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The Cost of Fibroids

Wednesday, April 18th, 2012

Symptomatic fibroids have traditionally been treated with a hysterectomy or myomectomy, both invasive, surgical procedures with long recovery times. A normal hysterectomy or myomectomy, with no complications, can cost up to $42,619 according to a recent article published in the American Journal of Gynecologists (AJOG). In addition, it is a huge cost that 40% of [...]


No Taxation Without Relaxation: De-stressing after Tax Season

Wednesday, April 18th, 2012

It’s tax season and you’ve finally filed your taxes (hopefully). For many, this means dealing with super high stress levels. Here are some ways that you can relax and possibly spend some of your tax returns on some good ol’ R&R: Relax your mind and your body. Whether it be taking yoga lessons, a 20 [...]


Do Hair Relaxers Cause Fibroids in Black Women?

Wednesday, April 18th, 2012

The results of a new study in the American Journal of Epidemiology have some black women thinking about going “au natural” when it comes to their hair. A published paper from researchers at Boston University linked hair relaxers to uterine fibroid tumors in women and early puberty in young girls. Led by Dr. Lauren Wise [...]


Fibroid Awareness Week April 23-27, 2012

Monday, April 16th, 2012

Download the Flyer The Fibroid Treatment Collective (http://www.fibroids.com) and its founder Bruce McLucas, M.D., are sponsoring the third annual Fibroid Awareness Week, April 23 – 27, 2012.  The week is dedicated to spreading the word about fibroids and empowering women around the world to take control. One out of four women will suffer from fibroids and [...]


Exercising Those Muscles

Wednesday, January 25th, 2012

Tight abs and firm buns are certainly the goal of many fitness programs. But what about the muscles no one sees? The ones that can make a big difference in your sex life…and your likelihood for wearing Depends in old age. We’re talking about the muscles of your pelvic floor. Starting a regular program of [...]


After the Holidays, Take a Breath…

Wednesday, January 25th, 2012

Now take a deep breath. Deep breathing expands the lungs and the diaphragm. Increases oxygenation to tissue. Invokes relaxation. Massages the lymphatic system. Conscious breathing can also be calming and energizing. It even helps depression and anxiety disorders. In fact, practiced correctly, deep breathing can improve your entire physical and psychological state. Our overall health [...]


The Condition No One Wants to Talk About

Wednesday, January 25th, 2012

IBS, (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) isn’t exactly great conversational material. On the other hand, with about 14% of the US population experiencing IBS-related symptoms such as abdominal pain, gas bloating and alteration of normal bowel function, it’s a topic long overdue for discussion. IBS tends to occur after an infection, in high-stress environments or as we [...]


Change Your Health in 2012

Wednesday, January 25th, 2012

If someone told you there was one thing that could lower your risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, alzheimer’s, joint arthritis, anxiety and depression…or the symptoms of these conditions if you already have them…what do you imagine it might be? Dr. Mike Evans offers a short and brilliant suggestion on a YouTube video [...]


Weight Control Tips Your Grandma Knew

Wednesday, October 26th, 2011

If you look at an average menu from the turn of the century, you know that Americans ate a lot. Yet the recent wave of obesity sweeping the country is fairly new. Blame it on junk food. But could it also be that people simply stopped doing a few simple things that actually make a [...]


Prepping Your Immune System for Winter

Thursday, October 20th, 2011

Winter is the season for colds and flu. The best defense is a strong immune system. Here are a few simple strategies to help heighten you ability to withstand virus and infection.


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