Perimenopause Symptoms and Sleep | How to Get a Good Night’s Rest
Do you find yourself waking up in a sweat at night? How about tossing and turning until you can’t take it anymore? Sleep problems are a common perimenopause symptom. If you’re ready to start getting a good night’s sleep these natural steps will help you. Dr. Marina Rose, who practices in Los Altos, CA has […]
Five Simple Ways to Avoid Gallbladder Symptoms
Do you ever feel a pain in your stomach? Or underneath your right rib cage? Does it always happen to come right after indulging in your favorite fatty-filled meal? Well, that might be your gallbladder crying for help. Below are 5 very doable lifestyle and diet changes that you can use to prevent gallbladder symptoms: […]
Making Sense of Your Perimenopause Symptoms | 3 Important Factors
The common thought associated with perimenopause is that these are the years of hormonal transitioning, leading up to when your periods stop completely. This is caused by changes in the ovaries and the uterus, right? But when perimenopause symptoms kick in it becomes clear just how much these hormones affect the entire body. There are 3 key […]
The Surprising Food that May be Behind your Acid Reflux Symptoms
O.K. so you’ve tried eliminating the problem foods – tomatoes, citrus -maybe you’ve even taken the plunge and given up the coffee. But still, your esophagus is burning. So what’s the problem? Research is beginning to show a correlation between gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and gluten intolerance. In fact, the incidence of acid reflux symptoms […]
Excess Estrogen| A Hidden Cause of Night Sweats
Do you find yourself waking up in the middle of the night only to find your sheets soaked with perspiration? If this is happening on a regular basis and you are a woman in your late 30’s to mid 40’s this could be a sign of perimenopause. Night sweats are just one in the long list of perimenopause […]
5 Commonly Missed Acid Reflux Symptoms | and a Hidden Cause
If you suffer from acid reflux, then you know the discomfort of the burning sensation that creeps up the back of your throat. However, there are other acid reflux symptoms that you may not be aware of: Sore throat with coughing Nausea, especially at night Bloated feeling, burping Uncontrollable hiccups Feeling like food is stuck in […]
Could Acid Reflux Symptoms Indicate an Underlying Autoimmune Disease?
Ever wonder what GERD actually stands for? Well, its Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease and it’s plaguing a lot more people than you might think. And for those who are suffering are familiar with downing antacids after meals much like popping breath mints on a date night. However, the next time you go to reach for your handy […]
Should I Try Fasting to Lose Weight and Feel Better?
Drastically reducing calorie intake has been promoted as the best path to increased life span as well as the essential approach to weight loss. Is Fasting Good for You? A recent article in the Wall Street Journal discusses Intermittent Fasting as a type of calorie restriction. The problem with simply counting calories is that there is no focus […]
Are You Sitting so Much That it’s Killing You?
You’ve probably heard by now that sitting at work and in your car and at home increases your risk for chronic disease and early death. If you’re not familiar with this research you can read about it in my blog Why Sitting is the New Smoking. Isn’t Standing All Day Bad for You? I was recently […]
Why Sitting is the New Smoking
I’m sure you know physical activity is a key ingredient to good health. What you may not know is that sitting for a long time is harmful to your health even if you are exercising regularly. Who is at Risk from Sitting Too Much? The typical adult in the U.S. sits for 6 hour per […]