Why Saliva Testing? When looking at hormone levels in the body, a common method used is by taking a blood test that measures the blood serum or blood plasma content of the hormones. These tests are irrelevant because the bioavailable “free” hormone is not soluble in serum. Bioavailable sex hormones circulate in the blood via […]
Breast Cancer and Bras October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Many people have heard the theory that wearing a bra, especially with an underwire, can clog the lymphatic tissue, therefore causing toxins to build up, resulting in lumps and possible breast cancer. In the book by Singer and Grismaijer ( Dressed to Kill, Avery Press, 1995), […]
Breast Cancer. This word is a scary word. If you or someone you know have been diagnosed with breast cancer, or any kind of cancer, it has rocked your world. There is so much talk on this matter and advertisements about how the medical world is trying to find a cure, but has all the […]
Omega-6 is a type of polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) that is essential to human health. Today, most consumption of PUFAs is dominated by vegetable oils from soybeans, corn, and sunflower. Before these industrial seed oils were readily available, most of our omega-6 consumption was from fresh, whole foods like nuts, seeds, and pastured meats. The […]
Millions of Americans suffer from seasonal allergies each year. Allergies are versatile. They can show up just about anywhere in your body and provide a variety of symptoms. They can affect your nose, eyes, throat, lungs, stomach, skin and nervous system. They can give you a bellyache, a rash and even bring on fatigue and […]
The Harmful Effects of Sunscreen It’s that time of year where we all start enjoying the weather outside, but did you know that 4 different studies conducted in the 1990’s indicated a higher risk of malignant melanoma among individuals who used the most sunscreen! More than 2 million Americans are diagnosed with skin cancer every […]
Have you ever been told by a healthcare practitioner that you are low in vitamin D? Healthcare practitioners are increasingly aware of the risks of low vitamin D levels, but many are not aware that high levels of vitamin D can have toxic effects. Vitamin D is extremely important for the body. Vitamin D promotes […]
Heart Disease. How can I reverse this curse? Ok, so heart disease isn’t really a curse, BUT it is a MAJOR issue here in the U.S. One study says cardiovascular disease affects 65 MILLION people in America. 65 Million! And close to one million Americans have a heart attack each year. It continues to say that 1 of 3 deaths that […]
Whole Food Supplements: The Best Of The Best!! Whole food supplements are made from REAL foods! Most of the foods we eat today have little to no nutrition. Whole food supplements contain plant and animal extracts or other ingredients as required to create the best dietary supplement for each health indication. All patients take Whole Food Supplements […]
Now starting a new life isn’t easy, along with the responsibility of your health comes other road bumps. Almost ALL of our patients struggle in the first 2-9 weeks. NO ONE said this would be easy… …but it will be worth it! So today I’m typing this entry so you don’t feel like you’re the […]
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