By: Arielle Bennett, FNP-BC, CFMP, CNE Although typically referred to as a vitamin, D functions more like a prohormone or hormone considering its role in multitudes of metabolic pathways and promotion of positive effects on immune, cardiovascular, endocrine, neurological, and skeletal health. Despite our knowledge that vitamin D deficiency alone increases overall mortality risk, it…
By: Arielle Bennett, FNP-BC, CFMP, CNE As I sit down to explore the incredibly debated topic of mask wearing, I am in utter awe at what an incredible divide it has created and the intense passion that often fuels proponents on one side or the other. I have a hard time grasping why this subject…
Natural Ways to Boost Immune Function Daily to Decrease Risk of Illness. Eat a Healthy Diet: Everything you eat has the potential to promote health or disease. Decrease likelihood of metabolic syndrome (aka insulin resistance) by reducing carb load. Intermittent fasting can promote metabolic and immune health for those who can safely tolerate it. Eliminate…
By now we should all know step one to making good decisions for ourselves and our families is to avoid being in a state of fear. That being said, preventative care and early treatment may save your life and help you to avoid the hospital. It’s best not to wait until symptoms arise for you…
We highly encourage everyone to do your homework, keep reading and learning, weigh the potential pros and cons, ignore all pressure tactics and take your time when deciding whether to get an experimental shot. Proven safe alternatives exist such as hydroxychoriquin, Ivermectin, and of course building your immune system with daily amounts of Vitamin C,…
Estrogen Dominance & Breast Cancer While a healthy lifestyle and regular screenings are highly important, one of the key principles in breast cancer prevention is hormone balancing. In particular, a woman’s risk can be drastically reduced by identifying and properly treating estrogen dominance —a condition that occurs when a woman’s estrone and progesterone levels are…
Most people today have been impacted by the sadness and destruction of drug and alcohol addiction in one way or another. The daily death rate from drug overdoses has tripled over the last 20 years and it is estimated that close 20 million Americans battle substance abuse excludingtobacco. A summary of findings from the 2017 National…
Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) has been hailed as a miracle for men and women going through the aging process. It’s used as a way to avoid the dangers of the traditional hormone replacement therapies while reaping the benefits of replenished hormone levels. Many people do not realize the long-term…
The Facts According to the American Cancer Society®, 38% of women and 40% of men will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. Second only to skin cancer, breast cancer affects more women than any other. Although the survival rate for breast cancer is estimated to be approximately 90%, standard treatments for any cancer are…
We put YOU first! There are many choices in the dietary supplement market — an overwhelming number of companies selling a dizzying array of products, all promising results. As health care practitioners, making recommendations to our patients, we feel a responsibility to sort through those options and find the best products to support the health of…
