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As a stay-at-home Mom, I am faced with constant struggles of how to best manage my “free time.” My “free time” is defined as the time when I am not making meals or snacks. Not driving kids to ...

Kellie - My Health Software commented on Susan Schade's post “Dear Cleaning Fairy: You Missed My House Again...”

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I wish I could say this was an unimaginable crime. But it’s real. Five – out of as many as 10 – young men between the ages of 15 and 19 could appear in a Richmond, Calif. court as early as ...

Kellie - My Health Software commented on Diane Porter's post 15-Year-Old Girl Gang-Raped at Homecoming While Others Cheer: How Does This Happen?

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A fascinating experiment was recently conducted in Sweden: they wanted to see if they could get people to do something they didn’t like to do by making it fun. They observed a subway station ...

Kellie - My Health Software commented on Dave Balch's post Make it Fun

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A fascinating experiment was recently conducted in Sweden: they wanted to see if they could get people to do something they didn’t like to do by making it fun. They observed a subway station ...

Kellie - My Health Software commented on Dave Balch's post Make it Fun

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Pink taxis to the rescue. In Puebla, Mexico a fleet of 35 pink taxis driven exclusively by women are now operating for the purpose of protecting women from sexual harassment. This comes as a ...

Kellie - My Health Software commented on Anna Portela's post Pink Taxis Protect Mexican Women

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Do you find yourself stress eating, comfort eating or even boredom eating during your workday? That’s emotional eating–eating that we do that is triggered by feelings or desires or needs—not a ...

Kellie - My Health Software commented on Melissa McCreery PhD ACC's post How to Avoid Stress Eating At Your Desk

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While all birth control pills have side effects, Yaz and its sister pill, Yasmin (which contains less estrogen) seems to be taking the cake for increasing lawsuits for its effect on ...

Kellie - My Health Software commented on Nina Jacinto's post Lawsuits Against Yaz Increasing

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While all birth control pills have side effects, Yaz and its sister pill, Yasmin (which contains less estrogen) seems to be taking the cake for increasing lawsuits for its effect on ...

Kellie - My Health Software commented on Nina Jacinto's post Lawsuits Against Yaz Increasing

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I have been seeing a lot of Public Service Announcement (PSA) spots on TV lately, sponsored by www.AHRQ.gov, a government organization that apparently I’m not familiar. The PSAs show a woman in a ...

Kellie - My Health Software commented on Christine Jeffries' post Be Your Own Best Advocate: Questions to Ask Your Healthcare Provider

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I always believed I had strong intuition. When I became a Mom, it intensified. I could sense things about my kids. I knew before turning around that the baby had a small toy in his mouth. I ...

Kellie - My Health Software commented on Susan Schade's post Mother’s Intuition-"Can A Voice Help Protect Your Kids?"

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Why is it that health writers so frequently answer a straightforward question with, “It all depends?” Because individuals vary so much physically and emotionally, and because products differ in ...

Kellie - My Health Software commented on Cathy Enns' post Mineral Makeup--Good Health or Good Hype?

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As someone who has high cholesterol, I’m always on the lookout for new information that might help me eliminate this risk factor for heart disease. I’m not exactly lazy but it certainly would be ...

Kellie - My Health Software commented on Mary Kyle's post Lower Cholesterol and Red Rice Yeast: A Woman's Heart

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How do we know if we are losing it a little bit or becoming senile? People start to worry over silly things. A friend of Rosalie's kept forgetting things and couldn't seem to find her words. ...

Kellie - My Health Software commented on Jennifer Lyall's post Prevent Memory Loss

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Some women have experienced passage of air or wind from the vagina that can create an audible noise, commonly known as queefing, and may be embarrassing. It can happening during sporting ...

Kellie - My Health Software commented on Matthew Karlovsky M.D.'s post Vaginal Wind: An Embarrassing Event

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My friend Susan was wearing bright red nail polish at breakfast the other day. Another friend commented on what a pretty color it was. Susan explained she was wearing a darker red color to cover ...

Kellie - My Health Software commented on Michele Blacksberg RN's post Artificial Nails and Preventing Nail Fungus

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Mackenzie Phillips, daughter of John Phillips from The Mamas and the Papas went on Oprah yesterday and revealed that she had carried on an incestuous relationship with her father. For thirty ...

Kellie - My Health Software commented on Rosa Cabrera RN's post Mackenzie Phillips' Incestuous Affair

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Cindy Buston and David Buss have authored a new book entitled "Why Women Have Sex: Understanding Sexual Motivations from Adventure to Revenge (and Everything in Between)" that claims to do exactly ...

Kellie - My Health Software commented on Nina Jacinto's post Sex for Chores: Why Women Sleep With Men

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The media changes its stories from one season to the other. A few years ago, tea was not good to drink due to its caffeine content. Now it is good due to its high antioxidant content. Ginko ...

Kellie - My Health Software commented on Meg Rees M.S. P.A. C's post Is Salt Bad or Not?

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The media changes its stories from one season to the other. A few years ago, tea was not good to drink due to its caffeine content. Now it is good due to its high antioxidant content. Ginko ...

Kellie - My Health Software commented on Meg Rees M.S. P.A. C's post Is Salt Bad or Not?

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In my last blog I wrote about dysbiosis, an imbalance of the digestive flora that causes pain and discomfort in the digestive area. In the treatment plan I briefly mentioned probiotics as one part ...

Kellie - My Health Software commented on Dr. Daemon Jones' post Probiotics are the Answer to Many Digestive Problems

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Today I feel like I am 100 years old. I fell asleep on the couch last night which I’m sure didn’t help with my back pain. I woke up today with my whole body aching. Part of me feels like I need to ...

Kellie - My Health Software commented on Melissa Waller's post Horrible Day Living with Chemotherapy

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From time to time everyone has had small white spots on their nails and wondered what caused them to appear, whether they were something to be worried about and what could be done to make them go ...

Kellie - My Health Software commented on Michele Blacksberg RN's post Three Nail Myths: White Spots, Gelatin and Cuticles

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Are you trying to lose the weight and keep it off? One big key to keeping the weight off for good is to speed up your body’s metabolism! The main problem with quick weight loss programs is that ...

Kellie - My Health Software commented on Mark Dilworth's post How To Speed Up Your Metabolism

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Overeating isn't just a holiday season worry. Although there are an abundance of occasions for eating celebratory meals and treats from Thanksgiving through New Year's, many of us face the same ...

Kellie - My Health Software commented on National Women Health Resources' post Avoid Three Common Overeating Pitfalls

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Remember when you were a kid and your mother told you: “eat your green vegetables”? Well, your mother was right! Leafy green vegetables are just some of the foods that are beneficial for your ...

Kellie - My Health Software commented on Elizabeth Stannard Gromisch's post Top 10 Brain Foods

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Cravings are natural. Why do they occur? How can I reduce them? What benefits do I get from the foods I crave? Is sugar an addictive substance? How do cravings relate to addiction? There are ...

Kellie - My Health Software commented on Dr. Mao Shing Ni's post 5 Senses = 5 Tastes = 5 Elements

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In an effort to get families to dine out more, many restaurants are revamping childrens menus in order to make them healthier. According to a study performed recently by market research firm ...

Kellie - My Health Software commented on Corinne Kantor's post Restaurants Incorporating Healthier Menus for Children

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Remember when you were a kid and your mother told you: “eat your green vegetables”? Well, your mother was right! Leafy green vegetables are just some of the foods that are beneficial for your ...

Kellie - My Health Software commented on Elizabeth Stannard Gromisch's post Top 10 Brain Foods

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What are some natural weight loss products that are available? Ephedra is a well-known natural weight loss product that has been banned in the US and Canada. It's main component ephedrine is ...

Kellie - My Health Software commented on Jennifer Lyall's post 5 Healthy Weight Loss Tips

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The standard nutrition labels you see on most packaged foods say your daily sodium intake should be less than 2,400 mg. A diet of average American food can easily contain much more sodium, mostly ...

Kellie - My Health Software commented on Linda Fugate PhD's post How Much Salt is Too Much?

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What is a heterosexual woman really looking for in a man? This is a question that has answers as diverse, complex and plentiful as women themselves. Since women are as different and unique as ...

Kellie - My Health Software commented on Aimee Boyle's post What Is a Woman Looking For in a Man?

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I have always said that posture and core strength are the roots of all exercises. By incorporating Pilates into your routine, you will be more aware of your body and more aware of your form in ...

Kellie - My Health Software commented on Joanne Sgro-Killworth's post Pilates: Find Your Core and Be Well

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I was absolutely thrilled when EmpowHer asked me to write some articles on women’s heart health. The need for this education was drilled home when my dear, sweet, wonderful husband, with his ...

Kellie - My Health Software commented on Mary Kyle's post Heart Disease: An Equal Opportunity Killer

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I am still in disbelief that I am in the hospital again after being discharged just the other day. This whole nonsense about being home for less than 24 hours before going back to the hospital is ...

Kellie - My Health Software commented on Melissa Waller's post More Radiation

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Since August is National Immunization Awareness Month, I thought I would give you the top 10 vaccines that adults should consider getting in order to prevent certain diseases. According to the ...

Kellie - My Health Software commented on Rheyanne Weaver's post Top 10 Vaccines Adults Should Get

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Every woman I know is concerned about the size and shape of her butt, hips and thighs (including cellulite). As for cellulite, it is actually collections of fat just underneath (subcutaneous fat) ...

Kellie - My Health Software commented on Mark Dilworth's post Top 10 Exercises To Shape Your Butt, Hips And Thighs

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According to the National Institutes of Health, dementia rarely begins before age 60, and the risk of developing dementia increases with age. Degenerative dementia, which is caused by Alzheimer's ...

Kellie - My Health Software commented on Elizabeth Stannard Gromisch's post Dementia Linked to High Cholesterol

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Two weeks ago, Kate Klonick over at Slate wrote a compelling argument about why more young women should consider using an intrauterine device. Klonick points out that less than two percent of ...

Kellie - My Health Software commented on Nina Jacinto's post Should Women Give the IUD Another Chance?

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I remember when I visited my 70-year-old aunt, who still looks amazing, and I asked her what the secret was to looking young. She said "Color your hair." Since then I've noticed that it's ...

Kellie - My Health Software commented on Jennifer Lyall's post Choose Natural Hair Coloring to Reduce Risk of Ovarian Cancer

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Like most women, I’ve had a weight problem from time to time. You know the drill – the extra 20 pounds after the baby, the Thanksgiving 5 or Christmas 10. I never quite understood how one ounce ...

Kellie - My Health Software commented on Mary Kyle's post Menopause Belly Fat - What Causes It and How Much is Too Much?

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Hmmm....This is a somewhat popular and edgy topic to speak about, lately, espeically with cosmetic vaginal procedures being spotlighted on some cable TV shows. Cosmetic vaginal surgery is know ...

Kellie - My Health Software commented on Matthew Karlovsky M.D.'s post Cosmetic Vaginal Surgery?

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A new breastfeeding doll manufactured by a Spanish toymaker is causing a bit of controversy. The doll is designed for little girls to pretend they are breastfeeding their "baby." It even comes ...

Kellie - My Health Software commented on Rosa Cabrera RN's post Controversial Doll Lets Little Girls Pretend to Breastfeed

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There was once a commercial where it was a boy's birthday and the mom was such a health nut that instead of a birthday cake she served him a beautiful birthday cauliflower with candles in it. ...

Kellie - My Health Software commented on Jennifer Lyall's post 7 Steps to Making Healthy Desserts

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There is a big difference between knowing what you want and asking for it. There is also an important distinction between asking and hinting. Unfortunately, many of us were raised in a culture ...

Kellie - My Health Software commented on Melissa McCreery PhD ACC's post Getting What You Want and Need: 5 Tips On Asking

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We are hearing from more and more women concerning female sexual health problems. They tell us which doctors and other professionals have been helpful and who has not. Some have paid large sums of ...

Kellie - My Health Software commented on Lisa Martinez's post Finding a Doctor Who Can Help: First Talk to Other Women

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As a child, I didn’t know that things in the distance were not supposed to look blurry. So it never occurred to me to tell my parents that my vision was a problem. When I was about seven years ...

Kellie - My Health Software commented on Denise DeWitt's post 10 Clues to Vision Problems

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There are lots of foods that bring a smile to my face: cookies, veggie burritos and peanut butter oatmeal (trust me, it’s delicious) are just a few. But it turns out some foods don’t just please ...

Kellie - My Health Software commented on divinecaroline's post 10 Foods That Will Improve Your Mood

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The argument that women over 35 should no longer be conceiving has been longstanding and for good reason. After the age of 35 the risks of developing certain medical conditions such as ...

Kellie - My Health Software commented on Rosa Cabrera RN's post Worlds Oldest New Mother Dies Leaving Behind Twin Toddlers

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It’s not bad enough that the makers of Virginia Slims target young women with their new slimmer, sexy cigarettes in convenient, cute little “purse packs,” but they chose pink and teal for the hot ...

Kellie - My Health Software commented on Annette Leal Mattern's post I'm Mad . . . Smokin' Mad!

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I was familiar with taking “the Pill.” I currently had been taking it over a year. My husband and I already had two little boys ages 4 and 2 ½. It wasn’t difficult for me to remember to take it ...

Kellie - My Health Software commented on Susan Schade's post I Became Pregnant While Taking Birth Control Pills