Women who use hormonal contraception such as birth control pills may be at higher risk for having sexual problems than women who use no contraception or non-hormonal contraception, a new study suggests.The research isn't the first to find such a link, said Dr. Irwin Goldstein, director of sexual medicine at Alvarado Hospital in San Diego … Continue reading Could the Pill Lower a Woman’s Sex Drive?
Cannabis over chemo: Woman says the oil cured her aggressive breast cancer in 5 months
When Dee Mani, now 44, was diagnosed with breast cancer last March, her doctors suggested chemotherapy. She originally agreed to undergo one year of the treatment for her triple negative breast cancer – the deadliest type – but later had second thoughts. After seeing her sister suffer and die after undergoing chemotherapy for cancer, the mother … Continue reading Cannabis over chemo: Woman says the oil cured her aggressive breast cancer in 5 months
Low carb diets like Atkins, Paleo, Keto associated with reduced intake of folic acid, which increases risk of birth defects
Low carbohydrate diets, such as Atkin, Paleo, and Keto, continue to become popular diets today. However, you may want to avoid these diets if you are pregnant or trying to become one as they could raise the risk of having babies with congenital disabilities, particularly neural tube birth defects, according to a study. The study was … Continue reading Low carb diets like Atkins, Paleo, Keto associated with reduced intake of folic acid, which increases risk of birth defects
The science of remedies: Baking soda found to encourage natural labor, saving women from the dangers of a C-section, according to new research
According to a recent study, bicarbonate of soda (also known as baking soda,) “helps women avoid Caesarean-sections.” The findings of the study, which were published in The Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine, revealed that baking soda dissolved in water can help at least 17 to 20 percent of women to give birth naturally if they are experiencing delivery … Continue reading The science of remedies: Baking soda found to encourage natural labor, saving women from the dangers of a C-section, according to new research
5 Dangerous Chemicals to Avoid During Pregnancy
Source: 5 Dangerous Chemicals to Avoid During Pregnancy by Dr. Edward Group Chemicals infiltrate our food supply, home, and environment; escape is virtually impossible. And, everyone knows, pregnancy is a time when toxin avoidance is absolutely imperative since the developing fetus is highly susceptible to the effects of common chemicals. Even low exposure to everyday toxins could … Continue reading 5 Dangerous Chemicals to Avoid During Pregnancy
5 Natural Remedies for Ovarian Cysts
Source: 5 Natural Remedies for Ovarian Cysts by Dr. Edward Group An ovarian cyst can be defined simply as a fluid-filled sac that forms around or within an ovary. While they’re usually harmless, many cases often come with an array of physical symptoms. Ovarian cysts can be quite painful and cause unpleasant sensations, so finding ways … Continue reading 5 Natural Remedies for Ovarian Cysts
Kidney Stones and Pregnancy: What Every Woman Should Know
Source: Kidney Stones and Pregnancy: What Every Woman Should Know by Dr. Edward Group Kidney stones affect both the mother and the unborn baby, negatively impacting health, development, and delivery. Now, being pregnant doesn’t necessarily increase the chances you’re going to develop kidney stones, but it is important to note that being pregnant can increase the difficulty in … Continue reading Kidney Stones and Pregnancy: What Every Woman Should Know
The 7 Best Herbs for Women’s Health
Source: The 7 Best Herbs for Women’s Health by Dr. Edward Group Herbs are widely used by people all over the world, mostly by those seeking alternatives or adjuncts to traditional pharmaceuticals. While no one herb will solve every health issue, the research shows that specific chemicals within certain herbs have the power to affect biological function. Herbs … Continue reading The 7 Best Herbs for Women’s Health
5 Amazing Benefits of Natural Childbirth
Source: 5 Amazing Benefits of Natural Childbirth by Dr. Edward Group The wondrous experience of birth is often destroyed by the routine practice of medicine, with many medical professionals and mothers alike assuming that birth needs pharmaceutical interventions (i.e., epidural). In reality, nothing could be further from the truth! While there are certainly instances when assistance … Continue reading 5 Amazing Benefits of Natural Childbirth
7 Ways to Protect Your Placenta
Source: 7 Ways to Protect Your Placenta by Dr. Edward Group Women who are pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant hear a lot about things they can do to help their baby, but not so much about how to encourage the health of their placenta. Considering that the placenta is the buffer between mom and baby, this … Continue reading 7 Ways to Protect Your Placenta
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 