Let’s talk about something that no one wants to talk about: yeast infections. Despite the yuck factor, this condition is more common than you might realize. Three out of four women will experience at least one yeast infection in their life; half will have two or more...
Gynecology
Five Healthy New Year’s Resolutions
All resolutions are full of inspired hope, usually created in an optimistic swirl of confetti. But for long-term success, a detailed and sustainable action plan is crucial. Let’s get you on your way to making 2016 your healthiest year yet. 1. Commit to one thing Don’t...
Eight Ways to Reduce Holiday Stress
The holidays can be a joyful but also a stressful time, especially for women. Although you might be able to reconnect with friends, you may feel pressure to buy gifts, which trigger worries about money. And when life feels busy already, holiday celebrations, extra...
Hypertension: the Silent Killer
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is known as the silent killer. It’s the number one risk factor for stroke, and people with high blood pressure at a greater risk for having a heart attack. Unfortunately, one out of every three adults in the United States has it....
You have Breast Cancer – Now What?
The stats about breast cancer are scary – with more than a quarter of a million diagnoses a year, a woman has a 1 in 8 (12.5{c32f220a97554538a750280585b6278238c6d138c527944464fd5f29699b7558}) chance of developing breast cancer in her lifetime. When your doctor breaks...
Why Should I Do Kegels?
You’ve heard of Kegel exercises, but what do they do exactly? And, how important are they? These simple exercises can be one of your best defenses against incontinence and prolapse. Kegels strengthen your pelvic floor muscles, which control urine, hold your pelvic...
3 Reasons For Pelvic Pain
When it hurts “down there”, figuring out what’s wrong can be challenging. Millions of women suffer from pelvic pain, but the reasons can vary. Getting a correct diagnosis is never as simple as learning, say, you have the flu or high blood pressure. But, treatment has...
What are Your Food Triggers?
Let’s talk about triggers. A recent study that looked at people's responses to candy bowls in an office showed that they ate a lot more candy if it was in a clear, glass bowl with easy access compared to when they couldn't see the candy or if they had to open the lid...
Pap Tests 101
Let’s start with the simple truth that a Pap test can save your life. Getting a Pap test (or Pap smear) is one of the best things you can do to prevent cervical cancer, which is very curable when found early. Besides being one of the best tools to detect hidden, small...
Stressed? Me? Know what stress can do to your health
Wondering why you can’t shake that headache or cold? Why your muscles always seem tense and you sometimes get chest pains? It could be stress, and many women may not realize how stressed they are. Traffic, a late-night deadline, tension with a teenager…the stress can...