Anemic in Annapolis

Dear Dr. Jane, I am 48 years old and experiencing very heavy periods in the last 6 months. My periods are fairly regular, but the first 2 or 3 days I am miserable! I wear super tampons and extra heavy pads and still worry about soaking through. My doctor says I am anemic and I …

From Hot Flash to Creative Fire

I remember hearing in the distant past that fire is necessary for growth, that redwood seeds are ignited to grow when fire moves through. Perhaps our hot flashes have germinated the creative seed that lies within each of us. Or maybe I’m just trying to find SOME good reason for the enervating bursts of heat …

A Teen with PCOS

Q: I have a 16-year-old daughter who for a year now has been experiencing problems with ovarian cysts that cause her a tremendous amount of pain. Her OB/Gyn wants her to go on the pill. I am wondering if you know of a product that has proven to be effective with this problem. A: Most …