Posted in Dietary Supplements, General on Jul 22nd, 2013
The purpose of this study was to investigate if iron deficiency has a role in unexplained chronic cough by contributing to irritability of the larynx. Twenty-two non-smoking women with chronic unexplained cough and iron deficiency (a serum ferritin below 15 ng/ml) were examined initially, and then again after 2 months of treatment with an anti-histamine […]
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Posted in General on Jul 21st, 2013
This year’s Primary Care for Women seminar is chock-full of new speakers and new information critical to treating women for primary care issues. Features of our August 9-11, 2013 seminar include: – Integrating natural medicine and prescription meds in the management of hypertension – Using medical apps to enhance your practice and patient care – […]
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Posted in General, Menopause on Jul 15th, 2013
One of the most common but frequent consequences of hormonal changes associated with perimenopause and menopause is dry eyes. In fact, the majority of those who suffer dry eye, are midlife women and older. In one study, presented at the annual meeting of the North American Menopause Society, 96% of 582 women with dry eye […]
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