When we think of skin problems, our thoughts usually go right to what is happening on the outside that is causing the skin to be irritated. Did my laundry detergent change? Have I been in the sun to long? Are the clothes that I am wearing causing this rash? Do I have acne because my…
Month: May 2013
Angelina Jolie’s choice, is that true cancer prevention?
Well I thought I would add my opinion to this celebrity decision that was made. You probably know that Angelina Jolie decided to have a mastectomy because she was positive for a genetic mutation that increases the probability of her expressing breast/ovarian cancer. These decisions are often made because people want to prevent the possibility…
Understanding the adverse effects of birth control on your health
Are you taking birth control pills or using an IUD to manage a health concern? If you are, consider asking yourself the question, how are these hormones affecting my health? Often times the reason why women go on birth control is because they are dealing with increased menstrual flow, increased uterine cramping, acne, weight gain,…