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One of the biggest misconceptions I observe with patients, is that they “wait” until menopause has occurred before seeking hormone support. Ovarian function usually starts declining in the mid-forties. This decline of estrogen can cause symptoms such as bone loss, anxiety, depression, loss of energy, sometimes irritability, and sleep disturbance. The textbook definition of menopause […]
You used to enjoy it. What happened? You are tired, busy and your husband thinks you just don’t care anymore. Did you know that this situation is so common in post-menopause that there is a diagnostic code to describe it? Hypoactive desire disorder is a lack of libido; interest in sex. Yes, you are not […]
Muscle Aches & Fibromyalgia Did you know that more females than males experience fibromyalgia? Did you also know that it frequently appears during times when woman experience a drop in their hormones, specifically estrogen? It has been noted that up to 80% of fibromyalgia patients are women between the ages of 30 and 50. Estrogen […]
Osteoarthritis This type of arthritis or joint pain is termed “wear and tear”, because it can result from overuse. It can occur in and frequently does in young athletes, and in women and men as they age. It can also be related to diet, such as the nightshade family. These include tomatoes, eggplant, and white […]
For those of you who will be tempted to fall off the wagon into the sugar plum fantasies of the holiday season, here are some suggestions which may help you minimize the “damage”. Take supplements that increase your response to insulin. This helps keep your blood sugar levels even. If they drop a million […]
I am sure many of you are planning to hit the gym in the New Year to start 2019. It is a great idea for a fresh start and your body will love it, eventually. But sometimes muscles not used to new movements can be sore and painful afterwards. One of the biggest mistakes […]
Mushrooms have incredible effects on supporting the immune system. One of the best ones to help you fight all the bugs and flu is the shiitake mushroom. I must share my favorite soup recipe that was presented on a Dr. Oz segment by Mao Shing Ni, L.Ac., DOM, Ph.D. It is delicious, and every […]
Hormone Therapy: Does Your Doctor Understand It? You may have waited a few months to see your primary care doctor or gynecologist. Now you are in the waiting room. You may be fanning yourself to relieve the hot flashes that occur throughout the day and night. Lately you have been waking up at 2:00 a.m. […]
Myth 1: Hormone replacement Causes Breast Cancer The Women’s Health Initiative of 2002 is to blame for this misinformation. It showed the following results in three arms representing 10,000 women in each: 30 cases of invasive breast cancer in the group using no HRT 38 cases of invasive breast cancer in the premarin-provera group […]
The midlife transition can be difficult for many women. Sex hormone levels such as estrogen, progesterone and testosterone drop dramatically. This may seem, to many, to be part of the natural process of aging. After all, such high levels of hormones are no longer being produced to facilitate reproduction. In reality, women have receptors […]
