Well, support ALL mothers (and fathers, too)!! But I did want y’all to know that it is World Breastfeeding Week this week (August 1 – 7). Breastfeeding is such a blessing for the health of children–and it can be very difficult to accomplish. Click here for more information.
Women’s Health
For Women, Calcium May Be Beneficial
There has been a lot of new research revealing that supplemental calcium causes plaque formation in blood vessels. This has created concern for those at risk for or having osteoporosis. While factors contributing to osteoporosis are much greater than calcium status alone, this research suggests that calcium supplementation may be […]
Iron Supplements During Pregnancy
This study links iron deficiency of pregnant women with low birth weights. This doesn’t seem particularly surprising to me, AND pregnant women should not increase their iron supplementation just because of this article. HOWEVER, pregnant women should be diligent about their nutrition and work with their OB, OB/ND or midwife […]
Got Milk?? A New Perspective
Wow–research is finally supporting what we’ve known for some time: that consumption of milk is not the panacea to prevent osteoporosis. If that were true, even empirical evidence would show Americans with the lowest rates of osteoporosis, not some of the highest. Anyway, this article addresses some recent findings. (Please […]
Yet Another Reason to Exercise–Reduce the Risk of Kidney Stones
The benefits of exercise continue to amass: this research reveals that exercise may also reduce the risk of kidney stones in women!
Aspartame and Pre-term Birth
Aspartame is essentially poison. Quit consuming it–I mince no words about this one. If you are pregnant, click here to learn more.
Vitamin D and Fibroids
New research is linking low (very low, I might add) Vitamin D levels with increased risk of uterine fibroids. Currently, optimal serum levels are approximately 60 ng/mL, and I recommend testing for most patients prior to supplementation since excessive Vitamin D levels may be associated with bone degeneration.
Calcium Supplementation–Healthy or Not??
There is a great deal of controversy about calcium supplementation these days–and with good reason. Many studies are linking calcium supplementation with increased risk of heart disease. In addition, there is question as to whether or not calcium supplements reduce fracture risk and osteoporosis. So, let’s back up . . […]
Hormone Therapy and Breast Cancer
So most of you know about the WHI findings implicating hormone therapy with cancer. But then there was the theory proposed that the outcome of cancer treatment may be better–this latest research debunks this theory. Please read this article. And call for an appointment if you suffer from hormone imbalances, […]
Low-Calorie Sweeteners Increase Risk of Pre-Term Delivery
This study is showing another adverse effect of consuming artificial sweeteners: they increase the risk of premature deliveries in pregnancies. Please include only whole foods: healthfully raised meats, vegetables and fruits plus plenty of water! To your health and that of your baby!!
