Category: Women’s Health

Nearly 24 million American adults are living with diabetes, according to figures released last month by the International Diabetes Federation. But what may be even more alarming is that there are also about 79 million Americans with a condition known as prediabetes — and many aren’t aware of it. Prediabetes means that while your blood sugar levels are higher than normal, that level isn’t high enough to warrant a diabetes diagnosis. However, a prediabetes diagnosis means it is time for action to prevent diabetes. In simple terms, there is a gap between what we call diabetes, which is a fasting blood sugar of 126 and above, and normal, which is less than 100 fasting. In between, you have impaired fasting …

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By Dr. Kinsey Pillsbury, MD, Tahoe Carson Radiology Hello ladies and Happy Breast Cancer Awareness Month! It’s your friendly neighborhood radiologist here to remind you why there’s no good excuse to skip your mammogram this year. Here are a few reasons NOT to avoid coming in for your annual screening exam before the year is up: #1: No one in my family has had breast cancer, so I don’t worry about it. Truth: 80% of women diagnosed with breast cancer have NO family history of breast or other cancers. #2: I heard that mammograms don’t save lives. Truth: Since its widespread implementation in the 1980’s, mammography has lowered the risk of dying of breast cancer by around 35%. -Cancers detected …

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If you’ve stepped foot in a grocery store recently you may have noticed the explosion of products in the yogurt section. Some stores even have an entire aisle dedicated to yogurt! A lot of this growth can be contributed to Greek yogurt. What makes Greek yogurt different from regular yogurt you might ask? Greek yogurt is made simply by straining the yogurt to remove the whey (the liquid you find remaining after the milk has curdled). This results in a more solid yogurt that has less sugar, fewer carbohydrates, and more protein compared to regular yogurt. However, like regular yogurt, Greek yogurt is a natural source of probiotics which are healthy bacteria that help regulate your digestive system. Greek yogurt …

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Dozens of studies have found that essential oils can both protect your long-term health and relieve symptoms of common maladies. They can help lower stress levels, relieve pain, improve mood, and quell cravings and nausea. Essential oils have even been demonstrated in lab studies to kill flu, E. coli, and cancer cells. Below are some indications of what a particular scent or type of scent can do for your mood, your well-being, or simply your comfort. Our lives are hectic enough, why not surround yourself with pleasant smells and enhance your well-being! Aromatherapy can help with a physical condition, can help with symptoms, can effect your mood, or help alleviate or temporarily eliminate stress or other psychological factors. Essential Oil: …

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Problems with energy, mental capacity, and weight may be due to thyroid disease. Simple tests can determine if thyroid function is to blame for your symptoms so you can get the treatment you need. The thyroid is a small, yet powerful gland in the neck that releases hormones that help regulate many of the body’s functions. One of those hormones is thyroxine, which is necessary for the heart, brain, and other organ systems to function properly. Hypothyroidism vs. Hyperthyroidism: What’s the Difference? Hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism have opposite effects on your body. Under normal circumstances, the pituitary gland in the brain tells the thyroid how much hormone it should release. But sometimes infections, medications, and even the body’s own immune system …

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