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EP 84: Washington Post and the Misogynistic Politicization of Birth Control

“Women are getting off birth control amid misinformation explosion.” That’s the title of a very problematic article in the Washington Post last week. Written by two people with no medical background, the article is highly politicized, filled with anecdotal evidence, and dismissive of women’s lived experiences with birth control. To add insult to injury, after …

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EP 8: 10 Must-Have Supplements for Women

Podcast / By Shawn Tassone, MD, PhD

Which supplements do you recommend? Do they really work? How do you identify which brands are good quality? With so many supplement options available, it can be hard to sift through the noise and find the ones that make sense for you. Plus, just because something is natural doesn’t automatically mean it’s safe. For over …

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Essure Consultation Red Flags

Blog / By Shawn Tassone, MD, PhD

You know that warm sense of relief you feel after walking into a doctor’s office to discuss your health concerns and you feel like the physician genuinely cared or understood your concern? How about when you told them you had Essure and you thought it was the cause of your chronic pelvic pain? I know …

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A Holistic Approach To Chronic Pain

Blog / By Shawn Tassone, MD, PhD

I often get asked in my clinic. “Dr. T I have chronic pain, but don’t want to take pain medication.” “Dr. T I am struggling with anxiety and migraines. Is there anything you recommend that is natural and actually works?” My answer is a resounding “YES!” I went out on a search and found a …

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Adrenals and Your Hormones

Blog / By Shawn Tassone, MD, PhD

Adrenal glands are responsible for producing several hormones daily that are used throughout the body. When your adrenal glands become fatigued it can trigger other health problems starting with a hormone imbalance. Since your adrenals are so important to overall body function it’s common for adrenal fatigue to be noticeable in several areas of your …

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The Pitfalls of Pellets

Blog / By Shawn Tassone, MD, PhD

Exhausted. Gaining weight. Suffering from Insomnia…. Anxious. Retaining water. Irregular periods and pelvic pain. What a joy it is to face another day. You’ve been to three doctors already and been told it’s all normal or “you’re just getting older.” You’ve even tried to convince yourself – maybe they’re right? But surely, there has to …

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Empathy and Your Hormones

Blog / By Shawn Tassone, MD, PhD

Whole body health is something of extreme importance to me. Whether you believe it or not your mind, body, and spirit are all intertwined. Did you know that emotional and spiritual exhaustion have similar effects on the body? Because of this people who have an empath personality are more likely to experience negative health impacts. …

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Best and Worst Sunscreen of 2019

Blog / By Shawn Tassone, MD, PhD

Summer and sunshine go hand in hand! While there are health benefits to sun exposure such as being a source for Vitamin D, it can also be harmful if you are overexposed or not protected correctly putting you at risk for sunburn or skin cancer. But, did you know a recent study done by the …

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Walking Towards Better Health

Blog / By Shawn Tassone, MD, PhD

We are full swing into the summer body craze where everyone is wanting to look their best! Have you recently picked up a new fitbit, apple watch, or other form of health tracker? It seems most of these fitness accessories automatically tell you that you should take roughly 10,000 steps a day to obtain optimal …

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The 4 Benefits of HIIT Training

Blog / By Shawn Tassone, MD, PhD

What is HIIT? HIIT is an abbreviation for High Intensity Interval Training and it is absolutely trending in the workout world. During my recent Instagram LIVE on diets and which one will keep you on track for your New Year’s Resolution. I mentioned how important it was to implement exercise with nutrition for maximum results. …

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EP 84: Washington Post and the Misogynistic Politicization of Birth Control

EP 8: 10 Must-Have Supplements for Women

Essure Consultation Red Flags

A Holistic Approach To Chronic Pain

Adrenals and Your Hormones

The Pitfalls of Pellets

Empathy and Your Hormones

Best and Worst Sunscreen of 2019

Walking Towards Better Health

The 4 Benefits of HIIT Training

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