Women’s Health
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Ask Leyla: Help! Why can’t I lose weight post-menopause?
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Q: Any tips for losing weight post-menopause? I eat a healthy diet (salmon 3-4 times a week; no white flour/sugars) and exercise, but cannot lose ten pounds. I never had a weight issue in my entire life until now! A: Here’s the…read more
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Conquering gestational diabetes
By Alana Cowan
The following is an article by Alana Cowan, my step-daughter. I was on the scene as she went through the trials and tribulations of her first pregnancy, and she has some amazing insights to offer that I asked her to…read more
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Baby’s first bacteria: When does the microbiome begin?
By Dr. David Perlmutter
We often talk about the importance of method of birth on a newborn’s health, not only in the short-term, but in the long-term. Research has found, again and again, that vaginal birth, and the experience of going through the birth…read more
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Natural treatment of PCOS
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) affects 6.5 to 8% of American women—worldwide it’s estimated that 116 million women suffer from it. Its symptoms range from irregular periods and difficulty getting pregnant, to excess body hair, acne, and male-pattern hair loss; PCOS…read more
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Ask Leyla: What should I do to prepare for pregnancy?
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Q: What basic supplements and foods should a woman choose who is considering starting a family? It’s not happening just yet but I want to get my body ready. I understand it may be a good idea to have a checkup…read more
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Test Your Health IQ: Round four!
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
This is the 4th in our series of Health IQ tests. If you haven’t already, please take a crack at our previous challenges: Round One, Round Two, and Round Three According to an article in the Los Angeles Times, American…read more
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21 ways to save your liver!
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
Dan Aykroyd made his way into the annals of comedy fame with his hilarious impression of chef Julia Child in a now-legendary skit on Saturday Night Live. “Save the liver!” he trilled while demonstrating how to cook a chicken, managing…read more
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Heart attack symptoms in women: Lifesaving information you need
By Dr. Stephen Sinatra
The studies keep coming in confirming the fact that heart attack symptoms in women are often misdiagnosed. The latest study, published in the European Heart Journal Acute Cardiovascular Care, showed that women have a 50 percent higher chance than men…read more
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Prenatal probiotics – paving the way for a healthy baby
By Dr. David Perlmutter
Eczema is becoming a fairly common problem in young children. This condition is characterized by frequent outbreaks of reddened, inflamed skin with significant itching. But beyond the discomfort, it is now recognized that when children are diagnosed with eczema, they…read more
Categories: Women’s Health
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Though we think of declining estrogen as the hallmark of menopause, it's actually common for…
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Up to 12 percent of Americans have ulcers at some point in life. Peptic ulcers…
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Gallbladder disease is a modern illness. An estimated 20 million Americans have gallbladder disease. The…
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Going into the market the other day, I was confronted with a choice: Organic…
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Q: Is there any benefit to raising urine pH by taking a teaspoon of sodium bicarbonate…
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Rates of diabetes, both Type 1 and Type 2, are on the rise among America’s…
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