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Changes in Weight and Fat Distribution Approaching Menopause
We oftentimes talk about the hormonal changes that come with menopause (either natural or surgically-induced such as after a hysterectomy). Women may feel imbalanced, depressed, or start experiencing anxiety. But what about physical changes? Women may Read More…
Posted in Hormones, Hysterectomy
Yoga May Help Female Sexual Dysfunction
When we think of the term “sexual dysfunction,” we usually think of male dysfunction. But sexual dysfunction in women is just as common and just as important, yet it receives such little attention. Women who experience sexual dysfunction may struggle…
Vaginal Dryness– Causes and Finding Symptom Relief
Vaginal dryness is something a lot of women experience– they may be headed toward menopause, be experiencing surgically induced menopause (as with a hysterectomy), or may not be producing enough estrogen in their body. Vaginal dryness is extremely Read More…
The Hormonal Imbalance Behind PCOS
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is a condition that affects approximately 10 million women around the world. Although it stems from a hormonal imbalance symptoms can be difficult to pin point, especially for general practitioners and family doctors who Read More…
Self-Care Stretches, IC Stretching for Women with Interstitial Cystitis
If you have Interstitial Cystitis you certainly know how frustrating it can be. Consuming the wrong beverage or food can send you into a flare up which might last hours or days. Even just having sex or getting too dehydrated…
Posted in Interstitial Cystitis
Selecting the Proper Antidepressant to Help with Depression
Last week we talked about depression vs. sadness. Sadness is a natural response to events that happen in life (a loved one’s death, a break up, losing a job, divorce, etc) and gets better over time whereas clinical depression is…
Posted in Depression, Medications and Prescriptions
Sadness or Clinical Depression– Only One Needs Medication
Depression is a serious issue that affects millions of people in America. The ADAA (Anxiety and Depression Association of America) says that at any point about 3-5% of Americans are suffering from depression. In 2014, 15.8 million Americans had suffered…
Posted in Depression
Affirmations to Read Before Surgery With Dr. Davis
Surgery can be a scary thought, especially if you’ve never had surgery before. Recovery from surgery can also sound equally scary. Rest assured– I have performed thousands of laparoscopic surgeries, most in conjunction with Skyway Surgery Center, Read More…
Posted in Procedures, Surgery
Having Children Later in Life, Longevity, and Telomere Length
A recent study has suggested that having children later in life has been linked to female longevity. More specifically, the ability to have children later in life has been linked to longer telomeres and may be a marker for healthy…
Posted in Resources, Uncategorized