Among different types of cancer, breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer death among women in developing countries and the second leading cause of cancer mortality in the developed world. Statistics from 2012 show that, in the US, 224,147 women and 2,125 men received...
Top 12 questions to address with your provider regarding hormones, midlife and general health. Based on my age, when can I expect symptoms of perimenopause or menopause, and what are the symptoms? What can I do to relieve and address my menopausal symptoms such as...
Dan Labriola, N.D., suggests taking a balanced personal approach to protect yourself and your family from estrogen-like compounds called hormone disrupters. On Health Estrogen is a remarkable hormone produced by both men and women. It is a key player in the development of the physical attributes of...
Breast Cancer Prevention: Considerations for High-Risk Women by Lise Alschuler, ND, FABNO As a breast cancer survivor and a doctor who often treats high-risk women, this is a subject to which I pay very close attention. Because of the prevalence of breast cancer, regardless of your clinical...
Issue: BCMJ, Vol. 43, No. 8, November 2001, page(s) 452-457 Articles Suzanne Montemuro, MD, CCFP Current knowledge from the extensive arsenal of treatment options for the symptoms of menopause can help physicians address the concerns of women in midlife. Lifestyle modification for the relief of the symptoms of...