Counting Eggs and Keeping Your Ovarian Reserve Healthy

Eggs are a symbol of hope, purity, fertility, and new life. To certain Asian cultures, the egg also represents good luck and wealth. And because you may be considering your own egg supply, we want to provide information about counting your eggs. Counting the Eggs in Our Ovarian Basket Women are born with about 2 million...

Candida Overgrowth: How It Affects You And What You Can Do About It

Candida is a naturally present fungus within our bodies. It typically lives in small amounts in areas like the mouth, stomach and on our skin, and helps us out with digestion and nutrient absorption. However, when our systems get out of whack we can experience an overgrowth of this fungus, which is called candidiasis. The causes of...

All You Need to Know About Gluten

What’s the deal with gluten? So many people these days seem to be going gluten-free, and many patients ask if they should as well. For decades in the Western medical field, it was believed that an individual either tests positive for celiac disease and has an allergy to gluten, or you test negative and do not need to avoid food...

The True Cause of Your PMS

What would you do if you knew what was causing your PMS? Would you decide to take action to get rid of the premenstrual fat suit, tender ta-tas, and super-bitch-dom that take you over every month? Many women struggle with these symptoms (among others) for up to two weeks out of every month. They may try a myriad of herbs, vitamins, or...

All About Soy

“Is soy bad for you, or is soy good for you?” is a common question I get asked as nutritionist. Unfortunately, the answer is not a simple one, because there is conflicting evidence on this topic. My general answer is that soy is bad for you most of the time, but there are some exceptions when it can be good. In this blog post, you can...

Energizing Substitutes for Coffee

Do you love the energy boost you get from your steamy cup of coffee, but hate the crash after? Coffee isn’t unhealthy when consumed in moderation, but there are side effects to drinking your regular cup of Joe. Although the recommended daily maximum for coffee is 3–4 cups (equivalent to 400 mg of caffeine), that may be too much for...

Keeping Up with New Years Resolutions of Health

As the first month of the new year draws to a close, many of us have made little progress on our resolutions like getting in better shape, eating healthier, or just wanting to feel better. If you have ever tried shedding a few pounds, becoming more physically active, or simply leading a healthier lifestyle, you know that it’s not always...

The Importance of Vitamin D During the Winter Months

As the weather changes and winter approaches, the Winter Blues seems to become quite common among many adults. These months can be stressful and emotionally draining with all of the holidays. However, the main culprit is believed to be deficiency in vitamin D levels and intake. Because of the cold weather, there is little time spent in...