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You may remember my article from back in December discussing the good and bad effects of alcohol. In it I warned women to stick to the one-glass-a-day rule to reduce risks from alcohol. However, a recent study called the Million Women Study found that even one glass a day increased the risk of cancers in women. The study, which came out of the United Kingdom, found that in middle-aged women who drank anywhere from one to three drinks per day — the risk of breast, liver, rectum, and in smokers, mouth and throat cancers, increased for each drink consumed.¹

One drink increased cancer rate by 15 cancers per 1000 women and this risk continued to double for each daily drink. This study was significant because it involved a very big study population, most of whom drank wine, a form of alcohol that other studies have found has certain health benefits.

I know many women will look at that study and say, “Well, I am going to take my chances. I am not giving up my one glass of wine!” And that decision is probably OK because there may be a way to protect yourself.

You see the idea that even moderate alcohol consumption may increase cancer risks is not a new one. Studies clear back into the early 1990s found the same thing. However, other studies from back in the 1990s found that the increased cancer risk from alcohol may be largely because alcohol depletes folate.

Raspberry — y-u-u-u-um! This delightful herb has been used in folk medicine for hundreds of years. It is easy to grow and fun to have in your garden because of its luscious fruit. Both raspberry leaves and fruit are credited with healing properties. Containing modest amounts of vitamins A, B, C and E along with calcium, phosphorus and iron, raspberries are as healthful as they are delicious.

One of the most common uses of raspberry is for women’s issues because it is an excellent uterine tonic. In both Chinese and European herbal medicine, raspberry leaf tea is a classic herbal preparation for pregnant women. In the 1940s, British researchers found that raspberry relaxes muscle spasms in the uterus.

Suzanne approached me a few months ago, almost in a state of panic. “Jon, I am so frustrated! I work my arms out three times per week, but I still have THIS!” She then proceeded to do the “triceps wave”, showing me the jiggle on the backside of her arm.

There is a lot of hype in the media about the danger of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) for women. On one hand we hear about the possible increased risk of breast cancer and heart disease. On the other hand, celebrities like Suzanne Summers tout the benefits of HRT. The information can be very confusing — [...]

Did you see this worrisome headline? “Older Women Who Take Calcium Supplements to Maintain Bone Strength May have an Increased Risk of Heart Attack.”1 When we all thought calcium supplements were relatively safe, we now find out that high dosages of calcium supplements may adversely influence vascular health.

You can fill a room with studies showing the health benefits of moderate amounts of alcohol. But it’s important to remember that the studies showing benefits were done on men. There’s actually a small but nasty correlation between alcohol use and breast cancer in women. However, there’s also a simple way to lower the risk.

Weight training is an enormously beneficial activity for men and women alike. It burns fat, protects against osteoporosis, improves posture, prevents age-related loss of muscle, and helps maintain healthy blood sugar control. Unfortunately, many women are scared away from this extremely beneficial activity due to a number of highly misleading myths.

Ladies, today I’m going to blow these myths out of the water so you can go ahead and start lifting your way to a leaner, firmer, healthier, and sexier body!

Recent research shows that often-neglected resistance training exercises can burn calories during exercise and long after your workout is over. This metabolism boost is a crucial component in your overall fat loss plan.

A new study has been touted as showing that a low-fat diet can reduce the risk for ovarian cancer. But the results are a lot iffier than you might believe.

As we age, our bodies change. For some women, these changes include hair loss and/or hair thinning. However, as technology and medical science continue to progress, more and more innovative alternatives have been developed. I have had many successful results treating women with this condition.