Across America, the color pink dominates this month. From pro football games, to the White House, to local girl's volleyball games, citizens embrace everything pink to spread the word about breast cancer awareness. Since the establishment of October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the general population has certainly began to take this type of cancer much more seriously. Women complete self-breast exams, and they go in for mammograms at a much higher rate.
Prevention Remains Key
This is great news, yet women can do even more to prevent this type of cancer from invading their lives. Read on to learn three
Exercise = Breast Cancer Prevention
by Lori Sciame October 1st, 2012 | Health Observance
I take breast cancer personally. It killed my grandmother, two of my aunts, my mom, and it has already struck my younger cousin twice. Having that many relatives who have suffered from this type of cancer, I have learned not only how to detect breast cancer early through regular mammograms, but also to recognize the importance of prevention through diet. I also embrace exercise.
Although scientists aren't 100% sure why cancer loves fat cells (there is probably a hormone link), they do know that obese women suffer from breast cancer more than women who maintain a thin frame. In my
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Although scientists aren't 100% sure why cancer loves fat cells (there is probably a hormone link), they do know that obese women suffer from breast cancer more than women who maintain a thin frame. In my
Natural Relief Found
by Kimberly Hays September 20th, 2012 | Common Conditions
Prevention is always the best defense against the cold and flu. Even with our best efforts, by getting a flu shot, washing our hands often, and keeping our hands away from our faces, we may find ourselves sick. While over the counter medications can help relieve symptoms, there are some extra steps that you can add to your treatment that are safe and natural, and are proven to help you feel better.
Chicken Soup – Mom’s chicken soup has been proven to be a natural cold and flu remedy. The soup helps to keep the body hydrated, and also helps
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Chicken Soup – Mom’s chicken soup has been proven to be a natural cold and flu remedy. The soup helps to keep the body hydrated, and also helps
All Systems Go!
by Lori Sciame September 17th, 2012 | Health Observance
When scientists launch rockets into space, they make sure that all components of the complicated craft work properly. To think about this process in simple terms, visualize a lengthy check list. One by one, the controllers test each part, and when it works properly, only then can the mission proceed. Why do they do this? Prevention of a catastrophe - either loss of life or loss of millions of dollars.
Think about your own body as a rocket ship destined to travel on a precarious mission, one that involves plenty of hazards to overcome. Just like scientists maintain strict standards
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Think about your own body as a rocket ship destined to travel on a precarious mission, one that involves plenty of hazards to overcome. Just like scientists maintain strict standards
West Nile Virus
by Dean Heller MD September 14th, 2012 | Ask the Doctor
I live in Florida, and I have heard about mosquitos having West Nile virus. Should I be worried?
We are all a little nervous when we hear about the cases in the news; however, many people who have exposure to West Nile Virus will have no symptoms or mild symptoms. If you are immunocomprimised in any way, then you should take extreme precautions. If you are not, then usually the simple measures can be helpful, such as staying indoors at dusk and dawn when mosquitos are more active. Also, you should use insect repellant whenever you are outside. The products
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We are all a little nervous when we hear about the cases in the news; however, many people who have exposure to West Nile Virus will have no symptoms or mild symptoms. If you are immunocomprimised in any way, then you should take extreme precautions. If you are not, then usually the simple measures can be helpful, such as staying indoors at dusk and dawn when mosquitos are more active. Also, you should use insect repellant whenever you are outside. The products