Healthier Talk - Women’s Health

The truth about mammograms revealed

Jenny Thompson — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 15:32:15 +0000

Do you remember that shampoo commercial from the 70s? The one where the woman loves her hair so much that she tells two friends and she tells two friends and so on and so on and so on.

Tap water raises this risk by 500%

wcdouglass — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 13:17:40 +0000

The most dangerous chemicals in your house aren't in your garage or basement -- they're flowing freely right from your kitchen sink.

The hormone deficiency that's robbing you of muscle

Edward Martin — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 13:30:27 +0000

There's no doubt about it: We all lose a little something off our muscle as we age, and all the training and exercise in the world can't stop it.

The Right Hormones Can Make You Happy

scohen — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 13:59:26 +0000

Dear Pharmacist,

I took your column regarding hormone replacement to my doctor. He’s never ordered progesterone, just estrogen because of the hysterectomy. For eight years, I’ve suffered with occasional hot flashes, mood swings, insomnia, and I can’t lose weight.

Anyway, three days later, his nurse called to say he did some research, and wanted to add bio-identical progesterone to my compounded prescription cream. Two weeks later, I feel remarkably better.

Knocking out morning sickness

DrJonathanWright — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 13:08:59 +0000

Question: Do you have any advice on dealing with morning sickness naturally?

Hot Flashes or PMS? Progesterone to the Rescue

scohen — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 12:00:00 +0000

Dear Pharmacist,

I met you at a book signing, and didn’t want to hold up the line to elaborate on my health concerns. You said I should not be taking “unopposed estrogen” and I don’t know what that means. If you recall, I’m post-menopausal, I had a hysterectomy, and my doctor prescribes estradiol tablets.

Raise Awareness of Candida Infection

jschreiber — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 17:44:57 +0000

Candida infection has been a long misunderstood condition, sometimes even described as a "myth." However, as the public awareness of chronic candidiasis grows, there`s an increasing number of doctors who can accurately diagnose it, bringing hope for people suffering from constant fatigue, digestive issues, yeast infections, and other symptoms associated with this little known and frequently misdiagnosed problem.

"Turn on" the genes that protect you against breast cancer

aspreen — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 12:00:00 +0000

A few months back, I told you that we know what causes 95 percent of cancer. And it's got very little to do with your family history. In fact, just because your mom got breast cancer, it doesn't mean that you'll get it too.

Sex can help women age better

Edward Martin — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 12:00:00 +0000

Sex doesn't just get better with age -- age gets better with sex, especially for women.

In fact, older women with satisfying sex lives have better lives overall -- and that's not just opinion; it's a scientific fact.

Beat Breast Cancer with this “Diet Trick”

ksmumby — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 11:00:00 +0000

Anyone who hasn’t realized that cancer is basically a disease of nutrition, just isn’t reading the right journals! Native peoples on their traditional diets just never get cancer.

Screening for Breast Cancer: Mammography versus Thermography

ieliaz — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 16:00:00 +0000

Mammography has been the "gold standard" for detection of breast cancer, and with fears of breast cancer taking the forefront in many women’s minds today, the medical industry continues to push the use of mammography for prevention and early detection of this deadly disease. But we need to take a closer look at this concept.

How a Nutcracker Could Hold the Key to Avoiding Cancer

Alice Wessendorf — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 12:00:00 +0000

“They developed breast cancer at less than half the rate of the group with the typical diet,” that was the remarkable finding of a recent study conducted by a research team from Marshall University in West Virginia and published in the journal Nutrition and Cancer.

How to Get Skin That Glows

jschreiber — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 16:00:00 +0000

Are your skin cells crying for help? In this article you'll find practical tips and suggestions that will help you achieve radiant skin by creating health from the inside out.

Are women are being misled over mammograms?

jbriffa — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 16:00:00 +0000

Mammography seeks to diagnose breast cancer earlier, with the hope that more timely initiation of treatment will lead to better outcomes. All this makes sense, but there are facts about mammography which do not make it the ‘no-brainer’ many doctors and researchers would have us believe it to be.

Natural Remedy Old Wives’ Tales that Actually Work

truehealth — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 12:00:00 +0000

Let’s face it there’s never been a shortage of Old Wives’ Tales and outrageous remedies for any number of ailments. But are there really natural remedies for common complaints that actually work?

Are you one of millions taking this useless remedy?

Dr. Woliner — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 17:00:00 +0000

The so-called “change of life” carries serious health challenges for women. Changing hormone levels can lead to everything from hot flashes to emotional swings. Many women also experience a loss of bone density, leaving them stooped and frail.

Raising Awareness of Candida Yeast Infection

Linda Ottermann — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 17:00:00 +0000

Are you suffering from seemingly unrelated health problems and your doctor isn't able to explain what may be causing them?