Mammograms have become an integral part of women’s health and wellness routines, especially for women in their forties and above. Unlike the mammograms of the past, new technology has increased the effectiveness of mammogram imaging to detect early signs of breast cancer. One of the newer imaging technologies that is used is 3D mammograms or…
Hormone replacement therapy has long been used to offset the symptoms of menopause. As hormonal changes occur in women going through “the change”, many experience hot flashes, moodiness, insomnia, depression, lower sex drive and decreased bone density. The issue with oral hormone replacement therapies is that many women have ups and downs throughout the day,…
If you are a women, having an OBGYN that you can trust should be an important part of your wellness plan. From adolescence through menopause, there are many time through a woman’s life that you need the expert care of an experienced OBGYN. While you may think the only time you need a OBGYN is…
Did you know your cheeks are often one of the first areas of your face to cause signs of aging? Those fatty bulges on your face that were pinched when you were a kid can beginning to lose their fatty composition and sag over time. Most people do not attribute their cheeks to their tired,…
There are many benefits to including a Naturopathic physician as part of your medical health care team. While traditional physicians are trained to provide medical attention for many of the common injuries and ailments you encounter during your life, many are not experts in holistic health care. A Naturopathic physician can offer holistic medical and…
Vitiligo is a skin condition where areas of the skin lose pigment, making them lighter or white. Not only can this condition be embarrassing and unattractive, these patches are susceptible to sunburn due to lack of melanin to protect the skin. Although there is no cure for vitiligo, there are treatment options for the condition…
Do your legs have a spider web of veins that are visible? Spider veins are smaller versions of varicose veins that can be embarrassing for some people. Although these veins are more common in older adults, they can appear below the skin in younger people as well. Weight gain, pregnancy, hormones, standing or even sitting…
One of the best ways to identify the early stages of osteoporosis is through the use of a bone density scan, also referred to as bone mineral density test. This test is non-invasive and measures the density level on small parts of a few bones. If the bone mineral density is low, it is a…
Finding out you are pregnant is exciting- finding out your having twins is both exhilarating and frightening. Bringing one child into the world is amazing, and at times, stressful enough; bringing two or more can be a little scary. However, with the right OBGYN team on your side, you can have a healthy pregnancy and…
Everyone has an area on their body they wish they could change. Maybe it is the mom whose tummy that never went flat again after having kids or the guy whose jaw line that never quite was as pronounced as he would like. For some people, it is the jiggly upper arms that never seem…
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