Many, many years ago I got a call from this publishing house and they asked me if I wanted to write a series of articles about menopause. I had absolutely no interest. It wasn’t really relevant to me personally at the time, and I felt like I didn’t have that much to say. I could… Continue reading Heart Health and Menopause
Understanding your family medical history, especially cholesterol, is crucial in helping to prevent heart disease. There are two specific conditions you should consider when thinking about family history and genetic predisposition to heart disease. By doing early prevention and genetic testing, you can cultivate a lifestyle that reduces your risk. But, when it comes… Continue reading Hereditary Cholesterol: Why You Need To Test For It
I had gestational diabetes during my first pregnancy. I knew when I drank that allegedly “disgustingly sweet” drink and it tasted just like orange soda that I was probably doomed. From that point on in my pregnancy, there were no more sugary drinks. (I made my own lemonade without sugar to fulfill my cravings.)… Continue reading Gestational Diabetes Isn’t Really Over Once You Deliver
