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...
A new study investigates whether health care providers could trigger unintended pregnancies that end in abortion. Unhelpful information about the use of birth control methods given by health care providers to patients could contribute...
What is PCOS? PCOS is a common condition. PC stands for polycystic, O is for ovary, and S is for syndrome. It is a syndrome because it consists of several features, including obesity, unovulation...
It’s called the curse, the monthly visitor, and old faithful. Why? Eighty percent of all women endure some pain during their menstrual period. But what if they could say goodbye to “that time of...
Depending on what oils you buy and how you cook and store them, oils can change from being healthy to unhealthy. Free radicals, marauding cells that run riot through your body causing disease and...
“Fat” tends to be a dirty word in the vocabulary of most women, and many of us, especially those of us who are watching our weight, go to great lengths to avoid eating it....
You’ve heard about anorexia nervosa, an eating disorder marked by starvation, but what about its counterpart bulimia nervosa? More than eight million Americans have eating disorders, and one in 20 of those are bulimic....
There’s a breakthrough in the treatment of epilepsy that actually dates back to biblical times. Even back then, it was noted that people who were starving tended not to have seizures. Now, a diet...
I came across this book as I was recovering from a bout with cancer and looking for some literature of shared experience. Pickings are slim, needless to say, but this book stands out like...
Alzheimer’s disease isn’t just about losing your keys. It’s about forgetting what your keys are for. This mind-robbing disease affects more than three million people in the United States and currently has no cure....
Surrounded by her family, 51-year-old Martha Walker counts her blessings. She’s been married for 30 years, has five children and 14 grandchildren. Despite being told her chances of survival were slim, Martha is winning...
A standard test given to pregnant women when they go into the hospital to deliver may not be worth the effort, suggest Irish investigators. Their study in 2003 issue of The Lancet finds routine...
Babies need to be well-fed to grow into healthy adults, right? Maybe not, say British researchers in this week’s issue of The Lancet. Their study of adolescents born both prematurely and full-term finds premature...
New research shows malnutrition caused by anorexia may contribute to emphysema. Researchers from Vancouver General Hospital in Canada presented their findings at the 89th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of...
At every stage of your life, from birth to death, your hormones play powerful roles. The most notable is that of your sex hormones, which trigger the changes that take place in your body...
Salads provide key nutrients for fighting cancer and lowering heart disease risk. And many dieters cuddle up to salads to reduce calorie intake without sacrificing nourishment. But not all salads are created equal. Many...
Yoga originated in India at least 7,000 years ago. A system of training for body, mind, and spirit, it aims to stimulate and balance the flow of life-force energy, known as prana, around the...
While April’s National Lawn and Garden Month celebrates botanical landscape outside your home, many studies tout the health benefits of interior plant life. Of course houseplants can enhance aesthetics, reduce stress, and brighten spirits,...
Fiber Fiber ensures that your bowel movements are regular and your stools are healthy, reducing bloating and flatulence. A fiber-rich diet is also a weight-loss essential because it boosts digestion and increases feelings of...
Yes, it’s true. Moving the equivalent of 10,000 steps a day can help you maintain and even lose weight when combined with a healthy diet. But for most Americans, sedentary jobs, packed schedules, and...
The National Institutes of health reports that 60 million to 70 million people in the u.s. are affected by digestive disorders each year, resulting in $141.8 billion in medical costs. Up to 25 percent...
Making the most of your diet isn’t just about choosing foods that are rich in the right nutrients, it’s also about making sure that the foods you eat are of the best quality. In...
Look on the back of any packaged food and the list of ingredients can be mind-bogging. What are they all? Do you need them? If you do, how much do you need? And which...
During your waking hours, whether you’re at a desk or taking care of children; or whether you’re seeing friends or getting some “me time”, your body is on the go. You need sleep in...
You work hard. You eat right, and take your USANA® Nutritionals. So why not reward yourself every once in a while? But that doesn’t mean you have to hit the drive-through. Reward yourself with...
’Tis the season for indulging in springtime produce. But while spring specialties (like nutrient-rich strawberries, artichokes, and cherries) burst onto your palate with bold flavor, they often carry microbial passengers that could make you...
Your Diet What you eat can have an enormous impact on your brain chemistry. Although charges in your diet – perhaps feeling that you don’t want to eat, or bingeing on junk foods –...
You’ve probably heard all about the postpartum “baby blues” and postpartum depression, but you may not have heard about a surprisingly common condition called prenatal depression. Pregnancy particularly if it’s planned or longed-for, is...
The prefix “phyto” means “plant” – phytoestrogens are estrogen-like substances found naturally in plant foods. These foods can have a significant hormone-balancing effect on a woman’s body. Phytoestrogens can help protect against breast cancer...
When summer’s heat is pounding down on you, it’s easy to remember sun block. But the sun can damage your skin even when it’s overcast or the weather is cool. So be sun smart...