In an ever-changing political climate with healthcare at its core, it’s no surprise that issues involving women’s health are still up for great debate around the country. When it comes to topics of abortion, birth control, and emergency contraception, opinions vary greatly. The consequence? Access to these services and products seem harder to get than … Continue reading Access to Emergency Contraception: A Nationwide Struggle→
In our world today, there is most definitely a pill for every ill! From Tylenol to Viagra, It seems that people love to get a prescription and take a pill to not only take care of a medical issue, but also to take care of every day issues that can be taken care of with … Continue reading 5 Probiotic Food that Help with Depression and Anxiety→
The first time I had to set foot into the cancer treatment center, I was scared. I was in a place I never thought I would have to deal with in my life. I sit in the waiting room, and just like any other medical facility, it was quiet, with just the sound of soft … Continue reading The Mighty Power of Music Therapy→
For millions of people all over the world, diabetes has become a way of life. Not only do diabetics have to monitor their blood sugars, they must be aware of any other health issues that come along with diabetes including heart, eyes and nervous system conditions like Neuropathy. While many diabetics with type II are … Continue reading Diabetes and Contact Lenses: A Technological Connection→
It is a Thursday afternoon and you have been working heavily on a project. Lunch is way past, and dinner is soooooooo far away! You are thinking about something to eat, however the bowl of candy and left over donuts in the conference room are not on your “healthy” eating plan. The only things that … Continue reading Diet Soda and Calories – Empty Calories and What You May Want to Consider→
It is that time of the year, the time when we look closely at the things that we want to start changing for the new year, and most of the time it is revolving around our health. Giving up smoking and losing weight are definitely at the top of the list for most resolution makers. … Continue reading 5 Tips to Getting Your New Year’s Resolutions Started in 2014!→
It is not any surprise to hear that consuming fruit, at least 2 servings a day is good for our health. Along with vegetables, fruit has more vitamins, minerals and other essential nutrients than anything else we eat. A new study now shows that eating two servings of fruit a day may also help reduce … Continue reading Eating Fruit May Help Prevent Aneurysms→
From time to time, we all tend to get that dreaded virus, illness or other issues that cause us to take antibiotics. I know for myself, I do not look forward to these times. Plain and simple, antibiotics kill bacteria, which in turns helps ease viruses and infections. From the beginning of time, there have … Continue reading Probiotics Proven to help with Antibiotics side effects→
When it comes to equal opportunity for men and women, I am all for it, but apparently it is not so good in terms of smoking. Recent studies has shown how women and smoking post a great health risk than the men. Woman who become smokers have a highter risk of cancer than men. The … Continue reading Women and Smoking – Smoking Risks Greater for Women→