After more than 30 years as a board-certified OB-GYN, there’s one thing I wish I could tell every woman before she reaches her 40s: Your body is not breaking down. It’s changing in ways you were never taught to understand. And because no one explained it to you, it’s...
Stress. We all have it. We all want to get rid of it –It is all around us wreaking havoc with our bodies and our adrenal glands. With chronic stress, our adrenal glands are pushed to their limit and cortisol levels increase. This leads to increased risk of diabetes,...
Did you know that every year since 1991, the International Diabetes Federation and the World Health Organization have pledged the date of November 14 as World Diabetes Day? Well, this just happens to fall on my birthday – cool, right? Well, this date also reflects the...
October is breast cancer awareness month! This month’s blogs will focus on how we can reduce our risk of developing breast cancer. As many of you know, I am a huge proponent of adequate Vitamin D intake. There are still some skeptics out there, but I hope to change...
We are turning off our TV’s, shutting down our computer screens and leaving the daily newspaper on the breakfast table – unread! These days, the news can just be too depressing. Recently, I’ve adopted the habit of just glancing at the front page headlines, then...
Finally some good news! The majority of heart disease is preventable.
3-Day Meal Plan for a Healthy Reset 3-day High Protein-Low Carb, Anti-Inflammatory Meal Plan Day 1: Saturday Breakfast: Greek Yogurt Parfait with Chia Seeds and Berries Ingredients: 1 cup Greek yogurt (unsweetened, full-fat or 2%) 1 tbsp chia seeds 1/2 cup mixed...
From our brains, to our bones and our skin, we want to look and feel healthy! From 30 years old to 80 years, all of us are striving to age as gracefully as possible. Admit it, we all want to look fabulous! Well, I’ve done a little research --- here are the top 7...
Wow, how time flies! Seems like we just welcomed Spring into our lives only to have the first day of Summer fall upon us on June 21st. I wanted to give you all an update regarding my Mom, my health and what we’ve been up to over these past few months. Adventures! In...
January is a critical month to starting the year off right. It sets the tone for the rest of the year and helps build the foundation for all of your wellness and healthy living goals. We are now entering the fourth week of the month and statistics show that 25% of us...