Why I Prescribe and Use Bio-Identical Hormones by Dr. Elizabeth Jensen As a women’s healthcare provider, I have had a complete change of heart in my opinion of bio-identical hormone therapy. I was educated in the traditional medical model and taught that bio-identical hormone therapy was unsafe and “not evidenced based” and therefore should not be offered to patients. I … Read More
Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy
What are bioidentical hormones? Bio-identical hormones are hormones that are derived from natural sources such as yams or soy. The chemical structures of these natural compounds are identical to the structure of hormones produced by the human body. This differs from traditional synthetic hormones mass produced by pharmaceutical companies where the chemical structure of the hormone is not exact to … Read More
Making Sense of Protein Powders
By: Dr. Sally Machin **[If you have type 2 diabetes, make sure to talk to your doctor before adding ANY type of protein powder. Kidney disease is one of the complications of later stage diabetes and can make it dangerous to consume too much protein.] Protein powders are a way to supplement the healthy diet you are already eating. They … Read More
Treating Incontinence, Painful Intercourse and Mild Prolapse without Medication or Surgery
By: Dr. Sally Machin Issues such as urinary incontinence, mild uterine or bladder prolapse and pain with sexual intercourse can be the results of an imbalanced pelvic floor. There is a solution to dealing with this imbalance. It’s called Holistic Pelvic CareTM, and was developed by Tami Kent, a physical therapist specialized in women’s pelvic care and also the author … Read More
THANKSGIVING DAY GAME PLAN
It doesn’t need to be wrought with guilt. You can enjoy your holiday classics while staying healthy and here’s how: 1. APPETIZERS- stay clear of the flour laden ones and go for hard cheese, nuts, fruit and veggies with dip. 2. ALCOHOL-don’t drink on an empty stomach. Make sure you have some protein and fat first–like cheese and nuts, or … Read More
Easy Lentil Stew
Ingredients 3 cup green french lentils, rinsed 5 tbsp olive oil 1 large yellow onion, finely diced 3 celery stalks, finely diced 3 carrots, chopped 6 cloves garlic 1 1/2 tsp. ground cumin 1 1/2 tsp ground coriander 1 1/2 tsp smoked paprika 1 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper 28 oz can organic tomatoes, diced with juices 1 quart … Read More
I Can’t Believe it’s Not Mashed Potatoes
1 large head cauliflower 1 Tbsp. cold-pressed, extra virgin olive oil 1/3 cup milk or soy milk, or almond milk (unsweetened) Sea salt to taste Pepper to taste 1-2 tsp. minced garlic (optional) OR curry powder and nutmeg (optional) Cut cauliflower into 4-6 pieces and steam until cooked but not overdone. Place in food processor with remaining ingredients and blend … Read More
Conscious Coffee
By Dr. Angela Karvounides Americans drink 400 million cups of coffee each day. The average American adult ingests over 10 pounds of coffee per year. The magnitude of these figures illustrates that the coffee industry not only has a tremendous impact on our economy, but also on our health. While we all know that buying organic comes at an additional … Read More
Sugar Free Coconutty Bars
Ingredients 2 ½ cups Coconut-shredded and unsweetened 7 oz + 1 TB Coconut Oil 1 cup Nut butter- peanut or almond or mix the two 1 cup Milled flax seed 2 teaspoons Vanilla 70% dark chocolate- 3-4 oz bar Sliced almonds Directions 1. Mix coconut, coconut oil (reserve 1 TB), nut butter, flax seed and vanilla in a mixing bowl … Read More
African Pineapple Peanut Stew
Ingredients: • 1 medium sized yellow onion, chopped or minced • 3 garlic cloves, minced • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil • 1 bunch of kale • ½ cup organic peanut butter (make sure there is no added sugar – the only ingredient should be peanuts!) • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (if allergic to soy, try 1 tablespoon Tobasco or … Read More