Over the years, I’ve had countless women assume that because they are coming to “alternative” doctors, that we somehow have a crystal ball and can predict whether or not they will/will not get cervical cancer. It’s great that they have confidence in us, but foolish in thinking.
Case in point: I once had a 70 year [...]
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One of my favorite additions to my smoothie recipes is fresh ground Golden Flax Seed. This little seed is jam-packed with tons of nutrition and Omega 3 Fatty Acids. It’s the healthy lignans and the high quantity of Alpha Linolenic Acid (the Omega 3 fatty acid) that are found in Flax Seed that make it [...]
Well this morning there is a story published through Reuters titled “Menopausal Women Often Use Alternative Therapies” and I really feel like I need to comment on this story.
As a Naturopath, we see many women going through the discomforts of hormone imbalance…even before hitting the dreaded “menopause”. Personally, I have suffered with many different horomonal ailments [...]
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There is much talk right now about “natural hormone therapy” or “alternative hormone therapy” specifically involving Bio-Identical Hormones. Many of you will not be familiar with that phrase or even know what it means…..be sure to tune into the Oprah Show today (Thurs, Jan 22) to watch her show on this topic. There is a great deal [...]
On the subject of women’s health, I feel it is important to discuss breast health. As a Naturopath, naturally I am concerned about the number of cases of breast cancer that are diagnosed each year. In my work in natural health, I focus on prevention and try to teach and educate my clients on good health and lifestyle [...]
