Is it me or my PMS? About 80% of women report at least 1 physical or emotional symptom during the 2 weeks prior to their period (luteal phase). Having symptoms that present in the 5 days before your period and resolve within 4 days of the onset of menses is considered premenstrual syndrome (or PMS). […]
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Menopausal Hormone Treatment Is Only Piece of the Puzzle
Menopausal Hormone Treatment Is Only Piece of the Puzzle Hormones can be helpful but they are not but they are just a piece of the puzzle when making a health plan for women in menopause. For many women it is important to start with basics when addressing their health concerns in perimenopause and menopause. For […]
Why Can’t I Lose Weight?
Why Can’t I Lose Weight? Why can’t I just lose weight? Weight loss is something that most women desire. Women will often come into the office with a list of diets that they have tried or tell us about how much they have restricted but the problem is, they don’t feel well, and often times […]
How Do You Know if You Have Hashimoto’s?
How do you know if you have Hashimoto’s? Low functioning thyroid (hypothyroidism) is common, affecting about 1 in 8 women in the U.S and is 5-8 times more common in women than men. The most common cause of hypothyroidism is an Autoimmune condition called Hashimoto’s causing about 80% of hypothyroidism. In Hashimoto’s, the immune system […]
Why is Community Important to your Health?
Why is Community Important to your Health? We all want to feel like we belong. To feel like we’re supported. Have you ever noticed how things are easier when you have a support system? Or have you noticed the void that the pandemic has left in your connections and community? It can be easy to […]
Anxiety At An All Time High? You’re Not Alone.
Anxiety At An All-Time High? You’re Not Alone. SUNDAY NIGHT: Incoming text message: Would you like to cancel your anxiety subscription? Me: YES Incoming text message: **I meant amazon subscription? Me: …No. I need Amazon Prime to cope with my anxiety. Incoming text message: Thanks for your reply! Enjoy your subscriptions. Stay positive, while continuing […]