Vaginal atrophy: What it is and how to treat it
Menopause, MonaLisa Touch, menopause, menopause featured, MonaLisa Touch featured, perimenopause, vaginal atrophyVaginal atrophy — ever heard of it? If not, you’re not alone. In fact, you might even have it and not be aware of the issue. Vaginal atrophy is just as it sounds — a deterioration of cells in the vagina. Also known as atrophic vagi...
Common Ailments of Pregnancy
Obstetrics, ailments of pregnancy, headache, nausea, OB featured, pregnancyAches and pains Tylenol, Extra Strength Tylenol, or any product that Tylenol makes (Tylenol PM, Tylenol Cold and Sinus, etc.) is safe. Avoid any medicines containing aspirin (Bayer, Excedrin, BC, or Goody Powder) or anti-inflammatory med...
Medications Safe for Use in Pregnancy
Obstetrics, medications, pregnancyThe following medications have been taken during pregnancy and have not been shown to cause birth defects. Even so, we recommend not using any medication unless necessary. If you take a medication routinely for a medical problem and are ...
Preparing for Your OB/GYN Surgery
Gynecology, gynecology featured, medications, recovery, surgeryPrior to Your OB/GYN Surgery Smoking If you smoke, you should stop before your operation. Any period of nonsmoking helps, but to get the most benefit, you should quit at least two weeks before surgery. Quitting or cutting down on smoking...
Postpartum Instructions
Obstetrics, breastfeeding, OB featured, postpartum depression, postpartum recoveryThis information is intended to help you after your delivery. Please remember to feel free to call our office at any time with questions that you might have after reading this information. We also welcome any comments or suggestions rega...
Pregnancy 101
Obstetrics, ailments of pregnancy, exercise during pregnancy, healthy diet, OB featured, stretch marksPregnancy does crazy things to your body. It is also a time filled with some new and unusual concerns. This article address some of those concerns. Bleeding Many women experience spotting during the first 14 weeks of pregnancy. Typically...
The link between stress and weight gain
SmartFit Weight LossNone of us like to gaze in the mirror and see a couple extra inches here, a few extra pounds there. And yet, it’s a common reality for so many of us. In fact, the number of overweight and even obese Americans has been on the rise for y...
Endometriosis 101: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
Gynecology, anti-inflammatory foods, endometriosis, gynecology featured, healthy diet, infertilityEndometriosis: It’s a big word to swallow. And, it sounds painful. The truth is — it is. This female disorder happens when tissue that naturally grows inside the uterus, lining its walls, ends up growing on the outside of the uterus....
Beyond body weight: how to measure body fat loss and body composition
SmartFit Weight Loss, body fat, weight-loss journalWhile in the midst of a weight-loss regimen, it can difficult to determine whether all of your hard work is actually paying off. Weighing yourself on a scale doesn’t provide accurate answers, because body weight is only one measure of ...
6 foods that can cause a weight-loss plateau
SmartFit Weight Loss, artificial sweeteners, inflammation, insulin resistanceWeight loss is a tricky thing: One week you’re on top of the world, the next you feel as if nothing’s working. If you feel like your weight-loss efforts have come to a standstill, understand that this is a common occurrence. It’s n...
What you need to know about hormone replacement therapy
Hormone Replacement Therapy, hormones, menopause, menopause featured, stress, vaginal atrophyHormone replacement therapy is a subject not without controversy. Tinkering with hormones is a tricky thing. Hormones affect so much — your quality of sleep, libido (or lack thereof), stress response, emotional well-being, and much mor...
The surprising connection between sleep and weight loss
SmartFit Weight Loss, appetite, cortisol, hormones, sleep, SmartFit featured, stressThere’s nothing better than getting a truly juicy night of sleep. If you’ve ever had sleep issues or insomnia, you know just how terrible you feel after a night of nocturnal suffering. Depression, anxiety, fatigue, and irritability â...
Low-glycemic diet plan: The key to weight loss
SmartFit Weight Loss, blood sugar, glycemic index, insulin, SmartFit featuredThe idea of weight loss can bring up feelings of utter frustration for many of us. With such an overload of information on the subject, it’s no wonder we’re confused. With each new diet trend offering up promises of weight-loss dream...
Menopause 101: Signs, symptoms, and treatment
Menopause, hormones, hot flashes, menopause featured, MonaLisa Touch featured, mood swings, vaginal atrophyMenopause. The word can conjure up tears just thinking about it! But menopause is a very real thing that all women deal with once they reach a certain age. It manifests itself in different ways for each woman, and it can take a major tol...
The link between chronic inflammation and weight gain
SmartFit Weight Loss, anti-inflammatory foods, healthy diet, inflammation, SmartFit featuredThere’s a secret weight-loss saboteur lurking within your body you might not be aware of. Internal stress can cause it. So can environmental toxins. Eating a poor diet also leads to it. It’s called chronic inflammation, and it’s ra...