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Evidence-based nutritional guidelines: the two types of fats you should limit in your diet
In this three-part series on evidence-based nutritional guidelines, we’re exploring choosing quality carbs, eating mostly plants and limiting the intake of certain fats—all as a cornerstone to minimizing your risk of chronic disease and living a longer and more joyful life. One of the most damaging nutritional notions of all time has been the idea […]
Evidence-based nutritional guidelines: how to choose quality carbs
In our series on evidence-based nutritional guidelines, we’ve explored eating plenty of plants and limiting the intake of certain fats. The third and final post takes a closer look at carbohydrates. For many years, fad diets have excluded carbs, wrongfully naming them a culprit in poor nutrition. In reality, it’s about the quality of the […]
My approach to gender-affirming wellness care
Gender-affirming wellness care supports and affirms a person’s gender identity holistically across a range of physical, emotional, behavioral and social dimensions. That care could look like routine gynecological care and screening, or contraceptive management. It could also look like hormone therapy or surgical intervention. My goal as a provider is to listen, learn and gather […]
Midwives, Your Lifetime Partners in Care
Midwives are most often known as healthcare providers who work with people during pregnancy and childbirth. As a midwife, I can say that most of us love this aspect of the work. But midwives do so much more–and in unique and wonderful ways. Midwives are educated and trained to be your lifetime partners in care […]
Bodily Health Comes in Every Shape and Size
Weight is only a number. And yet, our culture has conditioned us—women especially—to believe that weight is the ultimate marker of wellness and, too often, value. But thanks to dedicated studies, science-based research and movements like Health at Every Size® (HAES®), we know that weight does not reflect a person’s health; that “healthy” isn’t a […]
Let’s talk about painful sex.
In our culture, women’s sexuality isn’t often talked about honestly or openly. We’re either keeping it totally private or glorifying the experience to a point that is unrealistic. So as women, we either feel the pressure to keep mum or to boast about our exciting and perfect sex lives. And if something doesn’t feel right, […]
Lubricant is your friend: navigating vaginal dryness and sex
This post was written by former WHA nurse practitioner Jacqui Quetal. Although Jacqui is no longer with WHA, we still love this advice! Hopefully your experiences have helped you realize that sex can be a fun and important part of a healthy relationship. But when sex becomes uncomfortable, unfortunately I find that my patients tend […]
Managing the Symptoms of Menopause
In my recent post, “What is Menopause,” I talked about the symptoms that women may experience in the months and years preceding and following the cessation of periods. Fluctuation in energy levels, agitation, hot flashes, night sweats, difficulty concentrating and headaches are all possible as a result of changing hormone levels. These symptoms can be […]
Five Things You Should Know: Understanding Your Risk of Heart Disease
You may wonder why a practice focused on obstetrics and gynecology spends so much time discussing heart health. Not only is heart disease the leading cause of death among women, but some of the risk factors for heart disease play a role in other women’s diseases, as well, and can contribute to serious complications in pregnancy. […]