Wireless communication – otherwise known as Wi-Fi, or electromagnetic frequency (EMF) – impacts every hormone you have. How can this be? According to Dr. Martin Pall, PhD, effects occur at levels below safety guidelines. Most of the safety testing is based on thermal effects, i.e. how much does a particular energy raise the temperature of
Author: Patty Powers
Your Teeth and Your Hormones
Your Teeth and Your Hormones? Is There a Link? One of the factors that can throw off your hormones is inflammation. Many people think of inflammation in the GI tract, joints, skin, lungs, or elsewhere – but there can be a silent source of inflammation in your mouth in the form of cavitations. Cavitations are
Hope for Alzheimer’s?
Those are two words that aren’t usually associated – Alzheimer’s and hope. The possibility of (or even worse, the diagnosis of) Alzheimer’s strikes fear in one’s heart, and in the hearts of those to whom we are connected. Modern medicine has not succeeded in finding a cure or a way to prevent the decline in
Pumpkin – A Superfood
Don’t be tricked – this popular Halloween gourd is actually one of the most nutritious fruits out there. (Yes, it’s a FRUIT!) Their orange hue is derived from beta-carotene, a provitamin that is converted to vitamin A in the body. Beta-carotene is essential for eye health, it’s immune-boosting properties, and has also been linked to
“In Memory of Bread: A Memoir” by Paul Graham (Book Review)
I just finished reading Paul Graham’s book chronicling his diagnosis of celiac disease, followed by 2 years of coming to terms with the elimination of all things gluten, from his world. He is an accomplished cook and was brewer of his own beer (but he gave that up with much regret after his diagnosis). I
Do you have enough testosterone?
We typically think of testosterone as the manly hormone, especially in regard to sexual function of men. Research shows that men with low testosterone, and even testosterone levels in the lower end of the normal range, have higher risks for diabetes, heart disease, cognitive dysfunction (poor brain function), bone density loss/osteoporosis, abnormal lipid lab tests.
How Healthy are You? Measuring pH
A lot of people rely on their annual physical and labwork to decide if they are healthy. Lungs sound good, heart ticking regularly, feeling pretty good… routine labs like chemistries, complete blood count, lipids good… therefore, all must be well, right? Well, maybe. But, maybe not! How can you tell how you are doing –
Thyroid Medication: Decisions, decisions, decisions!
If you need thyroid hormone, there are a number of options to choose from. In general, side effects are limited to the symptoms of hypothyroidism if you are not taking enough (dry skin, fatigue, weight gain, foggy brain, heavy periods, muscle aches, constipation, depression, feeling cold). If you take too much, then you might experience