Author: modernwomenshealth
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Alaskan Halibut Cioppino
Ingredients: ¼ cup olive oil 4 halibut fillets, each about 4 oz., skin removed Extra-fine French grey sea salt to taste ½ cup thinly sliced green onion 10 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1 cup torn oyster mushrooms 1 cup thinly sliced fennel 2 cups diced tomatoes (1/4-inch dice) 1 tsp. fennel seed 1 cup water…
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Zika Virus
Public Health Alert Zika virus disease (Zika) is a disease caused by the Zika virus, which is spread to people primarily through the bite of an infected species mosquito. The most common symptoms are fever, rash, joint pain, and conjunctivitis (red eyes). The illness is usually mild with symptoms lasting for several days to a…
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A New Therapy for Vaginal Health
Have you experienced changes in your vaginal health since menopause? Did you know that over 40% of post-menopausal women experience symptoms such as dryness, itching, burning, painful urination or pain during intercourse? It’s OK to talk about it™ – because now there is a new therapy that really works! MonaLisa Touch™: A New Therapy for…
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Mug Cake Donuts
Ingredients: ¼- ½ tsp baking powder (not soda) 1 pack of Chocolatey Caramel Mug Cake ½-1 tsp oil (olive) 3 Tbsp egg whites (could sub one whole egg) 3 Tbsp Vanilla Ready drink Directions: Mix dry ingredients together in bowl first. Then add in wet ingredients. Bake at 400 degrees for 7-10 minutes or until…
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Vulvovaginal Atrophy
Painful intercourse, or dyspareunia is a common complaint of women prior to, during and after menopause. It is caused by a decrease in estrogen levels in the body. The vaginal tissues really love estrogen. During perimenopause, the menopause transition and after menopause, as a result of very low circulating levels of estrogen, the vaginal tissues…
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May is Skin Cancer Awareness month
Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States. According to the American Academy of Dermatology more than 8,500 people will be diagnosed with skin cancer each day. Melanoma is the deadliest of all skin cancers and is the most common form of cancer in young adults aged 25-29. One American…
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Estrogen levels decline after menopause
After menopause, when estrogen levels decline, many women experience changes that can really affect quality of life. And, studies show that only 25% of women seek help from their doctor. Did you know that there is a new, non-hormone treatment for post-menopause symptoms that can provide long-term relief? The MonaLisa Touch procedure is quick, painless…
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Charred Eggplant and Tahini Spread
Ingredients: 1 large eggplant, cut lengthwise into quarters ¼ cup olive oil, plus more for drizzling Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 clove garlic finely grated 1 tsp. finely grate lemon zest 1 tsp. fresh lemon juice 1 tbs. tahini (sesame seed paste) ¾ tsp. ground cumin Toasted sesame seeds Directions: Preheat an…
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Celery Slaw with Shrimp
Ingredients: ½ cup Walden Farms ¼ cup olive oil ¼ cup unfiltered cider vinegar 1 tsp. dry mustard 1 garlic clove, minced 2 lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined 3 Tbs. olive oil 1 tsp. mild Spanish smoked paprika, pimento de La Vera Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste ½ head green cabbage, cored…
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Broccolini with Garlic and Anchovies
Ingredients 2 bunches broccolini, each about 10 oz., stem ends trimmed Sea salt, to taste 2 Tbsp. olive oil 2 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced Pinch of red pepper flakes 6 olive-oil packed anchovy filets 2 Tbsp. capers, rinsed and drained Directions Fill a large pot ¾ full of water and bring to a boil…