Since winter has finally set in, several patients have asked about Raynaud’s and alternative treatment. For those of you that don’t know what it is, Raynaud’s disease causes episodes of painful, white fingers and hands, usually on exposure to cold. Some people find niacin to help. The recommended dose is 100 milligrams of niacin twice a […]
Eating a Whole Foods diet – shop the perimeter!
As many people know, I am a “Whole Foods” pusher. It amazes me when I look into carts being pushed around at the suppermarket and everything is boxed and processed. Our lifestyles have become so busy, we are all looking for convenient food. The problem with the boxed and processed foods is that most contain […]
Acupuncture and IVF support
Acupuncture is used for IVF support for many reasons. Reduces stress and promotes relaxation. Regulates hormones. Improves blood flow to the ovaries, improving ovarian response and function for more follicles, better egg production and quality. Increases blood flow to the uterus and increases the thickness of the uterine lining. Lessens side effects from hormonal treatment. […]
Family and Friends
The holiday season can be stressful, especially for those that are not close with family or don’t have a network of friends. The number of positive relationships you have correlates to better health. Some reasons close social ties can improve health are: Family and friends encourage each other to adopt healthier habits, such as regular exercise, […]
Fish Oil
As my patients know, I am a big fish oil pusher. Fish oil is a great source of omega-3 fatty acid, which we need for optimum health. Most Americans are eating too many omega-6 fatty acids (vegetable oils), and not enough omega-3 fatty acids (oily fish, walnuts and freshly ground flaxseed). This imbalance can lead […]
Echinacea to fight the common cold
My family got together this weekend and one of my sisters had a cold, which reminded me that the cooler weather and cold and flu season is upon us. It is time to stock up on echinacea. Echinacea has antibiotic and antiviral properties it a great treatment for colds and flu, sore throat, and other simple infections. […]
In with a migraine headache, out with no headache at all!
One of my patients last week came in for her IVF support and she told me that she almost cancelled because she had a migraine headache. She didn’t know if she could handle the drive to and from my office. I told her that I was happy that she did not cancel the treatment because her cycle is […]
Quinoa – An alternative grain from South America
There are many grains available in health food stores or specialty stores that are very good and not well known. My favorite is Quinoa (pronounced keen-wah), which is from South America. I use it like rice in my kitchen for variety; it is important to get variety in your diet to get different nutrients. Cooking […]
Which foods to eat organic?
I try to eat organic foods as much as possilbe, but that is not always possible. I do try to stick to eating organic when foods are high in pesticides. I found a wallet guide online to help you when you are shopping. It lists the 12 fruits and vegetables most and least contaminated with pesticides. […]
Alternative drink for those of you that need more than water.
As you will find out if you don’t know already, I am not crazy about various food ingredients, and one of them is high fructose corn syrup. It is rather notable that this ingredient is in an amazing variety of food. Go to the supermarket and try to buy something in a box without it […]