My mother was diagnosed with breast cancer. She had surgery to remove the lump, and now she needs chemotherapy. She took a while to recover from the surgery, and she is very afraid that the chemotherapy is going to cause her more pain. So my question to you is, "does chemotherapy hurt"?
Going through cancer is a very difficult thing, so in addition to the physical pain of the breast surgery there is a lot of emotional pain. Not only dealing with the fact that you have cancer, but also fear of the unknown, including further treatment. You can tell
Don’t Just Make Lemonade
by Editorial Team August 29th, 2013 | Diet
When life gives you lemons. . .
Did you know that lemons have many health benefits? Considered to be a superfood by many, these citrus fruits are a good source of nutrients that can improve your health. From kidney stones to blood sugar, adding lemons to your diet may be helpful. To learn more about the benefits of lemons (and the five other health issues with which lemons can help), hop on over to our sister publication, My Fitness Tunes. Or just click here, and we'll take you directly to the article.
Maybe a cup of lemonade a day could
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Did you know that lemons have many health benefits? Considered to be a superfood by many, these citrus fruits are a good source of nutrients that can improve your health. From kidney stones to blood sugar, adding lemons to your diet may be helpful. To learn more about the benefits of lemons (and the five other health issues with which lemons can help), hop on over to our sister publication, My Fitness Tunes. Or just click here, and we'll take you directly to the article.
Maybe a cup of lemonade a day could
Choosing Women’s Vitamins
by Jessica B. August 28th, 2013 | Women's Health
These days there are a wide variety of multivitamins and vitamins to choose from if you are a woman, and it can be hard to find which one is best. While I am a firm believer that you do not need to take a vitamin supplement if you eat a healthy, balanced diet, these days many people do struggle to eat in a proper way and it can be good to err on the side of caution.
The type of vitamin that is best to take can vary based on your age, where you live, if you are considering have
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The type of vitamin that is best to take can vary based on your age, where you live, if you are considering have
E Cigarettes vs. Regular Cigarettes
by Dean Heller MD August 23rd, 2013 | Ask the Doctor
I have been smoking cigarettes for 35 years, and I have tried to quit a number of times previously. I am thinking of switching to the E cigarettes, as they seem to be not quite as bad for you, and I am hoping to quit after that. Are they less harmful than regular cigarettes?
This new type of nicotine product referred to as E cigarettes, or electronic cigarettes, or sometimes vapor cigarettes is becoming more popular. Unfortunately, they have not been studied well at all by the medical community. Although they do not have some of the preservatives and tar
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This new type of nicotine product referred to as E cigarettes, or electronic cigarettes, or sometimes vapor cigarettes is becoming more popular. Unfortunately, they have not been studied well at all by the medical community. Although they do not have some of the preservatives and tar
5 Preventable Deficiencies for Women
by Louise August 22nd, 2013 | Health Observance, Prevention
It is difficult to look at the nutritional deficiencies present in the U.S. and try to pinpoint the most prevalent one, because different deficiencies are represented in different areas of the population. Lifestyle choices and regional circumstances can play a role, but the typical nutritional deficiency is a result of not accounting for one's specific needs, which depends not only one's stage in life, but also gender. It may seem that what makes a healthy diet for one should make a healthy diet for all (as long as meals are proportionate), but that's not necessarily the case. Here are
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