Vaginal dryness is a common symptom in menopause. In fact, it is part of a constellation of symptoms called the “Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause” (GSM)1. After estrogen levels decline, the vaginal and urinary tract tissues change, often causing women significant problems. However, despite their suffering, many women do not report or seek help for their […]
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When people think about menopause, they typically think about hot flashes and night sweats. While these things are very common during the transition period into menopause, they normally subside over time. However, low estrogen levels can also cause long-term consequences like vaginal dryness and vulvovaginal atrophy. These symptoms have a significant negative impact on a
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A paper has just been published about the re-evaluation of the Minnesota Coronary Experiment, which was a very large double-blind randomized control study investigating whether replacing saturated fat with linoleic acid would reduce death from heart disease. The original premise for this study was that 1) randomized trials showed that linoleic acid reduces cholesterol, and
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Before fall quarter started in 2015, I took a “farm experience” elective. Here are my thoughts about that trip. As a naturopathic medical student at Bastyr, we are taught about having an evidence-based practice, which includes three components. It is informed by the medical literature, but it also includes a doctor’s clinical experience
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