Ask Sofia: When Should I Bring My Daughter in for the First Time?
Girls now start puberty as early as age 8 and often begin menstruating around age 12, so this is a great, thoughtful question. Dr. Donna Block says that unless your daughter is having menstrual or gynecological issues or is sexually active, most girls don’t have their first pelvic exam until later in high school or […]
Avoiding Fall Colds
The weather gets a little cooler, your schedule gets a little busier and the next thing you know, you wake up with the sniffles and a sore throat – your first cold of the season. If you’d rather spend your time walking through crunchy leaves, eating apples or watching the return of your favorite TV show than blowing your nose and rubbing your eyes, the following tips can help you avoid a pesky fall cold
Aging and the Female Body
Whether you’re noticing the outward signs of aging such as fine lines and more brittle hair or the inner signs – decreased metabolism or loss of flexibility, for example – your body continues to change with each year and each decade. Other signs of aging can include hair loss, dry eyes and skin, sluggish digestion, issues with bladder control as well as menopause. With that said, there are a variety of measures you can take to keep your body feeling young, looking good and going strong. For instance, your muscles only weaken if you let them.
Social Media and Relationships
Between Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest and other social media sites (not to mention texting), do you spend more time gazing at your phone or tablet than looking at the important people in your lives? New research indicates that couples who use more than five social media sites report a decrease in marital satisfaction, according to the Daily Mail, and that 20 percent of adults said the internet had a mostly negative impact on their marriage or partnership, according to Pew Research.
Is an Elimination Diet Right for You?
How do you feel about gluten, sugar, dairy, caffeine, alcohol, soy, eggs and nuts? And how does your body feel about each of these? If you suspect a food intolerance, you may have considered an elimination diet. Elimination diets chiefly focus on eliminating the above or other items in order to lose weight, reduce headaches and fatigue, cure digestive challenges, or manage asthma and allergies.
The Questions You Should Be Asking Your Doctor
If you are experiencing certain symptoms or reaching a milestone in your life or your health, you might already have a few questions in mind for your next doctor’s visit. We are always here to listen and to answer your questions and provide information as best as we can.
