MORE BLOG POSTS — Female health

Menopause is a natural stage of life, but for millions of women in the U.S., it comes with more than just hot flashes and night sweats—it carries a heavy emotional, professional, and financial toll. From reduced productivity at work to rising out-of-pocket costs for symptom relief, menopause is quietly draining billions of dollars from the U.S. economy each year. And yet, it remains one of the most overlooked public health and workplace challenges today.   The Annual Cost of Menopause in the U.S.   According to a 2023 Mayo Clinic study published in The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), menopause-related symptoms cost...

…If not, you are definitely in the minority! In fact, over half of all Americans report experiencing chronic daily stress. This is a 16-point increase over the past two decades and the highest level recorded to date! This is a major problem because chronic stress poses significant health risks. The human body was never designed to withstand chronic stress. Have you ever watched an episode of National Geographic and seen an animal frantically running away from its predator? Once the chase is on, it can only end in two ways. Either the animal succumbs to its predator, or it successfully escapes to live another day....

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...