Painful Periods: How much is too much? Period pain is common and so it is common to believe that it is normal. However, 20% of women experience cramping that is severe enough to interfere with their daily activities, keeping them home from work or school; which is NOT normal. Since these women believe that it […]
Women's Health
Are those gummy bear candies reallyyyy that bad? Let’s ask your blood glucose and insulin levels.
Are those Gummy Bear Candies really THAT bad? Let’s ask your Blood Glucose and Insulin Levels. We know sugar has been given a bad name. Being deemed ‘the root of all evil, when it comes to food’, often referred to as the worst thing you could be eating. If we were to post an Instagram […]
Anxiety: Underlying Causes and Reduction Techniques
Anxiety: Underlying Causes and Reduction Techniques. We all experience some anxiety and in small, appropriate doses it is a necessary and normal response to stressful situations. The problem starts when anxiety becomes chronic and pervasive. When it starts to impact multiple areas of your life, health and enjoyment. Anxiety disorders affect nearly 30% of adults […]
Hi, I’m your Pelvic Floor.
Hi, I’m you Pelvic Floor. It’s Nice to Meet You. Now I am sure that you have heard the term pelvic floor used before, and you may even know that it is located somewhere “down there”. But how well acquainted are you with your pelvic health? Think about your best friend in the entire world. […]
Hot Flashes and Night Sweats in Perimenopause and Menopause
Hot Flashes and Night Sweats in Perimenopause and Menopause Hot flashes and night sweats are common symptoms that occur during a woman’s menopausal transition. These can occur well before a woman has gone through menopause, a transitional time referred to as Perimenopause, and can last for years after a woman’s period has ceased. Up to […]
ALL I WANT IS CLEAR SKIN
ALL I WANT IS CLEAR SKIN By: Dr. Alison Gottschalk, ND ‘All I want is clear skin. I’m 26, I went on the pill in my late teens specifically for my skin, it’s still not great. I thought I would come see you first, before we try accutane’ – Health Over All patient. To the […]