June may be National Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Month, but you don’t need a special time of year to start adding more of nature’s delectable delights to your plate. Fruits and veggies provide a variety of vitamins, minerals and nutrients, plus fiber, to your diet — all while remaining naturally low in calories, fat and […]

Hormones? Bioidentical hormones? Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy? We know these terms can become confusing. In this blog post, we’ll discuss what hormones are and how they affect the body. We’ll also examine bioidentical hormones and how they’re used at KC Wellness Center. Maria Evans, our nurse practitioner, will even explain the makeup of the bioidentical […]

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is the most common sexual issue for which men seek a doctor’s attention, impacting up to 30 million men. ED is defined as trouble achieving an erection firm enough to have sexual intercourse. There are multiple known causes of erectile dysfunction, which fall into two categories: physical or psychological. Physical Causes – […]

As women age, certain hormonal levels begin to drop, which can cause a hormonal imbalance in the body. Deficiencies of estrogen, testosterone and progesterone (among other hormones) can cause women to experience hot flashes, weight gain, decreased libido, insomnia and many other symptoms. Thankfully, there are options to help relieve these symptoms! At KC Wellness […]

Menopause, the time that marks the end of menstruation, is diagnosed after a woman has gone 12 months without a menstrual period. Menopause can happen in your forties or fifties, but the average age in the United States is 51. While menopause is a natural biological process, its physical and emotional symptoms may affect your […]

Erectile dysfunction (ED), sometimes referred to as impotence, is the inability to get or keep an erection firm enough to have sexual intercourse. There are many possible causes of ED, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, increased age and stress. Occasional ED is likely not serious, as many men experience problems with erections at some point […]

While often mistakenly thought to be a strictly male issue, hair loss can affect both men and women for many reasons. Women may notice hair loss after giving birth. Stress, disease and medical treatments can also cause thinning hair or bald patches for many people. The most common cause of hair loss, hereditary hair loss, […]

Winter can be a difficult time to stay healthy as the days get shorter and the bitter cold sets in. This time of year is often met with a barrage of colds, stuffy noses and respiratory issues, so a strong immune system and healthy habits are important barriers to catching these common ailments. While menopause […]

The holidays can be stressful enough without the added pressure of sticking to a healthy diet. But this year it doesn’t have to be that way! Enjoy the process of baking something delicious that is also healthy and nourishing for your body. Gluten-free baking can be daunting, but the key is to be open to […]

There’s no doubt that peanut butter is one of the most versatile condiments around. You can put it in sandwiches, desserts, with celery as a healthy snack and some even swear it is good with pickles! It pairs with almost anything and makes some otherwise bland health foods taste great! Peanut butter gets a bad […]