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When one of our loved ones receives a cancer diagnosis it can be beyond our comprehension.  You might at times feel helpless and wonder in what ways you can be supportive.  It is such a fragile time for those that have been diagnosed and for those people that love them. Did you know that many […]

The fertility awareness method is a natural form of birth control that involves tracking your cycle to detect ovulation.  What is the Fertility Awareness Method? The Fertility Awareness Method (FAM) involves knowing and recognizing when you are most likely to get pregnant during your menstrual cycle. In general, women are most fertile a few days […]

When we think of all the things that have changed in our lives since 2020… Does going to the doctor for your routine checkups or preventive care screenings make the list?  Well, yes – yes it does.  According to the CDC, in April 2020, cancer screenings done through the CDC’s National Breast and Cervical Cancer […]

Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) is similar to PMS but causes more severe symptoms. These symptoms become noticeable one to two weeks before a period begins. PMDD affects up to 10% of women who get periods. Those with anxiety, depression, PMS or a family history of PMS or PMDD may be more prone to experiencing PMDD.  […]

When we start a new year what is the first thing that comes to mind?  New year, new you?  Does your mind immediately go into ways you can improve your quality of life in some fashion or another?  Generally, setting some kind of goal or resolution is a popular way to address the new year.  […]

When we hear the word miscarriage, there is oftentimes an assumption that the expectant mother did something “wrong” during the pregnancy. However, this is not the case and miscarriage is actually a lot more common than you may think. Whatever the reason, this is a devastating experience for any expectant parent.  Miscarriages happen in about […]

We all know talking about sex can make most of us uncomfortable and if something makes us really uncomfortable, we tend to avoid talking about it altogether.  Does that sound about right?  But here is the problem with that – how is your partner going to know what you like or don’t like?  In practically […]

Incontinence and bladder control problems can affect both women and men and cause embarrassing and uncomfortable situations when out in public. Learn more about incontinence and tips for preventing bladder control problems. There are two types of incontinence: stress and urge. Stress incontinence usually occurs when coughing, laughing, sneezing or exercising. This can be caused […]

Do you ever find yourself feeling bogged down by the day-to-day list of responsibilities?  Or feel overwhelmed or stressed to the point of exhaustion?  You may be due for some self-care.  Think about the last time you went for a walk or read a book.  It is not selfish to practice self-care.  Actually, it is […]

Want to learn more about stem cells?  You might have heard about how stem cell therapy helps those with serious diseases.  Care to take a closer at what they are used for or why they are used?  We will cover some ground on where they are retrieved from prior to being used in stem cell […]