There is no shortage of information and opinions concerning hormone treatments or the “best” way to test for hormone deficiencies, not to mention how to use hormones or confirm if a hormone intervention is working. However, the hormone receptors are really the thing that should be examined. Regardless of the testing method, the specific hormone, […]
The immune system is a network of cells throughout our bodies (in the skin, the blood, and elsewhere) that work together to prevent or limit infection from potentially harmful pathogens (like bacteria and viruses) and to prevent damage from noninfectious agents (like sunburn and cancer). Scientists categorize the various immune cells in two groups: innate […]
Exercising 300 minutes per week has been shown to be better at reducing total fat and other adiposity measures, especially for obese women, during a one-year clinical trial. This is an important finding because body fat has been associated with increased risk of postmenopausal breast cancer, (as well as other diseases) according to an article […]
We all know how important it is to protect our skin in the sun. Especially when we are exposed to the UV rays for long hours. By protecting our skin we are also protecting our health. We should be applying sunscreen every day, all year around, when we are outside. The UV rays come through […]
Do you believe that soy is a beneficial health food? Many women believe soy foods can control menopausal symptoms. Research hasn’t proven that soy does anything for hot flashes or other menopausal symptoms among other health issues. The vast majority of soy at your local market is not a health food. The exception is […]
I subscribe to many professional health related newsletters. In a recent one an article on compounded hormone replacement therapy reported that “There is no evidence that so-called “bioidentical” alternatives to prescription hormones are either safe or effective.” I disagree. They most certainly do work. I have a lengthy article on my site that covers this […]
