Author: modernwomenshealth
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Endometriosis: What you need to know
What do pain, infertility, scar-tissue formation, adhesions and bowel problems have in common? They are all things that can be caused by endometriosis, a condition that affects at least 6.3 million women and girls in the United States, 1 million in Canada and millions more worldwide. It occurs when tissue like that which lines the…
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Mini Chocolate Whoopie Pies with Caramel Filling
Yields 24 cookies/ 12 whoopie pies 1 packet IP Crispy Cereal crushed 1 packet IP Chocolate Drink Mix (may use vanilla or cappuccino drink mix instead- DO NOT substitute pudding mix instead) 1 egg ½ cup water 1 tsp baking powder 2 tsp olive oil 2 tsp sugar free Torani vanilla syrup Pinch of sea…
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Ways to Boost Your Energy When You Haven’t Slept
Sleeping later than normal throws your body off schedule and will make it harder to fall asleep tonight, perpetuating the problem. No matter how tempting it feels to huddle under the blankets, your body won’t react well to a snooze-in—and neither will your boss. “Natural light calibrates your body’s clock for the rest of the…
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Health Benefits of Birth Control Pills
Oral Contraceptives (Birth Control Pills) Not only are oral contraceptives an excellent form of contraception (birth control), but there are MANY additional health benefits! Is the pill safe? Since the 1950’s women have used birth control pills to prevent pregnancy. Over the last 60 years, the amount of hormone in the pill has continued…
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Endometriosis
What You Need to Know By Jill Case What do pain, infertility, scar tissue formation, adhesions, and bowel problems have in common? They are all things that can be caused by endometriosis, a condition that affects at least 6.3 million women and girls in the U.S., 1 million in Canada, and millions more worldwide. It…
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Marinated Grilled Baby Leeks
INGREDIENTS: 16 baby leeks, rinsed well 2 tbsp sherry vinegar 1 tsp Dijon mustard Pinch of sea salt Pinch of freshly ground pepper 1 ½ tbsp minced chives 1 tbsp minced fresh chervil or flat-leaf parsley, plus whole leaves for sprinkling ½ cup peppery extra-virgin olive oil DIRECTIONS: Trim the root ends from the leeks,…
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Spicy Cauliflower Dip
INGREDIENTS: 1/4 cup mashed (or pureed cauliflower, prepared…I made a little extra from my dinner the night before) 2 tbs Walden Farms Honey Dijon (or Thousand Island) salad dressing DIRECTIONS: A few drops of hot sauce (or more if you like it spicy) Salt & pepper to taste Mix together and heat in micro for a…
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Pan-Grilled Radicchio with Italian-Style Salsa Verde
INGREDIENTS: 4 Treviso radicchio heads Extra-virgin olive oil for drizzling, plus 8 tbsp Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, for seasoning to taste 1 lemon 2 cloves garlic, smashed 2 tbsp capers 1 tsp prepared horseradish 2 oil-packed anchovy fillets, preferably italian Leaves from 1 bunch fresh flat-leaf parsley Leaves from ½ bunch fresh…
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Keep your bladder healthy
DID YOU KNOW? The bladder can hold approximately 2 cups of urine before it signals that it needs to empty Normal number of trips to the bathroom per day are 6-8 times. What you eat or drink can affect the color and odor of your urine (ex: asparagus and coffee can give your urine…
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Garlic Fennel Wedges Recipe
INGREDIENTS: 1 or 2 fennel bulbs, about 1 lb 4 large cloves garlic, sliced 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 2 tbsp reduced sodium chicken broth or white wine kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste 2 tbsp fresh marjoram, chopped, plus sprigs for garnish DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 375F. Trim off the stems…