With Claire (Evans) Wilder, MD, Tryon Medical Partners Menstruation is one of the key indicators of female reproductive health. There are several reasons why it can be useful to track menstruation, from making sure you’re prepared with a pad or a tampon to identifying underlying health conditions. But tracking your cycle comes with questions. What’s the […]
With Carl Hughes, MD, Tryon Medical Partners Most travel restrictions have been lifted and for many destinations, negative tests are rarely required. However, it’s still critical to consider how we can keep ourselves safe and healthy while traveling. Dr. Carl Hughes, jetsetter and internal medicine specialist at Tryon Medical Partners, has taken advantage of his increased […]
With Michael Farwell, D.O., Tryon Medical Partners At Tryon Medical Partners, clinicians like Dr. Michael Farwell strive to expand their patients’ understanding of how their primary care provider can help them meet their health goals. As a doctor of osteopathic medicine (D.O.), Dr. Farwell’s medical philosophy focuses on prevention and holistic care based on an […]
Whether you feel like you are defying your age or feeling every move you make, age 50 is when many women say they have come into their own. It’s also the decade when some common health concerns may start showing up at your door unannounced. Just like any party crasher, how you handle their unexpected […]
Did you know that women are more susceptible to chronic headaches and migraines? And not just because our families and jobs are driving us nuts, either. Migraine headaches are reported to be 2-3 times more prevalent in women compared to men. To find out more and to find out why, we made an appointment with […]
With Dr. Chris Morris, Tryon Medical Partners Women go through two major hormonal changes in life: puberty and menopause. Both changes are important times to talk to someone to help navigate the ins and outs of a changing body. During menopause in particular, women start to experience major hormonal changes, including decreases in the production […]
We love Pilates. It’s one of our favorite ways to tighten, tone and build strength. And we’re not alone. People have been using Pilates to strengthen their core since the early 1900s. But the workouts and machines of today are a far cry from the ones Joseph Pilates invented during World War 1. From the […]
With Dr. Erin Stone, Tryon Medical Partners Growing up comes with a lot of firsts. Your first job, your first kiss and, for teenage girls, your first visit to the gynecologist. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recommends that teenagers start seeing a gynecologist between the ages of 13 and 15 years old […]
Forty is the new 20 (or so they say). And whether we’re marching into that decade with heads held high or being dragged there kicking and screaming, 40 is a milestone worth celebrating — even if we can’t get out of bed for a full 48 hours afterward. Although we women d’un certain âge have […]
The sun is out, the weather is getting warmer and we’re ready to hit the pavement for the first time since winter started. But before we laced up our running shoes, we spoke to the experts at Carolina NeuroSurgery & Spine Associates about how to get back into running without putting ourselves at risk for injury. […]
With Dr. Erin Stone, Tryon Medical Partners Polycystic ovary syndrome (often called PCOS) is a hormonal disorder that occurs in women during their reproductive years. While research is ongoing, doctors estimate that anywhere between 10-15% of reproductive age women (those who have had their period but not started menopause) have PCOS. Of women who have […]
Do hair supplements work? Guidance from a dermatologist With Dr. Erin Hodges, Tryon Medical Partners While hair loss can affect people at any time, it typically becomes more common as we age. As we get older, our hairs become finer and thinner, leading to a more visible scalp. It might seem like losing hair is […]
