Thyroid Testing
Your doctor may have told you that labs are needed to assess your thyroid’s health. On the lab request form, you may notice a jumble of letters and numbers …
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Echinacea
Echinacea is derived from a group of coneflower plants that include dandelion, daisies, cudweed, artichokes, lettuce and sunflowers. It’s considered to be an herb, with several species of the …
Making Scents – The Non-Toxic Way
The holidays are a wonderful time of year for great smells in the air. Think of fresh pine, gingerbread cookies and other scents that are a comfort and part …
Lavender Oil Benefits
I’ve talked before about the benefits of essential oils in this blog, but I now want to focus on one of the most versatile, lavender oil. This oil is …
What is PCOS?
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal disorder in women and is associated with infertility, type 2 diabetes, mood disorders, fatty liver, sleep apnea, high blood sugar, high …
Women’s Healthcare – The “Well-Woman” Approach
As 50% of the population can attest to, there are certain medical issues that are exclusive and necessary to focus on for women. It’s extremely beneficial to have a …
The Power of a Positive Outlook
There may be times in your life that you feel out of control. You may have lots of stress coming from work or family life and your mind goes …
Health Benefits of Selenium
Selenium is an essential mineral and the only way to get it is through your diet or supplementation. It’s only needed in small amounts, but if you are deficient …
Intermittent Fasting
Intermittent fasting (IF) is a way of eating meals that promotes weight loss and has proven to have many other health benefits. It can help you to lose weight without …
Inflammation
Inflammation is the most common cause of discomfort and disease. There are two types: acute inflammation as a result of an injury, and chronic inflammation that can last for …