New Study Suggests Many Women with Hysterectomies did not Need Them
ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Nearly 18 percent of women who underwent hysterectomies because of benign indications did not need to have the surgery, according to a study at the University of Michigan. Researchers have concluded that hysterectomy alternatives are being underused, and often treatment guidelines are not being followed. The results of the study have […]
How Natural Medicines Can Improve Diminished Ovarian Reserve in Infertile Women
Dr. Setarah Tais, ND Diminished ovarian reserve (DOR) is a natural phenomenon in which the number and quality of a woman’s eggs diminish as she ages. As the pool of eggs diminished, a woman’s chances of getting pregnant simultaneously begins to fall. Women with diminished ovarian reserve may have regular periods and no other symptoms […]
An Herbal Solution for Regulation of the Menstrual Cycle
Dr. Marisa Marciano What is the best herb to take for regulating your menstrual cycle? The answer is Yarrow (Achillea millefolium). When considering herbal helpers for regulating an erratic or uncomfortable menstrual cycle, there are some obvious ‘big guns’ that pop to mind. Herbs like Vitex, Black Cohosh, and Raspberry leaf are all powerful female […]
Bitter Leaf Extracts Can Fight Breast Cancer Cells
JACKSON, Miss. – An extract from vernonia amygdalina leaf (bitter leaf) is showing promise as a cancer-fighting agent for breast cancer. Research published in the January 2013 edition of Pharmacology and Pharmacy http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=27511 suggests that extracts will be beneficial in the fight against breast cancer specifically. Native to Africa, this herb has been used in […]
Impact of Mental Stress on Heart Differs with Gender
WASHINGTON — There is a gender difference in cardiovascular and psychological reactions to mental stress, according to a study of men and women who were being treated for heart disease. The study was published recently in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, and examined 56 women and 254 men diagnosed with heart disease […]
What is Naturopathic Beauty?
Dr. Stacey Shillington, ND Naturopathic Beauty manifests with each and every naturopathic prescription. Each time a patient achieves health and balance it reveals itself outwardly as glowing skin, strong hair and nails, a clear and toned complexion, and a strong, lean body. It doesn’t always happen quickly, and often there is a lot of work […]
Discovery: Vagina Bacteria has Antibiotic Microbes
SAN FRANCISCO – Researchers at the University of California, San Francisco have discovered that vaginal secretions contain a molecular structure made by common bacterial species Lactobacillus gasseri that may lead to new therapies. They have named that structure “lactocillin,” an antibiotic. The study, published in the September 11 issue of the journal Cell shows lactocillin […]
Severe Acne in Teen Years Linked to Increased Endometriosis Risk
BOSTON – Women who suffered severe acne while teenagers are at a higher risk of endometriosis. A study published online in September’s edition of Nature is based on findings that severe teenage acne and symptoms such as irregular menstrual cycles or abdominal pain should be evaluated for endometriosis, according to lead author Dr. Jing Xie […]