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The thyroid gland can be difficult to understand. You may be aware that you have a thyroid gland, but you may be unsure of its actual purpose. According to www.WebMD.com, the thyroid gland is what influences the majority of all metabolic processes by producing hormones. If your thyroid is not producing the necessary amount of hormones, problems can occur. Thyroid problems can be easily managed, but they can also become life threatening if not treated.
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Staying Prim in your Prime: Look and Feel Healthy in your 20s, 30s and 40s
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Sleep has become far too unfamiliar to many local moms. Busy moms often do not make getting a good night’s rest a priority, resulting in negative physical, mental and emotional responses. Dr. Kathy Hauptmann, M.D. is a local pediatrician as well as a mother of four. According to Hauptmann, organization, nutrition and relaxation are three keys to getting a good night’s rest.
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Exposed feet are a summer staple, but to maintain healthy feet local women should heed some simple advice to keep theirs pool party ready. Here are some tips from EverydayHealth.com for keeping your feet healthy this summer:
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Proper skincare is important for all women, especially as we approach the summer months in KC.
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Local moms might think of gardening as anything from relaxing to fun to tedious to annoying, but have you ever thought of it as exercise?
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The majority of pregnant women worry about something harming their baby in utero. What should I stay away from? Is this safe for my baby? Here are a few answers to the frequent questions asked by moms around Kansas City.
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It’s common to hear radio announcements and see magazine and newspaper advertisements for laser hair removal. Many Kansas City women may not know everything about the procedure, whether it’s the best option for them and its risks and benefits.
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It is important for Kansas City moms to take steps to ensure good orthopedic health for both themselves and their daughters. Medical research shows that women’s knees are more susceptible to injuries than men’s and that women are five to seven times more likely to tear their ACL while playing sports.
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Kansas City women have all heard of antibiotics, but what about probiotics?
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Practical tips for Healthy Nutrition and a Postnatal Diet.
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Shoulder and neck pain can plague many KC women throughout their lives. Here are some Practical Tips.
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High cholesterol can drastically increase one’s risk of cardiovascular disease, the number one killer of American women. It is important for Kansas City women to know all the facts about cholesterol and the ways to prevent high numbers.
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Many women Kansas City women reach without thinking for a packet of Splenda when they order a coffee or iced tea. They sometimes eat baked goods with Splenda as an ingredient, but do they know all the facts about this artificial sweetener?
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As flu season approaches in Kansas City, the H1N1 virus is of particular concern for pregnant women and their health care providers. Being well informed and taking certain precautions can help in the fight against the H1N1 virus.
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Heeding your mother’s advice to take daily vitamins is beneficial to your health, research shows. Vitamins are responsible for cell reactions inside your body and all of them have very specific functions. Supplements are important because simply eating food is usually not enough to get essential vitamins. The most economic and efficient way to receive these important vitamins is through taking daily multivitamins. Here are some of the most important supplements to include in your daily diet and their suggested portion sizes according to Prevention Magazine’s Elizabeth Somer, RD..
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Women across the country are meeting the demands of busy schedules and tightened wallets by setting aside life's simple pleasures and putting themselves at the bottom of the to-do list.
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Studies show that premenstrual syndrome or PMS affects 30 to 50 percent of women. PMS can include mood swings, bloating, fatigue, soreness and nausea, among other symptoms. However, the good news is that there are a host of measures metro area women can take to combat these pesky monthly symptoms.
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The bottom line is that indoor tanning is as bad or worse for you than lying in the sun, and it's been definitively tied to skin cancer and premature aging.
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