Archive for 2017
Skin Tip By Leslie Gilstrap, Licensed Esthetician
2018: Creating a Lifestyle You can Live With By Leslie Rusch Bayer, RD, LDN, CPT
With the start of a new year, resolutions are often highlighted and pushed by gyms, exercise apparel companies and weight loss companies. Advertisements promote guaranteed weight loss, as well as…
Read MoreThe Menstrual Cup By Dana Humes-Goff, APN, CNM, DNP
How would you like to have a healthy, inexpensive and ecological alternative to pads and tampons during your period? Many women have discovered menstrual cups; a feminine hygiene product made…
Read MoreYes, You Can Get Relief From GSM! By Dr. Kaleb Jacobs, DO, OB/GYN
Vulvovaginal atrophy, also referred to as vaginal atrophy, urogenital atrophy, or atrophic vaginitis, results from estrogen loss and is associated with vulvovaginal complaints like dryness, burning, and painful intercourse in…
Read MoreDense Breast Tissue & Mammograms By Renee Alwan Percell, PA-C
Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women and second leading cause of cancer death in American women, according to The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Mammogram…
Read MoreCheers to 2018! By Dr. Michele Couri, MD, FACOG, ABIHM
With the beginning of a new year, I would like to take this opportunity to express my gratitude for allowing the Couri Center for Gynecology and Integrative Women’s Health the…
Read MoreLessons from the Japanese by Terry Polanin, MSN, APN
Last summer I had the privilege of traveling to China and Japan with my husband who attended an international conference. I felt compelled to share some of my impressions of…
Read MoreIs Fruit the Foe? by Leslie Rusch-Bayer, RD, LDN, CPT
On a daily basis I am discussing weight loss strategies with women of all sizes. I am always surprised by the quantity of patients who have eliminated or strictly limit…
Read MoreCologuard® by Dr. Michele Couri, MD, FACOG, ABIHM
“Life is a one time offer, use it well.” ~UNKNOWN Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths. The risk of colon cancer increases dramatically after the age…
Read MoreNurturing Self-Care by Hope Placher, PA-C, IFMCP
I’ve been thinking a lot about a common phrase I hear from many of my patients: “It’s time to take care of myself again.” I love hearing those words, but…
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