Early Menopause, Estrogens, General Health, Hormone Balance, Hormone health, Hot Flashes, Menopause, menopause symptoms, Menopause treatment, perimenopause, Women's Health
It’s International Women’s Day. When you think about women’s health, which of these do you think is most common? 1. Infertility? 2. Pregnancy? 3. Cancer? 4. Menopause? If you guessed #4 you are correct. Because even though those other conditions are...
Aging, Estrogens, Hormone Balance, Hormone health, Hormones, Loneliness, Menopause, menopause symptoms, perimenopause, Women's Health
Ever since the Garden of Eden when Adam gave up a rib to have a companion, we’ve known that being alone isn’t what we’re designed to be. People do not do well with loneliness and isolation. I see it in my patients all the time. Feeling isolated often...
General Health, Journaling, Menopause, Menopause treatment, perimenopause, Women's Health
Do you keep a journal? Many successful people do. Journaling is an easy way to memorialize your thoughts; a place to see where you were in the past and where you are now. It’s a great way to see if your symptoms have changed, to recall what...
Domestic Violence, Music and Medicine, Sexual Abuse, Women's Health
It’s Valentines Day. It’s supposed to be a day of hugs and kisses. A day intended to remind us that relationships are meant to be loving, caring and mutually respectful. Sadly, that isn’t always the way it is. Over the past week we’ve heard of...
Bioidentical Estrogens, Early Menopause, EstrogenBook, Estrogens, General Health, Heart Attack, Heart Attack in Women, Heart Disease, Hormones, Menopause treatment
If you want to live a long and healthy life, Valentines Day and Heart Health month is a great reminder to protect your heart. Heart attack is the most common cause of death in women, and one of the most preventable causes. But many women don’t realize that...
Aging, Lower Stress, menopause symptoms, Menopause treatment, Mindfulness, Mood Swings, Stress Reduction, Yoga
When it comes to stress, we have an abundance of it. As a matter of fact, it’s estimated that up to 85% of doctor’s visits are stress-related. But popping a pill is not the only solution for lowering stress. There’s a very ancient...
Aging, Anger, Depression, Mental Health, Stress Reduction
Do you spend a lot of time ruminating over past negative experiences? According to an article in Psychology Today, when people are anxious and depressed, most rumination involves feeling inadequate or worthless. And that leads to stress. Click here to listen to my...
Aging, Depression, Diabetes, General Health, High Blood Pressure, Mindfulness, Stress, Stress Reduction
There have been a number of recent reports about the importance of socialization and the risks of social isolation. This topic has become increasingly important for people in middle age who often have routines that keep them isolated and for the elderly who are also...
Diet & Nutrition, healthy eating, Nutrition, Recipes
It has been a busy day and sometimes I like to power down a notch by doing something enjoyable and relaxing. Today, it was baking cookies. My mom is a terrific baker and has a recipe for persimmon cookies that I love, so, I bet you can guess what got baked in...
Aging, Early Menopause, Hormones, Menopause, Menopause treatment, ovarian reserve, perimenopause, Premature Menopause
Have you ever wondered how many eggs your ovaries contain ie your ovarian reserve? Or how long they might last? It’s a fascinating question whose answer began when you were developing inside your mother’s womb. According to an article in the...
