Balanced Advice Q&A: Sorrowful Over Sagging Skin

At age 40, I was diagnosed with premature menopause. One of the biggest changes I have seen has been in the appearance of my skin.  I have tested my hormones and my estrogen comes back low, despite my estrogen replacement treatments.  I am devastated at the changes in my skin.  I have noticed wrinkles, dry …

Green Tea and Cervical Cancer

Green tea is a treatment gaining ground for cervical cancer.   Research is finding that a specific extract from green tea can reduce cervical cancer cell growth.  This extract, epigallocatechin-3-gallate (try saying that 10 times fast!), or also known as EGCG, is a powerful player in cervical cancer treatment.  EGCG is a potent antioxidant which is …

Birth Control After Baby

A Guide to Contraception While Breastfeeding Breastfeeding is nature’s birth control. The hormone prolactin, tells our body to produce milk and also conveniently blocks the hormone Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone, which stimulates ovulation. This ensures that a woman’s body has time to heal from the demands of pregnancy and labor, and gives her precious time to …