Beat Cabin Fever with a Little Self-Care for the Home

The winter season begs us to stay indoors. I mean, it’s so much more enjoyable to watch the snow fall while bundled up on the sofa instead of heading to the gym. But as winter months drag by, you might begin to feel a bit of cabin fever: itchy to feel a sense of accomplishment around the home, at least until the spring arrives and the...

Should We Be Cautious of Cellphone Use?

Cells phones, wifi, bluetooth, smart-everything!! My own health journey has included a serious examination of cellphone use effect on my health and full recovery. These devices come with incredible life conveniences and thus have embedded themselves into our daily existence. But where is the fall out? Are they distracting us from...

February Blues: Lonely Valentines & Contagious Colds

In January, you feel brand-spanking renewed. Like anything’s possible. But come February, after the twinkling holiday lights are taken down around town, the world can certainly appear a bit more dreary. If you feel a bit blasé and cynical during February, you’re not the only one. The month kinda sucks. The wintry weather is...

Drinking and IVF

Our patients ask us all the time if they should stop drinking during fertility treatments (IVF and IUIs) and the answer is absolutely yes, even moderate drinking (1 to 2 drinks per night). Even a small amount of alcohol can have a negative impact on follicular development and quality. So that glass of “stress relief” is actually...

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