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Hopeful Acceptance: Strategies for Coping with Chronic Illness (Part 3 of 5)

Posted on February 17, 2017 by Better Health For Women

Embracing a State of Acceptance Part 1 | Part 2 By Alana Karran Chronic illness is a loss. Many people with an ongoing health issue will need to make changes to their relationship with their own bodies, their relationship with others and their relationship to the work they do in the world. Grief can become […] Read More

Affordable Care Act: Replace, Reform, Repair or Recreate?

Posted on February 7, 2017 by Better Health For Women

The Affordable Care Act has been in the spotlight since the change of administration in the White House this past January. Both the House and Senate approved a budget reconciliation bill which allows Congress to repeal parts of the Affordable Care Act that deal specifically with government spending and/or taxes. The deadline for the […] Read More

Good News for Older Women With Early Form of Breast Cancer

Posted on January 31, 2017 by Better Health For Women

Older women treated for a very early form of breast cancer, called ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), do not have an overall increased risk of early death compared to their peers, a new study finds. “Being diagnosed with DCIS can be extremely distressing, and research indicates that many women overestimate the risks involved and are […] Read More

The Netherlands ‘Counters’ Trump With International Abortion Fund

Posted on January 29, 2017 by Better Health For Women

The Dutch government is leading the charge to counter the impact of America’s plan to halt foreign aid to any organisations which support abortion in any way. Read the full article here: http://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/2017/01/25/netherlands-counters-trump-international-abortion-fund (more…) Read More

17 Million U.S. Adults May Have Tough-To-Spot High Blood Pressure

Posted on January 22, 2017 by Better Health For Women

‘Masked’ hypertension doesn’t show up in a doctor’s office, so home monitoring is needed, researchers say. Photo: The Huffington Post Article by: E.J. Mundell via Health Day News You get your blood pressure checked at your doctor’s office, and it reads in the normal range. You’re fine, right? Well, maybe not. A new study suggests that […] Read More

Where To Buy Clean, Organic Beauty Products Online?

Posted on January 18, 2017 by Better Health For Women

Did you know that 60 percent of everything you topically use is absorbed into your bloodstream? With traditional beauty outlets dedicating an increasing percentage of their shelf space to organic products, you can bet that the demand for non-toxic beauty products is on the rise. Below I have rounded up a shortlist of online outlets […] Read More

Injury Prevention Tips From A Sports Massage Therapist

Posted on January 18, 2017March 10, 2017 by Better Health For Women

With the start of a new year, a lot of women are jumping into new fitness regimes with vigor. I sat down with Melissa Doldron, registered sports massage therapist, fascial stretch therapist and Joga trainer to find out some tips about injury prevention and recovery. What do women, especially those new to exercise, need to […] Read More

Wellness Aps To Try In 2017! Get Your Fitness On Track

Posted on January 18, 2017 by Better Health For Women

It seems these days that our smartphones are practically glued to our hands. While keeping up with friends, entertainment and business developments is important, wouldn’t it be nice if we could look to our phones for a boost to our health and wellness? I have rounded up a few of my favourite health and wellness […] Read More

What To Wear To Hot Yoga

Posted on January 18, 2017 by Better Health For Women

Looking to shake up your workout routine with a hot yoga or hot pilates class? Go for it! Even if you don’t end up loving the class, the confidence and sense of accomplishment you will get from trying something new will make it all worth it. But before you get there we have the age […] Read More

4 Mistakes That Slow Down Your 2017 Weight Loss Goals

Posted on January 17, 2017 by Better Health For Women

entrepreneur.com Weight loss is a very common resolution people make at the start of a new year, but instead of a slow and steady plan, they opt for fad diets or quick fixes that don’t work. If you’ve had these sorts of experiences in the past, consider these mistakes that people frequently make when starting […] Read More