If it feels like everyone around you has had a “stomach bug” lately, you’re not imagining it. Viral gastroenteritis—commonly called the stomach flu—tends to circulate wid … read more

Is It Postpartum or Perimenopause? If you’ve recently had a baby and feel nothing like you expected — aching joints, soaking night sweats, hair everywhere, mood swings you don’t reco … read more

What Exactly Is Perimenopause? Perimenopause is the transitional phase leading up to menopause — your body’s way of slowly winding down its reproductive years. During this time, the number … read more

A Natural Decline — But Not the End of the Story When it comes to fertility, age truly is more than just a number. Starting in the mid-30s, a woman’s ability to conceive naturally begins t … read more

What causes aging?   Aging is a natural process that is accelerated by oxidative damage to our cells.  Oxidative damage occurs with poor diets, increased stress, excess alcohol, smoking or … read more