According to the CDC, one-third of adults are not getting enough sleep. Inadequate sleep and the resulting fatigue can make normal activities feel impossible or…
Read MoreTo better understand human behavior and health it’s necessary to acknowledge the importance of biological rhythms in health assessments. Chronobiology (the study of rhythmic influences…
Read MoreThis post was reviewed for accuracy by Dr. Debbie Rice, ND, MPH. In the days and weeks following childbirth, a woman’s body goes through enormous…
Read MoreHormonal imbalances can cause a variety of physical and emotional symptoms in women. While some hormonal imbalances may require medical treatment, self-care practices such as…
Read MoreBryan Mayfield, PharmD, BCGP is a registered pharmacist, medical writer, and clinical instructor at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. He received his Doctor of…
Read MoreHormonal contraceptives come in many forms but fall into one of two categories: combination (ethinyl estradiol and a progestin) and progestin-only. While there is some…
Read MoreSome women are unaware of the very basics of fertility. Fundamentals like understanding the menstrual cycle and knowing when the fertile window takes place can…
Read MoreIt is estimated that up to 70% of women will have at least one uterine fibroid in their lifetime. Luckily, not every woman will be…
Read More*This blog was originally published on drkarafitzgerald.com in September 2022. The function of the digestive tract is essential for proper function of almost every biological…
Read MoreProgesterone is a primary sex hormone made in the ovaries in the second half of a woman’s menstrual cycle, following ovulation. It is essential for…
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