6:00 pm
    By The Lifescript Editorial StaffFoot care takes on an entirely new level of importance for people with diabetes. An increased risk of foot ulcers, as well as the ever-present danger of diabetic neuropathy, makes the nightly bedtime foot check a priority. However, the task of performing a thorough self-exam can be an arduous one. This is particularly true for those diabetics who also suffer from back or vision problems, which are quite common in this disease. Based on surveys with enterprising diabetics, experts at the American Diabetes Association have recommended techniques such as placing…

  • 9 New Ways to Relieve Chronic Back Pain

    26 Jan 2012 | 6:00 pm
    By Diane Wedner, Lifescript Medical Detective You’ve tried all the typical back-pain treatments, from anti-inflammatory drugs to physical therapy, with little relief. But don't give up: There's hope with cutting-edge therapies, from new drug regimens to surgeries that target the spine. Lifescript’s Medical Detective uncovers the top new treatments for chronic back pain... Millions of women suffer from chronic back pain, triggered by pregnancy, toting tots, hauling groceries and those heavy purses that hold everything but the kitchen sink.It all takes a toll on the spine, triggering pain…

  • Women Get New Exercise Goals

    26 Jan 2012 | 6:00 pm
    By The Lifescript Editorial StaffSince 2008, federal guidelines have recommended that women get 30 minutes of moderate exercise a day for five days a week to garner health benefits (and prevent diseases such as diabetes). But new research has found that the number of minutes per day should be higher. (Collective groan.)The new study shows that women need to participate in 60 minutes of moderate exercise daily (or 420 minutes a week) to prevent weight gain with age. Researchers looked at 34,000 healthy U.S. women, with an average age of 54, who consumed a usual diet (not cutting calories) from…

  • Prevent Colon Cancer by Assessing Your Risk

    26 Jan 2012 | 6:00 pm
    By Dorothy Foltz-Gray, Special to Lifescript Afraid of getting a colonoscopy? The prep isn't as bad as you think – and the screening is more important than you know. Learn the risk factors to best prevent colon cancer in you or someone in your family...Just the word “colonoscopy” makes people cringe. The procedure, which involves having a video camera inserted into your colon to examine it for precancerous polyps or clumps of cells, sounds terrible. So does the preparation – a diet of Jell-O and laxatives – the day before. (It’s needed so the doctor can examine the bowel’s walls…
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  • What’s Right for Your Skin Type?

    25 Jan 2012 | 6:00 pm
    By Michele Bender, Special to Lifescript A smart skin-care routine can take years off your face. But how do you know what's best for your complexion? Five top dermatologists weigh in with advice on treating your skin type… You don’t treat cashmere the way you do cotton. And you wouldn't handle silk like denim. Same goes for your skin. When it comes to care, each skin type – dry, normal, oily or acne-prone – requires its own regimen. “Over time, a careful and consistent routine with products for specific skin types can improve the overall health and appearance of your skin,” says…

  • 7 Ways to Keep Hands and Feet Healthy

    22 Jan 2012 | 6:00 pm
    By Michele Bender, Special to Lifescript Taking care of hands and feet doesn’t only mean moisturizing. Simple steps in your daily routine can protect against nasty infections and even cancer. Find out how to keep skin both soft and healthy... You probably have a daily regimen for keeping your face clean and moisturized. But what about your hard-working hands and feet?“Hands are the most frequently used body part,” says Oscar Hevia, M.D., of Hevia Cosmetic Dermatology in Miami, Fla. “They can become dry and ashy really fast.” And feet take a beating from bearing your body weight all…

  • Beyond Botox: 8 New Ways to Freshen Up

    22 Jan 2012 | 6:00 pm
    By Dorothy Foltz-Gray, Special to Lifescript Skin losing its luster? Wrinkles giving you frown lines? We looked at pros and cons of 8 cosmetic procedures that fight age without putting you under the knife… Most of us take youthful skin for granted – until, of course, we lose it. Fortunately, there are several non-invasive techniques that can turn back the clock sans knife. Popular non-surgical treatments such as Restylane, Thermage and Dysport can whisk away smile lines in a quick, 30-minute office visit. But are they safe? Expensive? And what kinds of results can we expect? Procedures…

  • Hope for Women with Symptoms of Alopecia Areata

    19 Jan 2012 | 6:00 pm
    By Mari Cartel, Lifescript Entertainment Editor Women with symptoms of alopecia areata, an autoimmune disease affecting hair follicles, can face bald patches, total baldness and even loss of body hair. But genetic research is creating new ways to fight this hair loss condition. In an exclusive Lifescript interview, two doctors on the cutting edge of research discuss the future of alopecia areata treatment... Thinning hair is common as you get older, even for women. But if you suffer from symptoms of alopecia areata, hair loss can happen at any age – and the results can be emotionally…

  • Is Your Pet Making You Sick? 6 Zoonotic Diseases to Dodge

    11 Jan 2012 | 6:00 pm
    By Shanna Thompson Zareski, Special to Lifescript Zoonotic diseases. It's a strange phrase, and an even stranger concept – diseases that spread from animals to humans – but some diseases from pets can even be deadly. Find out how to keep both of you safe from the most common pet illnesses... For many of us, pets are family. We talk to them, watch TV together, let them sleep on our beds. But close contact can expose you to serious ailments that can spread from animals to humans. That doesn’t mean you should ban pets from your home. The key to keeping yourself healthy is awareness and…
 
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  • 2012 Resolutions: 12 Tips to Make Them Stick

    9 Jan 2012 | 6:00 pm
    By Stephanie Schorow, Special to Lifescript Never mind that last year’s resolutions fell apart by Feb. 1. You still want to lose weight, exercise more, find a new love and improve your health, don’t you? With these sure-fire tips from the country’s leading life coaches, you can achieve your goals in 2012. Setting New Year’s resolutions may seem clichéd, but most of us welcome a chance to change bad habits and improve ourselves. And there’s no better time than when the calendar flips to a new year. “The idea of a new year gives people hope and optimism,” says Adrienne Ressler, a…

  • Q&A – Is Depression the Reason I Can’t Lose Weight?

    2 Jan 2012 | 6:00 pm
    By John H. Sklare, Ed.D, Lifescript Personal Coach Q: I watch what I eat most of the time and exercise 2-3 times a week, but I still feel tired and depressed. Caring for my father, who lives with me and has Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s, takes a lot out of me since I quit my job to stay at home and take care of him. Is depression playing a part in my weight-loss struggle or is there any other things I should be doing to get this weight off?-Cindy N.A: Hi Cindy,Weight loss is tough enough, even under the most ideal of conditions. And when you add to it the physical demand and emotional…

  • Watch Your Thoughts

    1 Jan 2012 | 6:00 pm
    By John H. Sklare, Ed.D, Lifescript Personal Coach Happy New Year! Each week in January I’ll be addressing three subjects from my Inner Diet program. Each represents the building blocks of a healthier lifestyle, thinner body and happier, more active future. Week 1: Creating a new mindset! Watch Your Thoughts One of the most common issues that interfere with one being able to reach any goal in life is negative thinking. Your thoughts have a powerful impact on your behavior. The thoughts you think have the ability to do one of two things: Move you closer to your goal or take you kicking and…

  • Stress Less: How to Conquer 5 Life-Changers

    1 Jan 2012 | 6:00 pm
    By Michele Bender, Special to Lifescript Even life’s small events — a water leak, the revised deadline — can make you frazzled. And big, life-changing situations, like moving, breakups or losing your job, bring real turmoil. But constant stress doesn’t have to wear you down. Find out how to tackle life’s 5 toughest moments with more calm... The only sure thing in life is its unpredictability. And when you’re already juggling kids, hubby and work, unforeseen events – good or bad – only pile on the stress. Believe it or not, short-term stress helps our bodies, prompting a…

  • Make Your Resolutions Come True

    31 Dec 2011 | 6:00 pm
    By The LifeScript Editorial Staff It’s easy to set goals. Achieving them, well, that’s another story. If you’re like most people, you didn’t completely follow through on previous New Year’s resolutions. Were there factors out of your control? Or were lack of self-discipline and an overabundance of excuses to blame? Whether you want to lose 10 pounds, quit a bad habit or start a healthy one, the following 10 tips are your formula for making – and achieving – your goals in 2012… 1. Lose Weight It’s no secret we’re an overweight society. A huge number of Americans need to…
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  • Reduce Stress, Lose Belly Fat?

    19 Jan 2012 | 6:00 pm
    By Edward C. Geehr, M.D., Lifescript Chief Medical OfficerPsychological stress causes release of the hormone cortisol, which, in turn, promotes the accumulation of abdominal fat, a feature of metabolic syndrome that can lead to diabetes and heart disease. Psychological stress can also trigger binge eating of fatty and sweet foods, leading to overall weight gain. Those who are stress eaters tend to gain more abdominal fat during stressful periods compared to those who don’tSo can lowering your stress help you lose weight, especially that belly fat? Yes, according to a University of…

  • Not All Weight Gain Is the Same

    13 Jan 2012 | 6:00 pm
    By Edward C. Geehr, M.D., Lifescript Chief Medical OfficerMore than 65% of us in the U.S. are overweight or obese. Now, a new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association examines the effect of overeating with low-, normal- and high-protein diets on weight gain, body composition and resting energy expenditure. It offers lessons for those who want to lose weight. Twenty-five young and healthy men and women were confined to an inpatient ward, where they were intentionally overfed 1,000 calories a day for 8 weeks. Exercise was restricted. After consuming a…

  • More Hormone Replacement Therapy Concerns

    5 Jan 2012 | 6:00 pm
    By Edward C. Geehr, M.D., Lifescript Chief Medical OfficerConfused by all the conflicting hormone replacement therapy (HRT) opinions out there? Now, a new study weighs in again on the benefits and risks.In 2002, the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) study found that prolonged use of HRT in post-menopausal women correlated with an increase risk of breast cancer. The randomized trial of combined estrogen and progesterone was stopped early after demonstrating an excess risk of venous thromboembolism, coronary heart disease, stroke and breast cancer among those in the HRT treatment group.The…

  • How Safe Are ADHD Medications?

    29 Dec 2011 | 6:00 pm
    By Edward C. Geehr, M.D., Lifescript Chief Medical OfficerFew medications have attracted more attention from the public and federal agencies than those prescribed for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).Millions of children and adults suffer from the disorder, yet the most common medications are feared to have powerful cardiovascular side effects.Despite this, several conflicting studies and reports failed to explain the risk posed by ADHD drugs.Now, a large federal study of young- and middle-aged adults confirms no link between heart-related complications and ADHD stimulant…

  • Energy Drink-Related ER Visits on the Rise

    22 Dec 2011 | 6:00 pm
    By Edward C. Geehr, M.D., Lifescript Chief Medical OfficerIf you or your loved ones like energy drinks, listen up. Between 2005 and 2009, the number of ER visits related to energy drinks rose ten-fold to more than 16,000 per year, according to a report by the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).Approximately half of the trips made by patients ages 18-25 involved combinations of energy drinks with alcohol or other drugs. More than two-thirds were diagnosed as adverse reactions, as opposed to intoxications or overdoses. And nearly two-thirds of energy drink…
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  • Hysteroscopic Morcellation: Faster Removal of Fibroids and Polyps

    Womens Health Specialists
    7 Jan 2012 | 8:22 am
    The causes of abnormal uterine bleeding (prolonged or excessive bleeding, as well as bleeding between periods) vary and commonly includes endometrial polyps or fibroids.   Endometrial polyps are growths extending from the lining of the inside cavity of the uterus. Polyps can also cause spotting in menopause and in rare cases become cancerous, usually in women over the age of 50.  Uterine fibroids (also called myomas or leiomyomas) arise from the muscular wall of the uterus. They vary in size, number, and location. It is estimated that 25% to 50% of women between ages 30 and 50 have…

  • Is Vaginal Mesh for Prolapse Repairs Safe?

    Womens Health Specialists
    11 Dec 2011 | 9:20 am
    Ambulance chasing lawyers have found a new victims’ rights to champion.  Not so fast… The organs in your pelvic cavity—uterus, vagina, bladder and rectum—are held in place by a web of muscles and ligaments that act like a hammock.  When these tissues become weakened or damaged (typically during childbirth, and/or after hysterectomy), one or more of the pelvic organs fall (prolapse) into the vagina.  As a result, the organs may press against the vaginal wall and produce a hernia-like bulge causing discomfort, limiting sexual and physical activity, or impair bladder or bowel…

  • So you want birth control pills and have a medical illness. Is it OK?

    Womens Health Specialists
    12 Nov 2011 | 11:06 am
    Most contraindications to oral contraceptives (OC) are due to the estrogen component in the pill.  Clearly, there are women for whom OCs should not be prescribed.  These include women who have a history of migraines with aura due to the increased risk of stroke.  Women with uncontrolled high blood pressure or smokers older than age 35 should not be prescribed OCs because of increased heart disease risk.  Caution should be used when initiating combined OCs in women who already have elevated blood pressure. OCs are contraindicated in several other groups of women.  These include diabetics…

  • 7 practical tips to improve contraceptive effectiveness

    Womens Health Specialists
    8 Oct 2011 | 11:16 am
    Sometimes it’s the little things that can make a big difference.  Here are 7 practical, evidence-based recommendations you and your docotr can impliment now to improve contraceptive care: Do not require a pelvic examination before prescription of an oral contraceptive Both the World Health Organization and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommend doctors consider a pelvic exam optional before prescribing an oral contraceptive (OC).  This removes a barrier to care for a patient who may fear it, postponing the exam to the near future when she may be more…

  • Uterine Polyps Common & Usually Benign

    Womens Health Specialists
    8 Sep 2011 | 8:39 am
    With the frequent use of transvaginal ultrasound, CT scans, and MRIs; the diagnosis of uterine polyps has increased.   Endometrial polyps are small growth from the inner lining of the uterus.  They occur in menstruating and postmenopausal women, and in some cases are thought to be related to unopposed estrogen and medications like tamoxifen.  Some women are asymptomatic at the time of diagnosis; whereas others experience abnormal bleeding patterns such as spotting between periods, heavy menstrual bleeding, or postmenopausal bleeding. So when should we be concerned?  A recent review of 17…
 
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  • PPHN and SSRIs: Yet Another Study

    MGH Center for Women's Mental Health
    26 Jan 2012 | 4:43 pm
    A few weeks after the FDA called into question the association between SSRI exposure and persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn or PPHN, BMJ published another article supporting an increased risk of PPHN among infants exposed to SSRIs in utero. This large study is similar to the studies published by Kallen and colleagues using the [...]

  • Depression in Women: Is There a Role for Vitamin D?

    MGH Center for Women's Mental Health
    24 Jan 2012 | 10:55 am
    Sources of vitamin D include sunlight (ultraviolet B, or UVB, rays), dietary intake, and supplements.  Sunlight is the main source of human vitamin D.  Vitamin D refers to different forms of a steroid hormone.   Vitamin D3 (also called 1, 25-dihydroxycholecalciferol or calcitriol) is produced by the body when ultraviolet light (in the form of UV [...]

  • SSRIs and PPHN: The FDA Revises Its Warning

    MGH Center for Women's Mental Health
    17 Jan 2012 | 1:29 pm
    In 2006, Chambers and colleagues published an article in the New England Journal of Medicine linking SSRI use during late pregnancy to an increased risk of persistent pulmonary hypertension in the newborn (PPHN).   Based on these findings, the “Usage in Pregnancy” section on the labels for SRRI antidepressants was updated to include the following warning: “Infants exposed [...]

  • PTSD and Pregnancy

    MGH Center for Women's Mental Health
    20 Dec 2011 | 8:43 am
    Understanding posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) during pregnancy is important given that PTSD is relatively common and persistent in nature.  PTSD will occur in approximately 10% of women in their lifetime, with one-third of episodes lasting more than five years.  Given the relatively high prevalence of PTSD in young women and the chronic nature of the [...]

  • Clinical Case: Would You Use Gabapentin (Neurontin) During Pregnancy?

    MGH Center for Women's Mental Health
    13 Dec 2011 | 4:22 pm
    Ms. P is a 32-year-old married woman who presented for consultation regarding the use of medication during pregnancy.  She had been taking fluoxetine (Prozac) 20 mg for many years for the treatment of recurrent major depression and generalized anxiety.  In addition, she was prescribed gabapentin (Neurontin) for sleep. During the consultation, we reviewed the risks [...]
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  • Your New & Best Body Starts Here Right Now

    Joey Atlas
    9 Jan 2012 | 4:11 pm
    This is a quick and simple blog post to let all RSS subscribers know The MAG-Factor Fitness Coaching website is open and off to an amazing start with VIP clients already reaching short term goals in only a week.. To see if there is any more room for you – come and take a look at these links, ASAP: MAG Factor VIP Client Special – $661.00 Worth of The Best Fitness Freebies MAG-Factor VIP Behind the Scenes Secret Video Footage If the idea of having one of the best personal trainers and lifestyle coaches in the world was ever a dream of yours – you can start to see that dream as…

  • 5 Top Foods to Manage Menopause Symptoms

    Joey Atlas
    3 Dec 2011 | 3:43 pm
    Try These 5 Top Foods to Manage Your Menopause Symptoms Menopause can make life a challenge in many ways. Finding even just a few ways to manage the symptoms can go a long way in making your days more pleasant and positive. One of the most powerful and health promoting nutrient groups are EFA’s, better known as; essential fatty acids. Omega-3’s are an ideal and abundant source of EFA’s and here are five foods which can fulfill all your EFA needs, to help manage menopause symptoms and make your life more enjoyable: 1: Wild Caught Salmon (avoid farm-raised when possible).

  • Busy But Fit Mommy Interview: Part 3

    Joey Atlas
    26 Aug 2011 | 1:14 pm
    OK – as promised a few months back – here is PART 3 of The Guest Writer Series from Sue Heintze QUESTION for Sue: “For a woman with many responsibilities – life can sometimes be unpredictable. How do you manage this aspect of life, so you don’t “fall off the wagon”? Do you have any specific strategies for this?” Sue’s ANSWER: I’ve always been a routine kind of ‘gal. As many of you know, routine and babies or kids, don’t go hand in hand. Kids get sick, you get sick, kids cause sleep deprivation, and you have far more appointments and…

  • Busy But Fit Mommy Interview: Part 2

    Joey Atlas
    22 Jun 2011 | 11:53 am
    Can you be fit, healthy and sexy – if your partner or spouse isn’t interested in the same? One of the BIGGEST obstacles which prevents most people from ever reaching and maintaining an ideal level of physical fitness – is a spouse or partner who is simply not interested in the “fitness lifestyle”. I have much to say and plenty to write on this very topic – and I will do so in the future, No Doubt… But for now – this post from fitness pro, and guest writer, Sue Heintze who faces the same obstacle; shares with us how she has managed to overcome…

  • Busy But Fit Mommy Interview: Part 1

    Joey Atlas
    20 Jun 2011 | 10:33 pm
    This is the first part of an extremely insightful and helpful 5-Part Interview Series with Sue Heintze. Sue Heintze at 41 and 7 Weeks Pregnant Why Sue? …because many of my subscribers (you) have asked to hear from “a woman who has figured out how to maintain a beautiful level of fitness while dealing the everyday challenges of today’s modern woman – SUCH AS: spouse, kids, job, housework, extended family, etc….” So, in my efforts to always give you what you want – and then some – I’ve created an interview which had to be broken down into 5…
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  • Fitness Friday Video: How Do I Stretch This Muscle?

    Lisa
    27 Jan 2012 | 9:41 am
    Why is it that I can barely remember how to stretch my muscles when I’m doing strength training on my own? I would bet that I’m not alone here; stretching seems to be something we want to hurry through or just skip all together if no one is watching. And it’s not just that we don’t want to take the time, it’s hard to remember if we’re even doing the right stretches. In today’s Fitness Friday video, LynnAnn demonstrates a very easy way to remember how to stretch each muscle group. When we’re doing an exercise using flexion, which pulls a joint…

  • Food Insecurity and Diets

    Robyn
    25 Jan 2012 | 5:02 am
    After the little town our healthy weight loss spa resides in was hit hard by the flood waters of Irene, we lost our one and only grocery store.  As a result, our town grocery store has been operating out of a tent for the last four months.  As of today it will close completely for 10 days in order to move back into a building.  Now, I do have a car and I can drive to a neighboring town to shop, but I still had a twinge of food insecurity pop up regarding this. This got me thinking about the food insecurity that dieters experience.  Although most of us don’t need to worry…

  • Where the Magic Happens

    Marsha
    24 Jan 2012 | 9:03 am
    Do one thing every day that scares you. ~Eleanor Roosevelt Thanks to Quan Yin on Facebook for this. Posts That May Be RelatedFitness Friday: Standing AbdominalsMix it Up – Variety with ExerciseHealthy Cooking Thursday – An Idea for Lousy FruitHealthy Cooking Thursday – Sensory Deprivation for Mindfulness

  • Binge Eating to Numb Out

    darla
    23 Jan 2012 | 5:36 am
    Binge eating is a frequently discussed  topic with Green Mountain alums. One woman was telling me about her desire to just numb out at the end of the day.  She was looking to the binge to help her cope with feelings, but she didn’t have a clue about what the feelings were. I call the  process  of looking for the feelings “exploring the storm of the underneath” and often times the only way to discover the underneath is by guessing.  She guessed anger, which is a common underneath feeling for women who use food to cope. I was reading a blog by Leora Fulvio in which she…

  • Fitness Friday: Behold the Plank

    Lisa
    20 Jan 2012 | 8:24 am
    Before the current “planking craze,” which consists of lying face down in strange and unlikely places and having someone take your picture, another form of planking for exercise existed: the abdominal plank. Though it may seem intimidating, the abdominal plank is a great move for your back and your abs, even if you are new to exercise, because it can be modified to fit your current fitness level. Also, when you want to shake up your current strength training routine, which is recommended to avoid plateauing and growing bored, you can try a plank instead of your typical ab…
 
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  • Guts, Inspiration And Determination…The Three Steps To Motivation

    Karen Ficarelli
    11 Jan 2012 | 4:00 am
    Beginning a fitness program takes guts. It also requires inspiration and determination. If you really want to get fit, you have to go all out. You may find it necessary to change many of your old habits, exchange exercise for lounging on the couch and snack on carrot sticks instead of potato chips. Many women begin an exercise and diet program full of guts, inspiration and determination; but somewhere between day number two and day number 60, the motivation ceases to exist. Sadly, once the motivation is lost, all the guts, inspiration and determination in the world don’t seem enough to get…

  • Harnessing The Power To Succeed

    Karen Ficarelli
    4 Jan 2012 | 4:00 am
    Inspiration is the first step towards greatness. The next step is learning how to harness that inspiring power in order to succeed. How do you capture the essence that is inspiration and turn it into a tool for success? First of all, you must really want to succeed, without that desire, the inspiration will die off before you even have a chance to try it out. It you have ever harnessed a horse; you know that you must be in control or the animal will have his way with you. That is because he outweighs you by hundreds of pounds and if you let him go, you may not be able to encourage him to come…

  • Affirmations for Healthy Eating

    Karen Ficarelli
    28 Dec 2011 | 4:00 am
    Affirmations are the appetizer for the brain when it comes to a successful diet program. We all know the important role that the brain plays in most of the habits that come from overeating or eating the wrong foods. That’s why affirmations work so well in a women’s fitness program. When it comes to staying committed to your body, these daily declarations of victory can bring you closer to your fitness and weight loss goals. Daily affirmations are great tools for any women’s fitness program. When you want to lose weight or do just about any kind of self-improvement, affirmations set the…

  • Karen Reveals Five Secrets To Successful Dieting

    Karen Ficarelli
    26 Dec 2011 | 4:00 am
    Successful dieting depends on the type of foods that we eat. So much of what we put into our body is just junk food. Very little nutritional value and many times way too high in fat, sugar and salt. Take inventory of what is in your cupboards and pantry. What foods are you feeding your body? Write down everything that you are presently eating as a regular part of your diet. 1. Begin replacing high calorie foods with ones that are lower in calories. For example, drink fat-free milk instead of whole milk and water with a twist of lemon rather than high calorie, high sugar content, soft drinks.

  • Visualization, The Key To Women’s Fitness

    Karen Ficarelli
    12 Dec 2011 | 4:00 am
    When top athletes enter the ring, many of them have practiced a widely respected mind game known as visualization. Either, due to the fact that they have been there before or because they have totally imagined the scenario and practiced their reactions, the act of visualization allows these athletes to perform under pressure with spectacular results. The same is true for women’s fitness, when you practice the art of visualization you can accelerate your workout to a whole new level. If you are beginning a new exercise, visualize the muscle groups that will be used for this new move. Imagine…
 
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  • Sussex Coast Endometriosis Support Group

    Linda PH
    17 Jan 2012 | 11:53 am
    The next meeting of the Sussex Endometriosis Support Group will be meeting on Tuesday 31st January.  The speaker will be consultant gynaecologist, Jim English.  The meeting commences at 7pm on the 11th floor (Gynaecology) of the Tower at Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton (named on the map as Thomas Kemp Tower). You can find directions how to get here on the following link: http://www.bsuh.nhs.uk/hospitals/our-hospitals/royal-sussex-county-hospital/ . This includes details about parking and also bus routes. There is also parking in the streets around the hospital which is Pay and…

  • January 2012 Newsletter and Updates from The Hysterectomy Association

    Linda PH
    16 Jan 2012 | 12:46 pm
    Welcome to 2012 and we will shortly be entering the Chinese Year of the Dragon – it will arrive with a roar on 23rd January and symbolises luck. Here in the Hysterectomy Association office we hope that all our lovely subscribers receive the luck they want and need for their ongoing health. January is famously the time to get colds and bugs too (when you are in the Western Hemisphere at least) so it’s essential to wrap up warm if you go out and to avoid anyone who happens to be suffering – especially if you are recovering from surgery.  Perhaps now is the time to think about…

  • Jenny’s Hysterectomy Story

    Linda PH
    16 Jan 2012 | 11:34 am
    All started several years ago … fibroids. A wait and see approach was taken by my doctors. Eventually due to bloating, painful nauseous periods (having to take time off work) low iron count and feeling very constantly tired,  I decided to see a gynaecologist. A total hysterectomy was preformed on me at 51years of age. I had wanted to keep my ovaries and discussed this with my gynaecologist and we came to an agreement – should he find anything nasty while operating he would remove them … there was nothing wrong with them (“unremarkable” was the term used in my…

  • Prima Magazine features Hysterectomy Association founder Linda Parkinson-Hardman

    Linda PH
    9 Jan 2012 | 11:40 am
    The February edition of Prima Magazine (out now) has a two page article about the founder of The Hysterectomy Association, Linda Parkinson-Hardman in it.  The article charts Linda’s journey from endometriosis sufferer to Hysterectomy Association founder.

  • Early mothering affected by the trauma of emergency hysterectomy

    Linda PH
    3 Jan 2012 | 12:11 pm
    Researchers in Australia have found, perhaps unsurprisingly, that mothers who have undergone the trauma of an emergency hysterectomy following severe postpartum haemorrhage have revealed three main areas of concern. They were ‘initial separation: lost bonding time’, ‘feelings of failure’ and ‘relinquishing care of the infant’.Postpartum haemorrhage and subsequent hysterectomy is a traumatic birth event which have a dramatic potential to effect a woman’s experience of motherhood and her initial relationship with her baby. However, as this is a particularly rare occurrence it…
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  • Position Statement On The Role Of Vitamin D In Postmenopausal Women Published In Maturitas

    27 Jan 2012 | 2:00 am
    Elsevier, a world-leading provider of scientific, technical and medical information products and services, has announced the publication of a position statement by the European Menopause and Andropause Society (EMAS) in journal Maturitas on the role of vitamin D in postmenopausal women with summary recommendations. Vitamin D deficiency is common and may affect up to 70% of Europeans...

  • The Genome And The Timing Of Menopause

    24 Jan 2012 | 4:00 am
    An international team of researchers has discovered 13 new regions of the genome associated with the timing of menopause. These genes shed light on the biological pathways involved in reproductive lifespan and will provide insights into conditions connected to menopause, such as breast cancer and heart disease...

  • Pomegranate Seed Oil For Menopause No Better Than Placebo

    23 Jan 2012 | 10:00 am
    Women who took pomegranate seed oil pills to relieve symptoms of the menopause, such as hot flashes, were found to receive no significantly better benefits than those who were given a placebo pill which contained sunflower oil, researchers from the Medical University of Vienna wrote in the journal Menopause...

  • Low Vitamin D Levels Suffered By 70 Percent Of Europeans

    12 Jan 2012 | 3:00 am
    A group of experts has prepared a report on vitamin D supplementation for menopausal women after it was revealed that Europeans have suffered an alarming decrease in their levels of this vitamin. In their opinion, the ideal would be to maintain blood levels above 30 ng/ml. Vitamin D is essential to the immune system and processes such as calcium absorption...

  • Older Women On Statins Have Higher Risk Of Diabetes

    11 Jan 2012 | 10:00 am
    According to a study published Online First in the Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals, using statins in postmenopausal women, is linked to an increased risk of diabetes...
 
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    MedWorm Query: menopause

  • New Guideline on Vitamin D and Postmenopausal HealthNew Guideline on Vitamin D and Postmenopausal Health

    27 Jan 2012 | 4:46 pm
    An EMAS position statement on the role of vitamin D after menopause notes that the recommended daily allowance is 600 IU/day, or 800 IU/day for those 71 years and older. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)

  • Position Statement On The Role Of Vitamin D In Postmenopausal Women Published In Maturitas

    27 Jan 2012 | 1:00 am
    Elsevier, a world-leading provider of scientific, technical and medical information products and services, has announced the publication of a position statement by the European Menopause and Andropause Society (EMAS) in journal Maturitas on the role of vitamin D in postmenopausal women with summary recommendations. Vitamin D deficiency is common and may affect up to 70% of Europeans. It is classified as a public health issue as it can contribute to many diseases, especially osteoporosis... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

  • Factors Linked to Age of Onset of Menopause Identified

    26 Jan 2012 | 3:00 pm
    Researchers zero in on 13 new genetic clues (Source: The Doctors Lounge - Health News)

  • Young breast cancer survivors face serious quality-of-life challenges

    25 Jan 2012 | 9:22 am
    Quality of life in younger patients treated for breast cancer is seriously compromised, and these women face more physical and mental health issues than women their age who haven't had cancer and women over 50 who have, according to a study by researchers at UCLA's Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center.   The study, published Jan. 20 in the peer-reviewed Journal of the National Cancer Institute, found that younger breast cancer survivors suffer from a slew of problems, including severe psychological distress, infertility, premature menopause, a decrease in physical activity and weight…

  • The genome and the timing of menopause (Medical News Today, 24 January 2012)

    25 Jan 2012 | 5:00 am
    An international collaboration has published a meta-analysis of studies into genes linked with menopause onset in Nature Genetics. Full article (Source: Society for Endocrinology)MedWorm Message: Find the best January Sales in the UK.
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    Sheevaun Moran | Energetic Solutions, Inc.

  • Taming the Inner Critic – Seeing Yourself on Camera

    Sheevaun Moran
    25 Jan 2012 | 1:37 pm
    Now that social media is at a place where you’ll find yourself on camera at some point or another you want to learn to clear and resolve that inner critic about the camera. I know I certainly had to and continue to have to do this. I discovered that I have muted energy when using video and when someone is talking to me and asking questions I’m myself and animated. What is your energy like when you do use video? Worried about how you look? Afraid to speak loudly? Afraid or concerned that you’ll seem or look stupid? You become someone else. Worried about the camera because it adds 10…

  • The Law of Appreciation

    Sheevaun Moran
    18 Jan 2012 | 3:38 pm
    When leaders are complimentary in their mind towards their group, staff, vendors, family, etc. then discord can be easily disintegrated. The energy of the leader at the top is the energy of all the people below. A thought of anger permeates the entire organization and is just like putting a cog in the wheel of productivity. Frustration energy is like putting battery acid on your computer. Every time you appreciate the person who works with you and for you is like putting grease in the gears. The energy of appreciation is as if you are creating the ability for errors to diminish and fears most…

  • No More Procrastination

    Sheevaun Moran
    12 Jan 2012 | 4:50 am
    One of the most energy sapping things you can do is procrastinate. But how to stop is the real issue. Here are some sure fire ways to end that nagging issue or procrastinating. Past – Avoiding things works because it may cause fear, anxiety and just feel bad. I’m not doing something right or won’t do it right anyway so I’ll avoid doing it at all. Solution – anxiousness is just fight or flight and fear is something I can push through and have a victory on the other side. —– Past – It has to be perfect. I don’t want to do anything unless it’s perfect. I’ll get in…

  • How Much Is Your Energy Really Worth?

    Sheevaun Moran
    5 Jan 2012 | 8:33 am
    As you walk through life it is often wondered how I fit in, what is my mission, what is my purpose, and how can I earn more money. These thoughts get bantered around our heads a lot. Mostly when we are feeling low, down, or just plain stuck. Being stuck is truly a sign of how little value we place on our selves, our ideas, our options, our abundance that we already have. Settling is just a bad habit that has been trained into our psyche and is an excuse to stay in a situation that doesn’t work for us. Scientists have, at one time, calculated that we were valued at $32 in the chemical…

  • New Years Eve With a Twist

    Sheevaun Moran
    30 Dec 2011 | 6:15 am
    Forget the vows to be on your diet til you reach your goal. Forget your commitments to make a commitment. Forget your resolutions. Forget setting intentions for the celebration of out with the old and in with the new. You ask, what’s one to do for New Years? Here’s the most healthy way to bring in the New Year and ring out the old. Take a piece of paper write: * everything you think you need to be forgiven for * everything someone said that was negative about you * the things that you didn’t get accomplished this year * the things that you forgot – of course all…
 
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    Lose baby weight and flatten your mummy tummy with MuTu® System | postnatal exercises | postpartum exercises | diastasis recti exercises

  • Finding Time to Exercise After Having a Baby

    Wendy Powell
    22 Jan 2012 | 8:25 am
    Time your workouts with the Gymboss timer - you'll be amazed what you can do in 15 minutes! Finding time to exercise after having a baby is hard, so really effective postnatal exercise needs to be very efficient. It needs to give the biggest results in the shortest amount of time! Trips to the gym involving travel, bag packing & an hour’s ‘same old routine’ workout simply don’t happen for most of us, & so exercise doesn’t happen… again. Us mums have many excuses not to exercise…’No time’ being the most well-used of all! This is…

  • Mummy Blogger Wins MuTu Mama Fit Kit!

    Wendy Powell
    20 Jan 2012 | 3:14 pm
    Owing to her prolific tweeting & efforts at MuTu Mama gorgeousness… Mummy Blogger Mummy’s Little Monkey has been chosen as the lucky winner of an entire set of MuTu Fit Kit! A big bouncy ball, resistance band, cute little pink intervals timer and a lovely yoga mat are all winging their way to her in the next few days! Let us know how you get on Jax! We want to see pictures of you using your shiny new MuTu exercise gear! Want to Join Jax on her MuTu Mama journey…? Get Started Here!

  • What I Eat & What I Don’t

    Wendy Powell
    6 Jan 2012 | 12:04 pm
    Is MuTu Food A Diet? What are the rules? Will it help you lose weight? What foods should you eat & what should you avoid if you want lose weight & get healthy? Clients often ask me ‘Well what do YOU eat?’, & “What does MuTu Food mean?”:  It means clean, fresh, real food for the whole family. Low in sugar & refined carbs, high in fresh vegetables, whole grains (varied – so not just wheat), fruit, lean protein, fish & essential fats. It’s not weird or faddy, or complicated. Its just food. The real stuff. I drink water, green tea, more water,…

  • How To Start Dropping the Pounds BEFORE New Year!

    Wendy Powell
    28 Dec 2011 | 5:13 am
    OK it's time... Use this not your body! You want to lose your baby weight  in the New Year (even if we’re not really blaming the baby so much as the chocolate…) You want to lose fat, drop pounds, get fit, tone up & eat healthy food… in the New Year. You’re going to do all that stuff, but next week, because it’s not the New Year yet is it? And there’s all that lovely sweet, chocolate-y, baked comfort food sitting around & you can’t let it go to waste now can you? Ladies, there are 4 full days before the New Year. A pound / 0.45 Kilos of…

  • Flatten Your Stomach & Find Your Body Confidence in 2012!

    Wendy Powell
    21 Dec 2011 | 4:00 am
    Your New Years Gift To Yourself? There’s a great saying ‘If you always do what you’ve always done, you’ll always get what you always got’. So if you’ve greeted every New Year for as long as you can remember with a hangover, a ‘Detox plan’ that lasts less than 2 weeks or an expensive gym membership that is used for one month only … Time to do something different! Go to this page Click ‘Add To Cart’ on the UK English or US English version Enter discount code: seasonofgorgeousness (UK) or seasonofgorgeousnessUS (US) And get a full third off the price! That means…
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    Immortal Palace

  • How to propel past the proverbial slump

    Josie Bouchier L.Ac.
    24 Jan 2012 | 9:53 pm
      Do you feel stuck? In your business, in life, certain relationships, or health issues? Is the same nagging thought or string of thoughts keeping you up at night?   Do you keep coming back to the same answer, but are too afraid to execute the solution for fear that it won’t be perfect, or turn out the way you want?    Don’t let the little things get in the way of you moving forward.    I was at a business training a couple months ago, and we were covering the importance of setting up a clean and organized work environment in order to work more…

  • Holiday Blog Series: 5 Simple Strategies To Easily Digest Your Food

    Josie Bouchier L.Ac.
    27 Dec 2011 | 7:35 pm
      Around this time of year my patients usually confess to me that they have been indulging in one too many holiday treats — and that their stomach is not as happy as usual.   Here are some quick and easy tips to help your tummy more easily digest your food during this treat-filled time of year. Or anytime of year!   1) Lemon with warm water or apple cider vinegar in the morning. Drinking a mug of warm (not hot) water with fresh squeezed lemon first thing in the morning will enhance your digestive enzymes and warm your Spleen and Stomach Qi (“chee” or energy),…

  • Holiday Blog Series: How To Add More Time To Your Day (Really!)

    Josie Bouchier L.Ac.
    20 Dec 2011 | 12:13 pm
      What if I told you it’s possible to add more time to your day? You might think I’m crazy or hippy-dippy, or both. But you’ll be thanking me when you suddenly realize you have plenty of time to get all your last minute holiday shopping, cooking, cleaning and organizing done. Sound impossible? In Gay Hendricks’ book, The Big Leap, he introduces a concept called Einstein Time. (If you haven’t read this book, I highly recommend it, especially if you are interested in taking your life to the next level of goodness.) Einstein time vs. Newtonian time Hendricks…

  • Holiday Blog Series: 5 Easy Steps To Banish Stress From Your Life For Good

    Josie Bouchier L.Ac.
    14 Dec 2011 | 8:00 am
      The holidays can be a stressful time of year, but many of us are experiencing stress year-round. Some of us are so stressed that we don’t even realize we’re stressed and think it’s a “normal” way of being. Ack! As an acupuncturist, I see case after case of disease and disharmony in the body that’s caused by, you guessed it, STRESS. I cannot STRESS to you enough the importance of banishing stress from your life as much as possible. As I tell many of my patients, it’s totally possible to be busy and not stressed. You can still get a lot done, in…

  • Holiday Blog Series: My Favorite Winter Salad Recipe

    Josie Bouchier L.Ac.
    6 Dec 2011 | 11:44 pm
      I always find it more difficult in the winter months to make sure I’m getting enough fresh veggies in my diet. I seem to crave mostly warm, cooked meals, and the thought of a salad makes me chilly. However, the other day I stumbled on this combination that had just the right amount of heartiness for winter.   Josie’s Winter Salad: A few handfuls of baby spinach leaves (pre-washed makes it super easy!) Handful of dried cranberries (not sweetened with sugar) 1/2 can of  drained “Salad Beans” (garbanzo, kidney and white beans) 1/4 fresh avocado, cubed A few…
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    Dr. Bailey's Skin Care Blog

  • Dermatologist Explains What Causes Dry Skin?

    Cynthia Bailey MD
    21 Jan 2012 | 3:08 pm
    Your skin becomes dry when it loses both water and it’s natural skin oils.  In the lab we see big differences between dry skin and hydrated skin in both the composition of the chemistry of the skin layers and the way they look structurally when examine under a microscope.  The structural and chemical characteristics of dry skin translates to skin that’s also more vulnerable. We call this vulnerability of dry skin an impaired barrier function.  For you, dry skin means that: your body’s water, which is normally present in your skin, is escaping more easily (called transepidermal water…

  • DIY Spa Skin Treatments You Can Do At Home

    Cynthia Bailey MD
    19 Jan 2012 | 7:16 am
    I’m a dermatologist so I know the secrets that make spa beauty treatments work – and believe me, I do them myself at home for a fraction of the cost. I’m personally in the mood for some spa TLC right now, and am going to run a little series to share with you my favorite home spa treatments.  I make it my business to try spa treatments when I’m on vacation.  My DIY treatments are adaptations from the treatment menus of some really great resort spas.  They’re dermatologically therapeutic for our skin, hair and nails and we can do them at home anytime we need a…

  • How To Look Like a Model

    Cynthia Bailey MD
    15 Jan 2012 | 10:13 pm
    You see extraordinarily gorgeous people everyday in the media. How do they get so beautiful? What are their tricks? When you look in the mirror after you’ve done your hair and makeup, why don’t you look like them? Do you feel a little pang of disappointment and inadequacy? You look different than the models and celebrities who are constantly photographed flaunting their otherworldly beauty? Does a brief excuse run through your mind?  Is it because you’re getting older, they have access to all the best tricks, you always had skin problems, weight problems or a facial…

  • What’s The Best Over 40 Skin Care To Brighten Dull Skin?

    Cynthia Bailey MD
    13 Jan 2012 | 8:51 am
    Dear Dr Bailey I am 42 with quite good skin and not a big problem yet with wrinkles.  I do suffer from tight feeling skin and lumpy skin with blackheads.  My skin mainly looks very dull and uneven.  My skin is quite tolerant. I’m confused what products would be best. I am ordering some of your body care products but would love to know what skincare products would be suited for me to order. Many thanks for your help. Kind regards Helen W Hello Helen, One of my favorite places to start with skin care that brightens skin and decreases blackheads is glycolic acid.  It also helps to even…

  • Product Gift Certificate Give Away on Facebook

    Cynthia Bailey MD
    11 Jan 2012 | 10:06 am
    At DrBaileySkinCare.com, we’re celebrating the start of 2012 with a ‘New Year, New Skin, New You’ $100 Gift Certificate Give Away – just for the fun of it! Are there products at DrBaileySkinCare.com that you’ve wanted to try but your budget minded self nixed the idea?  That $100 Gift Certificate would sure be a kick.  Get what you want, try something new and it’s basically $100 off if you win. Have you been dreaming about trying the best professional anti-aging skin care, complete skin care kits for smooth and healthy skin, powerful acne products that work, the…
 
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    Womens Health

  • Polycystic Ovaries Treatment and How to Handle It

    admin4
    28 Jan 2012 | 2:22 am
    The sad truth is that there is no polycystic ovaries treatment, but there are several kinds of treatments that make it possible for you to manage the symptoms that the condition causes. You have the possibility to choose from them, or you could try several treatments and see which ones are working for you. Lifestyle [...]

  • Learning More About Endometriosis Stages

    admin4
    27 Jan 2012 | 8:17 pm
    It is possible that when you visit your doctor regarding the endometriosis stages, he or she starts using some terms that make you get lost in the world of medical terminology, and this is why you may require some help with the stages. In order to determine the severity of the condition, in the majority [...]

  • What Are Some of the Contraceptives for Women?

    admin4
    27 Jan 2012 | 9:56 am
    Contraceptives for women are used in the prevention of pregnancy. The most common contraceptives are condoms and birth control pills. However, there are other female contraceptives for which you need to speak with your doctor. The choice of contraception depends on your health or wish to prevent certain diseases and personal preferences and beliefs. Popular [...]

  • Natural Looking Breast Implants Are a Growing Reality

    admin4
    26 Jan 2012 | 7:53 pm
    Most women have a natural desire to have the best physique and breasts happen to form an integral part of this. One may not have the best breasts but they may take the help of professionals who can offer natural looking breast implants. This will improve your appearance several folds and make you look gorgeous. [...]

  • Guidelines for Breast Implants from WHO

    admin4
    26 Jan 2012 | 9:24 am
    With the story about leaking / rupturing breast implants still making headlines and causing women to lose sleep, estimates suggest that the problem could be worse than earlier thought. All this has led to the WHO issuing guidelines regarding faulty breast implants, to women to seek medical attention. Earlier, the scandal regarding use of substandard [...]
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    Holistic Health Women's Podcasts and Radio

  • How to Grow Your Body and Mind Younger with Certified Nutritionist Loa Blasucci

    Irina Wardas
    22 Jan 2012 | 12:30 pm
    Holistic Health Women's Podcasts and RadioAward winning author and wellness expert Loa Blasucci joins women’s holistic health talk radio host Irina Wardas on Wednesday, January 25th at 9:30 am PT / 12:30 pm ET LIVEListen: Holistic Health Talk for Women Radio Show Topic: Anti-Aging Tips: Growing your Mind and Body to be Younger, Changing the Shape of the Body, Purifying the Mind Live, holistic health talk for women radio and podcast streams from the host pageLoa Blasucci is an award winning author, certified  sports nutritionist and wellness expert. Rooted  in  the  fitness…

  • How to Maintain a Positive Self Image with Weight Loss Expert Carol Dunlop

    Irina Wardas
    16 Jan 2012 | 8:00 am
    Holistic Health Women's Podcasts and RadioFitness Guru & Weight Loss Expert Carol Dunlop joins holistic health talk for women radio host Irina Wardas on Wednesday, January 18th at 9:30 am PT / 12:30 pm ET LIVEListen: Holistic Health Talk for Women Radio Show Topic: Getting the Body You’ve Always Wanted – How to Accomplish Your Fitness Goals and Maintain a Positive Self Image and Improve Self Confidence. Free Gift: click to get your “Say No to Yo-Yo Dieting Gift Pack”Live, holistic health talk for women radio and podcast streams from the host pageCarol is certified through…

  • Weight Loss Raw Diet to Improve Health with Author Susan Schenck

    Irina Wardas
    9 Jan 2012 | 8:00 am
    Holistic Health Women's Podcasts and RadioAuthor Susan Schenck joins holistic health talk for women radio host Irina Wardas on Wednesday, January 11th at 9:30 am PT / 12:30 pm ET LIVEListen: Holistic Health Talk for Women Radio Show Topic: A New Year Resolution Weight Loss Raw Food Diet for Healthier YouFree Gift: click to sign up for a Newsletter and get your free chapter 10 Reasons to Go RawLive, holistic health talk for women radio and podcast streams from the host pageSusan Schenck is a licensed acupuncturist and has been studying nutrition for decades, since she had an eating…

  • How to Learn from Life Challenges with Author and Destiny Mentor Bright Michelle

    Irina Wardas
    3 Jan 2012 | 8:30 am
    Holistic Health Women's Podcasts and RadioMichelle L. Casto aka Bright Michelle, Destiny Mentor, Purpose Guide, and Author joins holistic health talk for women radio host Irina Wardas on Thursday, January5th at 9:30 am PT / 12:30 pm ET LIVEListen: Holistic Health Talk for Women Radio Show Topic:  What to do when your life crashes and how to pick up the pieces to make you stronger, wiser, and more purposefulFree Gift: click to get you Destiny BonusLive, holistic health talk for women radio and podcast streams from the host pageMichelle Casto aka Bright Michelle is a Destiny Mentor,…

  • Three New Health Habits for Busy Women with Fitness Expert Michelle Melendez

    Irina Wardas
    2 Jan 2012 | 10:00 am
    Holistic Health Women's Podcasts and RadioFitness Expert Michelle Melendez joins holistic health talk for women radio host Irina Wardas on Wednesday, January 4th at 9:30 am PT / 12:30 pm ET LIVEPlay: Holistic Health Talk for Women Radio Show Topic: The 3 Things Busy Women Need to do to Maintain Their Health.Free Gift: click to schedule your Strategy SessionLive, holistic health talk for women radio and podcast streams from the host pageMichelle Melendez is a fitness expert and founder of www.WomenGettingFit.comShe also created a weight loss board game called the “Easy Weight Loss…
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    Lady Info

  • The Modification Handbook to Make Your Car Faster

    Aigars
    28 Jan 2012 | 3:59 am
     The Modification Handbook to Make Your Car Faster At times we all want to squeeze a little more speed from our cars. There are a number of modifications that can be made to achieve this. What follows is a guide to some of the most effective modifications for you to choose from. However, remember to seek advice from a reputable mechanic if you lack the required expertise to fit them. Premium Gas Is it a myth that using premium gas can improve performance and make your car run faster? Yes and no, it depends on the type of car you drive and what your owner’s manual suggests. If you own a…

  • Is a Nile cruise the best way to see Egypt?

    Aigars
    27 Jan 2012 | 3:55 am
     With the majority of the historic sites in Egypt being located on the shores of the River Nile, you may decide that the easiest way to see them all on your Egypt holiday is to take a cruise along the River Nile. Image via Wikipedia Cruises along the River Nile stop off at the major tourist attractions and allow you to relax on your cruise boat in between the historic sites. The majority of River Nile cruises dock at Aswan, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Esna and Luxor. River Nile cruises will allow you to see such attractions as the Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temples, Abu Simbel, Aswan Botanical…

  • Surfin’ USA – Great American Surf Spots

    Aigars
    27 Jan 2012 | 2:09 am
     I’m looking for adventure holidays with a theme this year. A surfing theme to be precise. Two things started me off on this crazy idea of learning to surf. One was the classic Beach Boys’ track ‘Surfin’ USA’. Who doesn’t feel like surfin’ the instant they hear that song? The second was one of my all-time favourite films, Point Break. The swooning girls of the time – and today – all wanted to be ‘Baby’ and relive that classic Dirty Dancing scene. Not me. I’d rather be part of Swayze’s gang that lived for the surf and generally strutted around like the extremely…

  • Things not to miss at Carnival in Rio

    Aigars
    26 Jan 2012 | 6:10 am
     The Rio Carnival is renowned across the world for its great pageantry, festivity, splendor and fun. Starting on the last Saturday before Fat Tuesday, the carnival excitement continues until Ash Wednesday. Festivities during this celebration present visitors with a great variety of possible activities. Here is a list of things that one should not miss while enjoying the Rio Carnival. Parades – The parades during the Rio Carnival are grand events with different samba schools competing for top honors. News media from around the world broadcast these colorful, sensual events that feature…

  • Investing in Wine

    Aigars
    26 Jan 2012 | 5:26 am
     One of the most universally accepted guidelines when it comes to making smart investments is to place your money into something that you are passionate about. It’s a principle based on logic and it makes a lot of sense. In order to see real gains, one needs to have ones finger planted firmly on the pulse of whatever market they decide to get involved in. This requires tireless research, networking and attention to detail, a mindset that is challenging to maintain when your investment portfolio is made up of things that really don’t interest you. Markets all across the globe are…
 
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    Women's Health Today

  • Oral Contraceptives: More than Just Birth Control

    Amy S. D. Lee, MS, WHCRNP, Nurse Practitioner
    27 Jan 2012 | 10:25 am
    One of my favorite colleagues over the years has been Dr. George Huggins.

  • Babies: A Matter of Convenience

    Amy S. D. Lee, MS, WHCRNP, Nurse Practitioner
    20 Jan 2012 | 12:06 pm
    In this world of convenience, there always seems to be one thing you could count on: Babies are not ever convenient!

  • The Morning-after Pill: Just the Facts

    Amy S. D. Lee, MS, WHCRNP, Nurse Practitioner
    13 Jan 2012 | 11:23 am
    The morning-after pill is a common term used to describe emergency contraceptive pills (ECPs), or emergency birth control--medications that prevent pregnancy if they are taken in the hours immediat

  • Vaginal Bleeding after Menopause

    Amy S. D. Lee, MS, WHCRNP, Nurse Practitioner
    6 Jan 2012 | 11:20 am
    From the time of that first period, women must learn to adjust to the fact that vaginal bleeding is just a normal part of life.

  • Women and HIV: What You Should Know

    Amy S. D. Lee, MS, WHCRNP, Nurse Practitioner
    29 Dec 2011 | 11:31 am
    My dear friend and colleague Dr. Jean Anderson works tirelessly as a leader in the challenging medical field of HIV and women.
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    tbtam

  • Sometimes My Patients Bring Me Food

    Margaret Polaneczky, MD
    27 Jan 2012 | 12:40 pm
    Thanks DV for the wonderful Ardith Mae Goat Feta you brought me today at the Union Square Green Market after you found my blog and realized that I was a fellow foodie.  I had it for lunch and it was the best feta I’ve tasted to date. Not salty like so many I’ve eaten before. Just wonderfully fresh, rich and flavorful. I’ll be using the rest this weekend in a salad for sure. While I can’t get to Union Square on Fridays to get more, I discovered they also sell at the Columbus Ave Green Market on Sundays! And the homemade Erba Toscana you learned to make in Italy?  The…

  • Are You Obligated to Tell Your Partner(s) that You Have HPV? This Doc Says No.

    Margaret Polaneczky, MD
    22 Jan 2012 | 1:26 am
    It’s a question I’m often asked by my patients after I’ve told them that they have an abnormal Pap, which inevitably means also telling them that they have Human Papilloma Virus (HPV), a sexually transmitted infection. Are they obligated to notify their past, current, future or potential sexual partners that they have or have had HPV? I believe the answer is a qualified no. Here is why - HPV is ubiquitous. Close to three-quarters of adults have had HPV at some point in their lives. Ninety five percent of the time, that infection will clear within 1-2 years with no long-term…

  • Sausage, Kale & Potato Soup with Fig Compote

    Margaret Polaneczky, MD
    21 Jan 2012 | 1:39 pm
    If this is what you see out your bedroom window when you wake up - This is what you have for lunch. Sausage, Kale and Potato Soup with Fig Compote I don’t know if I’m gilding the lily with the compote or not, but whenever I see sausages I think of figs, and I liked the richness a dollop of it added to the soup. Mr TBTAM thought the soup was perfect without it, but then he spread the compote on warm bread and ate it along with the soup. You can make and eat it either way. Or not at all. Because the soup really is delicious all on its own. There are lots of recipes for this soup out…

  • Okay, Who’s Been Taping Me?

    Margaret Polaneczky, MD
    19 Jan 2012 | 6:43 pm
    When I find out, I’m gonna’ be so mad…. Pin it

  • Adapting Office Workflows to the EMR – or How I Restored Patient Face Time & Got Back the Joy in Medicine

    Margaret Polaneczky, MD
    16 Jan 2012 | 9:22 am
    The Problem : Lost Face Time = Lost Joy One day, about 5 years into using the electronic medical record in my practice, I came to the realization that I wasn’t having fun anymore. I was sitting throughout most of every office encounter facing a computer screen, my back to the patient on the exam table across the room. The joy of face to face interaction with people, the real reason I went into medicine in the first place, had been replaced with the more pressing urgency of data entry. My revisit routine went something like this – I’d enter the room, briefly greet the…
 
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    Dahn Yoga in Arizona

  • Arizona yoga retreats say ‘No, thank you!’ to hot yoga

    Phil
    25 Jan 2012 | 3:53 am
    Tweet  Even in the Grand Canyon State, where Arizona yoga retreats dot the landscape and enthusiasts pose in the shade, the idea of "hot" yoga isn't very common. And according to a recent report, such a routine may not be good for practitioners' well-being, anyway. According to holistic expert and physical therapist Diana Zotos, hot yoga – that is, a regimen performed in an area heated to between 90 and 105 degrees F – may not be appropriate for everyone. She explained that people who get heat stroke easily, have blood pressure problems or have difficulty…

  • People with osteoarthritis may use yoga for healthy knees

    Phil
    19 Jan 2012 | 11:53 am
    TweetHaving osteoarthritis can be seriously painful, especially when the condition affects the joints of the legs. Even for folks who are seasoned yoga practitioners, it's not always clear what the best stretching exercises for knee pain are. Still, a new study has concluded that people with osteoarthritis can use yoga for healthy knees. In particular, the report noted that the holistic health routine is good for individuals who are over the age of 50, obese and suffering from degradation of the knee joints. Researchers began by asking dozens of obese osteoarthritis patients to engage in…

  • When doing yoga’s neck stretching exercises, skip the headstand

    Phil
    17 Jan 2012 | 11:49 am
    TweetChronic neck pain is one of the most common physical problems in the U.S., which is why many yoga enthusiasts use neck stretching exercises to ease aches and increase their spinal flexibility. In response to a recent New York Times article alleging that yoga can cause serious neck injuries, a media editor for the Huffington Post recommended simply skipping the advanced poses. Editor Sandip Roy explained that the Times article was not off-base. Yes, he said, highly acrobatic yoga poses can lead to neck or back injuries. However, Roy noted that the article – which has generated a lot…

  • Breast cancer survivors with joint pain use yoga for health and healing

    Phil
    10 Jan 2012 | 11:51 am
    TweetEach year, more than 230,000 American women are diagnosed with breast cancer, the National Cancer Institute estimates. Those who are postmenopausal are often given aromatase inhibitors, a class of drug that shuts off estrogen production and can lead to serious joint pain. Fortunately, yoga for health and healing may be able to relieve this problem. That's according to a new study published in EXPLORE: The Journal of Science and Healing. Its authors, a group of scientists from the Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, found that doing yoga helped breast cancer survivors soothe…

  • Studies find that youth benefit from yoga, stretching exercises for kids

    Phil
    3 Jan 2012 | 11:54 am
    TweetAcross the U.S., countless adults are using Dahn Yoga for their health and wellness. This regimen, based on centuries of holistic healing expertise, can improve bodily function and relieve mental stress – no matter how young you are. Scientists are increasingly taking notice that yoga, tai chi and mindfulness meditation have applications for the health of children. Hundreds of U.S. schools have integrated yoga programs into their physical education programs, and recently a pair of researchers set out to see how the holistic healing practice is benefiting schoolchildren. In one…
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