This past 1.5 years of covid has spawned even more folks struggling with insomnia and anxiety. At least that has been true in my clinical practice. Insomnia includes insufficient sleep, difficulty falling asleep (sleep latency) and poor sleep. Insomnia can cause multiple problems including a decline in cognitive function, depression, low immunity and cardiovascular disease, […]
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Posted in Botanicals, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Depression, Dietary Supplements, Endocrine Health, Fatigue, General, Nutrition, Prevention, Rhodiola on Dec 17th, 2020
Rhodiola has long been categorized as an adaptogenic plant, the same category as Ashwagandha, Panax ginseng, Schisandra and others. These plants are known for their ability to support the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis and by doing so, foster a healthy physiologic response to stress and the release of corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH), cortisol and beta-endorphins. Rhodiola also […]
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At no other time in my 68-year life have I been asked this question, nor have I asked this question of others as often as I do now, and with a distinctly deeper level of authenticity. I see many patients in my clinical practice every day. Pre-March 15, 2020, I might have some patients ask […]
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Many herbal options have been studied for the purpose of relieving menopause symptoms. Black cohosh has been studied the most. This current study evaluates the effectiveness of a combination of black cohosh and rhodiola, compared with black cohosh alone to relieve menopause symptoms. Numerous symptoms are possible with perimenopause and/or menopause. These include hot flashes/night […]
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Perimenopause and menopausal symptoms can include hot flashes/nightsweats, insomnia, anxiety, depression, cognitive changes, decline in sexual desire, and skin and mucus atrophy including the eyes, mouth, vulva, vagina and our general skin thinning, wrinkling and drying. That list might seem long enough, but there can be others. The good news is that not all women […]
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Hello all… I often try to write a seasonally pertinent blog… waxing somewhat philosophical at times or calling our attention to Mother Nature or a meaningful seasonal footnote. This spring….well…..it’s a mighty different situation for all of us. In many states, including mine, we call it “lock down”…which means all non-essential businesses are closed and […]
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Most all of us are familiar with the concept that we need 10,000 steps per day to achieve health benefits. A recent study was done to investigate further the optimal number of steps daily, as well as intensity required for health benefits. This observational study was conducted in 16,700 women with a mean age of […]
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Posted in Bone Health, Cancer Prevention, Cardiovascular, Depression, Endocrine Health, General, Menopause, Mind and Emotional, Prevention, Weight Management on Jun 7th, 2019
There are several reasons to recommend strength training to women, including postmenopausal women – weight management, prevent decline in muscle mass, bone density, and now hot flashes!! A new clinical trial suggests that it is effective for the hot flashes of perimenopause/menopause. When it comes to exercise, some studies suggest that exercise may help reduce […]
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