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A Holistic Approach to Feeling Like Your Best Self
Often, I hear from patients that they are frustrated with their health issues. They are doing everything right- eating healthy, exercising, managing stress- and they still don’t feel good. By taking a holistic approach to their treatment, I am able to get them moving...
What Causes Hot Flashes: It’s More Than Just Estrogen
What causes hot flashes? Contrary to popular belief, hot flashes and night sweats are not always due to low estrogen. There are many potential causes: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) Also known as acid reflux or heartburn, GERD is a painful condition where...
Love Your Liver: 12 Tips for Liver Detoxification
As we settle in to the New Year, now is the perfect time to reflect on the things that we can let go of in 2022. This may also be a good time to allow your body a chance to let go of what it has been holding on to through detoxification. Regular detoxification is...
Beating the Winter Blues
At 38, for a third time I was once again diagnosed with abnormal cells on my cervix. My doctor’s first choice treatment was a repeat LEEP procedure. I was devastated at the idea of going through that procedure again with no confidence HPV would not come back soon after. I decided I wanted a second opinion.
HPV Free: Cynthia’s Story – Updated
At 38, for a third time I was once again diagnosed with abnormal cells on my cervix. My doctor’s first choice treatment was a repeat LEEP procedure. I was devastated at the idea of going through that procedure again with no confidence HPV would not come back soon after. I decided I wanted a second opinion.
5 Signs You Might be Allergic to Your Vitamins
While becoming allergic or sensitive to vitamins may seem unusual this is a very common occurrence I see in my practice. Besides making you feel unwell, this can affect absorption of the nutrients and therefore have other long term consequences. As an example, if you...
Beat Inflammation: Lower Insulin & Cholesterol with Bioidentical Hormones
Declining hormone levels is a natural process as we age that may lead to fatigue, weight gain, insulin resistance, elevated cholesterol and reduced quality of life. We’re familiar with the importance of maintaining healthy levels of hormones, insulin, and cholesterol,...
Discover the Link Between ADHD and Allergies
Whether you or your child have problems with focus or have been diagnosed with a form of ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder), more than likely, there is a correlation with allergies or food sensitivities. Who would have thought we could have brain...
6 Questions About Melatonin Answered
According to the CDC, an estimated 50–70 million adults in the United States suffer from chronic sleep and wakefulness disorders. Our bodies require sleep for restoration, but also detoxification. You’ve likely heard about melatonin as a sleep aid and may have many...
Effectively Optimize Your Immunity This Winter
Immunity is still not fully understood. We know the immune system provides barriers to protect our bodies from invaders and tries to detect and eliminate bacteria, viruses, parasites, and toxins that get past the first line of defense. If the invaders start to...
Detox Your Life: 6 Tips To Commit To a Happier, Healthier You in 2021
You know what they say: New year, new you! Health and fitness is at the top of the resolution list and is unfortunately often the first to go. More than 50% of adults make a resolution related to health and fitness and on average, less than 10% keep it. Your body and...
Are Wheat & Gluten Causing Your Symptoms?
Last week, I met a professional goal: I completed my studies to become a Certified Gluten Practitioner. And while I’m thrilled to have more information to share with clients, one stat just hit me in the gut (pun intended). Six to seven out of 10 people have some...
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