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Menopause and Cardiovascular Risk

Let’s be honest, historically, women have not been the top priority in research studies. There have been anecdotal stories about how women transition into menopause passed down from generation to generation. It is only within the last 20 to 30 years that women have become a priority in clinical…

How to Approach Your Healthcare Provider About Hormone Therapy (HT)

If you’re feeling frustrated trying to find relief from your menopausal symptoms, you’re certainly not alone. Despite the discomfort experienced throughout their menopausal journey, and the readily available safe and efficacious therapeutic options that could improve quality of life and possibly prevent a number of chronic illnesses, only a…

PCOS and Menopause

If you are one the millions of American women living with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), going through menopause can feel like you are doing “double duty” with bothersome symptoms. Are things like weight gain, trouble sleeping, and mood swings coming from PCOS or perimenopause/menopause? The answer is: maybe both….

Top 6 Evidence-Based Supplements That Fight Inflammation

As a Board Certified OBGYN trained in Culinary Medicine, I believe in the power of nutrition to combat inflammation. At the Galveston Diet we believe in food first. Supplements can be vital for your health when there is a deficiency due to lifestyle, health conditions, and the modern western…

How does nutrition affect menopause?

Put Food to Work for You Better nutrition can improve menopause symptoms. It may seem simple, but what you put in your mouth really does have a profound impact on your health. Food choices can either help or hinder the processes in your body, especially for women in midlife….

The ABCs of Hormone Therapy

Hormone Therapy – What types are available? How often do you take it? How much do you need? Dr. Haver outlines the FDA-approved options. Hormone therapy is not one-size-fits-all. Many options exist, allowing physicians to prescribe different types and doses to meet a woman’s specific needs and overall health…

What Women Should Know about Testosterone

What is Testosterone? Testosterone is a vital hormone that all humans have at varying levels. As women, we often do not think about testosterone or consider that it is necessary and just as important as estrogen for health and vitality. Testosterone is produced in our bodies along with estrogen…

New Hope for Menopause: Experts Say Hormone Therapy is Safe and Effective

Dr. Haver weighs in on the newest findings of the North American Menopause Society (NAMS) on Hormone Therapy Menopause leads to a reduced quality of life for many women. From hot flashes to decreased muscle mass to sexual dysfunction, the symptoms caused by declining amounts of estrogen leave women in…

North American Menopause Society (NAMS) Updates Guidance on Hormone Therapy

NAMS New Hormone Therapy Guidance: The Benefits Outweigh the Risks for Many Women For the first time since 2017, the North American Menopause Society (NAMS) has updated its position statement on hormone therapy. The updated guidance has been reviewed and endorsed by more than 20 medical organizations around the…

Turmeric & Menopause Relief

Dr. Haver Explains the Connection between Turmeric & Menopause Relief You probably know turmeric as the yellowish-orange colored, earthy tasting cooking spice in your kitchen, most often used in curry dishes. But, did you know that an element found in turmeric has been shown to have health benefits, specifically…