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When are breasts tender?

Thursday, July 18, 2013
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Breast tenderness or pain, also called mastalgia, can have several different causes.  Some of them are rather benign while others require immediate attention by your gynecologist or primary care physician.  Most…

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Getting an Acne Facial

Wednesday, July 17, 2013
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Acne is a condition that affects thousands of people every year.  The causes are varied and there is no concrete evidence of one or two factors which predict outbreaks.  Some researchers…

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Does Sport-Specific Stretching Reduce Injuries?

Tuesday, July 16, 2013
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Does Sport-Specific Stretching Reduce Injuries?

Prevention is easier (and more sensible) than cure! Sport-specific stretching is beneficial because it improves coordination, balance, strength, and response time, and may reduce the risk of injury.  Such stretching can…

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Is Black Cohosh Helpful for Mid-Life?

Monday, July 15, 2013
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Is Black Cohosh Helpful for Mid-Life?

It’s no secret that many women started menopause in their mid-40s into their early 50s.  It is a time of life where many changes happen in a woman’s body that are…

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What to expect in a mammogram

Sunday, July 14, 2013
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What to expect in a mammogram

One of the three tools needed to improve the probability that a woman will discover any breast changes that require treatment is a mammogram.  And, almost every woman has heard the…

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How to Reduce Risk for Breast Cancer

Saturday, July 13, 2013
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How to Reduce Risk for Breast Cancer

Breast cancer is a medical term that strikes fear into the hearts of many women.  While we used to believe that it struck randomly, researchers and scientists now know that there…

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Removing Blackheads

Friday, July 12, 2013
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Acne is a chronic condition that affects over 85% of adolescents and young adults.  In fact, it is one of the most common skin diseases treated by physicians and dermatologists. In…

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Can I Take Vitamins for Acne?

Tuesday, July 9, 2013
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People suffering from acne often search for the miracle cure to heal their recurring problem. Using vitamins for acne treatment is becoming more popular as people search for not only a…

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The Gout-What’s it all about?

Monday, July 8, 2013
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Gout is an acute arthritic condition caused by an increase of uric acid in the blood.  This results in urate crystals forming in one or two joints, often in the lower…

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Keloid Scars and Hypertrophic Scars

Friday, July 5, 2013
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Individuals who suffer from acne and acne scars often search for ways of removing those scars or making them less noticeable.  Fortunately, an incredibly small percentage of them ever have to…

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