I’m reading a fascinating book written by holistic health coach, Alisa Vitti. The title of the book is Woman Code and provides great advice and research on how to regulate menstrual cycles, clear up skin, lose weight, alleviate PMS, improve moods, and have better sex by following a whole-foods program. The idea behind following a whole-foods …
Continue ReadingEmbrace your body campaign.
Can you imagine a world where women embrace their bodies at every stage of their life? Can you imagine the changes that would occur on this earth? Taryn Brumfitt is raising money to create a documentary that will unite women across the globe to love their bodies. Check it out here.
Continue ReadingBe gentle with your vulva.
When a patient comes to me complaining of vulvar pain my first question is, “Do you use soap on your vulva?” I am often met with a quizzical look and the dreaded response, “Yes, of course!” When I hear that answer my heart sinks. Let this be my public service announcement: NO SOAP ON YOUR …
Continue ReadingHow much vaginal discharge is normal?
Are you concerned that you have more vaginal discharge than normal? Are you embarrassed to discuss discharge with your ob/gyn? I have fielded many questions about vaginal discharge from several patients in the last week so I figured it was time to write a blog about it! First, vaginal discharge is normal. All women have …
Continue ReadingPersistent genital arousal syndrome.
Persistent genital arousal syndrome is one of the most frustrating syndromes that I’ve faced while practicing at MCFS. Typically, a patient complaining of PGAS symptoms presents to us after some time of suffering. Since this syndrome affects each woman differently, a careful history must be taken. Although more research is being dedicated to this syndrome, …
Continue ReadingOne billion rising on V-Day.
Today is V-day, a day that begins 48 hours of global activism for survivors of gender violence. One Billion Rising For Justice is a global call to women survivors of violence to break their silence and release their stories through art, dance, marches, ritual, song, spoken word, and whatever way feels right. In 2013, …
Continue ReadingI can put coconut oil where?!?
I am a big fan of coconut oil! Truth be told, I am an integrative nutrition news junkie and have been fascinated by the benefits of coconut oil. It took me a while to warm up to the idea of using an oil, one that is full of saturated fat, internally and externally. But the …
Continue ReadingHappy New Year!
Joining a gym and getting more exercise is probably the most common resolution year after year. No doubt the fitness industry booms after we ring in the New Year. Gym memberships can be very expensive especially when you factor in the money you spend on new sneakers, workout gear, gym bags, iPods and gas money!! …
Continue ReadingThe sunshine vitamin.
It’s that time of year again when our exposure to sunlight is greatly limited. Many people leave for work when it’s dark and return home in darkness, spending most of their daytime hours inside an office. It’s this lack of sunshine that can lead to Vitamin D deficiency. I am convinced of the health benefits …
Continue ReadingHome remedies for urinary tract infections.
One of the reasons why women go see their health care provider is for the treatment of urinary tract infections (UTI). One in five women will develop at least one UTI within her lifetime and, although less common, many men are likely to suffer from one as well. Luckily, there are several home remedies one …
Continue Reading