As a woman in our current paradigm, you probably haven’t viewed your monthly menses as a gift let alone the ability to become pregnant as miraculous. As the mother of four children, I can confidently say that giving birth is one the greatest gifts of life. Knowing this, I try...

Today’s menopausal woman is fortunate to have several forms of hormone therapy available to reduce hot flashes, anxiety, insomnia, mood swings, weight gain, loss of libido, brain fog, heart palpitations, headaches, thinning hair, dry skin and eyes, increased facial hair, pain during intercourse and urinary dysfunction. Many women are afraid...

Are you suffering from bloating, cramping and gas after eating? If so, you should know that according to Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE; foodallergy.org), food allergies and sensitivities are increasing. Several theories have been suggested, including environmental toxins wreaking havoc on the human body; added chemicals to processed foods;...

“If I would have known the consequences of this, I wouldn’t have done it,” is a common statement from patients who have had irreversible surgical procedures for weight loss.   Surgical weight loss involves restriction, malabsorption, or a combination of these mechanisms. Restrictive procedures reduce stomach size and include laparoscopic...

Recently I noticed the headline, “Live Healthy. Be You.” on a grocery store ad. As I looked at the ad, I was both perplexed and outraged because the entire ad was filled with personal care, cleaning and processed food products that should have a skull and cross bones symbol on...

I see a lot of patients with allergies this time of year. Spring winds, blossoms, pollen and dust can result in miserable symptoms of fatigue, itchy rashes, watery eyes and runny noses. Spring-cleaning, changing clothes after being outside, showering and changing the HVAC filters can reduce allergen exposure in the...

Recent studies in which supplements were randomly tested have shown that products do not always contain the ingredients stated on the product label. Sometimes, the product will contain ingredients that are significantly inferior to the what is needed to create a desired effect. For example, if a product is claiming to be a herb,...

As the holidays approach, many people resign to eating healthy in order to avoid weight gain inherent to indulging in holiday cheer. Getting back to “real” food can make healthy eating simple. Unfortunately, nutrient dense “real” foods, such as an apple, a broccoli spear or a few almonds are boring....

Are you tired of dreading the mirror? Is getting dressed in the morning causing you to start the day in a dark grey cloud of depression and frustration? Do you constantly compare yourself to others, thinking everyone looks better than you because you’re overweight? Does your weight make you feel...