Experiencing changes in your menstrual cycle? One of the earliest signs that perimenopause is occurring and that menopause is approaching, is a change in your menstrual cycle. Here’s what I tell my patients they may experience: Missed periods you may skip your period for a month...
Some practitioners continue to proclaim that all estrogens are the same and all progesterones (synthetic included) are alike. It's quite clear that there is sufficient scientific research to claim otherwise: very small differences between molecules can result in significant differences in effects on the body....
If you want to know how to lose weight naturally (or how to help someone lose weight), focus on what you can do, not what you can’t. Making healthy changes is hard. But studies show that the way we think about these changes can make a...
The New York Times Magazine published a compelling piece titled, "The Boy With a Thorn in His Joints" by Susannah Meadows, written by a mother of little boy who had been diagnosed with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). After pursuing appropriate diagnostic workups and trying the...
I love discovering new food blogs. Golubka is a lovely site filled with recipes by the talented Anya Kassoff, including this fantastic salad, full of brightness and crunch. A perfect addition to your table this season. Enjoy! Shaved Brussels Sprout, Pomegranate and Lentil Salad (serves 8-10) For the...