Year: 2022

Stress is our body’s normal reaction to many situations and it happens to everyone. When you experience changes or challenges in life (stressors), your body produces a physical and mental response to those challenges. That natural reaction is called stress. What is stressing Americans out?  According to Statista, the COVID-19 pandemic is at the top […]

Finding out that you are pregnant can be exciting for many new parents.  However, that excitement can dampen some with a classic case of morning sickness.  Don’t fear morning sickness is generally temporary for most women.  Approximately 7 in 10 pregnant women have morning sickness in the first trimester of pregnancy. Generally, it starts about […]

Becoming a mom can be such a joyful experience.  Some might even say being a mom is truly a blessing.  However, there may be times you think to yourself…  Why does this blessing make me so tired, stressed, or anxious (or all of the above)?  We all have heard or have felt just how overwhelming […]

When one of our loved ones receives a cancer diagnosis it can be beyond our comprehension.  You might at times feel helpless and wonder in what ways you can be supportive.  It is such a fragile time for those that have been diagnosed and for those people that love them. Did you know that many […]

The fertility awareness method is a natural form of birth control that involves tracking your cycle to detect ovulation.  What is the Fertility Awareness Method? The Fertility Awareness Method (FAM) involves knowing and recognizing when you are most likely to get pregnant during your menstrual cycle. In general, women are most fertile a few days […]

When we think of all the things that have changed in our lives since 2020… Does going to the doctor for your routine checkups or preventive care screenings make the list?  Well, yes – yes it does.  According to the CDC, in April 2020, cancer screenings done through the CDC’s National Breast and Cervical Cancer […]

Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) is similar to PMS but causes more severe symptoms. These symptoms become noticeable one to two weeks before a period begins. PMDD affects up to 10% of women who get periods. Those with anxiety, depression, PMS or a family history of PMS or PMDD may be more prone to experiencing PMDD.  […]

When we start a new year what is the first thing that comes to mind?  New year, new you?  Does your mind immediately go into ways you can improve your quality of life in some fashion or another?  Generally, setting some kind of goal or resolution is a popular way to address the new year.  […]