The Seven Domains of Women's Health
with Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones
Being healthy is more than just your physical health. Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones and her guests discuss and take your calls on all the aspects that contribute to women's health. You'll also get some great ideas how you can improve your health and the health of your families.
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The Health Problem Women Wish Men Would Fix
Jun 13, 2018Some of the health issues that concerns women don’t actually pertain to their own health, but rather, the health of the men in their life. One of the health problems women want their men to know about—and fix—is snoring. Women’s expert Read More
I'm Tired All the Time – Am I Normal?
Jun 7, 2018For some women, waking up in the morning can be a real struggle, even if they think they had a good night's rest. Majority of people sleep less than the amount they actually need and feeling tired the next day is normal. But just because it's normal doesn't mean it's good for your health. Read More
Why Am I Gaining Weight After Giving Birth?
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Is Drinking Coffee During Pregnancy Bad for My Baby?
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Women Should Rest for a Month After Childbirth—Myth or Fact?
May 29, 2018Until about 100 years ago, 1 in 10 women died in childbirth. And the period after childbirth was equally delicate. If women survived a difficult birth, they often were left weak and anemic. The same mothers then would have to provide milk for their babies. In the Chinese culture, women are told to ... Read More
Mental Trauma Can Impact Your Physical Health
May 24, 2018Women react differently to trauma than men do, and the long-term effects of trauma can bring on complicated health consequences. Violence and abuse, specifically, are associated with chronic illnesses that can decrease one's lifespan—but many with trauma don't seek help. Women's health expert Read More
My Breasts Are Different Sizes – Am I Normal?
May 15, 2018From Downton Abbey to “Abby Normal”— Dr. Kirtly Jones explains the variations in women’s breasts and how cultural, ethnic, and developmental differences influence the perceptions of what constitutes ... Read More