Has anyone ever told you that you have a sweet tooth? Most of us know that we should limit our sugar intake, but we may not know truly know how to do it. We know inside what’s best, but we might keep reaching for that sugary soda or that piece of chocolate cake anyway. Then,…
March is national nutrition month! We wanted to take the opportunity to discuss the connection between foods we eat and inflammation. What we eat can cause inflammation. Inflammation is a natural and necessary process that plays a crucial role in the body’s immune response to injury, infection, and tissue damage. However, inflammation can be detrimental…
It’s American Heart Month! Whether or not you celebrate Valentine’s Day, we care about your heart. Our heart is a muscle whose function can be compromised by various factors physically and mentally. Here are some tips and things to consider when it comes to taking care of your heart. Exercise- Aerobic exercise, strength training and…
Low-Dose Naltrexone has been shown to benefit patients with a wide range of conditions with chronic pain, autoimmune diseases, and central nervous system disorders. Evolving research has continued to show its use for improvement in dermatologic conditions including Hailey-Hailey disease, psoriasis, vitiligo, sclerosis, alopecia, atopic dermatitis, pruritus and more. As there is an increase in…
We sat down with Dr. Arlan Cage, naturopathic physician, based in Montana, who has been practicing for over 20 years. While is knowledgeable in all areas of the body, he does have expertise with the endocrine system. So we asked about what we could learn regarding our thyroid. As Dr. Cage explains our thyroid regulates…
“We don’t treat patients. We work with health participants,” David Y. Wong, M.D., tells me, a pioneer in the field of Integrative Medicine and the owner of the Health Integration Center, that opened in Torrance in 1978. His approach to health care is of no surprise, as their center offers a wide range of wellness…
What can we expect during menopause? We sat down with Nancy Siskowic and Erica Buck who are both experienced in women’s health. Nancy is a nurse practitioner and women’s health specialist who has come to be known as, ‘The Menopause Lady’. It’s no surprise, as she’s been helping women with their physical and mental health…
Have you been taking hormones, but are still experiencing post-menopausal symptoms like decreased libido, mood swings, anxiety or depression? It may seem counter intuitive, but you might want to take a look at your gut health. We sat down with Rita Wadhwani, Nurse Practitioner and Clinical Nurse Specialist for over 15 years, who is now…
Most women don’t think about their cervix very often – unless they are visiting the gynecologist for an annual exam. The reality is, cervical health is essential, and food, choice of contraception, and other lifestyle factors significantly impact the cervix. Here are some important things to consider: HPV (human papillomavirus) Awareness HPV is the most…
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It might be startling to know that 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer during their lifetime. It can be a scary thing. What steps can we take to change this statistic? One thing we can do, is focus on prevention. Breast cancer prevention really starts…
