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How to Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Better Health For Women

It’s 2013 and that means everyone and their mother’s uncle is starting off the year with a fitness resolution. They’ve promised themselves they’ll lose that last ten pounds, or tone up their muscles by the summer—but those midnight promises are hard to keep. So here are a few tips to be sure you lock in […] Read More

7 Doctor’s Appointments to Schedule for the New Year

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Better Health For Women

A yearly physical is often the only doctor’s appointment people make during the year, and it isn’t until a problem arises that we look for more answers. Make 2013 the year of prevention, and take the time to book appointments with these specialists to make sure you are in the best shape possible. Family Doctor: […] Read More

First Impressions

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Better Health For Women

They say you never get a second chance to make a first impression. What they often fail to mention is that that first impression is whipped together in about 10 seconds. Many would be surprised to learn that how you are perceived by others has more to do with how you look than what you […] Read More

Ascites as a Cause of Abdominal and Pelvic Pain

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Better Health For Women

I was recently at a dinner party where an elderly woman was complaining that her physicians were unable to determine the reason for her constant abdominal and pelvic pain. She said she was told there was fluid in her abdomen. Despite having multiple blood tests, CT scans, MRI’s and ultrasound scans, they were unable to […] Read More

Well Suited

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Better Health For Women

January is a great time to take advantage of winter sales. Surprisingly enough, one item that you’re guaranteed to get a great deal on at this time of year is a swimsuit. Before you crawl back into your holiday hibernation, I’ll admit, swimsuit shopping can be rough but I promise you, the awesome feeling of […] Read More

Get Fit and Have Fun

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Better Health For Women

Get Fit and Have Fun without Breaking the Bank I recently started an office job after many years of a career which kept me active and outside during the day. What was once my routine of running or walking on the trails behind my house before or after work has been replace with a drive […] Read More

Chronic Pelvic Pain

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Better Health For Women

A large percentage of my practice is women’s imaging and one of the most common complaints that I see on patient requisitions is “Chronic pelvic pain.” Chronic pelvic pain is diagnosed when pelvic pain lasts for more than 6 months duration. It is a common problem and affects approximately 1/7 women. It is responsible for […] Read More

Seven Best Vacation Spots for Women Traveling Solo

Posted on January 3, 2013 by Better Health For Women

Planning on taking a vacation sometime in the new year? Better Health for Women has created a list of getaways and vacation spots we know you’ll love. Often times, women wish to escape the routine of their daily lives with a women’s only vacation with a group of close friends, or set off on a […] Read More

10 New Years Health Tips

Posted on January 3, 2013 by Better Health For Women

What is your goal? Many New Years resolutions revolve around losing weight and fitness. Ask yourself, why do you want to lose weight? Is it to look better in your clothes, have more energy, or just because you want to improve your health? Define what you want, and then remind yourself of that every time […] Read More

The Best New Year’s Resolution: Moderation!

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Better Health For Women

It is the time of year where we are recovering from non-stop eating and thinking about resolutions for the New Year. Most of our resolutions are based around weight loss, exercise and a healthy lifestyle for 2013. However the most important resolution is to encompass everything in a happy, healthy lifestyle that includes no limitations […] Read More