Naw, we can't get better sleep by adding in a few foods, can we? Sure we can, with the right amounts of the right kinds of food eaten at the right time of day. How does that work? Plants make compounds in response to their environment. These compounds regulate insects...
Hormonal Imbalances
Hormonal Balance from Nature
A once-a-week hike in Nature can restore balance in your mood and hormones. That's a bold statement. Don't believe it? Think you need hormone replacement and anti-depressants, even if they are natural? We often forget that we belong to Nature, so we underestimate that...
Busting “Eat Less – Exercise More”
This was the diet wisdom when I was growing up. If you are fat, then eat less and exercise more. I know it intimately. I remember a time when I was in about fourth grade. I learned to count calories with a little booklet my Mom had. I made sure I rode my bike more...
Thyroid Meds before Thyroid Blood Test?
I get this question from those taking thyroid medications: When I have my thyroid checked with a blood test, should I take my medication before having my blood drawn? As many things in life, the answer is: it depends. No surprise. We feel best when the thyroid hormone...
World Thyroid Day
World Thyroid Day May 25 Established in 2008, World Thyroid Day highlights five major goals to: Increase awareness of thyroid health Promote understanding of advances made in treating thyroid diseases Emphasize the prevalence of thyroid diseases Focus on the urgent...
Female Hormone Update
Female Hormone Update according to the 2012 North American Menopause Society position paper. Which women benefit from estrogen hormone therapies? The bottom-line factors which are most important to weigh in the risk / benefit of estrogen therapy are Age: the earlier...
PSA & the prostate
PSA and the prostate Prostate Second Opinions Dr. Phranq Tambouri, NMD of Prostate Second Opinions in Scottsdale, Phoenix and Seattle is an expert in the field of men's health and the prostate. I attended a presentation of what he does with...
Stressed, Wired or Crashed?
Stressed, Wired or Crashed? Are you thriving? Do you feel enthusiastic, mentally sharp and focused, and have deep and restful sleep? Or instead are you edgy, overwhelmed, or exhausted? A lot of that has to do with your adrenal function, specifically your daily...
Hormone Testing Primer
Hormone Testing Primer A lot of women as well as men ask their doctor to check their hormone levels as a cause for low energy and lack of zest for life as they get older. Many of these women and men are getting on bio-identical hormones, and the hormone levels must be...
Lose Wheat, Lose Weight
Lose Wheat, Lose Weight When you lose wheat, you may lose: Joint stiffness and pain Acid reflux Rashes Mental fog Fatigue Poor quality sleep Food obsessions Some asthmatic symptoms Leg swelling A few points of fasting blood sugar A few pounds Frankengrain Wheat has...