If you’re in the first 12 weeks, chances are pretty high that you’re not even the least bit hungry, let alone interested in the banquet of food you’ve been told you need to consume every day.
Continue readingTips and Tricks: Rehydration After Vomiting
If you or someone you love has been vomiting and unable to keep any food or liquids down, they’re probably starting to feel even worse from the effects of dehydration.
Continue readingPre-Deciding Your Way to Weight Loss
Instead of waiting until presented with food choices, pause and think ahead to what’s likely going to be available and “Pre-decide” what to eat and what to avoid.
Continue readingThe Menstrual Cycle With PCOS: It’s Different
For women with PCOS, there are complex biochemical imbalances within the ovary. The underlying cause is Insulin Resistance.
Continue readingPre-Deciding Your Way to Weight Loss
Instead of waiting until presented with food choices, pause and think ahead to what’s likely going to be available and “Pre-decide” what to eat and what to avoid.
Continue readingDo I Need a Pap Smear?
Many of my patients come in to see me wondering about all the new guidelines and how often they need Pap smears.
Continue readingSnack Ideas for Pregnant Moms
While you are pregnant, make sure you’re getting all the essential nutrients, vitamins and foods your baby needs to grow and develop. Sometimes it’s difficult to think about how to actually get the extra 200 – 300 recommended calories you and your baby need every day.
Continue readingGetting Enough Calcium with a Lactose Sensitivity
Most people are surprised to learn that they need calcium every day. That’s right, our bodies do not store calcium and can only get it from what we eat. Though green leafy vegetables have some calcium, you’d need at least 4 cups of broccoli to equal 1 glass of milk.
Continue readingGetting Birth Control Pills – No Exam Needed
You can get birth control as a teen without having to have a pelvic exam. That’s right, you don’t need to have a complete exam to get birth control.
Continue readingManaging Your Weight with PCOS
Most women with PolyCystic Ovarian Syndrome, PCOS have a lot of difficulty losing weight and keeping it off. This is not in their control, completely unfair and can be very challenging.
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