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Most of the changes in your body after menopause result from falling levels of estrogen and progesterone, two key hormones that drove your reproductive cycles. They’re still made in your body, but at rates far below their former levels. Some women see little change in their lives while others endure drastic symptoms.  Hot flashes and night sweats…

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported an obesity prevalence of more than 42% in the United States in 2018. That’s up from only 30% in 1999, indicating that Americans are getting heavier.  Considering that carrying extra pounds increases the risk of Type 2 diabetes, some forms of cancer, heart disease, hypertension, and stroke, there are…

Menopause begins 12 months after your last menstrual period, with an average age of onset of 51 for American women. It usually occurs naturally at some point in your 40s or 50s, but you may experience it sooner if you’ve had cancer treatments or a hysterectomy. As your ovaries stop producing eggs, estrogen levels fall dramatically, leading…

As you get older, the hormones that define gender start to subside. It’s a natural part of life, as your reproductive years come to an end. This time is called menopause in women and andropause in men, and the effects vary from person to person. Some hardly notice the transition, while others undergo significant physical,…

For all the traits people share, they remain uniquely individual. You may have plenty in common with your best friend, but they love broccoli while you won’t get near it without a pitcher of cheese sauce.  The same holds true with weight-loss plans. What works for one person may not produce similar results for another.…

Regenerative medicine is a hot topic on the arthritis treatment front. This discipline seeks to aid your body’s natural healing systems, providing them with greater resources. Regenerative medicine can also relieve pain and may even reverse the course of diseases, such as arthritis, that are currently incurable. With the move away from opioid pain medications, doctors…

Wouldn’t it be wonderful if recovery from injury or illness happened immediately when you’re treated? Of course it would, but the reality is that treatment is a midpoint between injury and health. Your body’s healing abilities are remarkable, but sometimes they’re not as fast as you’d like. The field of regenerative medicine seeks to help your body…

When menopause hits, about three-quarters of all women experience hot flashes, brief spells where their body temperature rises uncomfortably. Fortunately, for out 80% of those affected, hot flashes clear up within two years. For those who aren’t so lucky, hot flashes seem linked to further decreases in estrogen production. There are treatments for many symptoms of menopause,…

Many American adults struggle with their weight. Along with this, they struggle with losing weight as well. Many of Dr. Kochert’s patients are no different, and she takes pride in being able to help them on their weight-loss journey. Part of this journey is acknowledging the chronic conditions that are associated with being overweight or obese, of which there…