It’s breast cancer awareness month! We have learned how important prevention and early detection are when it comes to managing our health. One way to take care of yourself and navigate your health journey is by practicing early detection of breast cancer by having regular screenings. This includes: Regular mammograms. Regular mammograms can detect breast…
There’s a lot of talk about alternative therapy these days, and you may have heard the term, “cellular health”. If you haven’t tried Red Light Therapy, it might worth looking into for improving your overall health. Some benefits include: Improving skin health– As we age, we produce less collagen. RLT stimulates fibroblasts, which are responsible…
As we are nearing Labor Day weekend, while some of you may be staying close to home, others may have chosen to get away. While taking a trip can be so good for us physically and mentally, it can sometimes, many times, be a challenge. Here are some tips to get the most out of…
It’s American Heart Month! Whether or not you celebrate Valentine’s Day, we care about your heart. Our heart is a muscle whose function can be compromised by various factors physically and mentally. Here are some tips and things to consider when it comes to taking care of your heart. Exercise- Aerobic exercise, strength training and…
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month. There are two types of Diabetes- Type 1 and Type 2. Type 1 is an autoimmune condition where the immune system attacks and destroys the insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas, leaving the body to produce little to no insulin at all. It is often diagnosed at a young…
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…
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…
If you ever find yourself wondering what you should eat for breakfast save this recipe! Jeff Barris, Pharm D makes this smoothie every morning. This is just a fast and easy way to start your day off the right way! Blend all together: Blueberries (handful) Strawberries(handful) Walnuts(2 or 3) Kale(quarter cup) Spinach (quarter cup) Collard…
You may know the dreaded feeling – the sudden need to head to the bathroom often and quickly. The truth is for many — bladder sensitivity and even pain are not uncommon. Two things may be going on causing bladder irritation — Cystitis is an inflammation of the bladder. In most cases,…
There is no doubt that the development of inflammation in the body is multifaceted and often appears to be quite complicated. But there are several key risk factors that are worth noting that could be life-changing and for some – life-saving as well. There are even several foods we eat that can create…
