Can certain food compounds be the secret weapon to destroy stubborn belly fat, ignite energy and – most surprisingly — get a leaner and stronger body? Is it true that adding certain missing plant compounds to our diet can make us sexier and healthier? “Evidently yes!” says weight loss and nutrition author of The Warrior [...]
Would it surprise you to learn that for many years, women have been deliberately skipping their period? Female athletes and women planning important events such as their wedding or a vacation have simply deferred their period through continuous birth control therapy. That is, they continue to take the pill until they reach a convenient time [...]
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal imbalance that may affect as many as one in six women. The symptoms can be unpleasant, causing disruption of the menstrual cycle so that fertility is adversely affected. Severe weight gain, bodily and facial hair growth and acne can be other distressing side effects. Now a healthy-eating plan [...]
The widely-used oral contraceptive YAZ® (alternatively named Yasmin® ) has recently been targeted by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a drug that is both dangerous and less effective than advertised. FDA reports reveal consumers of YAZ®/Yasmin® have been known to suffer debilitating injuries, such as deep vein thrombosis (DVT), stroke, heart attack, and [...]