
How to perform a breast self exam
Breast health is essential for all women. And preventing the dreaded female disease known as breast cancer is something we all want to do. So,

12 things that happen when you stop eating sugar
The sugar statistics in the U.S. are pretty dreary. They say the typical American eats 6 cups of sugar every week. That’s 152 pounds of

How to deal with hot flashes and night sweats
Dealing with the hot flashes and night sweats of menopause is no easy feat. And three-quarters of perimenopausal women in the U.S. do it every

Effects of menopause on the body and mood
Are you ready for menopause? Or do you dread these natural changes, with their sometimes dramatic ups and downs? Menopause, and the years leading up

Hormones and weight gain: How to fix the hormones that control your weight
Did you know that your weight is directly related to your hormones? This is a fact many of us forget as we travel along the

The link between chronic inflammation and weight gain
There’s a secret weight-loss saboteur lurking within your body you might not be aware of. Stress can cause it. So can environmental toxins. Eating a