Although the transition of menopause can involve some uncomfortable symptoms and changes in her body, menopause is not a disease! It is a transition in life that women were successfully passing for thousands of years before the advent of modern hormone…
Thyroid disorders are very common in this country, but they are ten times more common in women than they are in men. About 2% of all women suffer from diagnosable hypothyroid (low thyroid) and about 0.2% of men. Some researchers believe that this disorder…
American families are facing a serious health crisis. Health experts are saying that the upcoming generation of young people will have a shorter life span than their parents. Childhood obesity has become a serious issue and a growing number…
It’s a delicate subject for many people, but physical intimacy is an important aspect of adult life, particularly for married couples. Unfortunately, many people appear to be having health issues associated with intimacy. For instance, the…
It seems like every year the news reports threaten us with some new disease that’s going around. This year it’s been the H1N1 virus (or swine flu), a few years ago it was the avian flu. There have also been scares about the West Nile virus and anthrax.…
During the holiday season songs boldly proclaim, “It’s the happiest time of the year,” and for many people, it is a happy time. But, oddly enough, the months of December and January are also the months where people have the most problems with depression.…
We all know what the immune system is supposed to do. It’s supposed to defend the body against harmful microbes, parasites, and deviant cells (like cancer cells). But what happens when the immune system turns on the tissues of your own body and destroys…
Modern dentistry is based on the supposition that bacteria in the mouth is what causes tooth decay and gum disease. We are urged to brush and floss our teeth, use mouthwashes, and get our teeth cleaned regularly to maintain a healthy smile. However,…
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