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Help Give This Mom the Gift of Time…
Kimberly is a single mother with two children. Her youngest son, Marques, age 6, was diagnosed with neuroblastoma, a cancerous mass on his adrenal glands that had metastasized throughout his entire body. It left him facing a 30% chance of survival. Chemotherapy, radiation and a stem marrow transplant put Marques cancer in remission until a few weeks ago when the cancer relapsed.
Which Medicines Cause Hair Loss?
Noticing that your hair is thinning can be quite disconcerting, regardless of your gender, but as a woman it can be an especially difficult blow. Before running out and investing in a dozen hats and scarves, arm yourself with the knowledge about which medications are most likely to cause hair loss, and ask your physician if you can change medications.
What Is an Irregular Period?
Women may experience irregular periods for a wide variety of reasons. The occasional missed period is usually nothing to worry about. In some cases, erratic menstrual cycles can have perfectly natural explanations. However, irregular periods can also be a sign of serious medical issues. Understanding the difference between what is normal and what may indicate a problem can bring valuable peace of mind and may lead to needed medical intervention if a problem exists.
Chinese Healing Herbs for Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer among women, according to BreastCancer.com. Some women who are diagnosed with breast cancer opt to use holistic, traditional Chinese medicine to complement conventional medical treatment. Increased acceptance of alternative medicine—both within and outside of the medical community—means cancer patients have an easier time accessing Chinese herbs and informing themselves about them.
Effects of Aging on Sex for Women
Engaging in sex is both a normal function and an enjoyable experience that is essential to a woman’s personal health as well helping to maintain a viable relationship with her spouse or partner. But as a woman ages, her attitudes about sex may change. How a woman feels physically as well as mentally can play a part in how aging affects her sex drive. Although aging often decreases a woman’s desire for sex, there are many things she can do to alter her libido and enhance her sexual experience.