Your period was scheduled to arrive, but something is changing--you’re overtired--especially in the mornings--your breasts are oversensitive, your pants feel a little tighter and you have that bloated feeling. Are you drinking more, peeing more than usual, or craving weird…
Having great intimacy is a part of a satisfying relationship where lovemaking is enjoyable, not painful. Often during or after sex you may feel pain in certain areas and wonder why it hurts. The fact is you are not alone…
From manicures to pedicures, clear coats to sparkling designs, our nails make us feel pretty and confident. But did you know that our fingernails and toenails can play an important role in warning us of possible changes in overall health?…
The alarm bells have been going off for many years from the healthcare community that we are crossing the obesity threshold in greater numbers than ever before. As a nation, we continue to fan the flames with poor health, eating…
The age-old question of are men and women alike continue to challenge the sexes. In many ways we are alike, from brains to personality and leadership abilities. But peel back our layers and we don’t fit into a “one-size-fits-all” category…
The new year begins with promises and resolutions for change. If you’re like most of us we vow to curb our eating and drinking habits, reduce stress, get more sleep and improve overall health. These goals are achievable but won’t…
Winter is here, the days are getting shorter and nights longer! As the seasons change so does our internal clock. Many of us love winter, the sights and sounds of the season, but for many we can’t wait for Spring…
If you are a woman facing a breast removal due to cancer or to prevent it as the result of high-risk, it’s important to know your options for surgery. Are you a candidate for breast rebuilding, how and when is…
Pregnancy normally lasts about nine months, but it can feel like a lifetime of discovery through the process. It is truly going through baby steps even before your little one gets here. The learning curve can be wide on what…
If you are expecting or think you might be, remember “only you can prevent” fetal alcohol spectrum disorder. The excitement and joy you feel when announcing the good news could be short-lived if after delivery your newborn faces a preventable…