A Few Things To Know Before You Buy Your First Two Boxes Of Contact Lenses

Posted on: 24 August 2015

So, you have decided to give up your prescription glasses and go with contact lenses. You have had the contact lens eye exam, tried the trial pair of lenses for a week or so, and have the prescription to order your first lenses. If you have an eyesight problem that requires special treatment, you will be ordering one pair of contacts to last for a year. However, if you are like most people, you will be ordering contacts that last anywhere from one day to a month. [Read More]

3 Lifestyle Changes That Can Help With Menopause

Posted on: 8 August 2015

Menopause can be a tough time during any woman's life. Your gynecologist can help you get some relief with hormone replacement therapy, but you should know that making a few lifestyle changes can also help. These are some of the lifestyle changes that you should consider making if you are going through menopause. With these changes, you can help yourself feel better and can reduce the effects of this major life change on your body. [Read More]

Improve The Odds For Health During A High-Risk Teen Pregnancy

Posted on: 29 July 2015

Your teenage daughter is pregnant and life as you know it has changed completely. This pregnancy is automatically considered to be high-risk because your daughter's body has not finished growing to adulthood. Follow these tips to improve the odds of a healthy outcome for both your daughter and the baby. Find a Specialized Obstetrician You need to find a doctor that specializes in high-risk pregnancies. She will have the knowledge and skill to help your daughter through these 40 weeks. [Read More]

Gastrointestinal Health: What You Need To Know If You're On Hormone Replacement Therapy

Posted on: 3 July 2015

Hormone replacement therapy can help you avoid hot flashes and other undesirable signs of menopause, but it can have pros and cons for your gastrointestinal health. Here's the latest on what research is finding about hormones and your GI tract. The Good News Researchers are finding links between reduced levels of colon cancer and use of hormone replacement therapy. Colorectal adenomatous polyps -- the growths that doctors look for in a colonoscopy that can lead to cancer -- are greatly reduced in women who take hormones during and after menopause. [Read More]