Early Cancer Detection by Man's Best Friend…

This month (September) is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Unlike breast, prostate, colon or other forms of cancer, there are no tests that screen for ovarian cancer. And because the symptoms can be so vague, and easily confused with the symptoms of menopause, many women miss them. Until it's too late.

So, what can you do?

What Every Woman Needs At Every Age

When we think of testosterone, we think of men. And when we think of estrogen, we think of women. But our bodies are not nearly as clear-cut as our minds and what we think. As we age, it becomes very apparent that both of these hormones have had – and still have a powerful effect on us, regardless of our gender. And an imbalance in either one can have an undesirable effect.

8 Steps to Protect Yourself from This

Most of the women that come to see me are worried about two things: breast cancer and osteoporosis. Now, these are both important concerns. But women, especially those on the other side of menopause, should be paying much more attention to a major threat that affects another area of their body. . 

5 Things Every Woman Needs

When it comes to keeping women healthy, most supplement makers focus on just two things: bone and reproductive health. But, while easing the symptoms of PMS and menopause and keeping bones strong and healthy are important, those aren’t the only health problems women need to be aware of. 

Give Me Something To Make It Stop

Hot flashes are caused by a drop in estrogen levels. This affects the hypothalamus, the gland that regulates body temperature. While HRT—which is a combination of synthetic estrogen and progesterone—can halt hot flashes, it also greatly increases the risk of heart attack, stroke, blood clots, breast cancer and an early death.

HRT Poses Even Bigger Threat To Women

Several years ago, women started walking away from hormone replacement therapy (HRT) in droves after it was discovered these drugs increased the risk of breast cancer. Now, it seems, the danger is even more serious than we originally thought!

Breast Cancer Blues

Stage four breast cancer – cancer that has spread to the lungs, liver or bones – is an advanced and incurable form of the disease and her strength and courage are indeed admirable.

Blue Skies, Red Clover

Menopause. Between the hot flashes, mood swings, vaginal dryness, and the brain fade, this time of life can turn your world upside down. Fortunately, most of these symptoms subside once you become post-menopausal.

Cool It!

Hot flashes, which are thought to be caused by rapidly fluctuating levels of estrogen, are experienced by up to 85 percent of American women as they head into menopause.

Natural Treatments For Osteoporosis

Now, most of us make the mistake of thinking that osteoporosis is an "old woman's" disease. But the truth is that, thanks to a poor diet and lack of exercise, this crippling and potentially deadly disease can actually begin when a woman is still in her teens or early 20's.

Dangers of Cosmetics

Consider this: There are more than 5,000 cosmetic chemicals approved for use by the Food and Drug Administration, many of which have never been tested for safety.

Natural Remedies for Menopause

As women turn to black cohosh and other natural remedies for menopause symptoms, studies are emerging that this herb may not be safe for women with breast cancer.

Breast Cancer Awareness

The more you know about breast cancer and women's health, the more likely it is that you’ll take steps to lower your risk of getting this potentially deadly disease.