Posts Tagged ‘Valerie Donaldson MD’
What Does it Really Mean to be Healthy?
Good health and wellness is the growing subject of interest today, but what does it mean to be healthy? Being healthy is about having abounding energy, flexible joints and muscles, and proper brain function –all till we are 100 years old. Being healthy means being excited each day for what it will bring, freedom to…
Read MoreHow 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. Insulin Resistance Cells don’t “open” normally and, in response, the pancreas creates too much insulin. When too…
Read MoreWhy Do I Suddenly Have Feelings of Hopelessness?
Patient Question, Why Do I Suddenly have Feelings of Hopelessness and Cravings? A Female Patient: “I tried to cut back on the DIM. I went to 600 and tried a couple days at 300mg. I started my period yesterday and had severe PMS for the past 10 days. When my period hit I didn’t get…
Read MoreProcessed Foods Aren’t Foods, So Don’t Eat Them!
Food is one of the most important forms of medicine we have–it can truly heal your life. By nourishing yourself with fresh, vital, real foods, you give your body tools for self-repair, bring your life satisfaction, keep natural rhythms in balance, inflammation down, blood sugar normal, hormones balanced, and look and feel younger. Eating well…
Read MoreDid 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 MoreNo-Pasta Mediterranean Zucchini Salad
Zucchini noodles stand in for wheat noodles in this gluten and grain free take on a pasta salad that’s packed to the brim with chickpeas, olives and feta. Salad: (2) zucchini, trimmed 1/2 small red onion, sliced (1) 14oz. BPA-Free can quartered artichoke hearts, drained (1) cup BPA-Free canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1/2 cup…
Read MoreLight Portal Testimonial
Regenerative Medicine Center Patient Testimonial Light Portal™ has the unique ability to transport me to new levels within my own body. After just 3 minutes, every fiber in me relaxes so the remainder of my time in light portal feels to me like it is focused on healing my body, my mind, and my spirit.…
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 MoreEAT this, NOT that. Yogurt.
TIP: Eat plain yogurt + fresh fruit on top, not flavored yogurt. WHY? Flavored yogurt has sugar added to it… some flavored yogurts actually have more sugar than the equivalent portion of ice cream! (And no, that’s not an insinuation to eat ice cream instead…) Eating plain yogurt keeps sugar content lower, and by adding…
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