Berbemycin is a plant alkaloid that naturally addresses diabetes and digestive problems. It was first used in Chinese medicine and Ayurveda medicine and has been proven to have many pharmacological effects including anti-tumor, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial… read more →
Karen’s Corner: Craving chocolate?? Often, we just assume that feeling tired, bloated, mentally foggy is just part of the aging process. I hear every day a myriad of symptoms that people casually just chalk up to… read more →
If I were to rank the top three complaints that my female patients in their 40’s and 50’s report- increased belly fat is consistently either #1, #2, or #3. Women who throughout their life were… read more →
Hair loss in post-menopausal and peri-menopausal women is most likely related to declining hormone levels. Estrogen, testosterone, and thyroid deficiency are not only associated with hair loss, but also hair changes. Hair may become finer, losing… read more →
Premenstrual Syndrome or otherwise know as PMS-What is it? And what can I do about it? The menstrual cycle is a careful symphony of hormones and biological rhythms that involve the pituitary, adrenals, ovaries, thyroid,… read more →
Probiotics: Finding Mr. or Mrs. Right by Karen Zizzo, NP Finding the right probiotic is very important. Diversity is key here. It’s hard to believe that the gut of a human has over 10,000 different… read more →
Candida albicans is a fungus, which is a form of yeast. Candida is a part of the gut flora, a group of microorganisms that live in the mouth and intestine. When the Candida population starts… read more →
Hormones – can’t live with them, can’t live without them! Hormone excess or hormone deficiencies can wreak havoc on our lives. Even in our youth or prime of life, when everyone thinks our hormones should… read more →
The thyroid is a small gland located in the lower front part of the neck, just below the voice box. It helps regulate cerebral function and metabolism–how the body turns food into energy. It also… read more →
A study conducted by two separate cardiology departments in two cooperating institutions published a study on vitamin D levels and heart health with hypertension or high blood pressure. After measuring several markers among both high… read more →