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Looking Good

Hair Extensions a Lifeline for Some With Hair Loss

Let’s admit it. If your hair isn’t working, so many other things in life can suffer. Sad, but true. For women who are losing their hair or find it thinning – due to chemotherapy, thyroid disease, stress, hormones or just … Continue reading








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Head to Toe

Chronic Dry Eye — Taming the Nasty Beast

Several years ago I noticed my eyes had become gritty, irritated and really uncomfortable. I had laser eye surgery in 2000, and knew that dry eyes could be a side effect of that wonder procedure. I didn’t realize that my … Continue reading








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Expert on Call

Treating Heavy Periods with In-Office Procedures

The Professional Hypochondriac recently spoke with Dr. Gil Weiss, an OB-GYN in private practice at The Association for Women’s Health Care in Northbrook and Chicago. Dr. Weiss specializes in obstetrics and gynecology at Northwestern Memorial Hospital’s Prentice Women’s Hospital in … Continue reading








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