Women's Wellness With Dr. Robinson

10/19/2025

October is also Domestic Violence Awareness Month (in addition to Breast Cancer Awareness Month). Intimate partner violence affects 30% of women in the US. IPV is not always physical, but may also be psychological violence, such as emotional abuse, belittling, humiliating and threatening the partner, Controlling behaviors, restricting access to finances, social isolation, maltreatment of children and other family members including pets. In its physical form, it can present as actual or threatened physical assault, sexual violence and ultimately assault resulting in loss of life.
If you know someone or suspect someone in your life is affected by IPV, you may just be the lifeline they are waiting for. Reach out and let them know you care and are there as a resource. If you cannot help, there are domestic violence programs in the community and these women need a plan.
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10/09/2025

Perimenopause and Estrogen therapy…
Trust me. It’s not always your best option. Perimenopause is a time of estrogen dominance and progesterone deficiency. Giving a woman estrogen at this time is often like throwing fire on a flame. To make matters worse… you might end up with a complication such as a breast mass, breast cancer, stroke, heart attack or blood clot because of excess estrogen. This would result in you not being able to use estrogen when true deficiency arises. Be sure to know your best options and see a women’s health expert with expertise in menopause medicine.

10/08/2025

Chronic stress and grief can biologically alter the body's weight regulation mechanisms, making weight loss difficult despite lifestyle changes, and should be approached with medical understanding and compassion rather than judgment.

10/08/2025

Antibiotic resistance is not just about poor antibiotic stewardship. So many other factors impact the microbiome .

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I recently posted a study suggesting that non-antibiotic drugs may have an unexpected disruptive effect on gut flora. Now a study from Australia has generated findings suggesting that certain drugs might also contribute to the development of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). While antibiotic overuse is a primary driver, emerging evidence suggests that non-antibiotic medications (NAMs) may also play a role. The authors note that this concern is particularly relevant in residential aged care facilities (RACFs), where both NAMs and antibiotics are frequently used.

They investigated nine NAMs commonly used in RACFs, including ibuprofen, diclofenac, paracetamol (acetaminophen), furosemide, metformin, atorvastatin, tramadol, temazepam and pseudoephedrine at gut-relevant concentrations in a test tube model of ciprofloxacin-induced mutagenesis in Escherichia coli.

Findings showed that ibuprofen and paracetamol significantly increased mutation frequency and conferred high-level ciprofloxacin resistance. Whole-genome sequencing identified mutations in the regulatory genes GyrA, MarR, and AcrR, with the latter two correlated with overexpression of a key drug efflux pump (a bacterial defense mechanism). Co-exposure to two NAMs further elevated mutation rates and ciprofloxacin resistance levels. Mutants showed ≥4 fold increased resistance, not only for ciprofloxacin but also for other antibiotic classes such as β lactams, levofloxacin and minocycline. Notably, ciprofloxacin resistance rose by up to 32 fold.

The authors suggested their findings underscored the overlooked role of NAMs in driving AMR and highlighted the need to reassess polypharmacy risks in aged care settings.

The University of South Australia’s official media release (dated 26 August 2025) emphasised that common painkillers "quietly fuel one of the world’s biggest health threats: antibiotic resistance" by increasing bacterial mutations and resistance.
However, it should be noted that this work needs to be repeated, and the findings were laboratory-generated and may not reflect the real-world situation.

For more information see: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40855113/

09/28/2025

This is a tool to help you estimate tour calcium intake.
If you get enough Calcium in your diet, you do not need supplements . You should be getting 1500 mg of Calcium after menopause and 1200 mg/ d prior to menopaue. If you dont meet thise requirements , add a supplement at bedtime ~ that is when bones remodel or build up and breakdown ao the calcium is available during this time. Don’t forget about 5000 IU daily of vitamin D daily to help your body move the calcium into bones.

Your Guide to a Bone Healthy Diet Estimate Your Calcium Intake Follow the simple steps below to help determine how much calcium you are consuming on a daily basis and if you are meeting the recommended daily allowance or need to supplement your calcium intake. Step 1 Estimate the number of servings....

09/28/2025

Just as we work our muscles to become stronger, we need to work regularly on our brain to improve our parasympathetic tone and lower cortisol . It isn’t always easy or an overnight fix, but with training, the brain can learn to relax and overcome anxiety and panic.

By Hilary A. Marusak, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences, Wayne State University Many people look to diet trends

09/26/2025

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Get the go-to book on menopause from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG).

09/23/2025

CBT or cognitive behavioral therapy has been shown to be effective in managing insomnia and improving quality of life, especially those with chronic disease such as cancer. Sleep quality is an important lifestyle indicator together with restorative sleep to prevent cancer and chronic disease.

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This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluates the efficacy and acceptability of cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia in individuals with chronic disease.

09/21/2025

Is your brain fog mold toxicity or perimenopause?
A simple urine test and consultation with a Functional Medicine doctor will point you in the right direction to get you the correct diagnosis and treatment that you need.


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09/21/2025

Today is world Alzheimer’s Day.

According to the Alzheimer's Association, an estimated 7.2 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's disease as of 2023. This represents about 11% of individuals aged 65 and older. The number is expected to increase to 13.8 million by 2060.
•Alzheimer’s is completely preventable with early intervention .
•Symptoms begin 20 years prior to diagnosis.
•If you have a family history, yoi can tak a gene test called ApoE4 and now a blood test called pTau to check to see if you are at risk. If you are at risk, you can begin immediade diet and lifestyle changes to prevent Alzheimer’s from developing .
•Alzhemiers is optional and you do not have to be affected.
•Take the steps, get tested~ Knowlege is power. Make the changes in your siet and lifestyle to prevent this from happening to you.

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09/19/2025

I love to recommend DIM for estrogen dominance ~ PCOS and perimenopause - the biofilm thing is new to me. I will be using this for my patients with stubborn infections. 💕

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Diindolylmethane (DIM) is a metabolite naturally produced from glucobrassicin after the consumption of cabbage family vegetables. It has attracted scientific interest for its potential health benefits, particularly in hormone regulation and cancer prevention. DIM influences oestrogen metabolism by promoting the conversion of oestradiol into less potent metabolites, which may reduce oestrogen dominance-related conditions. But it also has antimicrobial properties.

In a novel finding, scientists have recently discovered that DIM can cut plaque-causing bacteria in the mouth by 90%. The human mouth provides an ideal environment for bacteria such as Streptococcus mutans, a key contributor to tooth decay. After eating, S. mutans thrives in the warm, sugary conditions inside the mouth, forming a sticky biofilm on the teeth. This biofilm leads to plaque buildup, erodes enamel and causes cavities.

The study found that DIM was able to attenuate S. mutans biofilm formation by 92%. Also, treatment with DIM lowered extracellular polymeric substance (EPS) production and decreased its durability significantly under acidic conditions. EPS is the protective, gel-like matrix secreted by bacteria that surrounds the cells in a biofilm. These anti-biofilm and anti-virulence properties of DIM against S. mutans bacteria in an "oral setting" provide clear evidence for its usefulness in reducing biofilm formation, and potentially for caries prevention.

“The molecule, which was found to have low toxicity, could be added to toothpastes and mouthwashes to greatly improve dental hygiene,” says lead author Prof. Ariel Kushmaro.

In the meantime, I guess we can chew on the tablets!

We might also wonder if DIM can exert antibiofilm properties elsewhere in the body, such as in the gut and bladder. In other test tube studies, DIM consistently prevented biofilm initiation and weakened EPS matrix production across Gram-negative, Gram-positive and fungal pathogens at low- to mid-micromolar concentrations. It was less effective against established/mature biofilms, but did show antibiotic synergy.

If you want to generate significant amounts of DIM in your digestive system (from the stomach downwards), bloodstream and ultimately urine, you will need to eat your Brassica vegetables raw and chew them well. Anyone for coleslaw?

Unfortunately, you can’t generate DIM in your mouth by chewing on cabbage; we need our stomach acid for that.

For more information see: https://scitechdaily.com/natural-molecule-wipes-out-90-of-cavity-causing-plaque/
and
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37370336/

08/30/2025

Yes, Apple cider vinegar will in fact help
With glucose metabolism, but it also will help with indigestion ~ this sounds counter intuitive, but when we have low acid in our stomach due to chronic use of acid blockers, a little vinegar will do the trick.

Vinegar, a low-cost and accessible kitchen staple, may offer significant benefits for stabilizing post-meal glucose levels and deserves more attention in metabolic health care strategies.