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PREVENTION, 10/09/23 — During the episode, Ripa discussed the stigmas and shames attached to menopause with women’s health expert and her personal doctor, Erika Schwartz, M.D. She admitted that many of her older friends remain embarrassed to discuss the transition, adding that some have even lied about it. Read the Article +

PEOPLE, 10/04/23 — “We’re still in the Dark Ages,” Dr. Schwartz says, adding that doctors are “completely devoid of information” on menopause. “It was like a bad secret.” Read the Article +

WELL+GOOD, 11/22/22 — Dr. Schwartz adds that since water plays an important role in lubricating your joints and muscles, a lack of water can also cause you to experience joint pains and stiffness or cramping in your muscles and ligaments. Read the Article +

REAL SIMPLE, 10/23/22 — We need to help our body by realizing that each vitamin and nutrient we put into it is carefully synthesized, Dr. Schwartz explains. This ultimately affects the quality of the hormones we make, which starts in the gut. Read the Article +

NEW YORK TIMES, 12/21/21 — Here, answers to some pressing questions about what’s going on with your hair and what treatments may be worth trying. Read the Article +

VERY WELL FIT, 11/30/21 — In cases of chronic illness, exercise may improve the condition by boosting the immune system, releasing endorphins, elevating mood, increasing circulation, lowering blood pressure, and reducing stress. Read the Article +

PREVENTION, 10/10/21 — You might think that sneezing or a runny nose is the first sign that you’ve got a cold, but “brain fog is often the warning sign that a cold is about to start,” says Dr. Schwartz. Read the Article +

GOOD HOUSEKEEPING, 9/6/21 — Botox works to treat hyperhidrosis by blocking the nerve signals that communicate with sweat glands, Dr. Schwarz explains, adding that it can work to reduce the severity and frequency of chronic sweating up to 85% overall. Read the Article +

WELL+GOOD, 5/20/21 — "When you consume too much caffeine, your blood pressure rises," says Dr. Schwartz. This can cause feelings of anxiety, nervousness, jitters, and a faster heart rate. Read the Article +

MIND BODY GREEN, 1/8/21 — The release is associated with a reward circuit that is activated in addiction-related behaviors, which is why alcohol and sugar are so addictive to humans. Read the Article +

YAHOO! LIFE, 12/21/20— While typing or using your mouse, the elbows must be positioned at 90 degrees to keep the wrists straight. If the wrists are flexed or extended while typing this can lead to carpal tunnel symptoms. Read the Article +

NEJM, 6/11/20— Patients have depended on compounders and outsourcing facilities for decades to provide the customized formulations that work well for them, along with counseling on the use of the compounded medication.  Read the Article +

WELL+GOOD, 3/13/2020 — Health starts with excellent hand hygiene, getting enough sleep, a nutritious diet, stress management, and regular exercise," agrees Dr. Schwartz. Read More +

VOGUE, 2/1/18 — “A good place to start is just to eat breakfast—any mix of whole-grain carbs, protein, and fat,” which will kick-start your digestion and actually help you with weight management in the long run, Schwartz says of the beginnings of a productive wellness routine. Read the Article +

NEWSMAX, 6/19/2017 — Medical students are taught that getting emotionally involved with your patient isn't a good thing to do. I agree. But you don’t have to get emotionally involved to be kind,” she says. Read More +

MAG, 4/25/2017 — There is no such thing as one magic solution. Human beings are so complex and unique, snake oil answers are just snake oil. Only good genetics and a well-balanced body and mind will keep us in decent health for our entire life. Read More +

NY POST, 3/26/2017 — New York CEOs may have discovered a unique nirvana to help them fight their own increasing job stress — IV infusions. And more of them are showing up for a good fix at the practice of Dr. Erika Schwartz. Read More +

NYLON, 1/23/17 — IVs, though, are a necessary step in the journey of personal wellness, according to Evolved Science. They're the perfect introduction to the world of preventative self-care. Together, Dr. Schwartz and her team work with visitors to figure out what sort of IV procedure they need. Read Article +