Breast health is an important factor in women’s health, and being aware of any breast changes is essential. Doing regular self-breast exams will allow you to know your breast tissue so that you can detect any changes. Make sure to have your yearly well-woman exam and breast exam by a licensed … [Read more...] about Learning How to Care for Yourself During Breast Cancer Awareness Month
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Microneedling for Skin Rejuvenation and Hair Loss
As we age, the quality of hair and skin changes. Hair and nails can become thinner, more brittle, and the texture can change. The skin also become thinner with the decline of hormones and collagen depletion that happens naturally with aging. Although there are many causes of hair loss or thinning … [Read more...] about Microneedling for Skin Rejuvenation and Hair Loss
Considering Hormone Replacement Therapy in Perimenopause and Menopausal Women
Hormone imbalance can happen at any age and stage during life. Women can experience imbalance multiple times throughout their life from the onset of menses, through the fertile years and during pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause and menopause. Perimenopause This phase of a woman’s life can be … [Read more...] about Considering Hormone Replacement Therapy in Perimenopause and Menopausal Women
Hormone Safety Misconceptions: What Your Doctor May Not Know about Hormones
There are so many misconceptions, beliefs and media misinformation about the safety of bio-identical hormone replacement (BHRT) safety in women and men. One of the reasons is the blanket belief that all hormones are bad, when it is the synthetic hormones that have been shown to cause increased risk … [Read more...] about Hormone Safety Misconceptions: What Your Doctor May Not Know about Hormones
Boost Your Immune System with Hydrotherapy You Can Do at Home
Hydrotherapy has been used in ancient Greece, Rome and Egypt, and has been utilized for its therapeutic benefits in the United States since the 1800s. Hydrotherapy consists of using various temperatures, pressures and forms of water for health benefits such as reducing pain and inflammation and … [Read more...] about Boost Your Immune System with Hydrotherapy You Can Do at Home
The Vitality Doctor Christina Kovalik Helps Patients Navigate the ‘Hormone Shift’
Growing up in a health-conscious household laid a firm foundation for The Vitality Doctor, Christina Kovalik, but what really sparked her interest in the medical field was when her mom took her to observe a birth when she was 5 years old. “My mom was a childbirth coach and taught classes, so I … [Read more...] about The Vitality Doctor Christina Kovalik Helps Patients Navigate the ‘Hormone Shift’
Gratitude vs. Appreciation: Tips to Create a More Joyful Life
Many people use gratitude and appreciation interchangeably. There is a difference between the vibrational feelings of gratitude and appreciation. Gratitude is being thankful and can come from a place of fear or lack by overcoming a struggle. You are happy to be over that struggle. Even when it is … [Read more...] about Gratitude vs. Appreciation: Tips to Create a More Joyful Life
Hormones Out of Whack?
A hormone imbalance can occur at any age, but chances dramatically increase with aging. The fact is that after age 30, people produce 3-10% lower hormones each year. Although it is normal for hormone production to decline with aging, many people just don’t feel good. Many seek medical help to have … [Read more...] about Hormones Out of Whack?
Choosing the Right Aesthetic Treatments for You
These days, there are so many options to assist in decreasing the effects of aging and we can reap the benefits of many of the procedures that are available. It can be overwhelming to know where to start first. The Vitality Doctor can make it easy for you by creating a facial/body rejuvenation plan … [Read more...] about Choosing the Right Aesthetic Treatments for You
Getting Enough Vitamin D in Winter
You had planned to walk in your backyard garden this afternoon, with the winter sun enveloping you in a warm glow. But then, your plan is shattered by fast-approaching storm clouds. You seek shelter inside, just as rain lashes the windows. So much for your vitamin D exposure for today, you … [Read more...] about Getting Enough Vitamin D in Winter
