Blog - The Galveston Diet

The ‘Pause Belly Fat Blast Challenge

As women get older, estrogen levels decrease, and as a result, we experience a change in body composition. Fat distribution begins to shift from the hips and thighs to the intra-abdominal cavity in the form of visceral – or belly – fat. This transition is also marked by rising…

Top 4 Tips for Finding Top Notch Menopause Care

How to find the best menopause care provider There is no replacement for the one on one, in-person, doctor-patient relationship. In-person visits allow for providers to physically assess your overall health, as well as provide specialized treatment or screenings on demand. The level of trust and the nature of…

The Fabulous Four Challenge

If you have not tried this tip, it just might change your life… If you are struggling with weight loss, especially in middle-age, and you feel that you have done everything people have told you to do, and nothing is working, try this tip: STOP COUNTING CALORIES. Yes. You…

Unraveling the Truth About DIM Supplementation

In the world of dietary supplements, it’s essential to be discerning about the products we choose to incorporate into our daily routines. One such supplement that has gained popularity in recent years is DIM (Diindolylmethane). Touted as a natural compound derived from cruciferous vegetables, DIM has been promoted as…

Breaking the Silence: Demystifying Osteoporosis and Bone Health

Osteoporosis is now acknowledged as the most prevalent bone disorder in the world. Estimates show that 50% of women over 50, and 20% of men over 50, will break a bone because of osteoporosis. Hip fractures are the most dangerous because they can lead to disability, death, and high…

Top 10 Menopause Myths: BUSTED!

All women who are fortunate to live long enough will experience menopause. Similar to puberty, it is a natural and unavoidable phase of life. And, just as no two people are the same, no two journeys through menopause are the same, and there is no part of the body…

What to take if you can’t take Hormone Replacement Therapy

For many, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) is a safe and efficacious treatment of different menopause symptoms ranging from hot flashes and night sweats to bone loss, overactive bladder and vaginal dryness. HRT, however, is not for everyone. It can be contraindicated for those who have an increased risk of…

The Dangerous Intersection of Junk Science and Unethical Marketing

Several times a day I am asked about a new miracle product for menopause symptoms. It seems that my own social media feed is filled with ads promising things that just are not possible with one simple pill. In the realm of healthcare, women’s experiences are often overlooked or…

Menopause and Gut Health: What’s the connection?

It might surprise you to know that gut health has a connection to the hormonal changes during perimenopause and menopause. Researchers have begun to discover that the gut affects more than just digestion. The gut microbiome has an important relationship with your overall health across multiple systems in the…

Changes in Body Composition Associated with Menopause

Among the many symptoms women experience as they move into perimenopause and through menopause is fat gain and muscle loss. New stubborn belly fat that appears during early menopause and refuses to budge is one of the most common complaints I hear from patients. During annual exams, it was…

Menopause and Brain Fog – It’s Not All In Your Head

Brain fog can be a symptom brought on by lower levels of estrogen, also known as estradiol. How Does Menopause Affect the Brain? In a study conducted in pre, peri and post menopausal women, to see how menopause and the declining hormone levels affected the brain, researchers found changes…

The Ultimate Menopause Toolkit: An Anti-Inflammatory Approach to Managing Menopause

Menopause can be a very confusing and difficult stage in life to navigate. As an OB-GYN, I give my patients a Menopause toolkit with 5 key strategies to reduce menopausal symptoms by creating habits that reduce inflammation. This toolkit is not a magic pill, but rather five strategies to…