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Thursday, 25 September 2014 23:00
Nothing is Textbook
I competed in a charity Crossfit competition this past week called "Barbells For Boobs", a non-profit organization who provides funding to breast centers globally through their Mammograms in Action ® Grant Program as a "last resort" resource for thousands of people who do not qualify for government funding or other charitable resources in the detection of breast cancer.
My workout a partner and I took home first place for the best costume, I was "Dr. WOD" and she was "Nurse No-Rep" (insert pic here) and we didn't do too badly on the work out either.
The "Barbell For Boobs" story, which was told at the beginning of the day along with our movement standards, got my head shaking in a confirmatory YES way and brought me to tears. Sara, the woman who started this charity explained that her best friend at the age of 26 presented to a breast clinic because she had little funds but had noticed a lump on her breast. The clinic sent her away and told her to come back when she was 40 years old because that is when you have your first mammogram.
Sure enough, this young lady was soon diagnosed with breast cancer within weeks.
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RadioMD Blog
Thursday, 25 September 2014 14:00
Can Eating Carbs Increase Breast Cancer Recurrence?
A new study shows what researchers have suspected for years: consuming carbs dramatically increases your risk for a common type of breast cancer.
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Healthy Talk w/ Dr. Michael Smith
Thursday, 25 September 2014 13:11
Pregnant? Why You WANT Morning Sickness
Some researchers have theorized that morning sickness may just be nature's way of protecting the fetus from a mom ingesting toxins.
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HER
Thursday, 25 September 2014 13:00
Gettin' Busy after Baby: How to Get Your Sexy Back
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HER
Wednesday, 24 September 2014 23:00
Natural Alternative Menopause Therapies
Like many of you out there, I'm a fan of natural remedies and alternative treatments. When it comes to menopause especially, many women will want to avoid Hormone Replacement Therapies (or HRT.)
That's not to say that HRT doesn't have a time and place, as well as benefits. It can ease the symptoms of vaginal dryness and discomfort, help with hot flashes and other symptoms and decrease the risk of osteoporosis. Currently there are studies going on to see if it can also help reduce the risk of heart disease. Please note that HRT isn't for everyone. It is a matter of personal preference.
The risks are what cause a lot of women to avoid HRT. Risks include: blood clots, stroke, heart disease, breast cancer and others. Some risks may depend on whether you're given estrogen alone as monotherapy or combination therapy with estrogen and progesterone.
SO WHAT'S A WOMAN TO DO?
That's not to say that HRT doesn't have a time and place, as well as benefits. It can ease the symptoms of vaginal dryness and discomfort, help with hot flashes and other symptoms and decrease the risk of osteoporosis. Currently there are studies going on to see if it can also help reduce the risk of heart disease. Please note that HRT isn't for everyone. It is a matter of personal preference.
The risks are what cause a lot of women to avoid HRT. Risks include: blood clots, stroke, heart disease, breast cancer and others. Some risks may depend on whether you're given estrogen alone as monotherapy or combination therapy with estrogen and progesterone.
SO WHAT'S A WOMAN TO DO?
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RadioMD Blog
Tuesday, 23 September 2014 16:57
How to Increase Female Sex Drive
When do women reach their sexual peak?
Is it at 30, 40 or maybe even 50 years old? Well, if we use conventional medical opinion, then women are past their sexual peak when they hit menopause, which is characterized by ovarian shutdown.
So what do you think? Is a woman’s sexuality linked only to functioning ovaries?
I think the answer is no.
A woman’s sexuality is not linked to her ovaries. I believe that women and men can have active sex lives well into advanced age. Why else would we have a “blue” sex pill for men? But here’s the million-dollar question: Where’s the “blue” sex pill for women?
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RadioMD Blog
Monday, 22 September 2014 21:20
The Benefits of Water vs Oil-Based Intimate Moisturizers
When picking out an intimate moisturizer, people commonly overlook the importance of "water-based" versus "oil-based" formulas.
Water-based moisturizers are designed to more closely resemble your body's natural lubrication. They're usually well tolerated even by sensitive skin and don't stain your undergarments.
However some women choose oil-based moisturizers because they feel silky to them. While some of these moisturizers may feel good to use, there are concerns and risks to consider when using oil-based moisturizers on your vaginal area.
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RadioMD Blog
Tuesday, 16 September 2014 10:11
Exciting New Technique In Breast Cancer Surgery
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NorthShore Health and Wellness
Monday, 15 September 2014 11:00
Surgical Options for Breast Cancer
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University of Virginia Health System
Thursday, 11 September 2014 13:22
Selling the Fertility Dream: Can You Really Start Your Family Today?
Once inside the alluring world of reproductive medicine, you are hooked as long as your bank account, health insurance and sanity hold out.
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HER
Wednesday, 10 September 2014 12:22
Helping Your Child Deal with Maturing Physically
Puberty, menstruation, voice changes and body development are just some of the changes all children go through.
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Healthy Children
Tuesday, 09 September 2014 12:00
Top Apps for Fitness: More of Dr. Higgins's Favorites
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Train Your Body
Monday, 08 September 2014 23:13
Exercise & Your Intimate Health
Itching, chafing, burning, and sweating in places you might have forgotten you have...
We all know the importance of exercise for all aspects of your health. It can help you not only feel better and have more energy, increase circulation to your pelvic floor, and help prevent osteoporosis, but the endorphins can improve your mood even in rough times such as menopause.
At times though, it may seem that our body is rebelling against what should be a reward for your dedication to exercise. If women are not careful, these anti-rewards can sometimes rise up in the form of yeast infections, infected glands, bacterial vaginosis, and vaginitis (sometimes called crotchitis), among other uncomfortable things.
Different types of exercise can make women more prone to different kinds of symptoms. For instance, cycling, running, and swimming can have their own set of potential problems. I want to focus on the several things they may all have in common.
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RadioMD Blog
Thursday, 04 September 2014 13:45
5 Things You NEED to Know About Pregnancy Sex
Every time you have sex with your partner, it feels like there's something huge between the two of you; literally.
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HER
Thursday, 04 September 2014 13:33
Women: 5 Ways to Have the Best Orgasm
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HER
Thursday, 04 September 2014 13:11
Menopause: When Can Early Onset Occur?
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HER
Thursday, 04 September 2014 13:00
Menopausal? Acupuncture Can Treat Your Hot Flashes
The Journal of the North American Menopause Society (NAMS), recently indicated that acupuncture can help with hot flashes for menopausal women.
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HER
Monday, 01 September 2014 23:00
Stress is Damaging Your Digestion & Your Health
Today, Dr. Holly Lucille welcomes Sarah Corey as a guest blogger. For more of Sarah's very useful information on stress and your health, listen as Sarah and Dr. Holly discuss "Are You Creating Stress in Your Life?"
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We are constantly surrounded by stress. Just being alive is a stress on our bodies.
Pile on the unreasonably high levels of chronic stress many of us are under in our daily lives and this can start to reek havoc on our bodies. Science indicates that
stress affects four major systems in the body, our digestion, our immune systems, our hormones, and our nervous system.
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We are constantly surrounded by stress. Just being alive is a stress on our bodies.
Pile on the unreasonably high levels of chronic stress many of us are under in our daily lives and this can start to reek havoc on our bodies. Science indicates that
stress affects four major systems in the body, our digestion, our immune systems, our hormones, and our nervous system.
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RadioMD Blog
Thursday, 28 August 2014 13:45
Calling it Quits: How to Make Your Divorce Stress-Free
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HER
Thursday, 28 August 2014 13:33
9 Key Traits of Successful Business Women
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HER
Thursday, 28 August 2014 13:22
Rosie Pope's 6 Ways to Look Stylish While Pregnant
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HER
Thursday, 28 August 2014 13:22
Rosie Pope's Success Story: Battling Infertility with IVF
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HER
Wednesday, 27 August 2014 11:00
Depression: Overcoming Symptoms & Stigma
People may be thinking about depression; but are they talking about it and actually doing something about the depression epidemic?
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Naturally Savvy
Tuesday, 26 August 2014 12:33
Ladies: What Supplements Do You Need as You Age?
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Train Your Body
Tuesday, 26 August 2014 12:22
Weight Loss Plateau? Top Diet Mistakes Women Make
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Train Your Body
Thursday, 21 August 2014 13:33
Marriage & Friendships: How to Maintain Both
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HER
Monday, 18 August 2014 00:07
10 Specific Foods & Nutrients to Support Your Detoxification Pathways
In addition to avoidance, there are some nutrients, foods, and natural options for supporting your detoxification processes and helping your body defend against the negative effects of toxins. Let's take a look at 10 of the most important natural detox foods, herbs, and nutrients for protecting your body against toxins:
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RadioMD Blog
Thursday, 07 August 2014 13:33
Post Traumatic Love Disorder: A Real Heartbreaker
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HER
Thursday, 07 August 2014 13:22
Can Dieting at a Young Age Affect Future Health?
The earlier in life a woman starts dieting, the more long-term consequence it can have for her health, a study suggests.
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HER
Thursday, 31 July 2014 10:38
Breast Cancer: Compassionate, Individualized Care
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City of Hope Radio
Wednesday, 30 July 2014 08:52
The Healthy Benefits of Lifting Weights
Want to lose weight, feel stronger, healthier, and more vibrant? Pick up a dumbbell! While strength training is a good addition to anyone's fitness routine, recent studies show that lifting weights may have special health benefits for women. And that's particularly true for older women.
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RadioMD Blog
Wednesday, 23 July 2014 11:33
Healthy Steps: GMO Companies Profit Under Guise of "Feeding the World"
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Naturally Savvy
Sunday, 13 July 2014 11:52
Considering Treatment Options After a Breast Cancer Diagnosis
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For Your Health (SluCare)
Saturday, 12 July 2014 11:12
Treating Endometriosis with Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery
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For Your Health (SluCare)
Thursday, 10 July 2014 11:45
5 Top Skin Care Myths
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HER
Thursday, 10 July 2014 11:33
6 Tips for Perfect Skin on Your Wedding Day
For healthy, glowing skin, follow these six steps and leave little for your photographer to re-touch.
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HER
Thursday, 10 July 2014 11:22
Why Women Strive to Look Thinner than "Normal"
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HER
Thursday, 10 July 2014 11:11
Are You Going through a Midlife Crisis?
Physiological changes as you age are hard to accept, especially for women, since many women identify themselves by how attractive they are.
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HER
Tuesday, 01 July 2014 08:00
Your First Colonoscopy: What You Need to Know
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GTL
Thursday, 26 June 2014 14:45
Diet Soda Drinkers: Is Your Habit a Health Risk?
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Healthy Talk w/ Dr. Michael Smith
Thursday, 26 June 2014 14:33
Your Thyroid & Adrenal Glands: What's the Connection?
Your thyroid and adrenals are like Jack and Jill -- so tightly bound together -- it's not effective to address one without the other.
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Healthy Talk w/ Dr. Michael Smith
Thursday, 26 June 2014 11:11
Flibanserin: New Viagra for Women?
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HER
Thursday, 26 June 2014 11:00
Is Your Weight Affecting Your Sex Life?
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HER
Thursday, 26 June 2014 09:21
7 Steps to a Healthier Life after 40
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HER
Monday, 23 June 2014 12:33
Painful Truth About Kidney Stones
While your kidney stones may be small and pass unnoticed via the urinary tract, they may also cause extreme pain.
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Staying Well
Monday, 23 June 2014 11:00
Reducing Your Risk for Ovarian Cancer
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University of Virginia Health System
Thursday, 19 June 2014 14:00
Can Peaches Prevent Breast Cancer?
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Healthy Talk w/ Dr. Michael Smith
Thursday, 19 June 2014 11:33
Beauty Tips, Tricks & Truths for Women 50+
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HER
Wednesday, 18 June 2014 14:45
Stop the Torment: Change Your Attitude About Food
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Mindful Medicine
Thursday, 12 June 2014 14:45
Women: Keep Taking Your Calcium Supplements
Despite past reports, a study fails to show an increased risk of heart disease in women taking calcium supplements.
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Healthy Talk w/ Dr. Michael Smith