Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine condition among women of reproductive age. Characterized by irregular periods, ovarian cysts, anovulation (lack of ovulation), hormonal imbalance, insulin resistance, and infertility, it’s a chronic and frustrating condition. Women can go undiagnosed for years since symptoms like irregular periods are often masked by the birth control pill.
Read MoreAdvances in technology over the years have made Western Medicine the customary route when it comes to medical needs. Long gone are the days of “healers” misdiagnosing patients due to lack of technology and experience. However, technology and advancements are not always failproof. While scientists and physicians can better understand diseases, we as human beings are all still unique – we are not cookie-cutter cases.
Read MoreAcupuncture is an ancient medicinal technique that has been used for thousands of years. It is a part of Traditional Chinese Medicine that aims to improve the flow of qi through the body. The traditional belief is that a blockage of qi in the body limits the effectiveness of organs in the body and creates many ailments. Releasing the qi to flow through the body can improve organ function, relieve pain, and increase overall quality of life. Medical knowledge has come a long way since the origins of acupuncture to improve the flow of qi in the body but acupuncture is still considered an effective way of treating and assisting with medical conditions and has migrated from China to be used all across the world.
Read MoreAdrenal fatigue is a term used to describe the group of symptoms that are said to occur by people who are under long-term physical, mental or emotional stress. Supports of adrenal fatigue believe the problem begins when the many different stresses of life become too much for the body to handle. Our adrenal glands (the small organs located above the kidneys) usually produce hormones like cortisol to deal with stress. But when people are faced with long-term stress that becomes too much to handle, their adrenal glands can no longer keep up with the body’s needs. When this starts to happen, symptoms of adrenal fatigue may start to appear.
Read MoreFibroids are benign muscular tumors that appear on the uterus. Some are so small they are invisible to the naked eye; women with fibroids this small rarely experience symptoms or even know they have them. In other cases, however, fibroids can grow quite large and grow in clusters. Although they are almost always non-cancerous, these growths can cause a host of problems, including pain and bleeding.
Read MoreEvery March, Endometriosis Awareness Month takes place across the world with a mission to raise awareness of the disease which affects an estimated 176 million women around the globe.
Read MoreAs we trudge deeper into the depths winter, many people experience some degree of mood change. We feel less motivated, sentimental, anxious or depressed. For some, these changes are slight and manageable; they may simply feel a bit more fatigued, have a harder time waking up in the morning, or occasionally feel bummed out. With the cold and grey weather, a lot of people opt to stay home, which can lead to feelings of isolation. Although Denver winters can be beautiful, sunny and full of outdoor activities like skiing, snowboarding, and winter hiking, we become more sedentary. Winter has a clear effect on us -- and our bodies respond to that change.
Read MoreWe all know it’s coming… the dreaded flu! Protect yourself this year with a new strategy, immune boosting injection therapy - now offered at Denver Holistic Medicine.
Read MoreThyroid issues can cause dramatic symptoms in health, wellness, and appearance. Because of their wide-sweeping and generalized effects on the body, these disorders can be difficult to diagnose and even more difficult to interpret.
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