Top 6 Myths of the Oral Contraception
Birth control is simply a way of life and the easiest and most cost-effective method is oral contraception in the form of the birth control pill. It’s a scary proposition for anyone to consider, especially an 18-year-old who comes in for birth control information and wanting to take control and responsibility for her sexual health. […]
Urinary Incontinence-Who is Peeing in Their Pants?
You are in good company since the American Academy of Physicians (AAP) found that 50% of women between the gas of 40 to 60y and almost 75% of women over the age of 75 suffer from loss of urine. There’s more. It’s thought these statistics low ball the true numbers since urinary incontinence is […]
Vibrators For The Win!
Vibrators make having an orgasm easy, faster and even more intense for many women. They can be a resourceful and effective way of masturbating. Variety is important in the bedroom otherwise your body will only want one way to orgasm. Here are the common questions I get everyday! Is it strange that I […]
Vitamin D and Breast Cancer, What’s the Connection?
The fact is breast cancer affects 1 in 8 women. As early as the 1980’s, studies began looking at the link between Vitamin D and various types of cancer, including breast cancer. Animal studies have consistently shown a correlation between low Vitamin D and breast cancer, but this has been harder to prove in humans — […]
Vitamin D-The Basics
Vitamin D-The Basics By Dr Sherry Vitamin D is a fat‑soluble vitamin (and prohormone) essential for calcium and phosphorus balance, bone health, immune function, and muscle strength. The “hype” is partly justified: strong evidence links adequate vitamin D status to better bone health and reduced risk of fractures when combined with calcium; evidence for broader […]
What Supplements Help Prevent or Treat a Cold?
Top 6 supplements Helpful in Cold Prevention and Treatment Dr Sherry Ross Even I am confused on what to take to help reduce the chance of getting a cold or reducing how long it keeps you out of commission! The list is long but the ones I have chosen to discuss have clinical evidence to […]
Is the “biological clock” a myth?
I hate to break it to you, but the biological clock is alive and well…it’s not a myth. What we know in the medical world is fertility declines progressively with age. The aging of eggs is a well-known biological phenomenon referred to as our “biological clock”. Unlike women in their 20’s, women over 40 years […]
Adenomyosis: What It Is and What to Know
Adenomyosis happens when the uterine lining (endometrium) grows into the muscle layer (myometrium). It’s often compared to endometriosis because both involve endometrial tissue, but they differ in location: endometriosis involves tissue outside the uterus, while adenomyosis is inside the uterine wall. The misplaced tissue responds to hormonal cycles—thickening and breaking down each month—causing inflammation and […]
Aging and Hormonal Influences Affect Vaginal Dryness
Vaginal Dryness A healthy vagina needs the same hygienic attention as any other part of your body similar to the way we care for our face. Between urine, sweat and being so close to the anus cleaning the vagina regularly is critical to prevent dirty bacterial buildup which could lead to acne and foul odors. […]
Alcohol’s Impact on Health and Why It’s The Leading Cause of Preventable Health Harm
Recent research shows alcohol causes more overall harm than any other common drug — more than tobacco or cannabis — mainly because so many people drink. A panel of experts rated substances on things like health effects, social harm, and environmental impact. Alcohol scored highest mainly because so many people use it — even though […]