Unique health topics for women’s specific needs

by Marcelle Pick, OB/GYN NP,
and Dixie Mills, MD

For years women’s health was viewed in the context of research done mostly on men. Our mothers and grandmothers knew then, as we know now, that women are different from men — and even though we share many of the same organs, we do not share the same physiology.

We’re entering an exciting new age in medicine. Not only is more and more research being done for the benefit of women’s health, but many women are asking more questions and looking for their own answers. From our perspective, women deserve honest information about their unique health needs. And our goal at Women to Women is to provide it to them.

In our experience, the functional medical approach — which marries the best of conventional medicine with alternative medicine — offers us an unprecedented opportunity to influence our own health and longevity. This dynamic model takes the whole person into consideration, working in concert with the body’s natural restorative powers to effect healing. We’re thrilled that conventional practitioners are waking up to alternative healing methods, but we’ve been applying the functional medicine model to our practice for years, and have seen first-hand how well it works for women of all ages and backgrounds.

The articles that follow provide in-depth information on many of the unique health challenges and opportunities women today face. From concerns about dry eyes or hair loss to how to prepare for surgery or build midlife financial well-being, Women to Women provides practical, commonsense steps you can take today to create better health in your life on every level. You will also find an overview of the alternative and complementary modalities we use, and how you can make them work for you. As you explore, keep in mind that good health encompasses the whole person — mind, body and spirit.

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• Women’s alternative health care
  More and more women are interested in integrating alternative forms of healing into their lives, but they aren’t sure where to start. Here’s a guide to help you understand what your choices are, and how these alternative therapies work with the body’s innate healing mechanisms to restore and maintain health.
• Nurse practitioners - the vital role they play in women’s health
  Confused about different types of healthcare providers you encounter? Women to Women offers clarification about the role of Nurse Practitioners in women’s health care.
• Prioritizing your health when money is tight
  Women to Women’s tips about preventive care tell you how to stay healthy on a budget.

Last Modified Date: 04/19/2011
Principal Author: Marcelle Pick, OB/GYN NP, and Dixie Mills, MD