Dr. Deb

I know from personal experience, as well as from my patients, that many women see their baby well before the moment he or she is conceived. We dream about what they will look and sound and do, so much that our baby is deep within our heart long before we are able to hold it in our hands.

There is now an over the counter test that can give us a first peak into the actual life of our baby. I have always loved a surprise but for those who can’t wait, you may be able to find out if you are having a boy or a girl as early as 10 weeks gestation.

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Last week a study reported that Probiotics Cut Belly Fat After Pregnancy. Is this a dream come true or wishful thinking?  Well, the evidence is not overwhelming ..but there is little downside to possbily less of the  fat-side.

What is a probiotic?
Probiotics are often referred to  “good bacteria” that are tiny living organisms that reside in many places in the body but most often we think of in the gut or vaginal flora. This good bacteria protects or benefits our body.

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Did you ever get old overnight?
Where did these wrinkles come from? How come I can’t read without squinting? Why does my family think I am a bitch? Is it hot in here? Why can’t I sleep? When is my period going to come..or stop? Why do I eat the same but gain weight?
Am I crazy? No, you are just in perimenopause, my dear.
The really crazy thing is when you go to talk to your doctor about it he tells you, ”There is nothing wrong with you” or “You just have to live with it.”
That is simply not true and I think part of the reason why Susan Somers and bioidentical hormones have become so popular. The doctors are not listening, so patients are going to what appears “safer and more natural” which I hate to say, is not necessarily true. (more…)

Gossip Girl Causes Pregnancy?

Last Thanksgiving my 15 years old niece and sister in law insisted that we watch Gossip Girl after dinner. I thought it was a strange request but obliged in the holiday spirit. (more…)

What’s the Buzz?

Any given morning, I see Moms holding onto their cup of coffee as if it was their last connection to humanity.  They savor the warm indulgence, their caffeinated lifeline to daily survival.  A steaming cup of brewed coffee has now joined Mom and apple pie as American traditions.

However, in our seemingly innocuous morning habit, we as parents may be modeling such consumption among our children and may be fueling an alarming trend among our teenagers:  the ingestion of extraordinarily high levels of caffeine in sports drinks, soda pop, and other beverages.  Like their parents, teens have come in ever increasing frequency to depend upon caffeinated drinks to help them navigate their frenetic, jam-packed schedules.  The consequences may include irritability, physical addiction, tolerance, and disruption of sleep patterns.  And we all know how teenagers need their sleep!! (more…)