Probiotics — For Life!
Sometimes a patient will ask me what I consider to be the secrets of good health. Of course, they already know many of my “secrets” — my patients are very well-read. But frankly I am surprised by how few women know the [...]
How to Reduce Inflammation — The Natural Anti-Inflammatory Approach
Updated 03/24/2021 The more we understand about the impact of inflammation on our bodies, the more we understand how critical it is to reduce inflammation as much as possible. The best case scenario, of course, is to prevent inflammation from becoming chronic [...]
What Do I Do if I’ve Been Diagnosed with Breast Cancer?
Few things are as universal for women as the fear of hearing the words, “You have breast cancer.” I know that the moments, days and weeks after receiving a diagnosis can be terrifying and confusing. You’re probably wondering where to turn and [...]
What Do I Do if I Have a Breast Lump?
A breast lump is something no woman wants to find, but it’s important not to panic if you feel something suspicious in your breast. The first thing to do is take a deep breath, and keep breathing. Most women seem to find [...]
Breath and Exercise: The Motivation You’ve Been Looking For
Updated 06/11/2020 I was talking to my client, Christa, the other day about how important exercise can be to good health. She was nodding as I detailed the studies that have shown how exercise fights aging, regulates blood sugar, reverses weight gain, [...]
Supplements for Adrenal Fatigue
Updated 07/03/2022 I saw a great headline the other day. It said “This new calming supplement is like an off switch for stress”. Wow! We could all use one of those, couldn’t we? Sign me up! But I’ve learned through a great [...]
Prevent Inflammation – The Natural Anti-Inflammatory Way
Over many years we have found that preventing or reversing inflammation is all about listening to your body. From that listening you can begin to learn first-hand what increases or reduces your body’s inflammatory response. You can cool your body’s inflammatory response [...]
Sugar Substitutes: Are They Safe?
Updated 06/09/2021 So many of the women I work with come to me for help conquering sugar cravings. They’re desperately trying to lose weight or relieve painful symptoms that they’ve come to realize stem from the abundance of sugar in their diets. [...]
The Link Between IBS, Acid Reflux and Antacids
When you think of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), which part of your body comes to mind? If you’re like most people, it’s the intestines. But an IBS diagnosis isn’t quite so straightforward. And the “quick-fix” many women turn to could, in fact, [...]
The Menstrual Cycle
You have likely been having menstrual cycles since you were a teenager, but have you ever really understood what’s happening in your body? Have you ever wondered why your cycle can be so different from other women you know? A woman’s menstrual [...]