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Metabolic Disorders and Weight Gain
Weight gain is a common health problem among both adults and children in the United States with approximately 70% of adults being overweight, and 1 in 3 being classified as obese according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Although high-fat diets seem to be a part of the problem, excess carbohydrate intake…
Read MoreWellness Exam After Hysterectomy?
So you’ve had a hysterectomy, now what? Many women think that they are done with pelvic exams and women’s health doctors once they have had a hysterectomy, especially a complete hysterectomy with removal of the ovaries as well as the uterus and cervix. Well.. not so. There are many other variables to take into consideration,…
Read MoreEndocrine Disruptors
Endocrine disruptors are chemicals that may interfere with the body’s endocrine system and produce adverse developmental, reproductive, neurological, and immune effects in both humans and wildlife. Endocrine disruptors can wreak havoc on our hormonal systems by increasing production of certain hormones and decreasing production of others. They can imitate hormones, interfere with hormone signaling, compete…
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Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, (PCOS) is a complex metabolic disease affecting the pancreas, hypothalamic-pituitary-ovary axis, thyroid, and adrenals. PCOS is the most common endocrine disorder in women of reproductive age and can cause fertility issues. PCOS is associated with the formation of benign cysts forming on the ovaries. The ovaries are vital in the production…
Read MoreWhy should I use professional grade supplements?
Most people do not give much thought to the purchase of their nutritional supplements, assuming they are all basically the same. However, the quality of dietary supplements varies tremendously from manufacturer to manufacturer. Unfortunately, many products are not what they are represented to be. Things to consider when purchasing supplements: #1 Allergies and Sensitivities: Because…
Read MoreWhy Should I Use Only Professional Grade Supplements?
Most people do not give much thought to the purchase of their nutritional supplements, assuming they are all basically the same. However, the quality of dietary supplements varies tremendously from manufacturer to manufacturer. Unfortunately, many products are not what they are represented to be. Things to consider when purchasing supplements: #1 Allergies and Sensitivities: Because…
Read MoreHuman Growth Hormone
Human growth hormone (HGH) is produced by the pituitary gland to fuel growth during developmental years, and to help maintain tissues and organs throughout life. However, as we age the pituitary slowly reduces the amount of growth hormone it produces, which leads many to believe it is the anti-aging hormone. Growth hormone plays a key…
Read MoreVitex: the fertility herb
Vitex is a great herb for both men and women, but it is most known for regulating menstrual cycles and improving fertility. The common name for vitex is chaste berry or monk’s pepper. Vitex is native to the Mediterranean and Central Asia. It prefers to grow in creek beds and river banks. It has beautiful slender…
Read MoreSo many diets to choose from!
This is always one of the more difficult questions for me to answer because there are so many variables to consider when choosing which dietary approach is right for an individual. I don’t believe one diet is always better than all the others. I do believe a person needs to find a diet that is right for…
Read MoreShould I Be Taking A Multivitamin?
Dietary Supplement Recommendations Multivitamin preparations are the most common dietary supplement, taken by at least one-third of all US adults. Should, or shouldn’t I take a multivitamin is a question I am asked frequently by patients. The answer however, is not as simple as yes or no. Ideally, we would get all the nutrients our…
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