Women’s Health

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Acid Reflux

Most of us have seen the commercials for antacids; you know the one which portraits a large man is sitting on a stool in café holding his chest in pain after eating his lunch consisting mostly of fried foods? Then someone comes to the rescue and hands him some antacid and he is instantly better…

Top 6 Processed Foods to Avoid

Top 6 Processed Foods to Avoid In a time when convenience foods rule, and there are a variety of fad diets to choose from (or be confused by) it is nice to have a basic understanding of what truly is healthy and what absolutely should be avoided. Have you ever heard the expression, “Shop the…

Top 10 Ways to Balance Blood Sugar Naturally & Lose Weight

Balancing your blood sugar is important, not just for preventing insulin resistance, but also for losing and maintaining weight. Lowering insulin also has been shown to affect mood, sleep, appetite control, and prevention of chronic disease including cardiovascular disease and cancer. Try introducing these 10 guidelines into your life and notice how much better you…

Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis

Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is an autoimmune disorder that affects the thyroid eventually leading to low thyroid function. It is also the most overlooked thyroid condition because it is rarely tested for due to the perception that there is no treatment. Your thyroid is a small, but incredibly important gland located at the base of your neck.…

Painful Periods?

Dr. Schulz specializes in naturopathic primary care with additional training in women’s health and bioidentical hormone therapy. She has training in bariatric medicine and helps patients lose weight through the use of customized diets.

Menopause without Estrogen

Transitioning into menopause can be challenging for many women. The most common complaints arise from the drop in estrogen such as hot flashes and night sweats, vaginal dryness, sleep disturbances, foggy thinking, incontinence and bone loss. While bioidentical hormones may help many women deal with the symptoms associated with menopause they are not for everyone. …

Emotions and Hormones

“Suddenly I can’t remember where I put my keys and I have sticky notes all over my house.” “I never used to cry at AT&T commercials, what is happening to me?” These are some pretty common complaints from women going through ‘the change’. Hormones and neurotransmitters including estrogen, progesterone, serotonin, cortisol and more play essential…

Acne

What is Acne? Acne is the most common skin condition, it can occur even after puberty for many men and women. Our skin is a good reflection of what is going on within our bodies. Adult acne can be caused by multiple factors including hormonal imbalances, elevated insulin, food sensitivities, certain medications, and poor hydration…

Estrogens and Mental-Emotional Wellbeing

“Suddenly I can’t remember where I put my keys and I have sticky notes all over my house.” “I never used to cry at AARP commercials, what is happening to me?” These are some pretty common complaints from women going through ‘the change’. Hormones and neurotransmitters including estrogen, progesterone, serotonin, cortisol and more play essential…

Hair Loss in Women & Treating the Underlying Cause

Have you been experiencing hair loss or thinning of your locks? You’re not alone, in fact, 40% of hair loss sufferers are women. Hair loss can be devastating, may affect self-esteem and emotional wellbeing. Some of the most common causes for temporary hair loss are pregnancy, breastfeeding, medications, over-styling, or change in styling products. Common…

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