Slow cooker meals are a great way to make sure that your family stays healthy when life gets hectic. This slow cooker chicken soup is a great recipe for keeping things simple; warming and healing for the long winter months coming up. It can also be helpful for batch cooking! Slow-Cooker Chicken Soup
Heavy Periods – Normal vs. Common
It is often surprising to me when patients describe their periods as “normal,” particularly when pain, heavy flow, and mood swings are involved. So long as they bleed consistently around the same time every month, they consider these symptoms routine. While every woman’s period varies (length, heaviness, PMS, etc.), these “common” symptoms shouldn’t be considered […]
Back-to-School Advice for Parents
When it comes to back-to-school, the emphasis is always placed on students. There are deals and advice on everything from clothing, school supplies, and how-to pack a healthy lunch. Sadly, parents get lost in the whole process and often feel overwhelmed and overworked! So, for all of you parents out there, here are […]
Why Am I STILL Gaining Weight?
We have all heard of “Estrogen dominance” or high estrogen levels as a cause of weight gain, but did you know that low estrogen can cause weight gain as well? Estrogen actually plays a major role in making your body more sensitive to insulin and protecting against obesity, insulin resistance and cardiovascular disease. The […]
Is There a Reason For Your Painful Periods?
Cramping… sharp… throbbing… dull… achy… PAIN! It’s all part of being a woman at “that time of the month”, right?! WRONG. Contrary to popular belief, painful periods are not normal. Just because you have two X chromosomes doesn’t mean you should suffer in pain every month and miss out on the activities of […]
Asian Turkey Lettuce Wraps
You don’t need to have bread to enjoy a great lunch when you are busy at work or at school. This Asian Turkey Lettuce Wrap is great for food sensitivities, weight management, or just a fun healthy lunch option! Asian Turkey Lettuce Wraps