Help for Pelvic Floor Injury
Recently, I wrote how every woman around age 50 should have their core muscle function evaluated, especially their pelvic floor. I noted that childbirth can cause women to lose function of these muscles. What I …
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The Power of a Mid-Life Core Strength Check
Breast and colon cancer screening begins at age 50. I’d like to add one more thing to that list: check your core strength. When functioning properly, these muscles of the low back, abdomen, pelvis and …
The Anti-Cancer Miracle in Your Hormone Replacement
Up to half of all women with breast cancer could benefit from taking progesterone, according to a study published last July in the journal Nature. The paper outlined how progesterone, but not the progesterone-like molecules …
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The Most Important Meal
Mounting evidence shows your grandmother was right: breakfast is indeed the most important meal of the day. A 2014 study reported higher insulin levels and insulin resistance in non-diabetic children who don’t usually eat breakfast. …
Is Caffeine Blocking Your Weight Loss?
If you have trouble losing weight and consume caffeine daily, then it may be worthwhile to stop it. Here are some reasons why. Caffeine causes the body to release the stress hormone cortisol. In other …
Stopped Your Vitamin D for the Summer? Think Again!
Every year a few patients stop their vitamin D for the summer usually because they spend more time outdoors. Yet with few exceptions, their vitamin D levels fall to dangerously low levels. What gives? We …
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Beyond the Flu Vaccine: Preparing for Flu Season Naturally
From what you hear out in the world, you would think the flu vaccine was the only way to prevent the flu. Given that flu vaccination is so widespread these days, even required by employers, …
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Every Decade is Different
“I used to be able to eat whatever I want and not gain weight.” Every decade is different. “I used to have all the energy I needed on 7 hours sleep.” Every decade is different. …