Women’s Health

Selenium is an essential trace element

Managing hypothyroidism in pregnancy is essential

Hypothyroidism reveals itself in a very gradual manner

The symptoms of adrenal fatigue usually begin gradually

CFS is a lot more than just being tired.

Here are 13 key numbers that have an impact on your health.

Your health is important to your future child's health

Estrogens are steroid hormones derived from cholesterol

Hormone activity can help alleviate symptoms of ADD

Many different hormones play a role in weight gain

10% of women experience PCOS

Testosterone influences cardiovascular wellness

If overt hypothyroidism is diagnosed during pregnancy

Many unaware of the powerful influence of hormones.

One area that is closely associated with diet is sex drive.

Disruption of the thyroid can impede one's libido.

There are many hormones impacted by menopausal shifts

Some common but serious illnesses can go unnoticed for years

Thyroid disease affects over 20 million Americans.

But how do the immune system cells actually start destroying the body they were designed to protect? It happens when some people don't make enough T-suppressor cells, so the immune system's attack goes on and on. Some people make too much interleukin 2(IL-2); then, an overabundance of natural killer and cytotoxic T-cells are deployed, putting […]

According to the American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association (AARDA), 50 million Americans 20 percent of the population suffer from autoimmune diseases. Autoimmune diseases are more common in women during childbearing years. They frequently appear in women who have just had a baby, after periods of high emotional or physical stress or accidents, with infections, during […]

What are the risks? In 2013, the FDA increased the warning label requirements for statins, adding elevated risk of liver damage, memory loss, type 2 diabetes, and muscle weakness to the list. Acute kidney damage has also been seen, particularly in those taking higher dosages. When all available data is compiled, these drugs have been […]

Although this matter is rather complex and it involves a multitude of physiological, emotional, and lifestyle factors, there are a few common causes for low libido, which can be easily overlooked. Common Causes for Low Libido during Menopause Estrogen As estrogen levels fall when women approach and enter menopause, the resulting dryness and thinning of vaginal tissues can […]

According to the World Heart Federation, heart disease is the number one killer of women around the world, with more than 8.6 million lives taken every year. This represents one-third of all deaths, and cardiovascular disease kills more women than cancer, tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS and malaria combined. The Whole Heart Federation states: "Despite progresses in the past years, women are […]