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What Are Bioidentical Hormones and Why Should You Care?

By Sandy Greenquist Health Expert

Since the publication of the book The Sexy Years in 2004, which introduced bioidentical hormones to the public as an alternative form of hormone therapy to manage the symptoms of perimenopause and beyond, questions about effectiveness and safety have multiplied. In addition, the controversy between those who advocate the bioidenticals versus those who promote the traditional route of hormone replacement or no hormone therapy at all has raged into a storm. Although the public in general had pre...

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Depression: Connecting Two Big Dots
By Craig Stoltz , Health Expert

Two studies crawled across the health newswire in the past few days that vividly illustrate a key... Read more »

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Dr. Christina Lasich, MD Joins ChronicPainConnection
By Christina Lasich, MD , Health Expert

Getting to know someone is like connecting the dots. With time and patience, the dots connect until... Read more »

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Great News for Travelers with Portable Oxygen!
By Jane M. Martin , Health Expert

Imagine traveling by air – spending several hundred dollars on your ticket, then being required... Read more »

Health Guide

Menopause: Medications
Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)Doctors used to believe that HRT could help reduce the risk of heart disease and other health risks in addition to treating menopausal symptoms. The... Read more »
Peptic Ulcers: Treatment for Bleeding Ulcers
for Bleeding UlcersWhen a patient comes to the hospital with bleeding ulcers, in most cases, endoscopy is performed. This procedure is critical for all phases of bleeding ulcers, including... Read more »
Migraine Issues: What are the symptoms of migraine?
The two most common types of migraine headache are classic and common. The classic migraine begins with a prodrome stage characterized by feelings of lethargy or irritability 24 hours before the... Read more »
Six Strategies For Safe Cosmetic Surgery
Go LightLess invasive procedures don’t require general anesthesia or sedation, are scar-free and often give more natural-looking results than going under the knife. They can be adjusted to remain... Read more »
Six Strategies for Safe Cosmetic Surgery
1. Go LightLess invasive procedures don’t require general anesthesia or sedation, are scar-free and often give more natural-looking results than going under the knife. They can be adjusted to... Read more »

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