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We all shudder when we hear the “C” word, and rightfully so. Over two million people are diagnosed with cancer each year. That’s almost 5,500 new cancer diagnoses each day. The good news is that over 50% of cancers are preventable.   According to the American Cancer Society:   • The rate of cancer diagnoses has risen and reached an all time high in 2024 • Of all cancer deaths in people under the age of 50, colorectal cancer is now #1 in men and #2 in women. • The incidence of four screenable cancers is rising (colorectal, breast, prostate,and cervical).   In...

Confused about thyroid hormone testing? …You’re not alone. In fact, most patients AND health care practitioners have difficulty understanding hormones in general and thyroid hormone in particular. One reason for this confusion is that many things can affect the way thyroid hormones work in the body.   This can result in a patient having numerous symptoms of thyroid hormone imbalances despite having ‘normal’ blood work. Adding to the challenge of diagnosis is that some thyroid hormone levels can’t be tested in the blood.   BUT…one major reason thyroid hormone imbalances go undiagnosed or aren’t properly treated is that thorough testing is often not ordered by...

Endometriosis cells are NOT normal cells. Unlike the normal cells that line the uterus, endometriosis cells don’t play by the rules. They:

This means that endometriosis can be very difficult to control…so a comprehensive approach to treatment is essential.

There are TWO main factors that fuel the growth of endometriosis cells: Estrogen and inflammation.

Do you hurt? You’re not alone. Nearly 52 million people suffer from chronic pain, mainly caused by arthritis. A whopping 96% of people over the age of 65 take medication to relieve pain! Not only can arthritis pain limit a person’s ability to engage in their normal daily activities, it can really sour a person’s mood and wreak havoc on their sleep. Chronic pain also carries a hefty price tag. The most recent stats show we spend over $15 Billion every year on anti-inflammatory and other pain medications. Add to that number the cost of testing and treating the negative side...

Breast cancer has become the most commonly diagnosed cancer among American women. Approximately 300,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer each year, and although the death rate has declined by 44%, the incidence of newly diagnosed cases continues to increase about 1% per year. There are several factors associated with an increased risk of developing breast cancer. Some of them can’t be avoided or changed, namely, age, genetic predisposition, and race (risk higher among black women). However, women can proactively reduce their risk by exercising regularly, maintaining a healthy body weight, limiting alcohol intake, and quitting smoking. Another way women...