Cabbage, Brussels Sprouts, Broccoli… Oh My! You were always told to eat your veggies. In this case cruciferous vegetables. Why are these important? For one they contain many phytochemicals which are important for good health.One important phytochemical is Indole-3-carbinol (I3C) and diindolylmethane (DIM). These two phytochemicals work together to support estrogen balance, cervical, breast [...]
Simple Ways to Strengthen Your Immune System's Fight Against COVID-19 As the COVID-19 pandemic spreads and intensifies, you’re probably looking for ways to protect yourself and your loved ones. When it comes to defending yourself against Coronavirus, having a healthy and strong immune system is more important than ever. But can you really boost your [...]
How To Know If You Are Suffering From Anxiety Many people experience anxiety at some point in their lives. In fact, anxiety is a very normal response to stressful life events like moving, changing jobs or having financial troubles. However, when symptoms of anxiety become larger than the events that triggered them and begin to [...]
By Robert Wood, RPh Causes Hormones, diet, lifestyle, and circumstances all need to be examined as causes of anxiety. As well as the effects of social media and modern civilization on daily stress. In this blog I would like to discuss the causal components of stress and anxiety. I would also like to share [...]
FOUR HEART DISEASE RISK FACTORS YOUR DOCTOR DOESN'T TELL YOU ABOUT LIPOPROTEIN (a) Lipoprotein(a), is a particle in your blood which carries cholesterol, fats and proteins. The amount your body makes is inherited from one or both parents and is determined by the genes passed on from your parent(s) when you are born. It [...]
COLD SYMPTOMS ImmuCore Designed to provide a multiple mechanistic approach to support immune system health. This formula features Ultra Potent-C®—developed for enhanced cellular uptake of vitamin C—combined with zinc, vitamin D, and a concentrated blend of mushroom extracts. Take 1 daily. Andrographis Plus A concentrated blend of Ayurvedic and Chinese herbs designed to enhance immune [...]
When tough times bring you down, your ability to cope in a positive way is known as resilience. An essential skill for healthy development in childhood, resilience is critical to well being throughout our lifetime. The overriding question is this: as adults can we increase our capacity for resilience in order to lead more [...]
The Women's Health Initiative (WHI) was a large government-sponsored study about the benefits and risks of a popular form of manufactured hormones. To mark the 10-year anniversary of the WHI, a consensus statement has been jointly prepared by the North American Menopause Society, the Endocrine Society, and the American Society of Reproductive Medicine, and [...]
The hormone you take may affect your risk of breast cancer Progesterone is a naturally occurring hormone in women. Progesterone is added to estrogen therapy to reduce the risk of endometrial cancer. Initially, progesterone was not available in a form that could be well absorbed, so pharmaceutical manufacturers created a synthetic progestin (progesterone derivative), medroxyprogesterone [...]
Testosterone therapy is increasingly used to treat symptoms of hormone deficiency in pre and postmenopausal women. Testosterone is essential for physical and mental health in women as well as men. Although frequently thought of to increase sex drive, testosterone's role in sexual function is only a small part of its physiologic effect in women. [...]
