by admin | Nov 18, 2014 | Doctors Perspective
How do I know if I’m in menopause?
Menopause is defined as having no periods for 12 consecutive months. Menopause usually occurs around the age of 50. The most common symptoms of menopause are hot flashes and vaginal dryness. Your physician may request a FSH blood test as an elevated FSH serum level can confirm menopause.
Perimenopause occurs several years before and a year after menopause in which you will experience menstrual irregularities. Perimenopause often occurs between 45-55 years of age. Symptoms may include menstrual irregularities, hot flashes, night sweats, sleep disturbances, thinning of hair, vaginal dryness and mood fluctuations. Perimenopause can be a difficult time for many woman, as your hormone levels fluctuate often.
Information about menopause and perimenopause, causes of hormone imbalances and treatment can be found here.
If you are ready to take the next step and look into treatment options, fill out this form and we will contact you to set up a consultation and evaluation.
by admin | Nov 18, 2014 | Doctors Perspective
Menopause is the end of your monthly period, but it’s not the end of your life.
Here’s the truth behind some common menopause myths.
All menopausal women suffer from bad hot flashes, night sweats and have trouble sleeping.
Not all women have these symptoms. Many can go through “the change” without significant symptoms.
Women gain a lot of weight after menopause.
Although many women do gain, it is not always a problem. Often a woman’s body composition changes; such as increases in body fat% and decreases in lean body mass. Follow a good exercise routine and diet to prevent weight gain during your middle years.
A woman’s sex life is over.
Women can have a normal testosterone level and can continue to enjoy sex life. If vaginal dryness is a problem, there are lubricants and bio-identical creams that can help.
Women will continue to have normal function of other organs if they are feeling good.
Actually, women begin to develop heart disease after menopause and exceed men in this problem around age 70. They also have more bone loss, which can end up in fractures. They need to have a physician who can prevent these problems in a natural way, rather than taking synthetic drug hormones.
Women who take good care of their bodies and minds can continue to enjoy life long after menopause. For more information to find out if you are in Menopause continue reading here or schedule a meeting with Dr. Sinda.
by admin | Nov 17, 2014 | Tips and Recipes
This smoothie tastes like pumpkin pie in the palm of your hands.
Try this Pumpkin Pie Smoothie without all the calories, refined sugar and fat of a delicious holiday pie.
Before you start, make sure to have a frozen banana on hand for the base of this recipe.
You’ll be delighted with the taste of the pumpkin, maple, spice and cinnamon flavors.
Light a pumpkin spice candle for the full holiday effects.
Enjoy!
Pumpkin Spice Smoothie Recipe:
- 1 frozen banana (put in freezer without peel)
- 1/2 cup vanilla Greek yogurt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon all spice
- 1/2 cup Almond Milk
- 2 Tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 2/3 cup pumpkin puree (canned or fresh)
- 1 cup ice
- Add a scoop of vanilla protein powder if you choose
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by admin | Nov 14, 2014 | Tips and Recipes
This pumpkin soup is one of my favorite fall soup recipes.
It is so easy to make and super yummy! Make it all winter long too!
Pumpkin Soup Recipe
Ingredients:
- 2 tsp coconut oil
- 1 onion diced
- 4 minced garlic cloves
- 2 cups pumpkin puree
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cups coconut milk
- 1 bay leaf
- ¼ tsp dried thyme
- 2 tbsp red curry paste
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- sea salt and pepper
- 4 tbsp pumpkin seeds or throw in a few pumpkin cornbread croutons to fancy it up!
- 4 tbsp fresh cilantro
Directions
- Heat coconut oil over medium heat, add onions, garlic, and pumpkin and cook 4-5 minutes
- Add vegetable broth, coconut milk, bay leaf, thyme, and curry paste and cook 15-20 minutes. Add more broth if too thick.
- Remove from heat, remove the bay leaf, and puree with a blender
- Place back on stove, add nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Heat until warm.
- Place soup in bowls and top with pumpkin seeds and cilantro
Enjoy! Send us your favorite to try – info@idinhealth.com or post it on our Facebook.
by admin | Nov 12, 2014 | Skincare Spotlight
Are you having a reaction to your skincare?
Chances are that you’ve had a reaction to a skin-care product or cosmetic somewhere on your face or body but how do you know if you are having an allergic reaction or just an irritation?
The first step is to identify which product caused the problem and discontinue its use.
Here are some helpful points to help determine what kind of reaction you are having.
Irritation
- Upon removal of product, the itching or burning sensation stops.
- Irritation reaction may or may not repeat itself when product is applied to the skin again, depending if skin is in a sensitive state.
- This is a “temporary reaction”, not an allergy.
- The key here is patience. Experiment with the item or items you suspect. The reaction could have happened during a time while your immune system was low or your skin was compromised (possibly from a sunburn, windburn, a medication you were taking at that time, etc.) Try the product again after a while then see how your skin responds. You may just need to avoid this product or suspected ingredient(s).
Allergic Reaction
- Repeats every time product is applied.
- Upon removal of product burning or itching does not stop.
- Blisters, welting and/or peeling may occur later.
- Immune system has determined that the product is life-threatening and prepares anti-bodies.
- Stop using that product immediately and avoid suspected ingredient(s).
If matters aren’t improving after four to six weeks, you should seek out a dermatologist for an evaluation.Once you figure out your trigger ingredient is you’ll become a master at reading cosmetic ingredient labels so you can protect yourself.
If you have questions about what skincare products to use on your skin, stop in for a complimentary skincare evaluation. We carry medical grade products that deliver great results!
