Women's Health

If you’re female, seeing a women’s health specialist is vital to maintaining outstanding health and wellness. At Riverdale Holistic Center in Riverdale, New York, skilled Oriental medicine specialist Rosanna De La Cruz, DACM, L.Ac, and the team offer comprehensive, holistic women’s health services for women aged 30 and older. Schedule a women’s health appointment by phone or request one online today.

What is women’s health care?

Women’s health care at Riverdale Holistic Center consists of medical evaluations, diagnostic testing, and holistic treatments to maximize your well-being. It also minimizes bothersome symptoms associated with common women’s health concerns.

What are common women’s health issues?

Women’s health issues may consist of:

 Ongoing stress
 Anxiety
 Depression
 Fibroids
 Endometriosis
 Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
 Infertility
 Menstrual cramps
 Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) symptoms
 Menopause symptoms
 Fibromyalgia
 Arthritis discomfort
 Chronic pain
 Thyroid disorders
 Hormone imbalances
 Osteoporosis
 Pelvic pain
 Painful periods
 Irregular menstruation
 Recurrent infections
 Neck and back pain
 Migraines and headaches
 Insomnia

Anytime you develop new or unusual symptoms, see the Riverdale Holistic Center team for an evaluation.

How does natural medicine treat women’s health issues?

Believe it or not, the female endocrine system responds exceptionally to herbs, acupuncture, nutritional therapy, and mind-body medicine. In fact, many common women’s health issues are much better suited to holistic treatments than the more forceful pharmaceuticals or surgeries.

Which symptoms does holistic women’s health care treat?

Holistic women’s health care helps treat:

•  Severe pelvic and back pain before, during, and after periods
•  Constipation, diarrhea, bloating, or nausea
•  Painful ovulation
•  Fertility challenges
•  Painful intercourse
•  Pelvic pain radiating to your legs
•  Breakthrough or continuous bleeding
•  ​Breast tenderness
•  Spontaneous miscarriage
•  Heavy periods
•  Bowel problems
•  Weight gain
•  Skin hypersensitivity
•  Numbness and tingling in different parts of the body
•  Amplified pain
•  Fatigue
•  Overactive bladder

See your provider to ease the discomfort and reduce your risk of worsening symptoms or complications.

What happens during women’s health exams?

During women’s health exams at Riverdale Holistic Center, your Oriental medicine specialist discusses your medical history and symptoms. They also weigh you, check your vital signs, and complete a physical exam. Your provider may order DNA testing, Dutch urine testing, or additional diagnostic tests to diagnose your condition and treat it appropriately.

Which women’s health care treatments are available?

Riverdale Holistic Center offers the following holistic, all-natural treatments that help you achieve exceptional health and wellness:

 Chinese herbal medicine
 Functional medicine
 Eastern and Western nutrition counseling
 Lifestyle and dietary recommendations
 Acupuncture
 Dietary supplements
 Thyroid treatments
 Natural hormone balance treatments
 Stress reduction solutions
 Holistic fertility treatments
 Physical and mental health counseling
 Yoga
 Tai chi
 Tuina massage
 Qigong exercises

Your personalized treatment plan often includes more than one 100% natural solution to maximize your well-being. Follow up with the Riverdale Holistic Center team yearly or more often if necessary.

Schedule a women’s health evaluation at Riverdale Holistic Center by phone or request one online today.