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What is Ashwagandha and its Effects on Cortisol Levels
Do you know much about Ayurvedic medicine? Some of the natural supplements I often recommend belong to this old medical system. Ayurvedic medicine is one of India’s traditional ways to treat illnesses. It combines diet, exercise, lifestyle, and products (mostly plants, but may also contain animal parts, metals, and minerals). It is always great to have the option of using a remedy that has been used successfully for many years in traditional medicine.
Handling Stress Better With Ashwagandha
One of my favorite botanical Ayurvedic supplements is an adaptogen called ashwagandha. Adaptogens are natural substances that may help the body handle stress better. For over 3,000 years, ashwagandha has been used to promote youthful energy, muscle strength, and endurance. This amazing herb has been used as a “Rasayana” or rejuvenator in Ayurvedic medicine.
Benefits of Probiotics and How they Work on Your Body
Did you know that Americans spend more than a billion dollars on probiotic supplements per year? Do you ever wonder if you should take probiotics? Do probiotics work? If so, what do they help you with? The truth is that it all depends on the probiotic and on the person taking it. A supplement that’s good for someone may not have a positive effect on another individual. Each person has about 100 trillion tiny organisms (microorganisms) living in or on his/her body. All these bacteria, viruses, fungi are collectively known as your microbiome. These “bugs” are good for you and are supposed to be there! The majority of your microbiome lives in your gut and there is a close connection between your microbiome and your health.
Taking the right probiotic can be very helpful in keeping the variety of microorganisms that your body needs to stay healthy. Here are some benefits of taking probiotics:
Frequently Asked Questions of Women about Pap and HPV Testing
In my practice, women ask me if they still need to get a pap test. And my answer is different depending on many factors. Let’s start by answering some questions:
What is a Pap test?
A Pap test is a test that checks your cervix for abnormal cells.
Where is the cervix?
The lower part of the uterus (womb) is where your cervix is located. The cervix opens into the vagina. In the case of an abnormal pap test, it is extremely important to treat these cells as it can lead to cervical cancer.
How is a pap test done?
To open the path so that your doctor or nurse can see your cervix, s/he puts a speculum (medical tool) into your vagina and uses a special stick or soft brush to collect cells from the outside of your cervix. The sample is then sent to a laboratory for testing.
These tests can be uncomfortable, but they should not be
