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Women's Health
So, what do you think we really know about pesticide use in California?
...One last surprising statement from the article was, “even though strawberries take up less than 1 percent of the total farmland in California, they account for at least 8 percent of pesticides used in the state...”
It is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Let me help you figure out a test regime.
...Patients that I have on hormones are required, by me, to do yearly breast screening, paps, and also urine hormone testing, or I will not continue to write prescriptions for their hormones. These screenings are good guidelines for all women to follow. I know there have been recent changes in how frequently we should be getting paps, and insurance companies are dictating how often we can have other tests covered, but when it comes to your body it is better to be safe...
Dysmenorrhea affects many so know that you are not alone.
Dysmenorrhea, or painful periods, affect countless women every cycle. Within dysmenorrhea there are two types - Primary dysmenorrhea, commonly understood as menstrual cramps, and Secondary, pain caused by a disorder in the woman’s reproductive organs...
Do you know what it takes for a healthy pregnancy? Let me help.
Pregnancy – for some couples it is easy but for others it is a challenge with many ups and downs. For the women who are able to get pregnant without much difficulty, may you enjoy the process, and the changes that your body goes through. For the couples that are struggling know you are not alone...
For all of you ladies that love your coffee, this blog is for you!
Coffee seems to have a potential benefit in lowering women’s risk of getting tinnitus. Tinnitus is medically defined as a noise, or ringing in the ear. It is not considered a disease, but a sign or symptom of something else going on. It can be associated with certain medications, and thus an evaluation as to potential causes needs to be done...
So What Is It You Aren't Doing That You Need To Do To Prepare For The Coming Week?
I have started a guilty little pleasure on Sundays, and I love it. It is something that I do for myself while not feeling the least bit guilty about doing it. It will range from 30 minutes to 2 hours just depending on the week. It is just a great way to start the week off by taking care of myself. What is this guilty little pleasure?
Just A Great, And Quick, Yoga Class To Start Your Day!
We all know the importance of exercise, and it's wonderful health benefits, but often it is hard to find the time to do it. Yoga is one of my favorite ways to treat the body, but I don't often do it because I think that I need to do an hour, or more...
Last Month We Looked At Your Hormones. Now We'll Talk About Treatment.
A few weeks ago I talked about testing hormones, and now I want to take some time to talk about how I go about treating hormone imbalances. One of the many things I love about Naturopathic Medicine is that there is no one-size-fits-all model...
How I Test Your Hormone Levels, And Why.
I often hear my patients tell me in their initial appointments that they are fatigued, overweight, irritable, having menstrual issues, or suffering from hot flashes. When I hear of these symptoms from them, I want to get a picture of where their hormones are as these signals are indicative of what is going on in their body. Without an understanding of what state their hormones are in, it is difficult to know exactly how to get to the root cause of these issues...
Find What It Is You Need To Relax, Or Enjoy Life.
Well this past week my push came to me. That is the need to slow down and take care of myself hit me like a ton of bricks. Not only was I starting to feel like I was getting sick, I was also mentally, emotionally, and physically exhausted...
