Arsenic in Rice – Cause for Alarm?
To date the FDA has not set very specific standards on what levels of organic and inorganic arsenic are deemed to be safe. The consumer report released last month is one of many to come out in recent years in…
To date the FDA has not set very specific standards on what levels of organic and inorganic arsenic are deemed to be safe. The consumer report released last month is one of many to come out in recent years in…
A very simple household substance was used in a recent study to decrease coughs in children with upper respiratory infections over the age of one. Eucalyptus, citrus and mint honey were are used in this study and were equally effective. Just two teaspoons…
I am always pleased to see articles like the one in WebMD, that summarize what I talk about every day to my patients. At least once daily I have someone who says, "I am not doing anything different with my exercise…
A recent study found that utilizing green tea in high amounts daily or in a supplement form significantly reduced bad cholesterol (LDL) levels and help stabilize blood sugars. Interestingly, the study was originally set up to see if green tea…
Sunscreen has become an important part of our daily summer routines. We slather it on our faces and bodies at least once daily, and cover our children from head to toe. It is important to know that not all sunscreens…
Rosacea is a vascular issue that affects primarily the central face. The cause is unknown, but it is more common in menopausal women. Conventional treatment usually involves topical and systemic antibiotics, accutane, and or sulphur containing creams depending on the…
Probiotics are live organisms, specifically bacteria and yeast that allow for appropriate digestion, immune function and gut protection. When antibiotics are prescribed and taken all of the useful organisms are wiped out along with the ones we are trying to…
Due to the popularity of bioidentical hormones, I have men and women from late teens to late seventies asking if the use of these substances is right for them. As with any treatment, we need to focus on what kind…
Cholesterol is an important component of our body. It is found in every single cell membrane in the body. It also surrounds every nerve and is used to make vital hormones. A very high percentage of people that are seeing…
This is part one of a multi-part blog covering the who, what, where, when and how questions that I receive daily about bioidentical hormone therapy. Today we will start with the what and where. Bioidentical hormones are medicines that are…