It’s February – Cupid’s arrows are flying, hearts are fluttering and tokens of affection abound! With all the love in the air, what can you do to ensure that your heart is beating strong for your sweetie for years to come? Below are the top five heart healthy foods that can help keep your heart …
Why do we focus so much on romance, relationship, and sexual intimacy around Valentine’s Day, but sweep it under the rug for the rest of the year? We are wired to desire romance and sexual intimacy on a regular basis. Sadly, life often gets in the way and dampens our sex drive. Many times, we …
Every fall we see pink. Our sisters and friends, co-workers and neighbors sign up for the Susan B. Koman’s Race for the Cure and it’s a reminder that it is once again time to bring awareness to breast health. Breast Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM) began in October 1985; however the pink ribbons didn’t come on …
Recent controversies regarding mammogram guidelines leave many women confused. By Jamie Fields ND Candidate 2013 Screening mammograms provide an x-ray image of the breast tissue. They are used to detect suspicious tissue in otherwise healthy women without signs of symptoms of breast cancer. Signs or symptoms of breast cancer may include a lump, breast pain, …
What’s That Lump? By: Malea MacOdrum ND MSOM candidate 2014 “Has this lump always been there?” was the question posed by my nurse practitioner several months ago while I was in for my annual well woman exam. My answer was simple. “No,” I replied. But as she continued her exam, my mind immediately traveled back …