General Wellness

National Menopause Awareness Month is a perfect time to learn more about the various stages associated with menopause, when your period ceases and the reproductive years come to a close. Many of the symptoms of perimenopause, sometimes called “before menopause” or “around menopause,” are similar to those of the better-known menopause, yet this stage can start as many as 10 years prior.

While managing your family’s schedule is likely second-nature to you by now, many parents hesitate when making their daughter’s first appointment with a gynecologist. “What is the right age?” and “When is the right time?” are both questions we hear a lot.

While not everyone is familiar with this condition or big name, it is something we see almost every day at Clinic Sofia. Diastasis is typically defined as a separation of the rectus abdominus muscle of 2 centimeters or more. Some women are born with a congenital condition, which can lead to abdominal wall weakness, although this is less common, while others acquire it due to pregnancy, obesity or age-related tissue defects.

Skin care today can feel a little overwhelming: so many products, so many options, so many promises. However, a healthy skin care routine does not have to be complicated. Consistency is key, according to Amy Jo Lillibridge, a licensed esthetician who also works in Clinic Sofia’s business office.

We’ve all been there: You are exhausted and desperately trying to sleep, but your mind is racing a million miles a minute. Or maybe you are preparing for a big presentation at work, planning a family vacation or trying to organize your schedule but are struggling to stay focused. If any of these situations sound familiar, then you might benefit from a few minutes of meditation.

Even though education and prevention are prevalent, sexually transmitted diseases are “charging back across the nation,” according to the Centers for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC).