Women’s Health Week
Women’s Health Week is a time to focus on the health and well-being of women everywhere physically, mentally, and emotionally. It’s also important to understand that “healthy” can look different on everyone. Every woman is on her own separate journey to living the best lifestyle …
The Benefits of Coffee
If coffee isn’t part of your morning routine, you may want to reconsider! Around 62% of Americans drink coffee every day. On average, Americans consume about three cups per day. Most Americans make coffee a necessary part of their morning routines, caffeine being the motivator …
National Endometriosis Month
March is National Endometriosis Month. Endometriosis can be a difficult subject to broach for everyone, but especially for women because of the nature of this condition. Endometriosis affects an estimated 2 to 10 percent of childbearing-aged women in America; however, this estimation is hard to …
Birth Defects Awareness Month
January is Birth Defects Awareness month. While some causes are preventable, many are not. Learn more about what causes birth defects and who is at higher risk before and during pregnancy. Birth Defect Causes Genetics. One or more genes might have a change …
Cervical Health Awareness Month
Cervical Health awareness is celebrated every January. We encourage these five tips for a healthy cervix. By following these simple nutrition tips, you can help prevent cervical cancer diagnoses and promote good cervical health for a lifetime. 1. Vitamins for a Healthy Cervix A healthy …
Understanding Neonatology and NICU
Many people are familiar with the term NICU. NICU stands for neonatal intensive care unit. An intensive care unit focuses on critical care patients in a hospital with serious health problems who need intensive medical care and monitoring. A NICU is for newborn babies who …
Bone Health and Osteoporosis for Women
With cooler temperatures settling in for the winter, it’s common for people with osteoporosis to experience more severe pain than in warmer months. Osteoporosis is a silent, progressive disease characterized by low bone mass and deterioration of bone tissue, which can lead to increased risk …
5 Natural Gluten-Free Foods for Celiac Disease
September 13th marked Celiac Disease Awareness Day. 1 in 100 people worldwide have Celiac Disease. Celiac Disease is a serious autoimmune disease that occurs in genetically predisposed people where the ingestion of gluten leads to damage in the small intestine. People with Celiac Disease will …
This Common Symptom of Ovarian Cancer is Often Overlooked
A lack of awareness of ovarian cancer symptoms may have serious consequences for some women. What is ovarian cancer? Ovarian cancer is a type of female reproductive cancer that begins in the ovaries. Women typically have two ovaries, one on each side of the …
Help the Environment by Breastfeeding Your Baby
August 1-7 is World Breastfeeding Week! Over 120 countries recognize this impactful week for moms and babies. It is widely recommended by physicians and health care authorities that mothers exclusively breastfeed their infants for the first six months of life and continue to breastfeed while …
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