Many women spend three weeks out of the month dreading that one week. Your regular doctor tells you to get on the pill. Some women are lucky and have no problems with their periods. These ladies are definitely the exception. The...
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Many of my patients come in thinking they have a problem with their thyroid when they are having issues losing weight. Though it is not the only hormone pathway that is important for weight loss, it is one of them. In mainstream...
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A research study by the World Health Organization states that no amount of alcohol is safe for cancer prevention. In some analyses of previous studies, it is linked to breast, cervical, and mouth cancers. As a woman that enjoys wine and...
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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), also known as heartburn or acid reflux, is a chronic digestive condition that has increasingly become a problem for people over the last decade. According to a 2014 review in Healthline, up to 30% of the...
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There’s a great deal of confusion these days about carbohydrates, also known as “carbs.” Should we eat them? Do they contribute to obesity and weight gain? Carbohydrates are one of the three macronutrients, and are the main source of energy for...
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Eczema is an inflammatory skin disorder characterized by itchy rashes that typically appear in the creases of the elbows and knees, and on the face, hands, and feet. It is more common in children, but affects a significant number of adults as...
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Women often take on too much mental and physical burden. It is important to make smart lifestyle and health choices to deal with these daily stressors. Here are a few simple things that women can do every day (or with regularity) to ensure good...
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Food not only nourishes the body, but can also give us comfort and satisfaction–which is why our relationship with food is often complex. Binge eating disorder (or BED) is considered the most common eating disorder in the U.S. It involves...
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Due to its association with elevated LDL cholesterol and heart disease, saturated fat has obtained a bad reputation. While it is true that we should not eat TOO much saturated fat, such as the 35 grams of saturated fat in one serving of a bacon...
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The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped organ located within the neck, just below the adam’s apple. Its main function is to generate and release thyroid hormones, which regulate the body’s metabolism. The thyroid plays a role in controlling...
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With the rise of gluten-free products and the number of people following a gluten-free diet in the last decade, it is a bit of a surprise that celiac disease is still an under-diagnosed disease. It is estimated that 1% of people in the US...
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Menopause can be a challenging transition for many women, as hormonal fluctuations can lead to uncomfortable symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, mood changes, difficulty sleeping, heavy bleeding, and variable menstrual cycles. Fortunately...
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