May 15, 2026 Eileen West, MD, FACP, NCMP, CCD
For years, hormone replacement therapy carried a warning label that scared women away from one of the most effective treatments in menopause medicine. That label has now changed and so…
April 13, 2026 Karen Kaufman DO, FAAAAI
If you have been waking up with itchy eyes, a scratchy throat, and a head full of pressure, you are in good company. Northern Virginia is in the middle of…
March 16, 2026 Eileen West, MD, FACP, NCMP, CCD
Most of us know we should eat more fiber. We have heard it from our doctors, seen it on cereal boxes, and nodded along when a nutritionist mentioned it. But…
March 16, 2026 Eileen West, MD, FACP, NCMP, CCD
If you have ever stood in the grocery store wondering whether to reach for the whole-grain bread or the gluten-free option, or found yourself down a rabbit hole of conflicting…
February 12, 2026 By Thomas Dayspring, MD, FACP, FNLP and Eileen West, MD, FACP, NCMP, CCD
By Thomas Dayspring, MD, FACP, FNLP and Eileen West, MD, FACP, NCMP, CCD Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in women worldwide, but the way it develops is…
January 16, 2026
Choosing supplements can feel overwhelming. Shelves and screens are packed with products promising more energy, better sleep, sharper focus, stronger immunity, and healthier aging. Each claim sounds convincing, and many…
December 11, 2025 Eileen West, MD, FACP, NCMP, CCD
Living in Northern Virginia or the DC metro area, you’re not imagining it — stress feels especially intense here lately. Many people are getting hit from several directions at once.…
December 8, 2025 By Mary Hunt, MS, RDN
I’m half Armenian, and the holidays at our house always included a big bowl of dates and nuts on the table. Growing up, I started making this recipe because it…
November 14, 2025 Eileen West, MD, FACP, NCMP, CCD
In today’s healthcare system, it’s all too common for patients to feel rushed, unheard, and uncertain after their appointments. Often overlooked are differences in how health conditions present and are…
October 15, 2025 Eileen West, MD, FACP, NCMP, CCD
Menopause is something every woman will go through if she lives long enough. Yet many feel blindsided when the first hot flash hits or when sleep patterns suddenly change. For…
September 5, 2025 Eileen West, MD, FACP, NCMP, CCD
When it comes to heart disease prevention, cholesterol is among the key topics to address. Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance found in every cell of your body. It is…
August 14, 2025 Eileen West, MD, FACP, NCMP, CCD
Strong, healthy joints are essential for living fully at any age. Every movement you make: walking, lifting, bending, even standing relies on joints working smoothly. Yet millions of people experience…
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