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What is Holistic Medicine?
It’s a loaded question. But it’s an important one. With all of the misinformation flying around I felt it necessary to touch this topic. There are misconceptions surrounding holistic medicine. That’s why I am here to define, compare and contrast, and provide examples of holistic medicine; as well as touch on some controversies… Definition Holistic…
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What You Need to Know About Ovarian Cancer
The American Cancer Society estimates that about 19,680 women in the US will be diagnosed with and about 12,740 will die of ovarian cancer in 20241. This is an important topic as many of us are affected by this disease, directly or indirectly. The good news: these numbers are actually slowly trending down. But the…
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What You Need to Know About Insulin Resistance?
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Weight Loss Wonder Drug- Ozempic
Did you know that more than 2 in 5 adults in the US are obese1? Obesity rates continue to increase across the nation and globe. We are living in an obesity pandemic with serious health and financial consequences. Many are looking for a “quick, easy fix”. Along comes a weight loss wonder drug, also known…
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Skin Protection and Cancer Prevention
Did you know 1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer by the age of 70?3 Fortunately, the majority of skin cancers are treatable, even melanoma when identified early. I am going to discuss the different types of skin cancer, risk factors, prevention strategies, and screening recommendations. 4 Types of Skin Cancer: Risk Factors How…
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Fatty Liver Disease
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) affects approximately 25% of American adults. Since 2011, studies have found that the number of cases of clinically significant liver fibrosis have more than doubled!2 NAFLD is likely underdiagnosed as there are typically no symptoms. It may take years for symptoms to develop. It is prudent to spread awareness due to…
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Hypothyroidism- Hashimoto’s Disease
Did you know approximately 5% of Americans are diagnosed with hypothyroidism? Hashimoto’s Disease/Thyroiditis is the most common cause of hypothyroidism6. It is an autoimmune disease that causes the body to make antibodies which attack the thyroid. This results in reduced production of thyroid hormones. You may think “slow metabolism” when you hear hypothyroidism, but that’s…
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Let Me Break it Down for You (Osteoporosis)
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A Blurb on BMI
When you visit the doctor’s office there is a good chance you will hear about BMI. At the least, you will see your designated number and category on the visit summary. What does it mean and what is the application today? Body mass index (BMI) is a screening tool to identify weight categories and potential…
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Everything You Need to Know About Prediabetes
What is prediabetes? In simple terms, blood sugar is high but not high enough to be diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. It starts with high blood sugar leading to increased insulin production by pancreatic beta cells. Over time this leads to decreased insulin receptor activity causing perpetually high blood sugar. Chronic exposure to high blood…