I recently completed a Cologuard test, and I was amazed at how simple and quick it was. As a doctor, I talk about preventive health often, but going through the process myself reinforced just how important it is to prioritize screenings like this. At 45, even if you feel healthy and have no family history, […]
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In general we, as women, need to take better care of ourselves! We have the tendency to multitask ourselves into mental and physical exhaustion. We take care of our children, our husbands or boyfriends, our extended family, and our communities by helping them be successful in their projects. By the time we have given energy
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The food we eat can be powerful medicine to help us boost our immune system, especially during the holidays. During the holiday season we are traveling, engaged in extra activities, eating more processed foods, sugar, cakes and alcohol, and getting less sleep than we usually do. Perhaps we are more stressed too, managing activities with
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blood-sugar-cycle You hear people talking about how stressed they are. We as human beings are not built to be stressed all of the time. We were built to have very short periods of stress used to get us out of life-threatening situations. Once we have escaped that situation our stress should be over. However with
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Type 2 diabetes affects millions of Americans and is often preceded by a condition known as insulin resistance. Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas that plays a crucial role in moving blood sugar (glucose) from the bloodstream into the cells, where it can be utilized for energy. Understanding Insulin Resistance Insulin resistance is
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When it comes to regulating blood glucose levels there is an important interplay between two hormones in your body, insulin and glucagon. These two hormones counterbalance each other and allow for normal blood sugar balancing. When they are not working correctly people can develop insulin resistance and diabetes. Here are the major players. What is
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Eating is vital for life and deeply woven into the traditions and cultures of every society around the globe. We rely on food not just for nourishment but also for comfort, celebration, and consolation. It plays a key role in our social gatherings and business meetings alike. The Diagnosis Can Trigger Fear Receiving a diagnosis
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Have you ever considered doing a detox plan to jump-start your health goals? Many people, including my patients, are curious about detoxification as a way to cleanse their bodies and improve overall health. The idea of “detox” can mean different things to different people, and there are many ways to go about it. However, the
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What we put in our mouths can have a strong impact on perimenopausal or menopausal transition symptoms. Creating and maintaining a healthy diet can improve perimenopausal symptoms. In general, increasing the amount of foods that come from plant sources helps to balance out symptoms. Why are plant-based foods so helpful? They are chock full of
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girllookinginmirror Many women may confuse menopause and perimenopause because they are so closely related. So, what is menopause? Menopause is the medical term that designates the end of childbearing years. This is a normal part of a woman’s age and development. A woman is in menopause once she has ceased to have a menstrual cycle,
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