Did you know that 6.5 million women have endometriosis? That’s 11% of all women in the United States. You might be among them if you’re struggling with menstrual pain, fertility, and frequent cysts.  Nobody deserves to live life in constant pain. The first step toward finding relief is understanding the signs and symptoms of endometriosis. From there,…

Over a quarter of a million women are diagnosed with breast cancer every year. The good news is that doctors have gotten better at finding, treating, and even preventing breast cancer. The critical factor in prevention is knowing where to look for it and when because some women are at higher risk than others. The most significant…

Studies show that 43 percent of women have been negatively affected by a hormone imbalance. This is common for a lot of women experiencing menopause, but even men can experience hormone imbalances. There are a lot of different causes for hormone imbalances, such as stress, medications, or any medical condition that may affect the endocrine system.  If…

Society believes you should be capable of having sex at the drop of a hat. This is partly due to misinformation from movies. But this is not true for everyone. Did you know that everyone’s sex drive or libido is different? In fact, there is no correct or incorrect level. Low sex drive can be caused by several…

Over 40,000 women die from breast cancer each year in the US. Another 12,000 will die from ovarian cancer. Statistics like these remind us how important it is to practice good gynecological health. However, there’s a lot about gynecological health that isn’t discussed much, largely because of the stigma attached to women’s health. One question that…

The average adult needs between 7 and 9 hours of sleep every night to function well. Yes, you can get by on less, but for optimal health, 7 hours is a minimum.  Without that sleep, you’ll feel tired, groggy, and unwell. But what if you think you’re sleeping enough already, but you’re still feeling tired? Let’s talk…

Good social relationships (romantic or otherwise) are essential for a happy life, but to form those relationships, you need to be comfortable with intimacy. For those with a fear of intimacy, forming strong relationships is challenging and even scary. The idea of getting hurt or even getting close to someone in the first place is too…

Did you know that more than ten percent of men who are eighteen or older have fair or poor health? If you have been feeling like it is time to make a change to your life but are not sure how to become healthier, it is important to understand that there are simple things that you can…

Most women will go through menopause between the ages of 45 and 55. Although most women will experience this time in their life, the difficulties can catch them off-guard and if you’re going through this now, you may be surprised at some of the symptoms. Fortunately, there are many things you can do to alleviate the…