Recent Wellness Articles
Your bones will thank you. "If you don't say anything about your bones to your doctor, they won't always ask." Lily Dawson, PT, DPT, Grand Rapids OB/GYN, says that with bone health being vastly important, it's essential to talk to your primary care doctor. "Advocate...
Douglas Doyle, D.O., Medical Director, Ophthalmology, Metro Health – University of Michigan Health, notes that of the 4.1 million Americans over the age of 40 who currently suffer from visual impairment or blindness, 2.6 million are women. "Four of the top diseases...
It's critical that women make the health of their brain a priority. Timothy Thoits, M.D., Spectrum Health Medical Group, Neurology Division Lead, notes women have a slightly higher risk for developing Alzheimer's disease (AD) and there are several risk factors that...
Though they differ, mental and physical health are entwined and play a major role in influencing each other in every stage of a woman's life. "Our mental health largely impacts how we react to stress and how we interact with others, and can have long-term implications...
Seasonal challenges may make some patients uncomfortable. When symptoms of watery, itchy eyes, congestion and sneezing aren't helped with traditional OTC medications, these patients are often receptive to trying natural approaches. These symptoms are all the result of...
Although roughly 30 million people in the U.S. are affected by eating disorders, most of us don't know much about these diseases. First, let's tackle a few of the myths with some facts. Eating disorders are not a lifestyle choice; they are mental-physical illnesses....
The vagina, during stimulation and arousal, will sometimes produce its own lubrication. However, there are many things that impact that natural production of vaginal lubricant. When this occurs, lubricants can be a wonderful tool to enhance both partnered and solo...
Jean-Marie Cartier, MTCM, R.Ac., first tried acupuncture when she was experiencing acute pain no other treatment could help ease. "I was working in Hollywood as a video editor, which meant the hours were long and the deadlines were strict," said Cartier. "The late...
West Michigan Woman has teamed up with Dr. Jeanne Eyde, D.O., board-certified ENT, Facial Plastic Surgeon practicing Aesthetic Medicine at Grand Pearl Spa, a division of Plastic Surgery Associates, and Medical & Wellness Director at Urban You – Beauty Bar, to...
An important component of healthy aging in an unhealthy world is the mind-body connection. This world has many stressors. These include money, time, the challenges of aging relatives, wayward or just really busy teenagers, work responsibilities, and relationships....