HEALTH The Art of Being Sexy
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- Category: Women's Health
- Written by Dianna Palimere, PhD, LCSW
“Seduction can be broken down
into an equation: 10% projection of success, 10% appearance,
10% intelligence, and 70% charm.”
—Askmen.com
Some people just seem to ooze sex appeal (think Samantha Jones and Christian Grey). Granted, those are fictional characters that both have a lot of experience under their belts, but don’t worry if you don’t—with a little coaching and practice, you will be radiating sexy in no time. The truth is we are all capable of being sexy. Like everything else in life that’s worth having or doing, it takes effort and dedication to perfect those skills. Whether you are trying to meet a stranger, or rekindle the art of seduction after years in a relationship, these are some guidelines to follow in perfecting your skillset.
Study Confirms - Height of Heel Matters in Prevention of Foot Pain
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- Category: Women's Health
- Written by American Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Society
New study details biomechanical changes in foot associated with high-heel height
For years orthopaedic surgeons specializing in foot and ankle care have been warning women about the perils of wearing high heels. High heel wearers risk foot injury, muscle imbalance, bone deformities, knee and ankle joint problems, bunions, hammer toes and more. Now a new study featured in the November issue of Foot & Ankle International (FAI), the official scientific journal of the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) details the biomechanical changes that occur in feet during high heel wear and the correlation between the heel height and amount of pain, pressure and strain it puts on your feet.
A Journey Through a Foreign Country Called Cancer, a survivors story.
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- Category: Women's Health
- Written by Linda Textor Hall
"Each of us who has made the journey through the foreign country of cancer has our own story. My journey of two bouts with breast cancer changed my life forever. I learned to speak up for myself, to discover my own special gifts, to deepen my spirituality and belief in the body-mind-spirit connection, and to be grateful for the wonder of life. Although many times it was a dark and difficult path, the road was also lighted with moments of unexpected kindness, love, and miracles. After my own experience, I wanted to help others cope with the diagnosis of cancer, and to realize they are not alone without a passport in a foreign country."
Linda Texter Hall, a breast cancer survivor who was first diagnosed with non-invasive intraductal carcinoma in early 1983, refers to her illness as a “journey through the foreign country of cancer.” And now, because of her experiences, she is committed to help others cope - “to realize they are not alone without a passport in a foreign country.”
C-Section Prevention, More Comfortable Pregnancies and Easier Births With Chiropractic!
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- Category: Women's Health
- Written by Dr. Scott Rosenthal
Celeste was expecting. She felt great and welcomed each miraculous change. The baby moved easily into to the head-down position. She walked comfortably with a steady confidence throughout her last trimester. The delivery was easy and beautiful. Her midwife commented on the joy of assisting in such a wonderful delivery experience. Her recovery quickly unfolded.
How close is your vision of a “normal” pregnancy and delivery to the above? First of all, IT IS POSSIBLE! With the right game plan, the odds of a perfect pregnancy and delivery can be greatly improved. The purpose of this article is to introduce the many, but often little known, benefits of chiropractic care for the expecting mother and developing fetus.
Bio-identical Hormones For Women – Are They A Safe Alternative?
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- Category: Women's Health
- Written by Debbie Edson RPh
In response to studies linking the use of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and breast cancer, many post-menopausal women look for alternatives. One of the more popular alternatives to conventional HRT is the use of “bio-identical hormone” therapy (BHRT). Prompted by celebrity endorsement, promises of safety and anti-aging benefits, some woman seek compounding pharmacies that will, upon prescription, make personalized formulas of hormones to replace the those naturally waning after menopause.
Recently, the FDA cracked down on claims made by some compounding pharmacies regarding BHRT, calling use of the term, “bio-identical” unscientific. The FDA is not discouraging the use of compounding pharmacies. Specifically, the FDA cracked down on claims for one of three estrogens used in BHRT, estriol. Estriol is a weaker estrogen and promoters of BHRT claim that it does not increase the risk of breast cancer. The problem is that claims regarding the safety of estriol have never been proven in clinical trails.
What does the new screening mammography guidelines mean to you?
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- Category: Women's Health
- Written by Dr Phillip Chao
On Nov 17th (my mother’s birthday), there was a cataclysmic change in mammography.
The age at which a woman should have her first mammogram was changed from 40 to 50 and the frequency changed from every year to every-other year. Until now, it was believed that yearly mammograms were essential. As a radiologist and the son of a woman whose life was saved by mammography screening (breast cancer survivor since 1993), let me share my perspective on this issue.
