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Hormonal changes during menopause can cause several adverse disorders to arise. From diminishing bone density, decreased muscle mass, hot flashes, to vulvovaginal atrophy, along with medications, there are natural ways to treat and prevent some of these issues. When women begin to experience menopause in the early stages, estrogen levels are decreasing, and once this happens, it affects metabolism; weight gain is often a primary symptom of the condition.
Eating foods that increase bone density rich in calcium, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, and vitamins D and K are essential. These include dairy, leafy greens, sweet potatoes, and other supplements if necessary. Healthy fats are also very beneficial for relieving and alleviating hot flashes, improving brain fog, and enhancing weight loss efforts. Foods such as salmon, walnuts, flaxseeds, avocados, and olive oil are rich in healthy fats. Omega-3 fatty acids are also anti-inflammatory.
Eating more fruits and vegetables is also important. With the increased risk of breast cancer during menopause, eating cruciferous vegetables can help to deter tumor growth. Fruits and vegetables also help to maintain a proper weight and can lessen hot flashes.
It’s also equally as important what you don’t eat. Sugar and simple carbohydrates are especially inflammatory and should be avoided. Limiting alcohol, caffeine, and spicy foods can help with hot flashes, and avoiding processed and unhealthy fats is imperative.
Women are, by nature, beautifully complex beings. Dr. Lorna Stewart, and Associates is a concierge practice that specializes in women’s comprehensive medical needs.
As women, we have special needs that unfortunately don’t always get addresses in primary care or specialty practices, and if they do, they are often not understood on the level that’s necessary to diagnose and treat certain conditions properly. These neglected health needs cover a range of services, including menopause, sexual health, breast cancer risk, heart health, bone health, genetics, and nutrition.
Ms.Medicine is a national practice model of women’s health trained providers that are changing the healthcare landscape by innovating how women’s primary and specialty care is delivered. For our patients, we raise the standard of care and address the unmet medical needs of women.
Ms.Medicine is exceptional, accessible concierge medicine. It is the healthcare women deserve today. Their comprehensive women’s primary care and specialty care services include a focus on prevention and well-being. Our specialty-trained women’s health doctors bring years of experience in internal medicine, heart care, weight management, sleep, urgent care, menopause management, sexual health, breast cancer risk assessment and prevention, cancer survivorship, genetics, gynecology, pelvic floor conditions, and nutrition to each patient we serve.
In Naples, Florida, Lorna Stewart, MD, and Associates is an affiliate of Ms. Medicine, a national network of primary care providers practicing evidence-based medicine. The network was formed to address many complex needs (especially for women) that are often not addressed in traditional primary care settings due to lack of time and training.
The concierge medicine at Dr. Lorna Stewart, and Associates provides the following:
• Up-to-date, evidence-based care
• Exceptional customer service
• Easy access to the practice
• More time with your provider
• Direct access to your provider
• Enhanced provider/patient relationship
• Healthcare navigation services
• Lower cost, affordable healthcare
Lorna F. Stewart, MD, a Board-Certified Family Medicine physician, announced the opening of her new office, Lorna Stewart, MD, and Associates in Naples, offering a membership medicine model for women, with a focus on geriatric and weight loss medicine.
Dr. Stewart explained, “I believe that knowledge is the key to success, and I strive to educate and empower my patients to live their best lives.”
Dr. Stewart offers menopause consultations to discuss hormonal and non-hormonal treatment options based on scientific evidence. She helps her patients to manage chronic health issues, as well as focus on prevention and overall wellness. She has a special interest in cardiovascular disease prevention, osteoporosis diagnosis and treatment, cancer risk assessment, and stroke and diabetes education and management. She uses a holistic approach that focuses on lifestyle management and prevention.
“I am excited to join Ms. Medicine’s effort and mission to provide the best care possible for women, “said Dr. Stewart.”
Concierge Medicine Details
The membership medicine model is an emerging model in primary care that works outside of traditional health insurance. Patients have a direct financial relationship with the physician and pay an annual fee and all visits are included. Patients use their health insurance for needs outside of primary care, such as for specialist visits or hospitalizations, but the enhanced relationship with their primary care physician ensures they have more time together, easier access (same-day appointments and 24/7 access via cell phone) and a focus on overall wellness.
Prior to launching her independent practice, Dr. Stewart served as a Hospitalist in Tallahassee, FL and, most recently, Orlando, FL with Orlando Regional Medical Center. There she managed a 16 bed Intermediate Critical Care Unit, where she cared for medically complex critically ill patients. She has experience managing all aspects of internal medicine including, but not limited to, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, post- stroke care, COPD, sleep apnea, obesity, and cancer treatment. She worked closely with consultants in all areas of medicine, including cardiology, pulmonology, neurology, oncology, infectious disease, gastroenterology, and radiology.
Lorna Stewart, MD, and Associates is offering $750 off the first year of membership to the first 50 people that sign up as a Founding Member.
Lorna Stewart, MD, and Associates opened January 2021, and they are now welcoming new concierge patients. Located in North Naples.
Call and Schedule a Meet and Greet with Dr. Stewart.
Lorna Stewart, MD
9150 Galleria Ct., Suite 200, Naples, FL, 34109
www.LornaStewartMD.com
239-580-6390
