More than 30 million American women and 10 million men currently have osteoporosis. The number of Americans with a low bone density, not yet severe enough to be labeled as osteoporosis, could be twice this number. A woman’s risk of fracture related to osteoporosis, is higher through her lifetime than her risk of getting breast… read more
While manufacturers of cell phone and similar devices would like us to believe that there are no negative impacts on our health from chronic cell phone use, recent studies and case reports are very convincing that this may not be the case . In 2011 The World Health Organization and the International Agency for Research… read more
The Importance of Quality Sleep We all feel better after a good nights sleep, right? Your brain feels sharper, your energy is better and your mood is more stable. Unfortunately, 20% of adults and 50% of seniors have difficulty falling asleep. There are now over 100 sleep disorder diagnoses. The major causes include anxiety, menopause,… read more
Obesity has a complicated relationship to breast cancer risk. Multiple studies have suggested that obesity is associated with both an increased risk of developing breast cancer and worse prognosis after onset. Components such as body mass index (BMI), weight, weight gain and waist to hip ratio have all been positively associated with higher risk of… read more
Everyone loves a quick and tasty soup recipe right?? I made this last night in less than 30 minutes from start to finish. I used a pre-made bagged organic salad kit to serve with it, but threw out the dressing and used my own clean version. Tessemae and Primal Kitchen make great clean dressings if… read more
IS your BREATH making you sick?? TIRED of feeling gassy, bloated? Suffering from abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, ugly poop?? You may have SIBO!!! At Balanced Well – Being Healthcare we have a low threshold for testing for SIBO and treatment can be lifesaving. What is it? SIBO stands for Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth. Relatively speaking,… read more
A study posted this month in JAMA — the Journal of the American Medical Association — reported that a low glycemic load diet may be just what is needed to improve the metabolic syndrome. What is the metabolic syndrome? Last month I wrote about the set of biomarkers that define the syndrome. Recall these biomarkers… read more
Whether you feel you have symptoms or not, functional medicine can fit the bill for both chronic disease management and prevention.… read more
Last month we talked about the nutrients that are important to consume for healthy bones. Remember the “stars of the show” calcium and vitamin D, but the “supporting cast” contains over 15 other nutrients also important in maintaining bone health. Let’s talk this month about the importance of a properly balanced pH and its effect… read more
Multivitamin: With the increase in toxin exposure, poor digestive health and stress from modern lifestyles, our bodies need more support than ever. We have a huge need for protective, health-supporting nutrients to help us combat the daily assault of living in a polluted and stressful world. Think of a multivitamin as an insurance policy to… read more
