Endometriosis is a common chronic medical condition affecting up to 10% of females. Endometriosis is characterized by endometrial-like cells outside the uterus. Endometrial cells are the cells that line the uterine cavity. Endometrial cells are hormonally responsive and are the basis for menstruation. The endometrial cells proliferate in response to estrogen, then when not pregnant, …
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Hashimoto’s Disease is the medical name given to autoimmune hypothyroidism. It affects 1-2% of Americans, primarily women. With this autoimmune condition, the body produces antibodies known as Thyroid Peroxidase antibodies or TPO antibodies, that attack the thyroid, rendering it less effective over time. Hashimoto’s symptoms can include: Fatigue Weight gain Thinning or dry hair, nails, …
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Between 1 and 10% of adults have some form of thyroid dysfunction. If you suspect there is a problem with your thyroid, your doctor will likely order a TSH test. Thyroid disorders such as hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, Hashimoto’s and Grave’s disease are usually diagnosed as a result of an abnormal TSH test. However, TSH levels are …
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PCOS, short for polycystic ovary syndrome, affects 1 in 10 women. It is one of the most common hormonal disorders in women of childbearing age. A typical PCOS treatment plan from traditional medicine is Metformin (a medication used to treat abnormal blood sugar in diabetes) or birth control pills in an attempt to balance hormones …
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Tired of dreading your period? You’re not alone. Premenstrual syndrome, or PMS, affects over 90% of women. Often when women present with classic symptoms of PMS–fatigue, headache, bloating, and mood swings–they are only offered one treatment option: birth control pills. Yet, there are other options to heal your PMS symptoms. Is PMS just something I …
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Chances are you’ve heard the word menopause more than perimenopause. You’ve heard about the hot flashes. And the mood swings. And the weight gain. Menopause is portrayed as this rollercoaster of symptoms that suddenly occurs when you’re in your 40s or 50s. But that doesn’t tell the whole story. The truth is that your body …
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If you’re like most of us, you strutted into the year bursting with energy and positive intentions for your life. Optimizing your diet was high on the priority list. But, like most busy people, you hit a brick wall at some point. Do you even know how to make healthy food choices? Online searches on …
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If you feel confused over conflicting medical advice on what to take and what not to take during pregnancy, you’re not alone. Here are a few myths on vitamins for pregnancy that we’d like to debunk now. Myth #1: If it says “prenatal multivitamin,” you’re good to go. Fact: Not all prenatal vitamins are the …
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It’s hard to say why women struggle so much to invest in their health. But we do, and it’s not logical. It’s easier to invest in our kitchens than invest in our health. Putting your health in kitchen terms Let us say your kitchen is in desperate need of a remodel. It has been functioning …
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Exercising but not getting the health results you want? It might be time to optimize your workout with these research-based strategies. 1. Time your exercise to work with your body, not against it. Research continues to show that exercise timing matters. Your body’s cells are pre-programed to work better at certain times of the day. …
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