This article summarizes great information regarding oral birth control (OBC) and hormone replacement therapy (HT). Please read this if you are considering using either hormone approach so that you may understand both the benefits and the risks of these treatments. Also know that there are many natural options available.
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Essential Fatty Acid Results
May 16th, 2012
This article may get a little more technical than you’d like, but it is exciting proof of the benefits of including essential fatty acids–specifically omega-3 fatty acids–in your diet. Include your cod liver oil and wild caught salmon in your diet! Read article here.
Diet Recommendation for Pregnant Mothers
May 7th, 2012
Research is showing that a diet rich in choline may reduce the risk of diabetes in your child later. So include foods such as eggs, broccoli and milk (as tolerated) in your diet. Read more here.
Cadmium Linked to Breast Cancer
May 4th, 2012
So, what does THAT mean?? Cadmium is found in cigarette smoke as well as in certain cosmetics, batteries, and foods. Research is revealing that cadmium may mimic estrogen and therefore becomes implicated in breast cancer. Certainly, quitting smoking is advisable for a wide variety of health benefits. But finding it in your cosmetics and food may be difficult. Read more here.
Health Food for Easter!
March 30th, 2012
There is more and more compelling evidence on the anti-inflammatory nature of cocoa. Dark chocolate and cocoa have been shown to reduce inflammation, lower blood pressure, reduce stress hormones, improve insulin sensitivity, reduce weight, reduce migraines and TMJ, among other benefits!! So, this Easter, fill your baskets with dark chocolate–to your health!! Click here.
Top Ten Worst Processed Foods
March 22nd, 2012
OK, so I hope you all know how important eating WHOLE foods is for your health and that processed foods are NOT beneficial to anything but your taste-buds (and the seller’s income statements). That being said, there is now a list of the 10 worst processed foods. If you find that you’re someone who just must eat junk occasionally, you should at least consider complete avoidance of these: click here.
Health Tips for Expecting Mothers
March 21st, 2012
The attached article summarizes some simple steps to keep you healthy during your pregnancy. To your health–and to that of your baby!!! Click here.
Best Skin Care Ever
March 9th, 2012
There is now research that proves that the consumption of fruits and vegetables improves your skin health and appearance! Your best skin care ever–and healthy for your entire body, too!! Click here.
Vitamin D may help PMS and Painful Menses
February 28th, 2012
High dose Vitamin D is showing promise as a natural treatment for menstrual cramping. Vitamin D supplementation is also implicated to help with PMS and PMDD (pre-menstrual depressive disorder). Of note, however, is that researchers used extremely high doses of Vitamin D which must be monitored by a practitioner. In excess, Vitamin D may put your bone health at risk. Please call for appointment if you suffer from PMS or menstrual cramping–Dr. Brown will order labs to see if Vitamin D may help you. Click for article here.
Losing your Hair?
February 25th, 2012
There are many factors that can contribute to hair loss including fever, trauma/stress, nutrient deficiencies, and hormonal changes. Dr. Brown assesses each patient’s situation and may use blood testing as well as saliva evaluations to help determine underlying causes of excess hair loss. This article offers additional information–click here.