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May 21, 2012

Is It Really PMS?

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Many women think they suffer from Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS), but in fact only a fraction of women really and truly could be diagnosed with PMS. More than 85% of women will have at least one PMS symptom but they would not be diagnosed with PMS. There are very specific symptoms and circumstances to … [Read more...]

Are You Making the Most of Your Health Care Plan?

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Health Care Insurance is a touchy issue in today’s economy. Did you know that a majority of people that are lucky enough to have coverage, are not using that coverage to it’s fullest extent? Most plans offer a number of free services as well as specifics for lower fees. It is important to look … [Read more...]

Understanding Anemia

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Anemia is on the rise among American Women. It is important to know the difference between the types of anemia as well as some effective prevention methods and treatment plans. Anemia, in general, is a a result of one of two things – that you don’t have enough red blood cells in your system or … [Read more...]

Managing Gestational Diabetes

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Pregnancy can be a very difficult road, even when everything is “normal”. The many changes your body undergoes are both amazing and exhausting. At around 28 weeks, most pregnant women are given a one hour glucose tolerance test. This is done because, even if a woman has no previous history or … [Read more...]

How Healthy Are Your Bones?

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This past weekend I was listening to the radio and was shocked by a staggering statistic. Did you know that 80% of the 10 Million people with Osteoporosis are WOMEN!? Furthermore, did you know that a woman is just as likely to break her hip as she is to get breast, ovarian or uterine cancer? This is … [Read more...]