Yeast infections are extremely common, with up to 75% of women estimated to experience them in their lifetime. Yeast is normally present in the digestive system and vaginal tract in small amounts, and is kept in check by the beneficial microflora...
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The gallbladder is a reservoir that contains bile secreted from the liver. It is located underneath the rib cage in the upper right area of your abdomen. When you have a meal, the gallbladder releases bile into the first part of the small...
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When people think of a detox, they often think of a clean diet consisting of juicing and/or taking pills to clean out the gut and support the liver. If you have tried a fad detox method but were not pleased with the results, consider adding...
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Eat plenty of vegetables. Whenever you can, buy food grown without pesticides or with fewer pesticides. Look for labels indicating that food is certified organic or transitional organic, grown using Integrated Pest Management, or certified...
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Have you heard of the BRCA1/2 gene? They are often labeled as the genetic cause of breast cancer. Doctors started running BRCA screenings on their patients, especially if the patient had a family history of breast cancer. The test results...
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One of the most frequent questions I receive from my clients is how to find the time to prepare healthy meals. While eating well does require you to set some time aside, think of it as more of a requirement and not an option. For example, taking...
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The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art currently exhibits artwork that expresses this generation of artists’ views on their responsibility to the present and the future. The exhibition is titled Soft Power. The term soft power is actually a...
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In Silicon Valley, the old saying of “money is the root of all evils” can easily be replaced by “stress is the root of all evils.” Over the last few years, I have seen more and more patients who work in the high-pressure industry of tech. This is...
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Mental health challenges affect approximately 1 out of every 5 adults in the U.S., and these numbers are unfortunately on the rise. Symptoms like anxiety and depression are a sign that something is out of balance within the body. There are many...
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Holidays are a busy and exciting time of year. Travel, family gatherings, and festive events can all be exciting, but the added demands and pressures that come with this time of year can cause significant additional stress and zap energy! Make it...
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Quality sleep is crucial in establishing health and wellness. The body undergoes most of its healing and recovery while asleep, since other demands that usually require energy such as physical activity and digestion are minimized during this...
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Blood sugar balance is one of the foundational keys I work on with every client. Why should you ensure you balance your blood sugar, and what exactly does that mean? Blood sugar refers to the level of glucose, or sugar, circulating in...
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