Connections Between Mental Health & Our Weight

In recent statistics, approximately 73% of adults in the U.S. are overweight or obese. Weight and our discontentment with our weight is something many of us struggle with, and it can be hard to disseminate between social pressures, cultural factors, psychological factors, the environment, and biological factors as well. The relationship between mental health and…

Is Hormone Replacement Therapy For You?

“We don’t treat patients. We work with health participants,” David Y. Wong, M.D., tells me, a pioneer in the field of Integrative Medicine and the owner of the Health Integration Center, that opened in Torrance in 1978. His approach to health care is of no surprise, as their center offers a wide range of wellness…

The Connection Between Gut Health and Hormones

Have you been taking hormones, but are still experiencing post-menopausal symptoms like decreased libido, mood swings, anxiety or depression? It may seem counter intuitive, but you might want to take a look at your gut health. We sat down with Rita Wadhwani, Nurse Practitioner and Clinical Nurse Specialist for over 15 years, who is now…

5 Surprising Menopause Symptoms

Do you think you’re going through menopause? We’ve all heard of hot flashes and seemingly uncontrollable weight gain, but here’s five menopause symptoms you might not be aware of that occur as a result of menopause. 1. Jaw Pain– As menopause sparks hormonal changes, loss of estrogen in menopause causes deterioration of all joints, including…