November 2015 - Better Health For Women

Good news about DCIS and Breast Cancer

Posted on November 22, 2015 by Better Health For Women

Dr. Andrew Kaunitz, is a professor and associate chairman in the OB/GYN Department at the University of Florida, Jacksonville. Here is what he has to say about a recent study: A landmark study of women diagnosed with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) that clarifies that this should not be considered a life-threatening disease and confirms earlier reports that […] Read More

Bare Necessities-What Lies Beneath?

Posted on November 22, 2015 by Better Health For Women

Regardless of the season, trends, or the occasion, the most important part of any outfit is what lies beneath. Undergarments are the foundation of your wardrobe. If you have just been wearing ‘any old thing’ under your clothes, updating and upgrading your underwear will do wonders for your overall appearance. T-Shirt Bra Also known as […] Read More

Tips from the Image Consultant

Posted on November 15, 2015 by Better Health For Women

Fashion-wise, there are some general rules when it comes to looking good that have nothing to do with seasons, trends, shape or size. There is no need to wait for next month, next year or even next week. Follow my tips below and step out looking great today! Live out Loud No matter your size […] Read More

What you need to know about finding Breast Cancer early

Posted on November 9, 2015 by Better Health For Women

Don’t let this happen to you! Last Friday at 5:30 pm a colleague of mine showed me a breast ultrasound on a 30 year old woman he had received for reporting. Thinking that it was going to be a routine normal exam in a young woman with dense breasts, I was shocked and dismayed to see […] Read More

Do Calorie Restrictive Diets Really Work? A New Take On Weight Loss & Nutrition

Posted on November 6, 2015 by Better Health For Women

Is counting calories a total waste of time? Do cheese, alcohol, and chocolate really make you gain weight? It may be time to rethink what you know about diets… This blog post will highlight some of the interesting findings of Tim Spector, a leading genetics expert at King’s College in London. He’s put together some […] Read More

Bone Density- How is it determined Part 2

Posted on November 2, 2015 by Better Health For Women

Why is Screening for Osteoporsis Important? Early detection of low bone mass (osteopenia) or osteoporosis is critical for prevention and treatment. If osteopenia or osteoporosis is diagnosed, the progression of bone loss can be slowed or stopped. Currently the best way to reliably test the strength and solidness of the bones is with bone mineral density (BMD) […] Read More