Women’s Health
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The latest developments in brain health
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
Prevalence of Unrecognized Cognitive Impairment in Federally Qualified Health Centers: This is an alarming review that, on the one hand, highlights the pervasiveness of cognitive decline among senior U.S. adults; on the other, that underscores the impact of poverty on…read more
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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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14 times I’ve been ahead of the curve
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
Looking back over a 40-year career in medicine, I frequently departed from the orthodoxy to embrace therapies and paradigms considered controversial, even downright heretical. I’m proud to say that many have gone mainstream and have become validated by research. Once…read more
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“Breakthrough” treatments that we don’t really need (part one)
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
It seems not a week goes by that we’re not regaled with news of a “breakthrough” treatment that promises relief from one malady or another. Most of these are expensive, and some come with an array of harrowing side effects….read more
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Ask Leyla: How should I prepare for pregnancy?
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Q: What basic supplements and foods should I choose when 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 and…read more
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Ask Leyla: What can I do to reduce menstrual cramps?
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Q: My granddaughter suffers terrible cramps during her monthly periods. She is 27 years old. I mentioned to her it may have something to do with her diet. Any suggestions? A: Many women are plagued with primary dysmenorrhea, which is the…read more
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Ask Leyla: Could green tea be causing me adrenal stress?
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Q: I drink about three to five cups of organic green tea every day. I mentioned to my chiropractor that menopause has brought me disrupted sleep and difficulty burning fat and building muscle even though I’m a CrossFitter, do yoga, play…read more
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A case of muscle cramps
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
I would like to share an interesting case with you because it exemplifies the approach we in integrative medicine take to address challenging conditions. Much of what we see falls between the cracks of conventional medicine; “paint-by-numbers” medicine utilizing drugs…read more
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Ask Leyla: What can I do to help alleviate my PMS symptoms?
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Q: Like many, I suffer from PMS symptoms and would like to manage them naturally as much as possible. Is there anything I can do to make the symptoms less severe, or prevent them altogether—or am I stuck taking the usual…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…
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…
Dead Butt Syndrome: I love this term! Formally speaking, in medical parlance, it’s dubbed “gluteal…
Q: I read various health newsletters, books, and websites on nutritional advice, and I’d like…
"Above all, do not lose your desire to walk. Every day I walk myself into…
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