Condition Spotlight
Holistically approaching health issues that may arise during any stage of a women’s life by integrating proper nutrition, emotional health and physical wellness ensures your vitality, health and wellness for years to come. These resources are focused on helping women thrive in a healthy lifestyle.
Our bodies are wonderfully and innately designed to heal, repair and thrive. Learn holistic ways to best support your body so it can heal, repair itself and thrive with proper nutrition, stress reduction techniques and detoxing. You’ll also learn about the gut-brain connection and how the foods we feed our children affects their behavior.
Our mission is to guide women through the intimate, challenging, and profound passages of life. To educate, empower, and motivate women to reclaim their vitality by supporting the body’s inherent self-healing process.
Wake Forest University has joined forces with Desert Harvest, our family-owned wellness brand renowned for its commitment to addressing women’s health issues through high-quality Aloe Vera and rigorous research. Our three-decade journey began when our Read More
Diet Eating a healthy diet is a great way to prepare your body for pregnancy. During pregnancy, so many important developments and body changes take place especially in the first month. Just by changing your Read More
You are expectant, and you are excited about the idea of welcoming your new baby. But even before you start thinking of how you will be taking care of your baby, you should start thinking Read More
Varicose veins, often looked at as an unsightly cosmetic issue, can be a result of underlying venous insufficiency that may lead to discomfort and complications if left unseen by a doctor. These enlarged veins, usually Read More
Many people are seeking new ways to lead healthier lives. One such way is bioidentical hormone therapy. Hormones play an important role in our bodies, and if hormone imbalances take place, it can lead to Read More
If you are a woman, your monthly period may not be something to look forward to, but if you have endometriosis, your dread may be even greater. Debilitating pelvic pain or even chronic pain is Read More
If you’re over 40 and experiencing cognitive issues, you might be wondering, “Does menopause cause forgetfulness?” Some surprising statistics give us deeper insight: 31% of premenopausal women experience forgetfulness; that number jumps to 44% in Read More
Urinary tract infection (UTI) Urinary tract infection (UTI) is the most common bacterial infection encountered by patients seeking out-patient treatments. Half of all women report having had at least 1 UTI by the time they Read More
A new study, published in the journal Menopause, found a plant-based diet rich in soy reduces moderate-to-severe hot flashes by 84%, from nearly five per day to fewer than one per day. During the 12-week study, Read More
Whether a pregnancy is planned or not, the act of bringing a new life into the world is a beautiful thing but the journey to get there is not always an easy one. Sure, the Read More
Women and girls face unique health challenges across their lifespans. Some women’s health conditions like menstrual cycles, pregnancy, birth control, and menopause are unique to women.
A number of health issues affect only women and others are more common in women. What’s more, men and women may have the same condition, but different symptoms. Many diseases affect women differently and may even require distinct treatment.
We tend to think of breast cancer and osteoporosis as women’s health diseases, but they also occur in men. Heart disease in a serious concern to both men and women, but risk factors and approaches to prevention are different. Women may also have specific concerns about aging, caregiving, emotional health issues, and skin care.
