A common complaint I have been hearing from patients is weight gain. We lovingly call it the COVID-19... or 20 pounds. Have you been experiencing that too? I have! Even with all I know and read, I too, have let myself gain some unwanted weight due to poor eating. It’s...
8 Signs You Are Vitamin D Deficient I just saw this YouTube article from Brightside - it has some interesting information that I think you will find interesting and supportive. Vitamin D is a very common deficiency that I think you need to take seriously. There have been several reports...
The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered dramatic changes throughout everyday life — and in the medical community as well. Not only are providers across the country postponing elective procedures, but many are also encouraging people to avoid in-office appointments to reduce their risk of exposure to this highly contagious coronavirus. But...
Birth control pills deplete selenium, zinc, and the amino acid tyrosine from our bodies. These are all vitamins and minerals that are necessary for proper thyroid function! The hormones in birth control pills suppress our own body's production of estrogen and progesterone through a negative feedback loop mechanism. Birth control...
How’s your memory been lately? Is it difficult to recall information, names, phone numbers, addresses, your list of “to do” items? Did you know our cognitive functions peak at age 30? Keeping our brains healthy is just as important as keeping our bodies healthy. They require physical, emotional, and nutritional...
With winter in full swing we experience what some might call “the winter blues”. We tend to lose our summer tan, our bodies start to ache more and we can even feel depressed and sad. But why? Because we are missing out on a Super Vitamin that your body really needs!And where...
November is diabetes prevention month. Do you really think November is the best month to make us aware of diabetes with Thanksgiving and Christmas just around the corner? I mean, come on, all that yummy delicious food and home baked goodies! How can anyone turn that down? If we understood...
Ever wondered why water is so important for our bodies? How much water should you drink a day? Our bodies are made up of 60% water. 60%! That’s more than half of our bodies! With out water our cells, muscles, in fact, every tissue of our body can not function...
With a new school year in full swing, this is a good time for you to reevaluate your healthy and unhealthy behaviors when it comes to a clean home. The cleaning products you are using could be dangerous to your family and with all the germs and sickness that goes around while...