Why Fiber is Fabulous for Women's Health
Fiber is a filament substance found in plants that the human body cannot break down. The two types of fiber are soluble fiber and insoluble fiber.
Soluble fiber can dissolve in water and is found mainly in oats, beans, tubers and fruit. Soluble fiber helps to control blood sugar and cholesterol levels.
Soluble fiber can be broken down by bacteria in your gut. For healthy flora in the large
Vitex and Maca: Pros and Cons
Vitex and maca are two popular herbs for women's hormones. Find out how these powerful hormone balancing supplements work and how I use them clinically!
Summer Reading: Best Women's Health Books
My Five Favorite Women's Health Books
If you are a health geek like me, you love a great health book.
Here are some of my favorites:
Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine
written by local naturopath, Tori Hudson
This book details the origins and best natural treatments of twenty of the most common women's health issues from cervical dysplasia to menstrual cramps.
The Low Down on Sperm Quality and Sperm Banks
Hello! Hey I wanted to let you know I recorded a juicy podcast with Eric Kendall of European Sperm Bank USA. We got into some really nitty gritty details on sperm donation.
If you are for sure using a sperm donor, or have compromised semen quality and are wondering what to do next, you should tune in to the 40 minute podcast HERE.
Magnesium: A Miracle Mineral for Women
Magnesium is a critical mineral that is lacking in most everyone's diet. If you've been experiencing menstrual cramps, anxiety or insomnia, read up!