Category: hormone

For Painful Gallstones, Gallbladder Removal May Be Necessary

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Your gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ located on the right side of your abdomen…

Gastric Sleeve or Gastric Bypass: Types of Bariatric Surgery

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According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), there are three types of bariatric surgeries…

Menopause and Your Health

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Many of my patients ask me: “What do I need to focus on or be…

Thyroid Diseases Can Produce a Wide Variety of Symptoms

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Thyroid disorders aren’t a top health concern for most women, but they are very common:…

A Resolution for Better Health

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New Year’s resolutions related to health are nothing new: Lose weight, eat healthier, get more…

Ask The Doctor: January 2022

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I am struggling with bad breath. What can I do? Bad breath can occur for…

Uterine Fibroids and Polyps

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Many women have uterine fibroids and polyps, which are typically benign tumors. These growths don’t…

Optimize Your Calcium Absorption for Stronger Bones

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To keep your bones strong and reduce your risk of osteoporosis and fractures, it’s essential…

Irisin May Have a Future as Treatment to Reduce Brain Inflammation, Preserve Memory

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The protective benefits of regular exercise on cognition are well established, but researchers are still…

Use Food to Fight Goiter

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The thyroid gland may be small, but it’s incredibly important, affecting almost every organ in…

Several Options Can Relieve Vaginal Dryness and Revive Your Sex Life

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The hormone changes that occur during and after menopause often are accompanied by unwelcome changes…

Frontline: Hot flashes; Dementia; Enjoyable way to improve health

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Dietary Changes Curb Hot Flashes for Some Women Adding soybeans and removing animal-sourced foods from…

Symptoms of Iodine Deficiency & How It Affects Your Thyroid

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Iodine is an essential nutrient. That means your body needs it, but it can’t make…

Embracing Soy Foods

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Soy foods—like edamame, tofu, soymilk, and tempeh—are nutrient-rich, easy to use, and an excellent source…

For Some Women, the Benefits of Hormone Therapy Outweigh the Risks

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Results released in 2006 from the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI)—a large, randomized trial that studied…

Can Pain Cause High Blood Pressure?

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It is well known that a short period of pain – called acute pain –…

Understanding Type 2 Diabetes

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Endocrinologist Deepashree Gupta, MD, UCLA Medical Center, simply defines diabetes as a disorder in which…

Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) Side Effects

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PPIs are medications used to reduce stomach acid and heartburn. Heartburn is the burning pain…

What is Perimenopause?

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You may have read about a condition called estrogen dominance. This theory, proposed in a…

Treat the Medical Conditions That May Be Robbing Your Memory and Thinking Skills

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Health conditions that may not, on the surface, seem to have anything to do with…

Many Factors Can Contribute to Hair Loss

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No one is happy about losing their hair, but it is especially troubling for women….

Symptoms of Hypoglycemia Without Diabetes Could Be Reactive Hypoglycemia

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Hypoglycemia, which is low blood sugar, is usually a problem for people with diabetes. When…

Bone Density Test: What Your Osteoporosis T-Score Means for Your Bone Health

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A bone mineral density test is the best way to measure your bone health. It…

What Is Serotonin Deficiency?

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Serotonin is an important brain chemical that relays messages in your brain, called a neurotransmitter….

Changes in the Aging Male

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A growth here, a wayward stream there, weird noises in the night: Age happens and…

Are You at Increased Risk of Stroke?

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You need to know if your stroke risk is high for two main reasons. First,…

What Is Leptin?

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Leptin is a hormone that was only discovered in 1994. A hormone is a chemical…

Are You at Risk for Calcium Deficiency?

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You probably know that calcium is important for growing and keeping your bones strong. Did…

Is Your Blood Sugar in the Normal Range?

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Blood sugar is also called blood glucose. It is a measurement of the amount of…

The Stress-Diet Connection

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Does stress impact our food choices? Conversely, can dietary choices help us better manage stress?…

Vitamin D Deficiency Symptoms You Can Identify

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Vitamin D Deficiency Symptoms Vitamin D deficiency symptoms have been linked to numerous health problems,…

Frontline: Drug for Menopause Symptoms; Knee Osteoarthritis; Alcohol Abuse

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New Drug for Menopause Symptoms Produces Promising Results Hot flashes and other vasomotor symptoms (VSM),…

What Is Leptin? It May Be the Key to Unlocking Fat Loss

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Officially discovered in 1994, leptin is a hormone that has quickly become known as a…

How Much Exercise Is Too Much?

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Participating in such formidable feats in the world’s fattest and most sedentary population is impressive….

5 Breast Cancer Prevention Tips That Could Save Your Life

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October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, so all across America, you may have noticed pink…

6 Tips to Help Conquer Stress, Anxiety, and Depression Symptoms

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In an earlier post, we discussed the physiological effects on the body that can occur with long-term…

Why Is Sugar Bad for You?

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Osteoporosis poses a disease threat that is greater than that of both hypertension (high blood…

Low Testosterone May Raise the Risk for Dementia and Alzheimer’s

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Typically, shiny red sports cars or Harley motorcycles come to mind when you hear the…

Cholesterol Levels for Women May Increase After Menopause

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As we age, our risk for certain diseases and medical conditions becomes higher. For women,…

A Malfunctioning Thyroid Gland Can Cause Serious Health Problems

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Thyroid disorders aren’t a top health concern for most women, but they are very common:…

Get Informed About Uterine Cancer

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Although uterine cancer remains rare, it is one of the few cancers for which incidence…

13 Causes of Muscle Cramps and 5 Treatment and Prevention Tips

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Exercise-associated muscle cramps (EAMC) are painful muscle spasms that occur during or immediately following a…

Flax Seed: Benefits Your Health or Not? (Part 2 of 3)

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In part one of this article, you learned that flax seeds contain many healthy antioxidants including vitamins,…

4 Strategies That May Help Reduce Triglycerides

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You’re a reasonable person, and you want to take care of your health. You know…

Osteoporosis Exercises: Strength Training for Building Bone Density

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Have you been told you need to exercise for your bone health, but are confused…

Ashwagandha Benefits May Include Easing Stress and Anxiety

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Psychobiotics: Probiotics That May Impact Mood

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