Approximately 6,000 women enter menopause each day in the United States. A woman is considered menopausal when her menstrual cycle has stopped for one full year and levels of Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH) and Luteinizing Hormone (LH) rise. Menopause occurs...
Why Integrative Medicine Matters: A Clinician’s Perspective This is a great question—and one I have been meaning to address for some time. I hesitated to write this because I wasn’t sure I could fully convey the importance of having a clinician who thinks...
Dizziness and Vertigo: Causes, Symptoms & When to Seek Care Dizziness is a very common but non-specific complaint with many possible causes. It can feel like lightheadedness, a sense that you might pass out, or trouble maintaining balance while walking. Common...
Upper Respiratory Infections: Symptoms, Causes & Care When to See MDs Upper respiratory infections (URIs)—commonly known as the common cold—are among the most frequent illnesses worldwide. They are caused by a variety of viruses and are typically seasonal, with...
Acute Sinusitis: Causes, Symptoms & When to See a Doctor Care & Relief Sinusitis, also known as acute rhinosinusitis, is inflammation of the nasal and paranasal sinuses. Acute sinusitis typically lasts four weeks or less and is one of the most common reasons...
