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Oct
One of the most exciting and challenging times in a woman's life is when she is expecting a baby. There are so many emotions and decisions to make during that time. One of the most important decisions is whether or not to breastfeed. Breastfeeding can be stressful but is al...
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Oct
One person dies every hour from Melanoma. One in 50 people will get Melanoma. It is the 2nd most common cancer in women < 39. It is the most common killer in women age 29-34. How can you protect yourself? See your dermatologist. An annual skin exam or sooner for any ...
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Oct
Dementia is an increasing problem and Alzheimer's Disease (AD) is the most common form of dementia inolder adults, accounting for 60-80% of dementia cases. It is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality inthe aging population. There are three interrelated hypotheses for t...
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Oct
Chances are, a global pandemic was not among the challenges you expected to face when you set out on your weight and wellness journey! Yet, here we are. For many, the closing of schools and work has uprooted daily routines and household dynamics. Managing home-schooling, wo...
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Oct
We know it can be difficult to stay on the Protocol during these challenging times. Here are some tips to help keep the food you have as fresh as possible in the weeks to come: ➊ You can store the freshest vegetables in the refrigerator (with a few exceptions below). Handle produ...
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Oct
Endometriosis affects 10-14% of women and is characterized by endometrial implants outside the uterus lining. These are often painful, associated with inflammation, and can result in scarring/adhesive disease. Unfortunately, it takes an average of 6-10 years and 3-5 providers bef...
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Oct
February may have you thinking about greeting cards, bouquets of flowers and heart-shaped boxes of chocolate. But each February, we also recognize American Heart Month. This is an ideal time to remind you to focus on heart health and we encourage you to get your families, friends...
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Oct
Dr. Lisa M. Jukes outlines the causes and treatment options for heavy menstruation and agonizing cramps. Most women experience discomfort when Aunt Flo comes to visit. However, there are varying degrees of pain associated with menstruating, as it affects women differently dependi...
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Oct
The urinary bladder is a sac composed of muscle that is responsible for housing urine before it exits the body. The bladder is about the size of a pear when empty and sits behind the pubic bone. Normal bladder capacity is about 400-600 ml. There are conditions that can affect the...
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Oct
Itching down below isn't always yeast. Vulvar itching is one of the main symptoms of lichen sclerosus. Lichen sclerosus (LSA) is a skin condition that affects the genital and anal areas but can occur on the upper body, breasts, and upper arms. This disorder is more common i...
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Oct
Hepatitis is a virus. I will speak specifically about Hepatitis A, B, and C. The symptoms can include abdominal pain, fever, loss of appetite, nausea/vomiting, joint pain, jaundice, and gray-colored stools. Hepatitis A Approximately 2,500 new cases in the US each year. Main Sourc...
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Oct
Mind-Body Connection Noggin, Egg, Noodle, Melon … whatever you call your head, it houses your brain - the “crown jewel” of the human body. We know there is a very strong mind-body connection. Many things that are good for the heart and body are also very ...
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