MORE BLOG POSTS — Female health

Did you know that over 85% of Americans spend over $30 billion annually on nutritional supplements?! If you are one of the 85%, then you’ll want to make sure that you’re spending your hard earned money wisely! When choosing nutritional supplements, you may come across terms like pharmaceutical-grade, medical-grade, or regular supplements (also called over-the- counter or commercial supplements). Understanding these distinctions is extremely important if you want to purchase safe, quality, supplements that actually work.     Overview of Pharmaceutical-Grade vs. Regular Supplements   Pharmaceutical-Grade Supplements     Pharmaceutical-grade supplements must meet higher purity, potency, and bioavailability standards than regular supplements. They are often...

Did you know that over 2 million Americans were diagnosed with cancer last year alone?   Many people mistakenly believe that cancers are hereditary…but in fact, only 5-10% of cancers are attributable to genetic factors. A whopping 90-95% of cancers are actually caused by lifestyle and environmental factors. Here are some of the main causes of cancer-related deaths:      25–30% are due to tobacco use  30–35% are linked to diet  15–20% are due to infections  20-25% are due to other factors like radiation, stress, physical inactivity, and environmental pollutants.   In Part 1 of this two-part series, I discussed the top five most commonly diagnosed cancers in...

We all shudder when we hear the “C” word, and rightfully so. Over two million people are diagnosed with cancer each year. That’s almost 5,500 new cancer diagnoses each day. The good news is that over 50% of cancers are preventable.   According to the American Cancer Society:   • The rate of cancer diagnoses has risen and reached an all time high in 2024 • Of all cancer deaths in people under the age of 50, colorectal cancer is now #1 in men and #2 in women. • The incidence of four screenable cancers is rising (colorectal, breast, prostate,and cervical).   In...

Confused about thyroid hormone testing? …You’re not alone. In fact, most patients AND health care practitioners have difficulty understanding hormones in general and thyroid hormone in particular. One reason for this confusion is that many things can affect the way thyroid hormones work in the body.   This can result in a patient having numerous symptoms of thyroid hormone imbalances despite having ‘normal’ blood work. Adding to the challenge of diagnosis is that some thyroid hormone levels can’t be tested in the blood.   BUT…one major reason thyroid hormone imbalances go undiagnosed or aren’t properly treated is that thorough testing is often not ordered by...

Endometriosis cells are NOT normal cells. Unlike the normal cells that line the uterus, endometriosis cells don’t play by the rules. They:

This means that endometriosis can be very difficult to control…so a comprehensive approach to treatment is essential.

There are TWO main factors that fuel the growth of endometriosis cells: Estrogen and inflammation.