Top 10 Ingredients That Could Reverse Aging

We all suffer from the same affliction, commonly referred to as the human condition. And the worst symptom, our bodies decline as we age. Unfortunately, there’s no cure for aging, at least, not yet anyway; however, there are some natural remedies to help slow the process. Anti-aging isn’t taking some sort of miracle drug, nor does it stop the...

Vitamin D Increases Breast Cancer Survival

The scientific and nutrition communities are beginning to realize the significant, unparalleled health benefits of Vitamin D. It has long been known that Vitamin D works with calcium to support bone health, but its benefits are much more far-reaching than that. Every single cell in the human body requires Vitamin D to function properly. To get an idea of...

Tips for Preventing Breast Cancer

I know that you are very aware of the threat that breast cancer poses to American women. This devastating disease has touched most of us personally – my own family included. We’ve all heard the statistic: An American woman has a 1 in 9 chance of developing breast cancer over the course of her lifetime. The risk of breast cancer...

How to Prevent Breast Cancer the Natural Way

From the time you’re a young women, you are taught the dangers of breast cancer and ways to detect it. You are encouraged to perform monthly self-breast exams, and mammograms are recommended as you age – or earlier if cancer is in your family history. And so, breast cancer becomes almost an unavoidable threat in your life. You may...

5 Best Foods for Menopause

If you’re in menopause or you’re about to go through it, you may notice your body has changed.  There may be a little extra “pudge” in your belly that simply won’t budge despite your best efforts. While this is frustrating, it’s comforting to know other women are going through the same thing. Practically all women gain some weight during the menopause...

Common Knowledge About Gestational Diabetes

I did not become familiar with gestational diabetes until recently when my sister-in-law and my best friend were both diagnosed with it within a week. Many women I know, myself included, have made it through pregnancies without having any serious problems like gestational diabetes. Basically, gestational diabetes is a disease that can come on during pregnancy but that usually disappears...

4 Toxic Chemicals Found In Condoms that Can Poison You!

Nearly all of us know that condoms are the most commonly used form of contraceptives. However, rarely does anyone have an idea about what goes into manufacturing a condom. Yes! We surely do know that almost all condoms are made of latex, but surely that can’t be the only ‘ingredient’ that goes into making a condom. This is where...

Feeling Forgetful, Ladies? Your Birth Control Pills May Be to Blame

Do you think memory changes are only for aging women?  Not so, according to new research from UC Irvine.  Younger women who use birth control pills experience changes in memory as well.  The reasons for these changes are rather enlightening – and surprising. UCI graduate researcher Shawn Nielson said, “What's most exciting about this study is that it shows the...

The Truth about Germs and Kisses: Just How Safe is a Smooch?

Perhaps the most universal sign of enamored affection is the kiss. Young adolescent girls dream of their first kiss; newly married couples seal their commitment with a kiss; and steamy make-out sessions on the big screen usually signify at least some level of affection. But aside from the obvious pleasures, what else can a kiss deliver? How about a lot...

The Many Causes of Women’s Yeast Infections

Women can contract yeast infections in several ways. It is very important to make sure that you have correctly identified the infection. Since there is at least one very serious condition that can be mistaken for a vaginal yeast infection that requires totally different treatment, identification is essential. Women can contract yeast infections in several ways. It is very important...