If your lady business was a song, she’d be Destiny’s Child “Independent Women, Part 1″—she can take care of herself. Despite that universal truth, though, some ladies still insist on messing around or tidying up down there in the most, ah, creative of ways. Here are four common moves that can go very, very wrong. … Read more
Even a gynecologist who says she’s “heard it all” was shocked by the trend of women (as well as the famous case of actress Gwyneth Paltrow) steaming their vagina. But, most of the evidence suggests there isn’t too much to be afraid of. Vaginal steaming, also known as V-steaming and yoni steaming, involves women squatting or sitting … Read more
By now, you’re probably aware of how important a balanced gut microbiome is to your overall health, but how do you go about optimizing your gut flora? And what steps can you take to protect and nourish your baby’s microbiome, even before and during birth? In this interview, Dr. Robynne Chutkan, a gastroenterologist (a doctor … Read more
Treating cancer is BIG business! In fact, each year in the USA alone, allopathic (conventional) treatments generate over $200 billion! Big Pharma, physicians, and others involved in the “Cancer Industry” profit heavily each time a cancer patient submits to the conventional “Big 3” treatment model: Cutting out essential body parts via surgical intervention, Poisoning with … Read more
Your body is a complex ecosystem made up of more than 100 trillion bacteria, fungi, viruses, and protozoa, collectively referred to as your microbiome, which must be properly balanced and cared for if you want to maintain good health. These microbes are so numerous they actually outnumber the cells in your body 10 to one. … Read more
Tune your immune system to beat HPV A robust immune system helps combat HPV, although lifestyle factors also play a role in determining the course of an infection. Women who smoke and those who have poor nutrition and low antioxidant levels are more likely to develop cervical cancer. Typical STD risks such as beginning sexual … Read more
Understanding and curing an overactive bladder By Mark Hyman, MD Overactive bladders can be more than a nuisance because they can interfere with living a normal life. While medications like Detrol can calm an overactive bladder, you really want to find out the cause of the problem, address it directly, and hopefully resolve the issue … Read more
Routine screening has made this disease almost entirely preventable, but the virus that causes it still runs rampant. Simple precautions, a healthy diet, and regular checkups can keep it under control. Abnormal Pap results. Those three words can instill fear in the bravest and most health-savvy woman. The mind goes immediately to cervical cancer, a … Read more
Cervical cancer has been a major cause of death for women in the last 40 years. As technology developed, with pap smear tests and in-depth research of warning signs, the number of deaths hase dropped. However, we are still not completely safe, since thousands of American women are still fighting cervical cancer. But, the question … Read more