Screening for Osteoporosis - Newsletter #38
How frequently should women get a bone density? A recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine (New Eng J Med. 366: 225-33. 2012) looked at the length of time it takes to develop osteoporosis and thus how frequently screening for the disease should be considered.
KEEP IT SIMPLE - NEWSLETTER #37
MARSHGRASS WITH REFLECTION. Life is complex. On occasion, a change to simple helps “clear the cobwebs.” Things tantalize our senses, sometimes with simple things like the above photograph. Along with exercise, relaxation/meditation, healthy eating, religious participation, social interaction – these things help relieve the effects of our stressful world.
Healthy New Year's Resolutions - Newsletter #36
Now that the holidays are past, many of us have already or are setting resolutions for the New Year. My personal preference is to set realistic goals. I have put on a few pounds over the last year that need to come off. My plan is as follows:
1. Eat less animal protein – have an occasional meatless dinner – my wife and I already limit meat portions to 4 ounces or less
2. Reduce simple carbohydrate intake – limit white rice, eat new potatoes rather than baking potatoes, do a better job of avoiding sweets, and limit wine intake
Early Diagnosis of Endometriosis - Newsletter #35
Endometriosis is a condition in which tissue similar to that normally found lining the uterus and causing menstruation is found outside the uterine cavity. Endometriosis may cause no symptoms or can be responsible for severe pain with periods, pain with sexual activity, or even pain with normal daily routine. It may also reduce the ability to become pregnant. Many patients with endometriosis also have bladder or intestinal symptoms such as burning with urination or pain with bowel movements.
Stress and What To Do About It - Newsletter #34
Few of us are immune to the stress created by today’s “ninety-to-nothing” world. Stress can have negative effects on our health in many ways – including reduced immunity to infection and disease, including but not limited to sleep disorders, high blood pressure, heart disease, and stroke.
New Website - Newsletter #33
This newletter is going to be similar to a good sermon, a great opening, a great close, and not much time between the two. My photography website, www.danbiggerstaff.com, is now "open for business." Please understand that it is still a work in progress. As many of you know, I have been interested in photography for a long time (over 40 years). I have become more serious the last several years and am now shooting events such as weddings, fashion shows, birthdays, and parties. Informal portraits are also one of my specialties.
WOMEN AND HEART DISEASE - Newsletter #32
There is a gender gap when it comes to heart disease. Even though heart disease is the leading cause of death in women, heart attack is usually thought of as being a male disease. Researchers are increasingly finding that the results of a heart attack can be worse for women. In patients over 40 who have had a heart attack, a woman has a 23% chance of death within a year whereas for men it is an 18% chance.
HEALTH, THE FULL RECIPE - Newsletter #31
First, I would like to welcome all of the new subscribers to the newsletter. Now down to "business."
A recent article in Travel and Leisure Magazine (Eastern Enlightenment, page 78, November 2011) discussed Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Along those same lines, during a recent trip to New York City, my wife and I were walking at sunrise and came across a park where hundreds of people were performing Tai Chi as a start for their day. What does TCM have to do with health in America? We should "change our ways” to become a healthier nation.
New Views on Hormones - Newsletter #30
Well, not really. A Wall Street Journal article on September 27, 2011 was titled New Views of Hormone Therapy in Menopause. The article summarizes a number of medical studies that have been done over the past 10 years. We are gradually accumulating more and more data that suggests the following:
• Begin hormone replacement therapy (HRT) near the time of natural or surgical menopause, not years later. The risk of heart disease may be reduced if HRT is started near the menopause and increased if begun years later.
Coffee Break - Newsletter #29
Whether you are at work or studying for an exam, giving your brain a break can make you more productive. But, some breaks are better than other breaks.
The information provided by Advanced Healthcare for Women and E. Daniel Biggerstaff, III, M.D. is for informational purposes only. As each woman is unique, do not rely on this information for diagnosis and treatment. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the content and advise that you see a qualified Health Care Professional for individual needs and care.