Have you tried natural options that haven’t worked to get rid of fine lines and wrinkles or are you afraid to try Botox or Juvederm because of potential side effects? Collagen is a more natural option, with no serious side effects, that can effectively treat fine lines, wrinkles, and acne scars, as well as create fuller lips and cheeks.
Read MoreAs a holistic medicine practitioner, Dr. Simone Sturm fields questions about all the latest health trends on the market. But few have proven to be as as controversial as the topic of phytoestrogens.
For women, the only things in life that are certain are death, taxes, and menopause. We want to break the perceived taboo of talking about menopause so you feel educated and empowered.
Read MoreIn recent years, more and more women have been switching their routine women’s health care from a traditional obstetrician-gynecologist (OB-GYN) to a nurse practitioner (NP). What exactly is an NP?
Read MoreThanksgiving is a time when people often eat so much that they feel sick or enter a “food coma” – people often blame the chemical tryptophan found in turkey for their post-meal sleepiness, but in reality, any large quantity of food can cause someone to pass out on the couch.
Read MoreAttention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, is an ever present, common diagnosis amongst children (and even adults) these days. Its symptoms vary from patient to patient, but generally, lack of attention and focus, hyperactivity and impulsivity, behavioral problems, and sleep troubles are some of the hallmark symptoms of ADHD.
Read MoreFor some couples, conceiving a child seems to come easy. This is especially true when you are struggling with fertility issues, seeing others get pregnant, seemingly without effort. For a couple struggling with infertility, the painful reality is that trying to become pregnant becomes a full-time job; for them, there is a much smaller chance of “a happy accident” or becoming pregnant “when the time is right”.
Read MoreInfertility is estimated to affect as many as 15% of couples in the United States. Of these couples, men and women contribute just about equally to the causes of infertility. Because infertility is so prevalent, many men, women, and couples choose to seek medical help when they are unable to conceive despite their best efforts.
Read MoreFor many women trying to conceive a child, factors such as age, lifestyle choices like drinking alcohol and smoking, hormone balance, family history, and even exposure to certain chemicals can all affect fertility. One factor that strongly affects a woman’s fertility is her body weight. Many women struggling with infertility may be unaware of this until they have a consultation with a fertility specialist.
Read MoreWithout doubt, women’s reproductive health is a very complex topic. Reproductive health impacts the whole body, and similarly, the general health of a woman has a large impact on her overall reproductive health, and more specifically her ability to conceive.
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