Women in Balance congratulates Jane Murray, MD on her hard work, wisdom and dedication to the health of others! We are proud to feature the long awaited arrival of… Be The Change: Transforming Health Care From the Inside Out by Jane Murray, MD “A must-read for every American who wants to be healthier and receive …
Typically discussion of hormones and women leads right to the sex hormones, especially estrogen, progesterone and testosterone. Equally as important to body balance are the often forgotten thyroid hormones. Understanding how they work and what to do when they are out-of-balance can help you feel brand new again! Thyroid The thyroid hormones are the master …
All I Know About Stopping HRT So Far It has been 5 months since I cut my estradiol patch in half; the next step in getting off HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy.) Thankfully, the process has been relatively easy. Oh sure, I’ve had hot flashes on occasion. Especially at night. Still, none of them has been …
Healthy foods can not only help you lose and maintain weight, but reduce breast cancer risk. Here are a few that “pack a punch” when it comes to protecting your breasts. Beans In a study of 90,000 women from the Harvard School of Public Health looking at the relationship between diet and cancer, it was …
There is no guaranteed way to absolutely prevent breast cancer, but every woman can take steps to lower her risk. No matter what your age, take action to protect your breast health and improve your overall well-being. Maintain a healthy weight Being overweight has been found to increase breast cancer. In the 2010 Cancer Prevention …