Category: Other Conditions

Mastectomy that Spares the Nipples

Yes, there is such a thing and here’s why it’s important to consider this before you have surgery for breast cancer. I was talking to 2 friends the other day, who both had double mastectomies for advanced breast cancer. Kim and Ellen (not their real names) had complete reconstruction and neither one had been able to save […]

Managing Break Through Cancer Pain (BTCP)

When it comes to managing cancer pain, it is important to take time to consider the various options that might work best for you or your loved one.

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ProBiotics and Your Gut Biome

When my patients come to see me for their annual exam, I always ask about nutrition and digestive issues including whether they are experiencing any occasional bloating, gas, constipation and/or diarrhea.

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Quiz: Could You Have Irritable Bowel Syndrome?

Do you often feel that your stomach is in knots? Or worry that you’ll have to run to a bathroom at any point in the day? Do you ever notice that your stomach is so bloated a few hours after a meal that your clothes are tighter?

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When Do I Need a Pap Smear?

Are you as confused as all of my patients about when to have a pap smear? Does it seem that every week, there’s a new recommendation?

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Boost is the Perfect Pre and Post Workout Drink

“This tastes like a milkshake!”

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Heavy Periods and How We Evaluate Them

Many teens, women over 45 and those with PCOS, are more likely to have a new onset of heavy bleeding. This is often caused by an imbalance of the 2 hormones that regulate the menstrual cycle, estrogen and progesterone

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