Articles related to "Estrogen"



Women, Estrogen and Alzheimer's
Estrogen and Alzheimer's Disease
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Menopause Estrogen and Cholesterol
A young woman's estrogen raises good HDL cholesterol. After 50, HDL levels drop and bad LDLs, triglycerides, and heart disease increase. Learn how lifestyle changes help.
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CHARTING BASICS: Part 1-Basal Body Temperature
This article gives the details of charting the basal body temperature, the how-tos, what-fors and basics to get started in charting the fertiltiy symptoms.
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What are you? XX vs XY: Alzheimer's Disease
Article briefly reviews some recent literature about the differences in incidence rates of Alzheimer's Disease between men and women. It will be interesting in the future to see what other biological differences between men and women in Alzheimer's are discovered.
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Breast Cancer Basics
Understanding hormone receptors can be essential for breast cancer patients, allowing them to ask the right questions and better understand their treatment options.
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Herbs for Breast Health
In spite of advances in breast cancer treatment, this disease remains a major health concern. Research shows that women can do more than just wait for a diagnosis.
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The Causes of Male Breast Enlargment
Gynecomastia, or male breast enlargement, is a relatively common condition. Is it cause for concern?
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Tamoxifen - Questions Answered
Tamoxifen is being used more and more for adjuvant, or additional, therapy for breast cancer. Here are some common questions and answers about this "wonder" drug.
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The Evolution of Sexual Attraction
Studies show that humans universally prefer certain physical and material traits that show strong reproductive capacity.
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America's Top Killer Knows No Gender Lines
What women should know about heart disease
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Alzheimer's Disease Treatment
In 2006, Alzheimer's disease is incurable. At the same time, early diagnosis, current drug therapies, and ongoing research can positively affect those with the condition.
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Medical Consent
Long-time users of medically prescribed hormones suffer long-term, and sometimes lethal, health effects. Was there ever a good reason to take them in the first place?
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Yoga of Menopause - Alternatives to Hormone Therapy
It's big news when a favored medical treatment is found to be harmful. But not to readers of Susun Weed! In this article Susun talks about menopause is enlightenment, and herbs to help when taking hormones.
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Causes of Depression in Women
Depression in women is up to 25%, which means that 1 out of 4 women will struggle with depression in their lives. Here's why women suffer from depression more than men.
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Early Detection of Breast and Ovarian Cancers.
This article discusses ovarian and breast cancers, with ways of identifying early detection and prevention methods.
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Pregnancy and Contraception: A Guide for Women with Epilepsy
Reproduction is often affected, when one has epilepsy. Many women find themselves lost, trying to decide whether or not to have children. Understanding the effects of your antiepileptic medication on pregnancy and the role it plays in contraception is your first step to making this crucial, life-altering decision.
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Uncover That Clover!
We've long associated luck with the four-leafed clover, but few realize just how lucky they are to have the highly beneficial Red Clover so readily available! Here are some of the medicinal and magical (and more!) properties of this curious clover...
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Catechins in Tea and Chocolate
Catechins are bioflavinoids present in tea, chocolate, and red wine with potent antioxidant properties known to improve hypertension and reduce inflammation.
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Dangers of Kitchen Plastics
The FDA says plastic is safe for storing foods and liquids, yet consumer groups are warning these containers are dangerous. How does a consumer determine whom to believe?
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Pregnancy Weight Gain Side Effects
Pregnancy heartburn is an unavoidable discomfort for many women. Acid reflux during pregnancy is caused by hormonal changes and pregnancy weight gain. For most women, hea
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Understanding Endometriosis
Millions of women suffer with debilitating endometriosis. Although the cause is unknown, treatment is possible with specific medications and diet, exercise and rest.
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Alternative HRT at Menopause
This interview with Nurse Practitioner Pamela Egan, explores plant based Bio-identical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) and the problems obtaining it in the US.
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Breast Cancer Awareness
Women can take an active role in reducing risk for breast cancer with light consistent exercise. Walking can reduce your risk by up to 30 percent.
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Chemicals in Sunscreens
Some of the products used to protect against skin cancer and photo-aging may not be protecting consumers at all and may be a threat to our health and the environment.
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Depression Linked to Bone Loss
A new study has found a link between depression and reduced bone mass in pre-menopausal women.
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Menopause and the Female Climacteric Period
What is the climacteric period? What are the symptoms of peri-menopause and post-menopause? Discover natural herbal remedies to reduce and alleviate menopausal symptoms.
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Niacin
Learn about Niacin, what it does, how much to take, what it is for.
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The Lybrel Birth Control Pill
Approved last year, Wyeth's Lybrel is touted as the no period contraceptive. The FDA and manufacturer warns though that inconvenient bleeding is common.
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The Quest for Clean Water
Safe water sources are difficult to find (and expensive!) as the hazards of tap water, plastic water bottles, chlorine, fluoride, and estrogen-like chemicals mount.
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Life Cycle and Depression: PMS
In spite of the jokes about it, PMS is no laughing matter for many women.
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Uterine Cancer-My Story
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Eating and Weight Disorders in Sports Athletes
There is a link between eating and weight disorders in sports athletes. It seems that joint pain and stress fractures are more common in those with anorexia or bulimia.
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Get Relief From Night Sweats
For centuries, sage has been used as a reliable and safe natural herbal treatment for night sweats, and it can help you, too.
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Regain Your Sex Life
Answers to why your sex drive may have disappeared and solutions to get it back
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Anovulation
Anovulation is when a woman does not ovulate. Find out why a woman can bleed and have what seems like menstruation and in fact be anovulatory. Find out what can be done to correct this infertile problem and turn it around.
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Breast Cancer Survival Rates
Several factors affect a woman's chances for surviving a diagnosis of breast cancer.
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CHARTING BASICS: Part 2 - Cervical Fluid
This article entails charting the fertility sign of cervical fluid. A very interesting sign - often overlooked - can help to determine where a woman is in her cycle more so than with temperatures.
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Chinese Herbs for Uterine Fibroids
Fibroid growths in the uterus can cause infertility, pain, urinary incontinence and heavy bleeding. Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine reduces fibroids in many cases.
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Clomid: The Cure-All of Infertility?
If you’ve been trying to conceive for some time, I’m sure you’ve heard of the drug Clomid. There are several different reasons that Clomid may be prescribed.
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Endometriosis
Endometriosis is a condition with an autoimmune origin characterized by deposits of uterine tissue in areas other than the uterus.
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Herbal and Home Remedies That Prevent Memory Loss
The Ancient Grandmothers have a thing or two to tell us about how to keep our memory sharp until the day we die.
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Migraine and Stroke - Is There a Connection?
Is there such a thing as a migrainous stroke? This is a controversial theory, but sudden severe headache is most definitely one of the symptoms of a stroke.
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The Latest Alzheimer's News and Research
The latest news and research on Alzheimer's Disease.
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The Real Reasons Diets Don't Work
Losing weight involves diet and lifestyle changes. But sometimes even those who eat a perfectly healthy diet still can't lose weight. Five hidden reasons why diets fail.
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What is Osteoporosis?
What is Osteoporosis? Learn how bones are made and how osteoporosis breaks them down.
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Brenda's Story
Brenda shares her battle with breast cancer. She originally had a lumpectomy and then later cancer was found again and she has had a masectomy. She is currently undergoing treatment.

Hazards of Infant Formula
Breastfeeding has definite benefits over breastmilk substitutes. Yet parents are often unaware that formula has been shown to pose many health risks to babies.
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Pregnancy and Graves' disease
This article describes the current views on treating Graves' disease in patients diagnosed with Graves' disease or who develop hyperthyroidism during pregnancy.
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Digestive Distress
Susun Weed follows the Six Steps of Healing to resolve problems caused as the hormonal mix changes during the menopausal years.
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Cancer prevention: Lower dose of tamoxifen works, study finds
Can lowering the dosage of tamoxifen still have the same affects and prevent some of the many side effects? Read this news article from Reuters.
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