How Often Should I Get Tested for STIs?
Unfortunately, STIs have a negative connotation when they shouldn’t. Realistically, we should all be more knowledgeable about STIs, their prevalence, and how they affect us. Regardless of your sexual activity, how often should you really get tested for STIs? What Is an STI? STI stands for Sexual Transmitted Infections, formerly known as STDs, but later […]
Give Yourself the Gift of Mindfulness: You Deserve It!
“The wise use of leisure…is a product of civilization and education.” This quote is from “In Praise of Idleness,” an essay written by Bertrand Russell in 1932. The essay challenges the idea that “everything ought to be done for the sake of something else, and never for its own sake,” and points out that being […]
The OB-GYN’s Ultimate Guide to Treating Yourself
Learning to love yourself is easier said than done. Yet in this hectic day and age, pampering your inner-goddess is necessary. Here is OB-GYN Women’s Centre of Lakewood Ranch’s ultimate guide on how to treat the one and only. It’s not just face scrubs and soaking in the bath, it’s also appreciating your body, your […]
Home Remedies to Relieve Lower Back Pain
Lower back pain is one of the most common health complaints in the U.S. While there are many possible causes of lower back pain in women, it’s often related to some type of muscle strain or added stress, as is common with pregnancy. Fortunately, there are some simple home remedies that may provide relief from […]