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January 13, 2012
Diet for a New Year
“The Anti-Inflammation Diet” The anti-inflammation diet may have an imposing name, but it goes down easy. Mediterranean and traditional Japanese foods lead the pack in inflammation-lowering eating plans. They provide plenty of tasty options for the culinary minded, the casual cook and the restaurant eater, too. Inflammation is a normal immune-system response
April 16, 2010
Bioidentical Hormones May Improve Bone Health in Women
According to an article recently published on Spec.com, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) can help with more than just symptoms of menopause. It’s estimated that one in two women will suffer from an osteoporosis-related fracture in their lifetime. Fortunately, experts say BHRT can help and recommend bioidentical hormone therapy for women age 50 and older, to improve bone density and help prevent future bone loss. In addition to getting plenty of exercise and adequate calcium and vitamin D, BHRT can reduce a woman’s osteoporosis risk by up to 70 percent.
September 29, 2009
Lupus and Women’s Hormonal Health
A recent article on WomenToWomen.com discussed the similarities between the symptoms of lupus and the symptoms of sever cases of menopause.