Recently we wrote about new guidelines from the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) aimed at increasing the possibility for women who have delivered by c-section to undergo a vaginal birth (VBAC). While these guidelines are not rules, they seem to not be having the desired effect. In particular one piece of wording seems [...]
Proving the Benefits of Massage
September 23, 2010 By 1 Comment
Massage therapy is a multi-billion dollar industry in the US with 8.7% of adults receiving at least one massage within the last year. However, little scientific study has been done into the physiologic effects of a single session of massage in healthy individuals, until now. A recent study was done to determine effects of a [...]
Ovarian Cancer
August 9, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Ovarian Cancer Whispers – so listen carefully …. Watch for Pelvic or abdominal pain or discomfort; Vague but persistent gastrointestinal upsets such as gas, nausea, and indigestion Frequency and/or urgency of urination in the absence of an infection; Unexplained weight gain or weight loss Pelvic and/or abdominal swelling, bloating and/or [...]
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