Last week I shared some pretty daunting news about the risks of reconstructive surgery for mastectomy, including the possible harms of both silicone and saline implants as well as the…
If you have had a mastectomy for breast cancer or are considering one, you may also be considering what to do afterwards. As you explore your options, you owe it…
In some parts of the country, this has been called “the year of the mosquito.” Wet spring weather and other factors have made the bugs come out in droves this…
Before you read this blog, please note that I am NOT suggesting that you don’t get your yearly mammograms. When I post data about mammography, I often receive angry emails…
Hormonal imbalance can show itself in a variety of ways- weight gain, low libido, fatigue, mood swings, insomnia, or just feeling “off.” If you want to prevent hormonal imbalance that can…
The body is constantly seeking balance in order to maintain optimal functioning. A lot of times, the body’s systems will produce substances in response to stress which can be warning…
Did you know that there are bacterium living in literally every part of our body? The fact is that there are more bacterial cells in the human body than there…
I have written a lot about vitamin D over the years — and there is a very good reason for this. If there is one supplement that would be at…
Unfortunately, most of the food that is available in grocery stores is processed in some way. Eating chemically processed foods can not only cause obesity and physical illness but can also…
If you are new to my blog and information, you may not know that I suffered with depression for the majority of my life! I was a “wounded child” on…
Hormones have a deep impact on your health and affect physical and mental health on all levels. With the increase in toxins in the environment and other stressors that occur…
What does it take for a food source to be a “superfood?” According to American Heart Association, there is no set criteria, but the general consensus is that superfoods usually…