No, It’s Not Just in Your Head: How to Fight Medical Gaslighting in Perimenopause
Learn to recognize when you’re being dismissed, how to advocate for yourself without backing down, and what to say when the care you’re getting just isn’t good enough.
Key Tips for Supporting Your Body with Detoxification
In their practice, Essential Health, Dr. Elizabeth Sierakowski and Nikki Fowler get many, many questions on detoxification. Clients often ask if they need certain products for detox. They explain what detox is, how you can support it on your own, and then when to seek professional help for guidance.
Empowerment In Hormone Balance
Dr. Elizabeth Sierakowski & Nikki Fowler, nurse practitioner, of Essential Health talk about empowerment, for hormone balance. They share tools that you can take for your own strong, healthy foundation, before you would seek counsel for more advanced hormone balancing.
Rethinking Clogged Milk Ducts: Updated Approaches for Breastfeeding Moms
Breastfeeding is a rewarding journey, but it comes with its share of challenges, including clogged milk duct. Let’s explore updated research and how to navigate this common breastfeeding issue.
Lifestyle Recommendations for Adrenal Fatigue
Adrenal fatigue is characterized by fatigue, insomnia, poor stress tolerance, muscle aches, anxiety and increased susceptibility to colds and flus. Diet and behavioral/lifestyle changes are crucial for recovery from adrenal fatigue. Here are diet, lifestyle, and behavioral recommendations to support the HPA axis.
Dr. Louise Metz
Dr. Louise Metz PROVIDER CREDENTIALS Dr. Louise Metz is an Internal Medicine Physician who has expertise in the medical management of eating disorders and gender-related medical care. She is the
Dr. Elizabeth Sierakowski
Dr. Elizabeth Sierakowski PROVIDER CREDENTIALS As physician and owner in the North Raleigh office of Essential Health and Wellness, Dr. Elizabeth Sierakowski is committed to the pursuit of excellence in
Florencia Segura
Dr. Florencia Segura MD Dr. Florencia Segura is a board-certified pediatrician working at Einstein Pediatrics in Northern Virginia and a mother of two young children. She draws on her experience as
Erika Aragona
Dr. Erika Aragona MD 2022 HER Expert Panelist Dr. Erika Aragona is a dual board-certified family medicine physician with a focus on preventive medicine and women’s health. In addition to
Informed Consent
As we navigate decisions associated with motherhood, we want to know that we are understanding what is being told to us in order to make an informed choice. However, it can be hard to know what to ask to be truly active in the consent process. As a fertility and birth doula, Emily shares ways that you can make an informed decision about a topic even if you are unfamiliar with it.