How Important Is Sex in a Relationship?
What to Keep in Mind Sex can strengthen intimacy and relationship satisfaction, but lower frequency doesn’t automatically mean a weaker relationship. Regular sex offers physical and mental health benefits, including stress relief, better sleep, and improved immunity. Sexual needs and frequency change over time — open communication is the most important factor for satisfaction. Why […]
How Does Alcohol Affect Your Sex Life?
First things first, what is “getting wet” in terms of what your body is doing. Unlike men, women’s sexual desire, excitement and energy tend to begin in that great organ above the shoulders, rather than the one below the waist. When women are sexually aroused there is an increased blood flow to the vagina causing […]
Heart Disease and Women
But what should really concern women is that heart disease accounts for 1 in 4 deaths in women. So if you take away anything from this article, it should be that heart disease is the #1 killer of women! Heart disease should not be thought of as a “man’s disease” any longer by the medical […]
Healthy Living in 2026 Begins in February
January can be a challenging month as you come out of the fog of a hectic holiday season. Making New Year’s resolutions in February may give you a better chance of finding success. Statistics tell us the average woman now lives to be 81 years old – four years longer than in 2007. Despite this […]
Subtle Health Symptoms Women in Their 20s & 30s Should Never Ignore
Here are the most common health issues women in their 20’s and 30’s should never ignore. PMS Symptoms Painful Cramps Painful Sex Inability to have an orgasm Painful Urination These are health symptoms women in their 20s and 30s never ignore. –PMS Symptoms start to happen 1 to 2 weeks before your period. Emotional changes […]
Magnesium — the basics
Magnesium is a common mineral your body needs to work well. You get it from foods, some fortified products, supplements, and medicines like antacids and some laxatives. What magnesium does Magnesium helps hundreds of processes in the body. It: Helps your muscles and nerves work properly Supports energy production and keeps cells running Plays a […]
GLP-1’s and Menopause
The most recent medical studies found that women in menopause, who were taking GLP-1 and hormone therapy (HT), lost substantially more weight than those who only took GLP-1’s. What are the Common Side Effects of GLP-1s? The most common side effects of GLP-1’s include, reduced appetite, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and constipation. These are often described […]
Breast Cancer, Diet & Healthy Living-Putting All the Pieces Together
October is breast cancer awareness month. Breast cancer is diagnosed in over 220,000 women each year in the US. With one in eight or 12.3% of women being diagnosed, what can we do to prevent breast cancer or at the very least reduce our risk? We have all heard the saying, “we are what we […]
No Two Snowflakes Are Alike
Recently, a patient of mine tearfully confided in me that her boyfriend told her she had plus-size lips compared to “others he’d seen online,” and that she really needed a more sexy-looking cooch. (He wasn’t talking about her mouth here ladies, he was talking about the appearance of her vagina.) Here’s a concept for you. […]
Heavy Periods with Clots After 40 — What to Know and When to Seek Help
After age 40, periods often become heavier and less predictable as hormones shift toward menopause. This is commonly due to perimenopause, but heavier bleeding and clots can also signal anemia, fibroids or polyps, thyroid problems, or medication/device effects. Track changes and see a clinician if bleeding is very heavy or symptoms worsen. What’s Going On? […]