Women

Vitamin D has always been considered an essential part of a well balanced diet and lifestyle. It is responsible for multiple health-related processes, including fighting inflammation and supporting the immune system response. It’s also an essential agent for maintaining strong […]

Once you learn you are pregnant, your focus immediately shifts to your baby and his/her healthy development. Physical signs and symptoms that wouldn’t have phased you in the past can now seem like major red flags, making it difficult to […]

If you’re someone who struggles to fall asleep, stay asleep, or if you’re approaching menopause and find hormonal fluctuations make sleep more difficult – this post’s for you. 1. Get some exercise If you are already doing your part to […]

While the majority of our work here as women’s healthcare providers takes place in the physical realm, we know mental health is a foundational component to physical health. When your mind is healthy, balanced, clear, and grounded, you are better […]

Do you find yourself running to the bathroom stalls at work or discreetly adjusting your pants or underwear in order to relieve vaginal itching? You aren’t the only one. Millions of women complain of vaginal itching – or itchiness that […]

If you received an abnormal result from your pap smear, odds are your Ob-Gyn is going to call and schedule you for a colposcopy. If this happens to you, don’t panic. It’s fairly common to get an “abnormal result” from […]

According to the CDC, flu season officially commenced on October 1. This means physicians, pharmacies, and health clinics around the nation are reminding people to get their flu shot. Flu shots are typically free or very low-cost, and can be […]

While it may seem like nicotine quells anxiety and calms you down, it’s a trick. The reality is that nicotine is a stimulant, and physicians and healthcare practitioners have long noticed that our patients who smoke have more disrupted sleep […]

We all know stress doesn’t feel good – pounding heart, irritated tummy, disrupted sleep, reactive actions, feelings of fear, self-doubt, and anxiety. Now, we’ve learned stress negatively impacts your body as a whole – contributing to illness and disease, and […]

While only 5% of all pregnant women experience preeclampsia, it’s a very serious diagnosis and puts you and you baby at high risk. Preeclampsia typically comes on after Week 20 of the pregnancy, and symptoms include: Extreme headaches Nausea/vomiting Severe […]