10 Ways to Balance Your Hormones for Health, Energy and Weight Control So often, patients come into our office complaining of multiple symptoms like thinning hair, brittle nails, erupting skin, poor sleep, exhaustion, constipation, sexual or menstrual dysfunction and weight gain. Thes
Wintertime coughs, colds and flu…no one wants them, but many of us still get them! Guess what?? You do not have to! Start taking steps today to protect your body, strengthen defenses and get it ready for the season. By making smart food, supplement and lifestyle choices NOW, yo
Did you know that healthy fats are good for us? We should try our best to get them in at every meal! Healthy fats are necessary for hormone production, support the health of our brain and help us to feel satiated. Do you know which ones are good for you? Well here are some of
Mini meditation breaks throughout the day can clear your mind and help you feel less stress and more control. Commit yourself to giving it a chance tomorrow. Here’s how: In the Morning, Fine-tune Your Focus for the Coming Day Sit in a comfy chair near a window with your feet flat on t
Tip #1: Make your own treats, without the refined sugar. Sugar can hide under many different names, like corn syrup, honey, fruit juice and refined grains like wheat and rice. It’s best to avoid these highly processed forms of sugar in favor of naturally sweet whole foods like
Even though the health dangers associated with bisphenol A (BPA) have been known for more than 70 years, it wasn’t until recently that companies began ditching the stuff due to increasing public awareness. For consumers, among the chief concerns were BPA’s estrogen-mimicking effects w
Should I get the Flu Shot?? This time of year, one question persists. Should I get the flu shot? We are consistently asked this question and while we can’t give a blanket statement for the general public, we wanted to take the time to provide you with more information about the flu v
Do you suffer from seasonal allergies? Well, you are not alone! It is estimated that 55 million Americans (that’s 1 in 4 people) suffer from allergies of some kind – seasonal, food, skin, and medication. The American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology states that as many as 3
Over using antibiotics is a hot topic these days and rightfully so! Most of the antibiotics we are being prescribed by health care providers are unnecessary and come with risks. Antibiotic abuse in the United States is widespread. We have 4.6% of the world’s population, but we h
