Tips for Eating for Hormone Balance
According to the Institute for Functional Medicine, nutrition plays a vital role in promoting hormonal balance and proper hormone signaling. It’s...
The Relationship Between Diet and Hormone Imbalance
The human body produces more than 50 hormones, or chemical messengers, that coordinate the fundamental physical processes of life. They are...
Why Do We Neglect Our Health During the Holidays?
For many of us, the holidays are a blur of shopping, cooking, snacking, parties and more than a little stress. Is it any wonder that many of us...
Breast Cancer Genetics & Prevention
According to BreastCancer.org, about 1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer at some point. The disease accounts for about 30% of all new cancers in...
Understanding Genetic Testing for Disease Prevention
Genetic testing for disease and general genetic research are relatively new fields that are already producing exciting results. According to the...
What’s a Family Health History Checklist?
Your family health history checklist or record should include as much information as possible about the health of your first and second-degree...
How Can We Use Family Medical History to Our Advantage?
You’re probably already familiar with tracing your family tree. Learning about who your ancestors were and what kinds of lives they lived can help...
The Best Food for Skin Health
You’ve probably heard the saying, “You are what you eat.” As the Cleveland Clinic notes, specific dietary nutrients can help firm up your skin and...
Skin Cancer Prevention Tips
The National Cancer Institute notes that skin cancer is the most common type in the United States. Yet spending time outdoors is great for both your...