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7 Tips for a Good Night’s Sleep
April 20, 2022
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 get at least 30-minutes […]
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Reversing Prediabetes Naturally
February 08, 2021
Have you been diagnosed with prediabetes? If so, you were probably offered a prescription for Metformin or a similar medication, which is a synthetic way to support blood sugar regulation. However, prediabetes is often reversible without any medications. While diabetes […]
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Is Your Diet Making Menopause Worse? 5 Ways to Lighten Up
April 21, 2020
Here at Overlake OB/GYN, we try to focus on the positives of menopause, rather than wallowing in the potential negatives. Many of our clients sail through menopause relatively unscathed, or with a minimal amount of side effects, and truly appreciate […]
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Steps to Good Mental Health
January 10, 2020
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 […]
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Are Fibroid Tumors Common?
August 28, 2019
The word “TUMOR” strikes fear in the hearts of all who hear it because they automatically jump to the “cancer” conclusion. However, the overwhelming majority of tumors are completely benign (not cancerous!). If you have been diagnosed with fibroid tumors, […]
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Simple Changes to Reduce Stress
August 20, 2019
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 […]
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What is Considered a High Risk Pregnancy?
September 24, 2018
Have you been diagnosed with a high risk pregnancy? If so, it can be alarming, especially if this is your first time to be pregnant. However, don’t let that news cause you undue concern. Modern medicine has made it […]
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6 Pregnancy Myths Busted!
July 30, 2018
Pregnancy is one of the most miraculous, and complex, processes that occurs in a woman’s lifetime. So, it’s no wonder the aura around pregnancy and childbirth is so ripe with myths that become accepted as medical science. We’re here to […]
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The Importance of Prenatal Care
December 07, 2016
Congratulations! You’re pregnant! But now what? You have infinite questions about what this means for you and your baby over the next 9 months. Many of the answers to your questions pertain to prenatal care, that is, how you should […]
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What Every Woman Needs to Know About Pregnancy and Preeclampsia
July 16, 2015
The good news is that preeclampsia – a condition in which a pregnant woman develops high blood pressure and protein in the urine – is pretty rare. Only about 5% of all pregnancies become preeclamptic. The bad news is that […]