Dr. Marina Rose

Are You in Perimenopause? | The Initial Perimenopause Symptoms

Not feeling like yourself lately? If you’re a woman in your mid 30’s to 50’s it could be the initial symptoms of perimenopause. Let’s look at some natural strategies to help you sail through the transition with ease.   We all know the stereotypical signs of menopause, the hot flashes and mood swings, but these […]

Is Your Antidepressant Driving You Crazy?

If you take, or have taken, an antidepressant medication, chances are pretty good that you feel it helps … but you don’t like the side effects.   Symptoms like weight gain, loss of libido, gas, bloating, insomnia and lack of motivation can be so disruptive that they prompt you to want to get off the […]

3 Secrets to Fighting Fatigue during Perimenopause

Don’t let perimenopause leave you feeling drained. Fatigue is not an inevitable part of the process. Find out how you can feel healthy and energetic as you transition through perimenopause.   You may think that feeling wiped out and living with your body’s thermostat raging out of control is an inevitable part of the transition […]

Wondering if Eating Gluten-Free is Really Good for You?

Do have friends who are “gluten-free”?  Are you wondering if you should be too? Maybe you are thinking of jumping on the gluten-free bandwagon because you’re trying to lose weight or because you think it’s the right thing to do. Let’s look at 4 key areas so you can make an informed decision: What it […]

Does the Pill Change Who You’re Attracted to?

When you are on the pill for symptoms of hormone imbalance, you expect relief. But do you expect your medication to change your taste in men? According to a recent study, the pill may do just that. The study published in the journal PsychoNeuroEndocrinology, showed that women who were on the birth control pill tended […]

Why Holistic Health Care Beats the Pill for PMS

Is PMS the worst part of your month? Before you get on the pill, find out how holistic health care can get rid of your PMS symptoms. Do you find yourself struggling through cramps, bloating, mood swings, and breast tenderness month in and month out? Severe PMS symptoms lead many women to try the pill, […]

Food Rules – 7 Simple Steps to the Perfect Diet (seriously)

Which one is best – the Paleo Diet, The Zone Diet, a Raw Food Diet or a Vegetarian Diet? There is so much conflicting info out there about how to eat. Well, after 18 years of practice, 1000’s of hours attending and teaching nutrition seminars and reading my way through diet books from  Atkins to […]

Scary side effects of the Pill | How You Can Steer Clear

Do you know all the side effects of the pill?   While many of the side effects of the pill are mild, and some women don’t report any, they can also be very serious. A recent article in the Huffington Post provides a firsthand account of one woman’s struggle with deep vein thrombosis, one of […]

Surprising Facts about Indigestion | It Could be Your Gallbladder

Do you feel nauseated after you eat? What about bloating, belching or diarrhea? You might blame these on food that didn’t agree with you, but there is more to the story. What’s the true cause of your indigestion?   Gallbladder removal is one of the most common surgeries performed today. Doctors usually opt to remove […]

Struggling with Irregular Periods? Why the Pill isn’t Your Best Option

Do you hate being surprised by your period? It’s true that irregular periods make life complicated. The pill seems like a quick fix, but holistic health care can help you find the real cause and see an improvement in your overall health.   When your periods are not coming regularly or your flow varies widely […]