Hormone Imbalance
Did You Know Broccoli Has the Power to Protect Your Skin?
Broccoli is high in sulforaphane, a compound found in cruciferous vegetables that prevents oxidative damage to the skin from sun exposure. Other sources include cabbage, kale, Brussels sprouts, radishes and arugula. Combine finely chopped broccoli with scallions, almonds and a honey vinaigrette for a summery slaw: serve steamed and chilled broccoli spears with red pepper…
Read MoreWhere Did All the Iodine Go?
What has happened to our iodine in the last half century? In the 1960’s, iodine was added to our bread dough. This was a good thing, since one slice of bread gave you your recommended daily allowance. Unfortunately, twenty years later, the National Institute of Health came to believe we were getting too much iodine.…
Read MoreKathryn’s Story
Kathryn is a thirty-eight-year-old female who came to see me with complaints of fatigue, weight gamin, muscle aches, and joint pain. She was taking fifty-eight prescription pills a day, including anti-depressants, narcotic pain medication, and two different anti-inflammatory prescriptions. She was feeling horrible and not getting any relief. Her marital life was in disarray and…
Read MoreIntegrated Genetic Solutions Program
Your DNA is your key. Gene expression controls body chemistry. The up-regulation and down-regulation of your genes control the processing of hormones, proteins, vitamins, minerals and electrolytes. Inadequate nutrition, sleep, and medications, along with stress, can improperly regulate your genes. This can negatively affect your energy, cognitive ability, body composition, immune system, and overall health.…
Read MoreWhat Can You Do If You Have Trouble with Urine Leaking?
What Can You Do If You Have Trouble with Urine Leaking? Urine leaking with activity is called Stress Incontinence and is one of the least openly talked about and most embarrassing problem women have. Some women have it and don’t even know what it is called, or even it is an issue that can be…
Read MoreDawn’s Story; Part 6, “Birthday Eve”
Birthday Eve. Tomorrow is my birthday and I want to have a piece of cake. However, cake has sugar in it and it’s not gluten free. But, I may just have a small piece anyway….as my teenage daughter would say “The struggle is real”. Anyway, today is day 43 and the last day of my…
Read MoreA (3) Minute Cardiovascular Assessment at RMC
How is Hormone Imbalance associated with Heart Disease? Hormones are powerful chemical messengers that play a role in virtually all major bodily systems and functions including your cardiovascular system. A (3) minute cardiovascular assessment will provide valuable information to determine your risk for cardiovascular related disease. Regenerative Medicine Center is offering our patients a Cardiovascular…
Read More“Teachings in Relationship to Light Portal™” Part 1
I accidentally opened a file that were notes from a lecture by Bruce Lipton, author of Biology of Belief. I love listening to him and contemplate the incredible magnificent creation of us, our bodies, our minds, our souls. The below are the notes I took and edited. Genetic Theory of Disease Stem cells divide every…
Read MoreMeet Mary
Mary is a forty-five-year-old patient of mine who was testosterone deficient. Despite working out and “eating healthy,” she was not losing weight; in fact she was gaining weight around her mid-section. She had her testosterone optimized but still could not lose weight. We knew she had hypothyroidism, but this being managed by another physician who…
Read MoreUnderstanding Hormones; Estrogen, Progesterone, Testosterone, Thyroid
For women, the three most important hormones that need to be considered in optimizing an individual’s hormones providing longevity with outstanding quality of life and disease prevention are estrogen, testosterone and thyroid. For men, there are two, testosterone and thyroid. Estrogen: Estrogen is an amazing hormone. It has over four hundred functions in a woman’s…
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