Will I have to Suffer through “Post Pill Syndrome” When I go off my Birth Control? After many years of being on the birth control pill, many women worry that “the pill” may have caused damage to their hormones resulting in amenorrhea (absent period), acne, weight gain, or hirsutism (male-pattern hair growth) among other symptoms. […]
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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 […]
Do I Have PCOS?
Do I have PCOS? How do I know if I have PCOS? PCOS is the most common hormonal condition in women of reproductive age affecting 6-12% of the population. It is a life-long health condition that has health effects lasting beyond child bearing years. Currently, to be diagnosed with PCOS you need to meet 2/3 […]
Understanding the Connection Between Mental and Physical Health
Understanding the Connection between Mental and Physical Health The mind-body connection is a fascinating one. We’re able to see a direct impact on our mental health, when our physical health is poor, and vice versa. It comes down to the thoughts we hold, how stressed we are, and our mental state, and how those can […]
Let Us Tell You About The Health Collective
Let’s Talk about The Health Collective… Something exciting is happening over here, you may have heard the recent buzz – we’re changing the way we work with patients, and we hope you’re as excited about this change as we are. One of the reasons we’ve been actively assessing our current way of practice, is because […]
How Heath Over All Supports Women Through Every Stage of Life
How Health Over All Supports You Through Every Stage of Life With each life stage, comes a new set of possible concerns or challenges when striving to achieve or maintain optimal wellness. What had once worked for us, may no longer be working for us now. The foods we use to ‘get away’ with eating […]