Women's Health, Wisdom, and. . . WINE!

Send us Fan Mail Sixty-plus years after the pill revolutionized   women's emancipation, there exists a complex relationship between hormonal birth control, liberation, and the actual burden of synthetic endocrine disruptors that result in disruptive women's health conditions. The pill comes with its own risks, has its own racist legacy, and has been employed with as a tool in the ongoing...

Send us Fan Mail Uterine fibroids are a very common finding in women of reproductive age. The majority of fibroids do not change their size during pregnancy, but one-third may grow in the first trimester. Although the data are conflicting and most women with fibroids have uneventful pregnancies, the weight of evidence in the literature suggests that uterine fibroids are associated with an increase...

Send us Fan Mail Every July, individuals around the world raise awareness for uterine fibroids, which affect an estimated 26M women of reproductive age in the United States alone. The Eudaimonia Center is dedicated to raising awareness about the effects of uterine fibroids on women’s livelihoods and promoting a bonafide, whole-person approach to health, wellness, and healing with a uterine fibroid...

Send us Fan Mail Uterine fibroids are usually found during a health evaluation with a primary care physician or gynecologist. They may ask about any relevant symptoms, take a medical history, and perform a physical exam to confirm a diagnosis. Patients may then be counseled about "watchful waiting", may be referred to a specialized provider for surgical intervention, or to another provid...

Send us Fan Mail Are you tired of being prescribed pill after pill and not addressing the root problem of your symptoms? Have you tried all of the "diets" and "programs" out there with no results? Have you given up entirely and just accepted that you will live with whatever it is that is causing you pain/discomfort/anxiety? In case no one has ever told you this before, you don&...

Send us Fan Mail Adult acne is no different from the acne that we usually associate with our teen years. It can also occur in adulthood, and it’s extremely common. Typically, when we think of a pimple, people think of a raised, pink and inflamed bump, but that’s just one type. “Acne” is a broad term that includes pimples, blackheads, whiteheads, pustules and more severe acne, like nodulocystic acn...

Send us Fan Mail While most people take up yoga training for its physical benefits, the practice of yoga can benefit us in various other ways. Yoga is deeply rooted in spirituality and many of the postures have deeper objectives that go beyond simple stretching and strengthening of muscles. The holistic effect that is attained through yoga enables practitioners to not only improve their physical s...

Send us Fan Mail The changed intestinal microbiome.  There is a pandemic of the ‘‘wrong” intestinal microbiome, the cause of which is unknown. The current treatments, probiotics and fecal transplant, are intended to provide the ‘‘missing”  bacterial species but they are only partially successful. Observations regarding the negative effects of abnormal intestinal flora go far beyond the bowel sympt...

Send us Fan Mail Chill. Calm down. Relax. Do you even KNOW (or remember) how to relax)?  Are you able to recognize when you're stressed or burned out? What does it for you?  Peaceful tunes? Dark chocolate? Chewing gum? Petting the dog? Getting out in nature? Your favorite essential oil? Breathwork? Laughing? Smiling? Taking an adult "timeout"? Vitamin C? Singing? Dancing?   Women. W...

Send us Fan Mail The Gaslight Effect   explains the long-term effects of repeated gaslighting: an insidious and sometimes covert form of emotional abuse in which a gaslighter undermines and controls another person by deflecting, twisting, and denying their reality. Gaslighting can happen in a romantic relationship, between family members, or at work—but in every case, it leaves you constantly seco...

Send us Fan Mail Pregnancy offers the chance to give a new human being the best possible start to a healthy life. It also creates special needs for a woman's body that dictate modification. Support the show The hashtag for the podcast is #nourishyourflourish . You can also find our firm, The Eudaimonia Center on the following social media outlets: Facebook: The Eudaimonia Center Instagram: th...

Send us Fan Mail Better Health Through Better Understanding April is National Minority Health Month , a time to raise awareness about the importance of improving the health of racial and ethnic minority communities and reducing health disparities.   This month focuses on: Increasing health literacy for patients Providing culturally and linguistically competent care for diverse populations and Impr...

Send us Fan Mail Why don’t the clinical trials agree with the science? During the COVID epidemic “ vitamin ” D became front-page news. Because low “ vitamin ” D levels were associated with poor COVID outcomes most of us now recognize that D is not just a ‘’bone vitamin” but plays an important role in many parts of our body, especially our immune systems. This increased interest in D has also revea...

Send us Fan Mail Endometriosis Awareness takes place across the globe during the month of March with a mission to raise awareness of a condition that affects an estimated 200 million people, about 1 in 10 women, worldwide. Endometriosis is an inflammatory condition where tissue, similar to the endometrial tissue that lines of the uterus, grows outside of the uterus. Addressing endometriosis early...

Send us Fan Mail It's a celebration! Today marks the 100th episode of Women's Health, Wisdom, and... WINE! Dr. White says, "THANK YOU!" to everyone for all of their support. Click on the link to support the show . Resources Mentioned: #3 - The Birth of a Mother | Rakiya Moore #6 - Let's Talk About SEX, Baby! | Renée Yvonne #96-99, 101 - Endometriosis Awareness Month | Tiff...

Send us Fan Mail Endometriosis Awareness takes place across the globe during the month of March with a mission to raise awareness of a condition that affects an estimated 200 million people, about 1 in 10 women, worldwide. Endometriosis is an inflammatory condition where tissue, similar to the endometrial tissue that lines of the uterus, grows outside of the uterus. Laparoscopic surgery is the onl...

Send us Fan Mail Endometriosis Awareness takes place across the globe during the month of March with a mission to raise awareness of a condition that affects an estimated 200 million people, about 1 in 10 women, worldwide. Endometriosis is an inflammatory condition where tissue, similar to the endometrial tissue that lines of the uterus, grows outside of the uterus. On average, endometriosis can t...

Send us Fan Mail Endometriosis Awareness takes place across the globe during the month of March with a mission to raise awareness of a condition that affects an estimated 200 million people, about 1 in 10 women, worldwide. Endometriosis is an inflammatory condition where tissue, similar to the endometrial tissue that lines of the uterus, grows outside of the uterus. How does one navigate talking t...

Send us Fan Mail Endometriosis Awareness takes place across the globe during the month of March with a mission to raise awareness of a condition that affects an estimated 200 million people, about 1 in 10 women, worldwide. Endometriosis is an inflammatory condition where tissue, similar to the endometrial tissue that lines of the uterus, grows outside of the uterus. The pain of endometriosis can b...

Send us Fan Mail Are you ready to say goodbye to acne, irregular periods, unwanted hair growth, and  fertility challenges and say hello to an absolute transformation in your health, wellness, and healing ? Then it's time to TRULY understand PCOS. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a complex hormonal disorder affecting at least 10% of women. If you’ve recently been diagnosed, please know th...

Send us Fan Mail It’s that time of the month, and with it come a few side effects that you could do without: constipation, bloating, diarrhea… maybe even all of the above. Many people have mild, manageable digestive distress related to their menstrual cycle. For others, it’s more severe. So what’s the deal with “ period poops ”? Did you know that where you are in your cycle can make some of these...

Send us Fan Mail Vulvar lichen sclerosus is a chronic condition that causes thin, white patches of skin, usually in the genital area. This condition occurs primarily in girls who haven't started menstruating and in postmenopausal women. Lichen sclerosus is thought to be related to genetics, immune disorders, trauma, or infection. Lichen sclerosus can cause discomfort, itching, and easy bruisi...

Send us Fan Mail When people hear the word ' mindfulness ', they typically think about sitting quietly and meditating as a way to bring more calm into their lives. While mindfulness definitely brings more calm, of even greater importance are the ways it helps us regulate our emotions so we can be much less reactive to the people we interact with. Just think about all the times you’ve got...

Send us Fan Mail About Dr. Robinson: "Dr. T" is a certified Dance/Movement Therapist (a healing approach that involves the use of dance and movement to improve physical, emotional, and mental well-being), Reflexologist, Holistic and Reiki Practitioner, with a Doctorate in Transpersonal Psychology (which is the holistic and spiritual approach to addressing mental, physical, social, emotio...

Send us Fan Mail The Women's Health, Wisdom, and... WINE! podcast is a weekly conversation with practitioners, providers, patients & healers about complex reproductive medicine & women's health challenges, the value of an integrative approach to these challenges, many of the women's health topics you're already thinking about & uncomfortable talking about & my p...