Browse Category: Women's Health
Published: May 15, 2012
You trust that hospital equipment is properly sterilized before it’s used on you . . . right? And that your safety is a hospital or clinic's number one concern? But what if it’s not? What happens when something goes wrong? And what if the danger comes from seemingly harmless items that don’t get a second thought, such as ultrasound gel?
Published: May 11, 2012
When I was asked to write a piece about Mother’s Day, it really got me thinking . . . where and when did Mother’s Day originate? Or is it just another Hallmark holiday? And does every mom have the joyous day that the media promotes?
So . . . Let’s begin with the beginning!
Published: May 03, 2012
Does the thought of natural childbirth frighten you? Would you prefer not to take any medications that could affect you or your soon-to-be-born baby? If you would like to experience childbirth in its fullest, but don’t wish experience the pain, HypnoBirthing may just be the answer for you!
Published: April 30, 2012
Lipstick. Perhaps one of women’s favorite cosmetics. The perfect accessory. Without it, many women feel naked. It has become a symbol of adult sexuality and maturity, often the first cosmetic that teenagers are allowed to apply. It makes women feel sexy, confident and desirable. But at what cost? Painting your lips red may actually mean painting your lips with small amounts of lead. Ahhh . . . what women will do for the sake of beauty.
Published: April 04, 2012
It starts off sounding like a joke: “Did you ever hear the one about the lady that wanted to look like Barbie so much that she . . . (insert punch line here).” Except it’s not a joke. A 51 year old England resident, Sarah Burge calls herself a “Human Barbie” and has spent nearly a million dollars for reconstructive surgery in an effort to be a splitting image of Mattel’s infamous doll.
Published: March 12, 2012
The House of Representatives is always a hub for debate, but few are as controversial as the current discussion over contraception coverage. Broaching the sensitive subjects of religion and gender rights, this conversation has all ingredients that make up a heated sociopolitical battle.
Published: March 08, 2012
Today, March 8, 2012 we join women across the country – and across the globe – in celebration International Women’s Day. Here at Insiders Health we have chosen three influential women to recognize. Each of these women, in her own way, has contributed to standing up for women’s rights: physically, mentally, and emotionally. Join us as we highlight the works of Jean Kilbourne, Somaly Mam and Betty Ford.
Published: March 08, 2012
Today, March 8, 2012 we join women across the country – and across the globe – in celebration International Women’s Day. Here at Insiders Health we have chosen three influential women to recognize. Each of these women, in her own way, has contributed to standing up for women’s rights: physically, mentally, and emotionally. Join us as we highlight the works of Jean Kilbourne, Somaly Mam and Betty Ford.
Published: March 08, 2012
Today, March 8, 2012 we join women across the country – and across the globe – in celebration International Women’s Day. Here at Insiders Health we have chosen three influential women to recognize. Each of these women, in her own way, has contributed to standing up for women’s rights: physically, mentally, and emotionally. Join us as we highlight the works of Jean Kilbourne, Somaly Mam and Betty Ford.
Published: March 01, 2012
Imagine holding a prostate exam and only inviting women. As ridiculous as that sounds, with republican Darrell Issa making a mockery of everything this country stands for with his one-sided hearing about contraception, I think it makes more sense to look for prostates on women than trust our government to make an informed decision.
