How MonaLisa Touch treatment is helping cancer patients
MonaLisa Touch, cancer, MonaLisa Touch, MonaLisa Touch featured, vaginal atrophyCancer is a truly terrifying thing — especially when you first receive a diagnosis. Fortunately, with the many advanced treatments available these days, the healing journey can often lead to a positive outcome. One such treatment that’...
The surprising benefits of walking for weight loss
Blog, SmartFit Weight Loss, exercise, healthy habits, SmartFit featured, walkingIf you’re looking for a pleasurable way to get more exercise, the simple act of walking each day might be your best weight-loss solution. As one of the easiest, cheapest, and most readily available forms of exercise, walking for weight...
Symptoms of menopause: insomnia
Menopause, hormones, insomnia, menopause, menopause featured, sleepMenopause can cause a host of symptoms for women, some of which may begin earlier than others. Early signs that you’re approaching menopause may include hot flashes and irregular periods. Your periods may become lighter or heavier than...
The best weight loss foods: fruits and vegetables you should be eating
SmartFit Weight Loss, anti-inflammatory foods, antioxidants, hormones, hungerWe all know that in order to lose weight, we need to cut out the junk food and fill our plates with nutrient-rich fruits and vegetables. But which ones? All fruits and vegetables provide important antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals, bu...
6 signs you’re experiencing early menopause
Menopause, hormone replacement therapy, hormones, insomnia, vaginal drynessDo you have a sneaking suspicion you might be going through early menopause? Perhaps you’re in your early forties and already your cycle is scant, irregular, or even non-existent. When this happens, it’s possible that menopause is ne...
5 ways to fight pregnancy fatigue
Obstetrics, ailments of pregnancy, healthy pregnancy, pregnancyThe good news is, you’re pregnant! The bad news is, you’re exhausted. For some women, there’s simply no getting around the extreme pregnancy fatigue that comes with carrying a baby to term. If you want to stay as happy and healthy ...
10 foods that can stall weight loss
SmartFit Weight Loss, anti-inflammatory foods, Smart Fit weight loss, weight lossDo you feel as if your weight-loss efforts have come to a grinding halt? Maybe you’ve been steadily losing weight but you can’t seem to lose those last ten pounds. If this is the case, don’t beat yourself up. There are many factors...
8 unhealthy weekend habits that can derail your weight loss
SmartFit Weight Loss, exercise, hormones, stressHow do you spend your weekends? Taking a closer look at your unhealthy weekend habits can help you steer clear of setbacks and keep you on track with your weight-loss goals. Do you stick to the routines you’ve established during the we...
8 signs you may have a leaky gut
SmartFit Weight Loss, inflammation, leaky gut, weight lossThe gut issue we’re going to explore today is often called leaky gut syndrome — and it’s becoming more and more common across the globe as populations the world over begin to adopt a Western diet and lifestyle. While leaky gut synd...
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...
3 ways to strengthen bones and prevent osteoporosis
Osteoporosis, alkaline diet, bone health, omega-3s, sleep hygiene, weight trainingIf you suffer from joint pain and stiff, aching joints, you’re not alone. Millions of people endure the skeletal disease known as osteoporosis. Osteoporosis takes over when your bones weaken, and/or little holes start to take shape in ...
Talking to your daughter about menstruation
Healthcare for Adolescent Women, hormones, irregular periods, menstruationBroaching the subject of puberty and menstruation with your adolescent daughter is no easy task. We don’t always feel like we have the tools or the language to do so. But, it’s an important topic that we should all fully understand a...
3 Times You May Need an Ultrasound
Ultrasound, biopsy, diagnostics, pregnancyWhen we think of ultrasound, we typically associate it with pregnancy. The ultrasound is a common procedure used during pregnancy to check the health of the baby, discover the baby’s gender, and provide expecting parents with a picture...
How to perform a breast self exam
Mammography, breast cancer, breast self exam, mammogramBreast health is essential for all women. And preventing the dreaded female disease known as breast cancer is something we all want to do. So, what’s the best way to ensure we’re in touch with our breasts and the health of their tiss...
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...