The holiday season is filled with gatherings and many tasty meals. It’s a time when people are tempted by treats everywhere they go and overeating becomes the norm. Since many rich meals and sugary desserts aren’t particularly friendly to anyone’s system, it’s no surprise that you might be feeling a little uncomfortable! But what if […]
Women's Health
Tips for Healthy Holiday Eating
Heading into the holidays, so many patients at Health Over All ask me the same question: Is it OK to cheat on my diet? My healthy holiday tips will help you glide through the holiday season and stay sane around food. Starting in November, I often hear the same thing from many of our patients: “If […]
3 Steps to Eliminate Estrogen Dominance by Dr. Jordin Wiggins
Estrogen has a bad reputation. Often associated with breast cancer and cardiovascular disease. However, when estrogen is IN BALANCE it helps keep our bones strong, keeps everything in the body well lubricated (if you suffer from vaginal dryness I can help with that too!) and is important for our mood. When estrogen is OUT OF […]
Healthy Hormone Series Part 3: What Hormone Tests You Should Be Asking For
As part of our Well Woman Checks, Dr. Wiggins wants to give you the inside scoop on hormone testing so you can be healthy, active and well over all. Now you know the symptoms that can be caused by hormone imbalance, WHEN and HOW to test them accurately. It is time to determine what […]
Heavy Periods – Normal vs. Common
It is often surprising to me when patients describe their periods as “normal,” particularly when pain, heavy flow, and mood swings are involved. So long as they bleed consistently around the same time every month, they consider these symptoms routine. While every woman’s period varies (length, heaviness, PMS, etc.), these “common” symptoms shouldn’t be considered […]
Back-to-School Advice for Parents
When it comes to back-to-school, the emphasis is always placed on students. There are deals and advice on everything from clothing, school supplies, and how-to pack a healthy lunch. Sadly, parents get lost in the whole process and often feel overwhelmed and overworked! So, for all of you parents out there, here are […]