One of the most misunderstood things about cancer is that it’s not a single disease, but rather a bunch of different ones. And within that variety of diseases you have a whole slew of different cancer symptoms, some of which can be so subtle they’re overlooked, or worse simply ignored. Women can ... Read More ›
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UPDATED:February 9, 2016
Obesity Causes Over 100,000 Cancers Per Year
As it turns out, fat tissue isn't just a dormant storage depot for calories. According to the American Institute for Cancer Research, more than 100,000 cancer cases in the U.S. are linked to excess body fat - most of them are preventable. The data shows that on top of the list of obesity-linked ... Read More ›
UPDATED:February 9, 2016
Waking Up From the Synthetic Hormone Nightmare
Shirley is 52, and suffering from menopausal symptoms of hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia and mood disturbance. The next chance she had, Shirley asked her doctor for bioidentical hormones. Instead, her doctor offered her a prescription for Lexapro, an SSRI antidepressant. Shirley declined the ... Read More ›
February 9, 2016
10 Bioidentical Hormone Fallacies
A recent article on hormones for menopause caught my attention. I was puzzled by the fact that the author, Staness Jonekos, has no medical credentials, training or even a rudimentary knowledge of biological science. Rather, she is an actress with a theater arts degree from UCLA. She chronicled her ... Read More ›
February 9, 2016
Coffee cuts cancer risk
Some great news for women who already love their cuppa joe – your daily caffeine boost can also slash your risk for one of the most common cancers.A new study finds that women who drink at least two cups of caffeinated coffee per day may have a dramatically lower risk for endometrial ... Read More ›
February 9, 2016
Breast Cancer Deception Month: Hiding the Truth Beneath a Sea of Pink – Part I
It's Breast Cancer Awareness Month again and from shore to shore the country is awash in a sea of pink - from pink ribbons and donation boxes to pink products, charity promotions, celebrities by the score and even pink cleats on NFL players. Tragically, most people are unaware of the dark history of ... Read More ›
