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If vacation plans include pot: here are just a few things to consider

All medications have potential side effects, and this is likely with the medication ingredients in marijuana. As more states legalize marijuana and more people travel to places where the medication is legal you may want to realize that there are some health risks to be considered, especially for those who plan to smoke it. Recognize that all the medical research in marijuana is in the early stages. Studies, particularly in adolescents, but also in adults, show that doses of 2

Myths debated in menopausal hormone use

1. Extended use of hormones is not necessarily bad. There is no upper age limit prescribed by research. 2. Dosages don't need to be adjusted as you age, they probably should be. 3. Bioidentical Hormone Therapy (BHT) may be safer and like your body's hormones, but this can be a myth as well. BHT means any menopausal hormone therapy that is identical to a hormone produced in the female body, but these aren't the only hormones we produce and not the only ones which are safe. For

Do this to avoid hot flashes

For women with hot flashes they are treatable. Severe symptoms will require medication, for those with mild symptoms they should try life style and simple modifications like your diet, your activity, your clothing, and your weight. Paced breathing is one of the best strategies to try, but you need to do it twice a day, and it's best if also combined with muscle relaxation techniques. As part of dietary modification look at your caffeine intake which definitely can worsen symp

Women’s Health in College

As fall comes around and classes begin, it’s important to keep an eye on our health. College can give you the best and worst experiences, which in turn, affect your health (both mental and physical). We’ve all heard of the “freshman 15” along with all the stress classes and being away from home can bring, so a popular question to ask is: How do I stay healthy in college? Studies show that women in college have a greater risk of certain mental and physical health concerns, suc

Top 10 Signs of Low Testosterone in a Man

Many of the signs of testosterone deficiency are the obvious (problems with erections), but others are not obvious. Don't just rely on one test, get at least two or more measurements. Since awareness has been raised many men are being prescribed for 'low T.' But testosterone prescriptions are not without risk. In 2015 the FDA issued a warning that in fact men could have an increased risk of having a heart attack or stroke if they take testosterone. The Endocrine Society has c

If you aren't doing this you aren't improving your memory

If you are not working on your memory, your memory may be slightly deteriorating. If you have hot flashes your memory may be worse, although some of the data from the three large studies WHIMSY, KEEPS and ELITE said no relationship between cognitive function and HT, there is improvement from treating hot flashes Memory problems are specifically linked with changes in the brain itself, meaning deposits in the brain, and areas of the brain shrinking. The scientific imaging can

How to know if you have PMS

PMS is the mild form of symptoms around the menstrual cycle, PMDD is the more severe form standing for Pre Menstrual Dysphoric Disorder. The 'pre' is significant as it is mostly a syndrome that occurs just before a natural menstrual cycle's period when both estrogen and progesterone levels plummet. Women with PMS and PMDD think they know the condition when they have it. But just walking into your gyno and having a conversation about your suspicions is less accurate a diagnosi

Simple steps to ward off anxiety (and depression)

Simple anxiety tips (perhaps for depression too) really do work. You may never have had a panic attack, or stage fright, or writer’s block, but all of life is a performance of some sort, and we all could improve how we approach difficult or stressful life situations. Writing, writing, writing. Simply working your ideas out on paper, or writing in a journal, or a list so you aren’t stressing about forgetting. All of it works to reduce all sorts of anxiety, even students find i

Being calm without smoking

Stopping smoking is a challenge, may require we help, and may have to be tried more than once. But it's sill considered a NEW YEAR and there are even more ways to try to quit than ever! Gums, patches, prescriptions, distractions, are all popular ways to do it, and we won't be getting away from them too soon. And quitting success means that the good things you got from smoking (ok, "good" or the so called Smoker's Paradoxes aren't really 'good', in that they kept you smoking)

Dudes: You get these too!

Guys do get hot flashes! The hot flashes can be due to drop in testosterone levels however, these symptoms are less likely to be hormonal based,But: just as likely to be life disruptive! Management of hot flashes includes both prevention and treatment. Nonmedication-based techniques are usually tried first. Researchers who have looked into this. recommends documenting the number, intensity and duration of hot flashes, which can help identify triggers to avoid. Taking a hot b

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