Naturopathic Physician, Author, Educator and Researcher
Posted in Botanicals, Breast Cancer Prevention, Cancer Prevention, General, Green Tea, Menopause, Prevention on Nov 29th, 2019
Perhaps you are already a connoisseur of green tea, or perhaps you are already aware of the many health benefits, including the area of breast cancer risk reduction and recurrence. Based on a study some years back, I have been advising women with stage I and II breast cancer to drink 5 cups/day or take […]
Posted in Black Cohosh, Botanicals, Endocrine Health, Hormone Replacement, Menopause on Nov 20th, 2019
Menopausal hormone therapy is prescribed to address menopause related symptoms, as well as to reduce risks of several chronic diseases and to treat select conditions. Despite its significant benefits, there are slight risks, and there are occasionally nuisance issues that require attention. One of these is breast tenderness. Breast tenderness can be caused by estrogen […]
Posted in Breast Cancer Prevention, Dietary Supplements, General, Menopause, Nutrition, Phytoestrogen, Urinary Incontinence on Oct 31st, 2019
Today is Halloween…. and not surprisingly, I’m thinking about pumpkins. Pumpkins have found their way into my heart from seeing fields and fields of bright orange globes adorning the landscape, then finding their way onto the steps and counter tops of celebrating homes— complete with creative additions and carvings, aglow with candles…and then of course […]
Posted in Botanicals, General on Oct 21st, 2019
Tinnitus has been one of those health issues that over the years, I have come to accept I have very little to offer my patients. While ginkgo has shown up previous to this study, as a potential option, I was eager to read this study for any renewed hope for it. Patients have the experience […]
Posted in Botanicals, General, Insights, Prevention on Sep 30th, 2019
This blog is going to be short and sweet….please go see “FANTASTIC FUNGI” (https://fantasticfungi.com/) …a documentary about the power of mushrooms and the health of animals, humans, plants, soil, air, and the human collective. “Imagine an organism that feeds you, heals you, reveals secrets of the universe and could help save the planet.” The story […]
Posted in Botanicals, Dietary Supplements, Fatigue, General, Stress on Sep 13th, 2019
Fibromyalgia (FM) is considered a neurological disorder with chronic and widespread musculoskeletal pains. It can also be associated with mild to severe fatigue, anxiety, depression, sleep disturbances, hypersensitivities to light/sound/touch, digestive problems, headaches and cognitive difficulties. More women than men have FM. While we do not understand what causes fibromyalgia, it appears that it is […]
Posted in Botanicals, Endocrine Health, Menstrual Cycle on Aug 28th, 2019
Primary dysmenorrhea (aka menstrual cramps not caused by endometriosis or uterine fibroids or infections) is caused by an increase prostaglandin leakage of the endometrium (lining of the uterus), during menses. The most common conventional treatment is non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) which block an enzyme that causes the blockage of synthesis of the prostaglandins. Ginger is […]
Posted in Botanicals, Dietary Supplements, General, Turmeric on Jul 26th, 2019
We know many things about therapeutic benefits of Turmeric and the most abundant curcuminoid constituent, curcumin. A recent review article examines more closely the randomized, controlled trials (RCTs) of "curcumin" in the treatment of autoimmune and rheumatic diseases. Using the methodology of searching the PubMed data base for key words, a total of 32 RCTs […]
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