113. Women’s Health with Helen A. Nikolas, MD

<p>113. Women’s Health with Helen A. Nikolas, MD </p> <p>May is Women’s Health Month, and Dr Helen (Lena) Nikolas with a specialty in Gynecology joins Kefi L!fe to inspire all the ladies to take good care with professional and proven actions.</p> <p></p> <p>Dr. Lena</p> <p></p> <p>Dr. Lena with Kiki</p> <p>Today's Lexi: </p> <p>Γυναίκα- Gynaíka- Woman</p> <p>In Today’s Episode:</p> <p>Kiki is honored to welcome Dr. Helen (Lena Nikolas), who holds a specialty in Gynecology.  She joins us with her passion for women and their health.  An undergraduate of Northwestern University in Chicago and with a medical degree from Loyola, Dr. Lena is well educated and informed to speak to the female population about wellness and health.</p> <p>What exactly is the difference between OBGYN and Gynecology? </p> <p>Why did Lena select her specialty for practice?</p> <p>We also discuss several things to consider for well-being such as annual health reminders, the reason most women do not schedule an annual check-up, and how does the patient/doctor relationship look?</p> <p>LEARN ALSO:</p> <ul><li>The best way to advocate for oneself</li> <li>Medicine is not one size fits all</li> <li>How does the family history play a role in a women’s health?</li> <li>Bone and health info</li> <li>How much exercise should women get each day?</li> <li>Information about calcium and how to best take it</li> <li>Menopause and pregnancy tips</li> <li>Self-care is not a quick fix…why?</li> </ul> <p>A wonderful episode to celebrate the women in our lives and women you are special!!!</p> <p>Today's Ola Kala Moment: </p> <p>Self Care</p> <p>Resources:</p> <ul><li><a href='https://www.bonehealthandosteoporosis.org/'>Osteoporosis Organization</a></li> </ul> <p>Credits:</p> <p>Music: Spiro Dussias</p> <p>Vocals: Zabrina Hay</p> <p>Graphic Designer: Susan Jackson O’Leary</p> <p> </p> <p style="text-align:center;">🫒 Purchase the finest, yummiest extra virgin olive oil from Kalamata, Greece at the <a href='https://kefilife.shop'>Kefi Life Shop</a>!🫒 </p> <p styl