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Navigating Your Way Through Common Women's Health Issues

Over the course of my adult life, I've been diagnosed with a number of common women's health issues, including polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), cystitis and breast cancer. These conditions, unfortunately, run in my family, but I have spent time learning how to manage my symptoms and health using both traditional and holistic approaches. I started this blog to share the treatments I've tried, connect with other women in a similar position and document the latest news and treatments becoming available for common women's health issues. I hope you find my blog posts interesting, and if you have anything you'd like to share, get in touch.

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Sexually Transmitted Diseases Commonly Affecting Men

Posted on May 22, 2017

Men typically assume that if they contract a sexually transmitted disease, they will immediately be aware that their health has been compromised. Although some STDs do manifest with distinct symptoms, it should be noted there is a broad range of disease that will have symptoms similar to other ailments. Thus, it would be difficult to discern that you have a sexually transmitted disease without having a complete blood panel done at a sexual health clinic. [Read More]

How You Can Treat Gingivitis At Home

Posted on July 25, 2016

Gingivitis is a gum disease that causes inflammation and irritation of the gums; redness and swelling also surface when gingivitis sets in. Gingivitis can be hard to detect as it is rarely painful. So even if you do not feel pain, do not assume that you are fine. Bad breath, receding gums, bleeding gums, and a change in the color of your gums from pink to red are other symptoms that can help you to identify the disease. [Read More]