If you spend any time outdoors, chances are you take precautions to stay safe. You slather on sunscreen to protect yourself from the sun’s harmful UV rays. You bundle up to ward off the cold. You keep your eyes peeled for dangerous wildlife or any signs of danger. But what if I told you there…
In Part 1, we explored the powerful impact of diet and exercise on breast cancer prevention. Now, we're diving into the fascinating world of targeted supplementation – where cutting-edge research is revealing how specific nutrients and compounds can provide additional layers of protection against breast cancer. As someone who has personally navigated complex health challenges and helped thousands of patients optimize their health, I'm continually amazed by the precision with which we can now support the body's natural cancer prevention mechanisms.
As a functional medicine physician who has dedicated her career to understanding the root causes of disease, I'm constantly amazed by the emerging research showing how powerful lifestyle interventions can be in preventing breast cancer. The latest studies from 2024 and 2025 are revealing that up to 50-70% of breast cancers could be prevented through strategic dietary and exercise interventions – a finding that should fundamentally change how we approach women's health.
Reviews and Comparisons of Almond Milk: Best & Worst. Are you looking for a dairy-free, soy-free alternative to milk? Almond and coconut milks are delicious and healthy alternatives. If you own a juicer, it is quite simple to make your own… however, if you want to try commercially available brands, I've tried them all and…
THE 5-R PROGRAM A properly functioning digestive system is critical to good health. In functional medicine we use a program that goes by the simple acronym of the ‘5Rs’: remove, replace, reinoculate, repair and rebalance. When applied to various chronic problems, the 5R program can cause dramatic improvement in symptoms, and sometimes even complete resolution…
Quotes on stress and wellness. Unraveling The Mystery of Health: How People Manage Stress and Stay Well. We are coming to understand health not as the absence of disease, but rather as the process by which individuals maintain their sense of coherence (i.e. sense that life is comprehensible, manageable, and meaningful) and ability to function…
Quick Tips to Decrease Allergen Exposure at Home. Keep slightly dry to decrease mold growth. Avoid placing them in the bedroom due to mold sensitizing Christmas trees – Unfortunately they grow mold quickly. Use artificial instead of live trees if you have allergies. Nickel Allergy? Use clear nail polish on the back of blue jean buttons…
When it comes to choosing the right supplements, quality matters – a lot. So today we’re diving into how to ensure you’re choosing only the highest quality supplements.
As the COVID-19 pandemic spreads and intensifies, you’re likely looking for ways to better protect yourself and your loved ones. When it comes to defending yourself against coronavirus, having a healthy and strong immune system that’s firing on all cylinders, is more important than ever.
You’re eating right, taking supplements, hitting the gym, and making sure you have your 8 hours of sleep. Yet, you still feel tired. Firstly, well done for sticking with these habits even though you still don't feel 100% — I know it's not easy. But there may be an easy way to improve your energy levels and help you feel more like yourself: photobiomodulation therapy.
