Take a look at what you ate and see if you had too many carbohydrates at that meal. That can make folks tired after eating. Try walking for 5-10 minutes after eating. You’ll not only feel better, but it m... continue reading  about  Why do I feel so tired after eating meals?

Adenomyosis refers to a condition where endometrial glands and connective tissue are present within the muscle layer of the uterus. This results in hyperplasia, or overgrowth, of the uterine muscle layer and a ... continue reading  about  I was recently diagnosed with adenomyosis. How does this affect me if my husband and I want to have a baby? How much chance do I have of getting pregnant?

A nurse practitioner (NP) is a registered nurse who has advanced education and training in the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic medical conditions, disease prevention, and the promotion of health an... continue reading  about  My ob-gyn doctor's office recently added a nurse practitioner. Can you tell me more about their qualifications and what they do?

Yours is a good question. First, I want to help you understand hormone production in a normal menstrual cycle. After that, we can talk about how the pill works to prevent pregnancy and why, in some women, it re... continue reading  about  I’ve taken the birth control pill Loestrin for eight months. After starting on the pill, my period came once every two months. It’s been 14 weeks since my last period. I had unprotected sex but took the morning-after pill. Should I be concerned?

Good question. The terms tubal ligation, tubes tied, tubal sterilization, and female sterilization can all be used interchangeably to describe the same process. In the U.S., up to one third of women use sterili... continue reading  about  How likely is it for a woman to get pregnant after having her tubes tied?

In conventional endoscopy, the gastroenterologist can only view the innermost lining of the digestive tract. Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) allows a doctor to look at more than the inner layers of the gastrointest... continue reading  about  I have been diagnosed with a digestive disorder and I may be a candidate for an endoscopic ultrasound. What are the benefits of this procedure?

Insomnia can be a pretty frustrating condition. But before you go to your doctor for those sleeping pills, there may be some effective natural remedies that you can try to get a good night's sleep. One of the f... continue reading  about  What are some natural remedies you can take to improve sleep and to reduce frequent waking up at night?

Having diabetes is challenging and feels like a marathon, not a sprint. It’s normal to feel tired — a lot of patients do. Remember to give yourself credit for what you are doing and try no... continue reading  about  I’m so tired of having diabetes. It’s like a full-time job. What do other patients do to keep their motivation up for testing blood sugars, healthy diet, exercise?

Eating organic foods means that you’re eating foods that are not treated with synthetic chemicals or pesticides. It doesn’t mean you’re eating low-carbohydrate foods. You still want to enjoy a... continue reading  about  I eat organic foods, so why are my sugars still high?