Hysterectomy is the second most common major operation performed in the Western world after cesarean section. About 30% of women over 50 in the US have had a hysterectomy. There is a lot of unreasonable fear surrounding this procedure. Some of these fears come from reports from other women who have had a hysterectomy. These reports … Read more
6 week six-pack is intense, effective, and worthwhile I enjoyed 6 Week Six-pack, and here again, Jillian Michaels is winning my loyalty as a customer. I’ve already gone through a few of her other DVDs, namely 30 Day Shred and No More Trouble Zones. However, there is one drawback that I’m beginning to recognize in … Read more
What is a master cleanse? The Master Cleanse is one of the oldest detox recipes around. It has been around since 1940, but became more well known after Beyonce Knowles reported losing 20lbs in preparation for her part in Dreamgirls with this detox plan. While weight loss is a side effect of detoxing, most doctors don’t recommend … Read more
Of all the discomforts and inconvenience, both big and small, you may experience during menopause, one of the most important is osteoporosis. What is osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a condition in which there is less normal bone than expected for a woman’s age, with an associated increase in the risk of fractures. Essentially, the bones develop … Read more
Burning questions What is the most common cause of sore breasts and nipples? Why do my breasts (boobs) hurt? Are tender nipples a sign of PMS? Are sore breasts and nipples a sign of cancer? Why do I have sensitive nipples during my period? Why does one breast hurt and not the other? My breasts … Read more