Almost everyone experiences some degree of changes in memory and brain function as they age. This can range from simply misplacing keys or taking longer to recall the name of the neighbor you run into at the grocery store, to more serious types of cognitive decline such as Alzheimer’s Disease and other forms of dementia. …
At age 40, I was diagnosed with premature menopause. One of the biggest changes I have seen has been in the appearance of my skin. I have tested my hormones and my estrogen comes back low, despite my estrogen replacement treatments. I am devastated at the changes in my skin. I have noticed wrinkles, dry …
Green tea is a treatment gaining ground for cervical cancer. Research is finding that a specific extract from green tea can reduce cervical cancer cell growth. This extract, epigallocatechin-3-gallate (try saying that 10 times fast!), or also known as EGCG, is a powerful player in cervical cancer treatment. EGCG is a potent antioxidant which is …
A Guide to Contraception While Breastfeeding Breastfeeding is nature’s birth control. The hormone prolactin, tells our body to produce milk and also conveniently blocks the hormone Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone, which stimulates ovulation. This ensures that a woman’s body has time to heal from the demands of pregnancy and labor, and gives her precious time to …
Dear Dr Schroeder I am a 26 year old woman who suffers from acne from time to time, foggy thinking, night sweats, depression, low libido, mood swings, and terrible PMS. Do you think seeing if I have a hormonal imbalance is something I should look into? I’m desperate for answers. Thank you. ~ too young …