Effects of Stress on Your Menstrual Cycle

Effects of Stress on Your Menstrual Cycle

Sweaty palms and a racing heart, a tension headache or difficulty sleeping: Many of the short-term physical effects of stress are easy to recognize. When we encounter stress on a regular basis, however, it can affect our bodies in ways that aren’t quite as...
The Importance of Annual Gynecology Visits

The Importance of Annual Gynecology Visits

Spa treatments, hot dates, special outings with a friend . . . we know it’s easy to keep the appointments you’re looking forward to, and that your annual OBGYN visit may not be at the top of that list. Especially when it’s sometimes unclear why you need to go. ...

Aging Gracefully

Recently, one of our outstanding staff members suggested that my partners and I do a podcast on, “aging gracefully.” This was right after we debuted our 2021 social media video ushering in this holiday season. We collaborated with a wonderful woman and her...

Managing Stress in the Midst of Pandemic, Politics and Protests

Stress effects on our mental, physical, emotional, or financial health have long been studied and outlined in many books and articles. 2020 has truly been a challenge for all of us across many socioeconomic, racial, ethnic, cultural and professional backgrounds. Are...

Your Teen/Tweenager and Painful Periods

Painful menstrual cycles are very common in adolescents often starting within 6-12 months of them beginning their periods. Most commonly there is no underlying abnormality of their anatomy, just a very unfortunate circumstance of growing up for some young ladies....

Balance in Life

“In all aspects of our lives balance is key. Doing one thing too much can cause upset, like the old saying goes, everything in moderation is the secret!” – Catherine Pulsifer Yoga is one exercise that requires balance. In order to achieve some of the...