We have all heard of “Estrogen dominance” or high estrogen levels as a cause of weight gain, but did you know that low estrogen can cause weight gain as well? Estrogen actually plays a major role in making your body more sensitive to insulin and protecting against obesity, insulin resistance and cardiovascular disease. The […]
Women's Health
Is There a Reason For Your Painful Periods?
Cramping… sharp… throbbing… dull… achy… PAIN! It’s all part of being a woman at “that time of the month”, right?! WRONG. Contrary to popular belief, painful periods are not normal. Just because you have two X chromosomes doesn’t mean you should suffer in pain every month and miss out on the activities of […]
Healthy Hormone Series Part 2: How to Accurately Test Hormones
As part of our Well-Woman Checks, Dr. Wiggins wants to give you the inside scoop on hormone testing so can be healthy, active and well over all. We know that the following can all be caused by hormone imbalance: bloating mood swings acne fatigue lack of sex drive vaginal dryness low mood/depression anxiety heavy […]
Could Menopause Be The Cause of Your Failing Memory?
Have you been forgetting names or where you left your keys? If so, you’re not alone. Most middle-aged women experience memory lapses from time to time, especially during menopause. This may be due to the fact that, during menopause there is a dramatic drop in ovarian production of hormones, especially estrogen. Estrogen not only […]
Healthy Hormone Series: When Hormone Testing Is Essential To Your Wellbeing
You know the symptoms – bloating, mood swings, acne, fatigue, lack of sex drive, vaginal dryness. Or maybe your cycles are changing; getting closer together or farther apart. Not to mention the painful and heavy periods. What about being short tempered, and lacking joy? We often put a smile on our faces outwardly, but inside […]
Your Menstrual Cycle and the Moon
Hey Ladies, Here is a Friday ‘fun fact’ about your hormones… Although this phenomenon has been debated in medical research, did you know that menstruating women (who are not on hormonal contraceptives) tend to cycle with the moon? …Come on, who has not noticed their cycle linking up with girlfriends, teammates, or roommates? But […]