Introduction to Menopause with Dr. Felice Gersh
Dr Felice Gersh, founder and medical director of the Integrative Medical Group of Irvine, explains how and why menopause happens in women, and the various treatments available.
The HVMN Podcast with Geoffrey Woo: Evidence-Based Holistic Medicine
I joined bio-hacking expert Geoffrey Woo on The HVMN Podcast to discuss how integrative medicine incorporates cutting-edge diagnostic technology with evidence-based herbal and plant remedies. Dr. Felice Gersh is an established doctor that integrates both traditional and alternative medicine to assist and heal her patients holistically. We discuss the importance of human rhythm (circadian, hormonal,…
This Integrative Gynecologist Wants Us Asking Questions About The IUD
There are many medications— oral contraceptives, antacid medications, and cholesterol-lowering drugs— that have become so trusted and commonplace in the modern American life that we rarely stop to consider their side effects. When it comes to birth control, few methods are as lauded as intrauterine devises. With their 99 percent effectiveness and low rate of…
A Healthy Perspective with Dr Felice Gersh: The Future of Fertility
This week, Dr Gersh discusses the future of fertility. This comes in the wake of the news that the first US baby has been born in a transplanted uterus. Dr Gersh explores the ethical issues this could have on how people view their fertility.
A Healthy Perspective with Dr Felice Gersh: Sarcopenia
This week, Dr Gersh talks about how our body composition changes as we age. As we get older we lose muscle mass, this is known as Sarcopenia. Dr Gersh highlights the importance of having a high protein intake as part of a healthy diet to maintain good health as we age.
How To Keep Your Holiday Hormones Under Control
For as long as I can remember, I have always loved the months of November and December, when joy seemed to fill every day and every night. As an adult, and when my four children were still small, we hosted wonderful holiday parties at my house (complete with friendly Santa, of course). or as long…
Is Intermittent Fasting Really Good For Women?
Intermittent fasting—or going certain windows of time without food—is all the rage, praised mostly for its anti-inflammatory and gut-healing benefits. In a recent article, Dr. William Cole discussed the potential downsides and benefits of fasting when it comes to hormonal health. And it’s true, depriving yourself of food for a certain amount of time does…
A Healthy Perspective with Dr Felice Gersh: Surviving the Holiday Season
This week, Dr Gersh discusses how to watch your sugar and alcohol intake so you can have a happy and healthy holiday season. She also gives suggestions on how to indulge on the things you love without the guilt.
5 Nutritional Supplements to Support You When Air Pollution is Severe
The United States has recently fallen victim to a series of natural disasters across the country. The fires in Northern California, and the hurricanes in Texas, Florida and the Caribbean changed many lives forever, but the pollution left in their wake will continue to change lives for many years to come.
A Healthy Perspective with Dr Felice Gersh: Hypertension
This week, Dr Gersh discusses high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, the reasons behind the increasing number of cases in the US, and what you can do to combat it.