Fighting Sex And Body Changes After Breast Cancer Treatment

Wednesday, April 15th, 2009

Fighting Sex And Body Changes After Breast Cancer Treatment
Changes in your appearance and/or your sex life after breast cancer treatment may well bring you down. Psychologist Helen Coons, PhD, clinical director of Women’s Mental Health Associate in Philadelphia, advises patients to speak up about both….

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DUMP And DRAIN: Breast Cancer & The Estrogen Connection

Wednesday, September 17th, 2008

DUMP And DRAIN: Breast Cancer & The Estrogen Connection
How to keep estrogenic chemicals out of our environment. What you need to know, from Cornell University. enviroestrogen What you can do: Learn the names of environmental estrogens. - Nonlyphenol and octylphenol are surfactants released from detergents. - Heavy metals found in electronics are metalloestrogens. This includes cadmium, nickel and lead. Read the label - Use laundry detergents…

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DUMP And DRAIN: Breast Cancer & The Estrogen Connection

Tuesday, September 16th, 2008

DUMP And DRAIN: Breast Cancer & The Estrogen Connection
How to keep estrogenic chemicals out of our environment. What you need to know, from Cornell University. enviroestrogen What you can do: Learn the names of environmental estrogens. - Nonlyphenol and octylphenol are surfactants released from detergents. - Heavy metals found in electronics are metalloestrogens. This includes cadmium, nickel and lead. Read the label - Use laundry detergents…

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DUMP And DRAIN: Breast Cancer & The Estrogen Connection

Sunday, September 14th, 2008

DUMP And DRAIN: Breast Cancer & The Estrogen Connection
How to keep estrogenic chemicals out of our environment. What you need to know, from Cornell University. enviroestrogen What you can do: Learn the names of environmental estrogens. - Nonlyphenol and octylphenol are surfactants released from detergents. - Heavy metals found in electronics are metalloestrogens. This includes cadmium, nickel and lead. Read the label - Use laundry detergents…

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Despite Warning, Tanning Bed Usage Doubles

Monday, September 1st, 2008

Despite Warning, Tanning Bed Usage Doubles
Some tan to add a little color to their skin. Some say it makes them look and feel healthier. Whatever the reason, Americans are using tanning salons in record numbers. By the end of the day, another two million people will tan under indoor lamps.* That number has doubled in the last decade.* But more and more young people are learning that “healthy” glow can come with serious risks. The F…

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