In 2002 I was bounced around from pediatrician to family physician to finally a gynecologist who would agree to see a 12-year-old girl. I had so much pain in my pelvic region I could barely participate in gym and it was becoming difficult to swim. My journey with ovarian cysts started then and although I feel like I fought through my teen years pretty well, here I am at 20 still feeling pain at times.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, so we teamed up with Lanada Williams to talk about the best ways to manage our mental health. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, about 43.7 ...
May 24, 2015 - 3:00pm
May 10-16, 2015, was National Women's Health Week. To celebrate the occasion, Dr. Pam Peeke joined us for a discussion during #HERchat and shared her top six ways to stay healthy when you're "too ...
May 17, 2015 - 11:54am
This week was filled with llama drama and dress illusions, but we also talked a lot about health. We reflected on how women should have different treatments for substance abuse, how stress during ...
February 28, 2015 - 8:29am
In the aftermath of a "love"-ly weekend, EmpowHER's bloggers reflected on ways to love yourself and boost the bedroom action. This week also explored a new way to relieve anxiety, habits to adopt ...
February 20, 2015 - 8:32am
I have at tickle in my chest and a deep cough that has lasted for about a week now. Is there anything I can do to cure it naturally?
February 18, 2015 - 12:34pm
Sometimes an eyelash or two will fall out or get caught in my eyelash curler. Will they grow back?
January 23, 2015 - 12:52pm
My latest obsession has been doing more to make my skincare routine natural. It took some thinking through, as I wanted to find a moisturizer that would work for every situation I could think of, ...
January 20, 2015 - 1:27pm
I recently bought a tinted moisturizer that has "natural spf." What does this mean and is it better for my skin?
January 19, 2015 - 11:12am
Someone in my family is trying to regain the weight he lost. Are there any tips to keep in mind or foods that would be good for him to eat?
January 16, 2015 - 3:11pm
An estimated 50 percent, and perhaps as many as 90 percent, of people in debt feel anxious or depressed.* Financial analyst, Steph Wagner, joined us for a Twitter chat to discuss the importance of ...
January 16, 2015 - 11:52am
I've recently heard a lot of positive information on coconut oil, but I'm worried about using it on my skin. I'm not allergic. I have really dry skin, especially in the winter and I just fear that ...
December 24, 2014 - 9:48am
The #MyOCJourney campaign teamed up with EmpowHER to bring you information on ovarian cancer. During this hour-long Twitter chat, the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition and EmpowHER, along with ...
December 12, 2014 - 12:26pm
Hi all! My name is Amy and I'm the Social Media Manager at EmpowHER. I just wanted to update you on new social media resources EmpowHER is offering for Menopause.
You can now follow ...
December 9, 2014 - 2:21pm
I've been experiencing a lot of symptoms that are like an allergy attack, such as sneezing and itchy ears. Then, the itchiness went away and I had terrible post-nasal drip and a cough. What is the ...
December 5, 2014 - 2:14pm
How will you give back?Each year, we celebrate the holidays by giving to others. Why not kick of this year's season of giving with "Giving Tuesday?"This year, on Dec. 2, 2014, many non-profits, ...
November 25, 2014 - 3:44pm
Sammy Davis and Katie Kozlowski joined EmpowHER for a lively discussion about positive thinking, gratitude and the power of Thanksgiving. November and December are the perfect months to reflect on ...
November 25, 2014 - 11:30am
I drink at least one cup of coffee everyday. I've noticed that I crave and need that cup each day recently. Is it bad to have a cup a day or is it healthy?
November 18, 2014 - 12:47pm
November 14 has been associated with World Diabetes Day since 1991. Created by the World Health Organization and International Diabetes Federation (IDF), it has been celebrated annually around the ...
November 14, 2014 - 11:35am
Most of the United States went through the "Fall Backwards" time change. With this affecting many sleep patters, EmpowHER teamed up with Dr. Breus, The Sleep Doctor, to answer some questions ...
November 7, 2014 - 4:40pm
I've heard there is a way to predict the height of a child early in their life. Is this true? If so, what's the rule?
October 31, 2014 - 9:32am
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October 30, 2014 - 5:18pm
On October 16, 2014, EmpowHER teamed up with Estroven to talk Breast Cancer Awareness and #SleepPink. We threw on our pink robes and discussed the importance of understanding breast cancer with ...
October 29, 2014 - 9:29am
I seem to burn myself quite often when baking. Are there any natural remedies I can use to heal quickly and scar minimally?
October 28, 2014 - 8:34pm
I have been looking for ways to strengthen my hair and nails. I've read biotin is a good supplement, but is it safe for everyday use?
October 20, 2014 - 1:57pm
Success with the Paleo diet really depends on how much effort you are willing to put into finding delicious recipes that don't get boring. My success has also relied heavily on how easy the ...
September 23, 2014 - 7:59pm
New diets have caught my attention since college. I've learned about them all, given them serious thought, and have gone forward with only the few I believed were right for me. When my boyfriend's ...
September 23, 2014 - 7:19am
Hello #HERchat followers,
Did you know that more than 5 million Americans suffer from Alzheimer's disease?
On November 16 #HERchat will be bringing to light many unknown facts about a ...
November 15, 2011 - 11:06am
Thank you to all those who participated in this chat. You're answers were great and the conversation was a lot of fun! Don't miss the next #HERchat on November 2nd at 7p pst. Please comment on the ...
October 21, 2011 - 4:11pm
Sorry for the delay! Here is the transcript for the Sept. 14 #HERchat.
#HERchat September 14, 2011 7p pst.
EmpowHER I agree! Thank you all! RT @BridgetTxRD: That was fun.
Thanks! #herchat ...
September 21, 2011 - 3:34pm
Twitter chats are a great way to communicate directly with other tweeters who share similar interests with you. Participating in a chat is easy and there are many great tips to finding the right ...
August 22, 2011 - 1:56pm
I recently realized I was a Perfectionist. And then I realized it was causing me to beat myself up and cause me great pain. How did I realize it? I noticed NOTHING was ever good enough for ...
Amy Villarreal commented on katiekozlowski's post The Dangers of Perfectionism