Category: Prevention

What to Eat to Lower Your Cholesterol

Ok, if you’re reading this, then chances are you or someone you love has been advised to change their diet to help lower their cholesterol. You can click here to read my blog that explains more about cholesterol? (link to blog on Why You Should Care about Cholesterol) Know your numbers Ideal results Total Cholesterol […]

Your Prostate

Join the club guys, we ladies have our flow issues too.

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Why Girls Get More Injuries

Parents might think that boys get more sports injuries than girls, but, Surprise!

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Colonoscopy: Does Vodka Count as Clear Liquid?

No! But what can you do when prepping for a colonoscopy?

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Optimism: 3 Life Hacks to a Happier Perspective

Though there are undoubtedly people who are born with “The Happy Gene” and are natural optimists, I’ve seen many people choose to be optimistic and not give in to their negative self-talk.

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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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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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