I love living in Maine, especially when the weather turns nice and I can enjoy all the natural beauty the state has to offer. I love walking barefoot on the beach in warm sand, camping in State Parks and connecting with nature while hiking through peaceful forests. But like most people, I don’t love mosquitos […]
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How many times have you heard a woman tell a story about a time in her life when her mind or body simply shut down, refusing to allow her to continue on the path she’d been taking for one minute longer. These are often dramatic, pivotal moments that change her life forever. But why do […]
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Ch-Ch-Ch-Chia! Did you just sing along as you read the words to the classic advertising jingle? You’ve probably heard of chia pets, but did you know that the chia seeds in those infamous pets are edible? That’s right, the seeds used to grow “wool” on a clay sheep are the same amazing superfood people are […]
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Don’t you just love Spring? Signs of this annual period of renewal are everywhere – in buds on trees, blooming crocuses, baby animals on farms…and pollen in the air. Wait, what? That last one is nothing to celebrate for a lot of people affected by seasonal allergies. While most of the people I know rejoice […]
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When I ask women “How are you?”, so many of them answer “So stressed!” I hear it from friends, from patients, even from casual acquaintances making small talk. Stress is ever present in our modern lives. Sometimes it’s almost worn like a badge of honor – one person says they’re stressed and the other tries […]
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In my practice, I treat women every day who are on a specialized diet of one kind or another. For some, it’s about healing their gut or avoiding food temptation. Then there’s those who need to regain hormonal balance or are working towards weight loss goals. Some dietary restrictions are a result of food sensitivities. […]
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How many times have you made a New Year’s resolution, started off strong, and then let it drop a month and a half later? I see it happen all the time with my patients, my friends and family, and even myself. We know there are changes we want to make, but we’re not sure how […]
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When the holidays don’t feel like the most wonderful time of the year: Tips for keeping holiday stress at bay Isn’t the holiday season glorious? Magazines, television movies and marketing gurus tell you it’s supposed to be the most magical time of year. But what if you’re experience is different? I know first hand how […]
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When stress hits your life, do you hit the refrigerator? Or are you someone who simply stops eating when you’re too stressed out? You might think one way of coping is better than the other, but the reality is that no matter how stress is interfering with your eating patterns, it’s likely to cause major […]
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Have you noticed how often health care practitioners pull out their prescription pad when you tell them you’re feeling poorly? I hear it all the time from the women who come to see me. All too often, their symptoms have been dismissed, or a pill has been offered as the only solution. But who wants […]
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