Menopause is a natural part of life for all women. It occurs in the 40s or 50s due to a gradual decrease in the ovaries’ production of the reproductive hormones estrogen and progesterone. Yet many women still feel uncomfortable talking about menopause and its symptoms. But, be assured that your Read More
Archives for August 2018
Celiac Disease or Gluten Sensitivity
Today, there are gluten-free offerings stocking the shelves of every major grocery store and even gracing the menus of Michelin-star restaurants. It appears there is a witch hunt against gluten – a general name for the proteins found in many types of wheat, including wheatberries, durum, emmer, Read More
Annual American Diabetes Association® Guidelines
William Osler, one of the founding professors of Johns Hopkins Medicine, once said, “Medicine is a science of uncertainty and an art of probability.” An ever-evolving landscape, the field of healthcare bears witness to new developments and discoveries each day. To keep up with the influx of new Read More
Is Your Heart Beating Too Fast?
First love. Meeting someone famous. Seeing a rainbow after a sensational Sarasota storm. It’s a special feeling when your heart skips a beat. But what if it feels as if your heart is beating too fast? Most often the causes are not dangerous but it helps to know what’s behind the sensation and what Read More