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Traditional Naturopath & Functional Medicine Holistic Doctor San Diego Hi, I’m Dr Gaila and I help patient who suffer with belly pain, bloating and constipation and many other health conditions.Read more
Spearmint tea can also help women with PCOS. A study published in Phytotherapy Research in May of 2007 found that when women with PCOS drank spearmint tea twice a day for five days during the follicular phase of their menstrual cycles (that is, days 1 to 14 of their cycles),Read more
A Swedish study found that meaningful weight loss (average, 18 pounds) improved insulin sensitivity and was as effective as oral contraceptives in lowering androgen levels in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, 6/99). Australian investigators also found that diet and regular exercise improved insulin sensitivityRead more
A natural carbohydrate found in fruits and vegetables called D-chiro-inositol appears to be effective for lowering insulin. In a study, six to eight weeks of therapy with this compound restored ovulation in 86% of affected women, compared with only 27% of those in the control group (New England Journal ofRead more
Licorice Licorice belongs to a group of herbs known as adaptogens. They are herbs used during times of increased stress or convalescence to help the body cope with extreme changes. The effects of licorice in the body are diverse and include: antibacterial, anti-viral, demulcent or soothing qualities, antioxidant, and cholesterolRead more
By Karen Collins, R.D. – Menopause is a natural step in a woman’s life cycle. Yet several body changes that accompany menopause pose problems for many women. Fortunately, lifestyle choices may help women diminish common concerns, like weight gain and hot flashes. Reuters Experience among women varies, but studies showRead more
Stress-reduction technique may help ease hot flashes, according to a study by researchers from University of Massachusetts Medical School. This study involved 110 late peri menopausal and early postmenopausal women. All of them were initially experiencing around 5 or more moderate to severe hot flashes or night sweats daily. AfterRead more
Herbal Product Use and Menopause Symptom Relief in Primary Care Patients: A MetroNet Study Rhonda K. Dailey, M.D., Anne Victoria Neale, Ph.D., M.P.H., Justin Northrup, M.P.T., Patricia West, Ph.D., R.N., Kendra L. Schwartz, M.D., M.S.P.H. Abstract and Introduction Abstract Objectives: The four study objectives were to determine (1) the prevalenceRead more
