Medical Conditions

Why is it that, for many people, the subject of vaginal dryness in the menopause is considered a taboo topic? Where does a woman go if she is seeking advice on the changes that may be occurring in her body during menopause, particularly vaginal dryness?

I’ve been single most of my life – and a single mom on top of that. Not complaining, not lamenting, not wishing it different. Just setting the stage. Because when you’re the only adult in the room, you learn very quickly that you are the cavalry, the logistics…

If you live with chronic pain, you may already know how deeply it can affect daily life. Pain doesn’t just live in the body – it can influence mood, energy, sleep, and even how safe or relaxed you feel in yourself. Many women tell me they’ve tried a wide range of treatments…

A new study has found something both sobering and empowering: where you live can influence your risk of developing dementia. Researchers found that people living in disadvantaged neighborhoods face…

Many women, especially those of us over 60, are used to putting other people first. We care for partners, aging parents, grandchildren, and friends. We push through fatigue. We explain away…

Not all health threats are obvious. Many medical conditions progress quietly for years before symptoms appear. For adults over 60, these silent dangers can reduce both quality of life and lifespan if they go unnoticed…

People often assume that because I’m a Doctor of Naturopathy, I’m “anti-medicine.” They imagine that I always choose herbs over hospitals, green drinks…

Disease prevention is far superior to the best treatments. By the time a serious illness is diagnosed, treatment can be complex, costly, and disruptive. That’s why regular health screenings are so important – especially after age 60, when risks for heart disease, cancer, and other chronic…

Aging. It happens to us all, if we are lucky enough I suppose. The effects of aging are unavoidable. So, it is in our best interest to confront our aging bodies and educate ourselves about the changes that occur. While there is nothing we can do…

When my mother was 75, she went in for her regular eye exam expecting the usual: stronger lenses, thicker glasses, and another reminder that this was “just part of aging.” Instead, her doctor blinked in surprise – her prescription actually needed to be lowered. Her eyes had grown stronger…