Almost every woman has, at one time or another, felt so fatigued she wanted to cry. But for some women, and for a variety of reasons – including menopause, caring for a newborn, working odd hours, chronic anxiety, and poverty, to name only a few – fatigue is a constant,
If you are a woman of childbearing age, you might be concerned about your fertility. It is never too early to think about boosting your fertility, even if you are not trying to get pregnant right now. You can start working on your health today so that when you do
Another year, another “I’m going to lose weight” resolution. Returning the gift of holiday weight gain can be a true challenge for most of us. This is why it’s important to try to avoid getting a holiday weight package in the first place! There’s no benefit to approaching the New
It’s a new year and a perfect time to take an overall assessment of your health. Here are 12 months of healthy habits to keep you healthy year-round. January – Check Your Numbers More than just knowing your weight or height (which is important), you need to keep track of
As we age, there are necessary medical screenings that should be conducted on an annual or semi-annual basis. To live a healthy and fulfilling life, it’s crucial to be proactive and check your body to prevent life-threatening illnesses. It’s especially important to check up on the body more often once
Hi #Preggos and #GyneGirls! Has your vagina ever been itchy? Yeast infections- so annoying! Ladies- Yeast aka Candida is always present in and on the body in small amounts. But, when an imbalance occurs, such as when the normal acidity of the vagina changes or when hormonal balance changes, Candida
Hi #PREGGOS and #GYNE Girls! You need to sit down for this one. NEWS FLASH– There’s a new public health threat and it affects YOU- now some forms of Gonorrhea are resistant to our drugs! Ladies- this is a HUGE problem. Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted disease that infects the cervix,
Hi #PREGGOS and GYNEGIRLS! You ladies are still confused about GENITAL HERPES – so let’s clear up- no pun intended- some myths. Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease caused by the herpes simplex viruses type 1 (HSV-1) or type 2 (HSV-2). Yes you read it correctly; HSV-1 (typically associated with cold
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