5 Summer Salads You Don’t Want To Wait For!
Warmer weather and the opening of the Denton Community Market makes us want to make all the fresh food in our kitchens! Today we’re sharing our favorite summer salads that are perfect for get-togethers or a quiet night at home.
You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling! Here’s How To Get It Back
Ups and downs happen in everyone’s sex life, but Dr. Bartos has some awesome advice for getting your groove back. This post was originally published on her website, which you can find here.
When’s The Last Time You Wanted To Be Sick?
Fuzzy pajamas. Netflix all day. An excuse to ignore your email/phone/whatever. Have you ever wanted to feel sick? To just lay in bed with a slight fever and runny nose? Or to have a bad stomach or a gripping headache? Your quick gut response might be, “Heck, no! Why would I EVER want to be sick?”
Tired or Wired? Your Thyroid Might Be Unwell
How can something so tiny affect so much of how you feel and how your body functions? This is something that anyone who has been diagnosed with a thyroid condition finds themselves thinking. Located in the front of the neck just below the larynx, is the thyroid, a butterfly-shaped gland with two lobes, one on either side of the windpipe.
Here’s How To Get On A Healthier Sleep Cycle…And Why You Should
“I’ll sleep when I’m dead.” How many times have you heard that line – or said it yourself? Well, it turns out if you’re not getting at least seven hours of slumber at night, you could be doing some real damage to your health.
Screening And Vaccines: The Key To Cervical Cancer Prevention
Nearly 13,000 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer each year in the United States. But cervical cancer is one of the most preventable forms of cancer – with appropriate screening and, depending on your age and health, vaccination for HPV.
Here’s Why We Ask You to Schedule a Separate Visit to Discuss Problems
We’ve all been there: You’ve made an appointment for your well-woman exam. You’ve received a breast and pelvic exam, Pap smear, and we’ve probably taken down your blood pressure and weight. At the end of your exam, we’ll ask you if you have any other questions or concerns. It seems like an open invitation to spill your guts, right?
Insurance Terms You Should Know
We know insurance terms can be very confusing. To help, here’s a list of some of the most common terms. Hopefully, it will demystify the process a bit! If you ever have any questions, please feel free to call the office or bring it up with the front desk at your next appointment.
Teaching Kids Mindfulness and Stress Release
This August, just a few weeks before meet-the-teacher night and the first PTA meetings of the year got underway, a group of eight to 13-year-olds took over the classroom at be. Women’s Health & Wellness for CAMP be. 2016.
5 Things to Start Asking (When Trying to Get Pregnant)
As an OB/GYN who also experienced infertility (6 IVF cycles!), I’ve done my fair share of asking questions on both sides of the exam table. These are my recommendations for questions every woman desiring to get pregnant (and having trouble doing so) should #startasking. No rough, paper gown required.
Avocado & Fig Fertility Salsa
Working to conceive or maybe you just want to put you and your partner in the mood? Try this delicious salsa!
5 Things NOT to Say to a Woman Trying to Get Pregnant
As an OB/GYN doctor who struggled with infertility, I’m all too aware of the well-meaning “comforts” friends and family will sometimes say to someone who is having difficulty getting pregnant. I say “well-meaning” because they usually are—but they usually cut deep and can leave a woman who’s already feeling inadequate because of infertility feel even worse.
Yoga For Stress Relief Plus 3 Restorative Poses
Frequently we hear about the benefits of yoga for stress relief. But why does yoga have such a reputation? Although yoga practitioners have known for thousands of years that the practice gives deep health benefits, the science world…
The Weight is OVER!!
Of TIME magazine’s top New Year’s resolutions, lose weight and get fit is number one. Not surprisingly, it tops the list every year. If I had a dollar for every patient that came into my office desiring to change their body, I could probably feed the world entire. The biggest challenge? How. To. Do. It.
The True Meaning of Yoga
Yoga is a practice, but it’s so much more than a series of poses on a mat. Talk to any yoga instructor or avid student, and they’ll tell you that yoga is a mindset. Indeed, the very name of the practice comes from the Sanskrit word meaning “to join.”