Recent Wellness Articles
While the holidays can bring much joy, they can also be a stressful time for many. Learn why setting boundaries during this time is so important, how you can avoid feeling overwhelmed by it all and tips for navigating conflict and letting go of comparison this holiday...
It's not breaking news that prolonged sitting isn't good for you. If you're anything like us, our Apple watches are telling us every hour to "stand up!" And while this small reminder can sometimes be eye roll inducing, it's for good reason, as prolonged sitting has...
Although there is no shortage of purported “anti-cancer” diets in popular culture, there are still many unknowns about the relationship between nutrition and cancer. Van Andel Institute’s Dr. Evan Lien is working to change that. Using the latest technologies, Dr. Lien...
The weight loss world is filled with promises of quick fixes, fad diets and miracle cures. As a board-certified obesity medicine physician with over a decade of experience, I've seen the confusion and discouragement that often accompanies a woman’s weight loss...
According to the Society for Women's Health Research Bone Health Working Group, women make up 80% of the 10 million Americans with osteoporosis, and an additional 27.3 million women are estimated to have osteopenia (a lower bone mineral density than normal). In...
Nurturing mental wellness is essential at every stage of life. As women, our bodies go through significant changes, and life adds another layer of external factors that can impact our mental health. It's crucial to care for our mental wellness as we age, embracing...
Anorexia nervosa is commonly associated with extreme weight loss and emaciation. However, there exists a lesser-known variant of this eating disorder that challenges this stereotype called atypical anorexia nervosa. Unlike typical anorexia nervosa, individuals with...
Pelvic floor disorders result when the muscles and connective tissue within the pelvic cavity weaken, tense, or are injured, and are often perpetuated due to our lack of brain body connection to our pelvic floor. But what are the benefits of seeing a pelvic floor PT,...
Menopause can significantly impact a woman's sex life. However, there are effective solutions to reclaim intimacy and feel like yourself again. Sex remains a sensitive and often unspoken concern for many women, even in established trusting relationships. As an OB-GYN...
Mind Body Baby expanding to form The Collective, a space offering community access to like-minded providers, professionals, childcare and more. Mind Body Baby, the award-winning fertility, prenatal, postpartum, and children's yoga and barre studio founded by Heidi...