Caring for your skin can be a challenge during menopause. Check out Dr. Silvia Rotemberg’s skin care regimen to restore, stimulate and protect your precious skin.

Do you have any knowledge about natural antidepressants compared to medical?

6 Tips to Help you Make Exercise a Lifelong Routine Make short term goals. Big change does not occur over night. With time, you will notice you have improved and made strides toward your target exercise goal. Find an Activity that Fits into your SchedulePick a time of day that you feel the best to exercise. Write it down as you would other appointments. Don’t depend on exercise classes to meet your exercise needs. If you miss the class one day, use that time to take a walk outside or in the…

Complementary and Alternative Therapies Complementary and alternative therapies are medical treatments that are considered nontraditional. They include: Dietary and herbal supplements Acupuncture Chiropractic Massage therapy Biofeedback Homeopathy Eating certain foods that are thought to prevent disease or heal Alternative treatments are often used alone, while complementary treatments are alternative treatments that are used in combination with traditional treatments, such as…

Mood Swings During Menopause Declining estrogen levels associated with menopause can cause more than those pesky hot flashes, it can also make a woman experience the following emotions: Irritability Feelings of sadness Anxiety Difficulty concentrating Fatigue Mood changes Tension If you are feeling irritable and sad there is a good chance it could be related to menopause, but the above listed symptoms are not linked only to menopause but also depression. There are a number…

Garlic belongs to the Allium class of bulbshaped plants, which also includes onions, chives, leeks and scallions. It contains healthy photochemicals (substances thought to protect against disease and boost the immune system) and fiber.

Studies show an association between increased intake of garlic and reduced risk of certain cancers, including cancers of the stomach, colon, esophagus, pancreas and breast.

Ladies, aren't you worth the time, energy and money to focus on your own health? Dr. Holly L. Thacker explains why women need to put their own health first.

Dr. Holly L. Thacker talks about how there are so many misconceptions about female hormones. Kind of like the misconceptions about women!

What is a Portion Size? Finding it hard to determine what a serving or portion size is? Below are some ways you can picture a serving or portion size using everyday objects. Note: hand and finger sizes vary from person to person! These are GUIDES only. The bread, cereal, rice and pasta group 1 cup of potatoes, rice, pasta = is a tennis ball, ice cream scoop 1 pancake = is a compact disc (CD) 1/2 cup cooked rice = is a cupcake wrapper full 1 piece of cornbread = is a bar of soap 1…

Benefits of Proper Nutrition During Menopause Looking for a “menopause diet,” a magical mix of foods and supplements that will allow you to sail through your change of life without so much as a hot flash or an extra pound? Sorry, the cure-all diet doesn’t exist. But that doesn’t mean what you eat during mid-life is unimportant. Actually, your diet matters more now than it did when you were younger. Your metabolism is slowing and your muscle mass is decreasing. Your body is producing less…

Can Certain Foods Help Prevent Cancer? Blueberries won’t save us from cancer. Neither will tomatoes, flaxseed oil, kale or brussels sprouts. The above, as well as garlic, onions, green tea and many others, have all been proclaimed cancer-preventing “super foods.” While they are all good, nutritious foods and should be part of a balanced diet, we need to abandon the notion that any one food or combination of foods can prevent cancer. While it’s tempting to think that just adding blueberries…

A drug allergy is an allergic reaction to a medication. When the drug enters the body, it triggers a response by the immune system, which creates specific IgE antibodies (proteins made by the immune system to fight specific antigens).The body becomes sensitized, and when the drug is taken again, the IgE antibodies go into action, releasing large amounts of histamine that attempt to expel the drug from the body. What are the symptoms of a drug allergy? Symptoms can range from mild discomfort…

December 2011 -- Dr. Holly L. Thacker discusses why knowing your BMI, blood sugar level and cholesteral number can lead to better health.

There is no doubt that menopause changes a woman's sex life. Everything from desire to the ability to take pleasure in intercourse can be affected. In the fifth and final installment of our video series, "Surviving Menopause," Dr. Margaret McKenzie of the Cleveland Clinic discusses what can be done to preserve a healthy, happy sex life.

No! That is, if you are in good health, sexual activity can continue into the eighth and ninth decade of life. Normal sexual function is a sign of good health. I have seen more than one woman in my office who has told me the story of visiting her doctor and noting that she is not interested in sex and before she even gets to tell her story, she is abruptly told "Well, you are too old to even being thinking about sex!" Wow, not true and this dismissive attitude is hurtful and just reflective of that doctor not having the education and the resources needed to help midlife women.

I was recently diagnosed with Premature Ovarian Failure and extremely high, off the charts FSH. I am 32 years old and was in the process of planning to increase our family when I was diagnosed. My doctor put me on a Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), a combination pill of constant estrogen and progesterone to help with some symptoms I was experiencing. I know there is a very small chance of still getting pregnant while on HRT but my question is, is there one HRT better than another for improving my already slim chances of pregnancy?

I get migraines during my period. I have tried taking a pain killer like paracetamol but that does not help. I am usually very tired during my period. Is there anything I can do to help balance my hormones? I do not get migraines when I am pregnant.

OK, ladies, we are on the eve of Thanksgiving and the holiday season, which is replete with food, fun, feeding frenzies and extra hustle and bustle.

The average American is said to gain an average 1-2 pounds during this jolly season! I don't know about you, but I do NOT want a jolly, jiggly belly nor do I want to feel full and full of regret for overeating.

Dr. Holly L. Thacker helps you cool down with tips on how to reduce environmental hot flash triggers and track your hot flash occurrences.

Dr. Holly L. Thacker discusses the importance of teaching children at a young age to report any suspicious behavior of adults, including sexual child abuse to the police.