Do I Really Need to Exercise to be Healthy? Many people struggle to fit exercise into their schedule. But, is it really that important to a health plan if you are eating right and taking care of yourself in other ways? The short answer is…yes! Exercise is a powerful tool that can often be overlooked, […]
Women's Health
Addressing Burnout for Better Health
Addressing Burnout for Better Health Are you always feeling stressed and overwhelmed? Feeling like you have an endless to-do list and hating Sundays because of the dread of the work week to come? You could be exhibiting signs of burn out. “Burn out” isn’t just something we say when we are tired and stressed, it […]
5 Reasons Your Period is Irregular
5 Reasons Your Period Is Irregular Irregular periods refers to the number of days from the day your period begins to the start of your next period. The average menstrual cycle lasts approximately 28 days however, anything between 21 and 35 days is normal. Longer or shorter than 21-35 days is considered early or late […]
Will I Have to Suffer through “Post Pill Syndrome” When I Go Off my Birth Control?
Will I have to Suffer through “Post Pill Syndrome” When I go off my Birth Control? After many years of being on the birth control pill, many women worry that “the pill” may have caused damage to their hormones resulting in amenorrhea (absent period), acne, weight gain, or hirsutism (male-pattern hair growth) among other symptoms. […]
Is it me or my PMS?
Is it me or my PMS? About 80% of women report at least 1 physical or emotional symptom during the 2 weeks prior to their period (luteal phase). Having symptoms that present in the 5 days before your period and resolve within 4 days of the onset of menses is considered premenstrual syndrome (or PMS). […]
Menopausal Hormone Treatment Is Only Piece of the Puzzle
Menopausal Hormone Treatment Is Only Piece of the Puzzle Hormones can be helpful but they are not but they are just a piece of the puzzle when making a health plan for women in menopause. For many women it is important to start with basics when addressing their health concerns in perimenopause and menopause. For […]