As November comes to a close and we’re already deep into the holiday season, we don’t want to forget that November is National Family Caregivers Month. This is the time to honor and support our family caregivers who devote much of their time and energy into caring for loved ones. It might be surprising to…
Most women don’t think about their cervix very often – unless they are visiting the gynecologist for an annual exam. The reality is, cervical health is essential, and food, choice of contraception, and other lifestyle factors significantly impact the cervix. Here are some important things to consider: HPV (human papillomavirus) Awareness HPV is the most…
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It might be startling to know that 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer during their lifetime. It can be a scary thing. What steps can we take to change this statistic? One thing we can do, is focus on prevention. Breast cancer prevention really starts…
Did you know that your skin is one of the largest organs of the body? Besides acting as a waterproof, insulating shield, guarding the body against extremes of temperature, damage from sunlight, and harmful chemicals, it also helps prevent infection and manufactures vitamin D for converting calcium into healthy bones and much more. There are…
Is Excessive Hair an Issue for You? Consider topical metformin. If you’ve been diagnosed with ‘Hirsutism’, which is excessive growth of hair in a male like pattern, it might help to know that it is fairly common and affects about 5-10% of women. It is usually caused by an underlying polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) or…
Do you think you’re going through menopause? We’ve all heard of hot flashes and seemingly uncontrollable weight gain, but here’s five menopause symptoms you might not be aware of that occur as a result of menopause. 1. Jaw Pain– As menopause sparks hormonal changes, loss of estrogen in menopause causes deterioration of all joints, including…
Quercetin can be beneficial for a variety of conditions. Lowers Inflammation: Quercetin is a flavonoid that help to lower inflammation. They fight the natural process of ‘oxidation’ that takes place over time as we age. It can help stop damaging particles in the body known as free radicals, which negatively impact how cells work- including…
Heart Health Did you know that heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States? The good news? It is also one of the most preventable diseases if you start making heart-healthy lifestyle choices, know your family health history and the risk factors for heart disease, have…
The holidays are upon us, and with it cold and flu season approaches as well. Coupled with the ongoing global pandemic it’s more important than ever before to take measures to strengthen your immune system. Here’s some great advise from Dr. Jim B. LaValle RPh, CCN, MT, ND(trad) 4 Lifestyle Choices that Impact Your Immune…
As we get into the holiday season, many of us are filling our already full schedules with holiday gatherings, hosting family, shopping, and so much more. We can experience fatigue that may be temporary, but for some of us, the problem seems to go a lot deeper. How do we alleviate the problems associated with…
