General Wellness

Since depression comes in all shapes and sizes – postpartum depression, the winter blues and depression that arises due to a specific situation, for example – beating depression is never a one-treatment-fits-all cure.

If you are suffering from depression – whether it’s been a long-term issue or a recent challenge – it’s important to recognize that you are not alone. It is also critical to take an active role in your treatment, even when you don’t feel like it.

he longer answer is that if you are trying to get pregnant or are pregnant now, folic acid is more important than ever.

A B vitamin, folic acid is needed by every single cell in the body for growth and development. Before and during early pregnancy, folic acid can help to prevent birth defects, specifically neural tube defects of the brain and spine – it might also serve to prevent cleft lip and palate and heart defects in babies.

Ringing in a new year gives us all the opportunity for reflection on what changes we can make, from big to small, to live a healthier and happier life. At Clinic Sofia, we’re here to support you.

Beyond meeting the OBGYN needs of our patients, we aim to help each and every one of you be your best self. We hope to empower you with the tools, guidance and resources so you can be the best advocate for your own health.

In addition to holiday parties and cookies, December is often filled with year-end reminiscences, from world events to personal ones and happy moments to challenge and losses. If you are preparing to start over in some way – whether it’s a new job, relationship, living situation or a healthy habit, the following tips can set you on the right path.

The thyroid gland itself is relatively small, but it can impact your entire body – everything from your metabolism to your heartbeat to weight and energy. Located in the neck, the thyroid produces hormones that influence your body’s metabolic processes – too much thyroid hormone (hyperthyroidism) can make you feel restless and anxious while too little (hypothyroidism) can lead to fatigue. Women are more likely to suffer from a thyroid disorder than men, particularly after pregnancy and menopause – and nearly 15 million “silent sufferers” have an undiagnosed condition, according to the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists. Once diagnosed, however, most thyroid issues can be treated and managed.

Allie recently joined Clinic Sofia as a Physician Assistant and we are thrilled to welcome her to our team. Allie previously practiced as a Physician Assistant for Allina Health at the Family Health/Urgent Care clinic in Minnetonka as well as a Nursing Assistant and Bionutrition Intern for the University of Iowa Hospital. While participating in the Maternity Observation for Medical Students (MOMS) program, Allie honed her interest in family medicine with a focus on prenatal wellness. She brings her gifts of insight, focus, compassion and wellness to each patient she sees at both the Edina and Maple Grove locations.