Marcy Holmes, MSN

Berries for your Bladder too! Let’s not forget how cranberries are so helpful to flush bacteria out of the urinary tract, but all berries provide some of this benefit- I was thrilled to learn from Tufts researcher, while at a Women's Health Conference years ago!  

Some women just need some cranberry product

Sleep better to lose weight? - You bet! I have known many women doing it all- that just simply need to sleep better and longer for a couple of months before the fat burning switch will turn on in response to all their other good efforts. This was true even for me!

Almost every day I hear from women fru

Cut your screen time! That means staying off your lap top, PC, or smart phone for at least 90 minutes before your intended bed time to best prepare for a good night's. It sounds crazy, but no more texting and emails late in the evening- it really winds up your brain when you need to be winding down.

While we can’t really control the little bit of genetics and the PMS brain we may have inherited, we can certainly do a lot about our lifestyle, nutritional support and how we nurture our body and reduce PMS! For over ten years I have seen this platform of support transform women with PMS! Consider

Vaginal atrophy is most commonly described as thinning and shrinking of the vulvovaginal tissue, often accompanied by less vaginal fluid for lubrication as well. In some cases it can also include narrowing of the actual vaginal vault [stenosis] thus making intercourse impossible. If there is sign

If you take antibiotics to treat something like an infection with chlamydia, you may be prone to getting a yeast infection as a side effect of antibiotic use. You can read up on ways to prevent yeast infections by avoiding sugar and yeasty foods, using mild soaps but no douching, keeping good hygiene

Lichen sclerosis of the genitals is what seems to be an autoimmune skin condition, especially common in women; I often identify this in premenopausal women before they have symptoms, but more significantly it affects women with declining estrogen levels in menopause. There seems to be some relationship

Are vaginal infections life threatening- the answer is likely Yes and No, it depends on which infection and the symptoms involved. Most simple yeast or bacterial vaginal infections do not cause great harm or serious risk, but they can leave the cervix raw and vaginal tissue overall more vulnerable

Most methods to prevent vaginal infections are common sense; other nutritional measures may be surprising!

My Top Tips for Preventing Vaginal Infections:

• Bathing suit caution-don’t stay in too long, and wash it well with hot soapy water after each and every wearing
• Avoid panty liners for pr

Most methods to prevent vaginal infections are common sense; other nutritional measures may be surprising!

My Top Tips for Preventing Vaginal Infections:

• Bathing suit caution-don’t stay in too long, and wash it well with hot soapy water after each and every wearing
• Avoid panty liners for pr

Most methods to prevent vaginal infections are common sense; other nutritional measures may be surprising!

My Top Tips for Preventing Vaginal Infections:

• Bathing suit caution-don’t stay in too long, and wash it well with hot soapy water after each and every wearing
• Avoid panty liners for pr

Women do not have to suffer with a burning vagina! Many simple steps can help reduce it, but when it is a lingering problem- talk to your GYN practitioner. Some causes of vaginal or vulvar burning can include contact to allergens, various infections, and even some specific skin conditions of the

The vagina is a muscular vault with a mucus surface, similar to the inside of your mouth, an amazing organ of sex and reproduction.  A “normal vagina” is pink, plump & moist with ridges along the surface called rugae, with muscle tone to hold up the bladder and rectum.

The opening of the vagina can