PMS and Conventional Treatments
While the causes of PMS still evade us, there are several circumstances that we know seem to predispose women to the condition. So, you’re more likely to suffer from PMS if you’re between the...
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Conventional Treatments for Osteoporosis
In the past, the usual recommendation for preventing and treating osteoporosis has been hormone replacement therapy (HRT). In the USA, pre-menopausal women can still use HRT (or HT, hormone therapy) to prevent osteoporosis. However,...
It’s OK to ask Questions about Hysterectomy
It’s been over 10 years since I had a total abdominal hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy (TAHBSO). Back in 1991, my family physician told me I had endometriosis, though no diagnostic measures were taken to...
Minimize Your Cellulite
At least 80 percent of us have visible patches of cellulite, usually on our backside and thighs, but also on our breasts, belly and upper arms. For most women, it’s just an inevitable fact...
Health conditions for baby boomers and how to prevent and/or treat them
OSTEOPOROSIS: Despite the high level of physical fitness among baby boomers, an alarming number are afflicted with osteoporosis. The National Osteoporosis Foundation says 44 million American men and women aged 50 and older have...