[page_title] Written by: [post_author] Choline is a vitamin critical for cell membrane and neurological health. Recent studies have shown that mothers who consumed choline during pregnancy conferred multiple beneficial effects to their babies. Women eating a vegan diet may also be at higher risk of deficiency as egg yolks are one of the primary [...]
[page_title] Written by: [post_author] There is a lot of overlap (and confusion!) between three similar female conditions: Vaginismus, Vulvar Vestibulitis Syndrome, and Vulvodynia. This understandable confusion comes from more than just the similarity between their names; these conditions are often found together, and sometimes the terms are used interchangeably. In [...]
[page_title] Written by: [post_author] There is a lot of overlap (and confusion!) between three similar female conditions: Vaginismus, Vulvar Vestibulitis Syndrome, and Vulvodynia. This understandable confusion comes from more than just the similarity between their names; these conditions are often found together, and sometimes the terms are used interchangeably. In fact, [...]
After the recent nuclear accident in Japan, many people began searching for clear guidelines about how to protect ourselves from radiation. The risk of airborne radiation reaching the United States has been declared "low" by the National Cancer Institute; all the same, it never hurts to know the best preventative measures. The most common medical [...]
Written by Jeff Grimm, NP-C Number 1. Quit smoking. Smoking increases oxidative stress on the vascular membranes, contributes to high blood pressure, causes decreased arterial flexibility and is overwhelmingly linked to increased incidence of heart disease, stroke, and cancer. Number 2. Normalize Blood Pressure. People with normal blood pressure are much less likely to die [...]
By Dr. Alisun Bonville Most women know that visiting your doctor yearly is crucial for early detection of female-related illnesses. The annual exam can help identify cancerous changes on the cervix, breast, uterus and ovaries, and typically includes a PAP smear, breast exam, and pelvic exam. In addition, the doctor will also assess your heart, [...]
Please Join Dr. Alisun Bonville for a Practical Wisdom Webinar, November 16th at 11:30am. How to identify the signs and bring back balance and energy to your life. Do you consistently struggle with “low energy” and feel less productive than you need to be? Women are often surprised to learn that such symptoms are related [...]
Reclaim Your Vibrancy! Restoring Female Hormone Balance At your annual checkup, after a quick examination, your doctor confirms that you are healthy. Despite the excellent diagnosis, you are still feeling tired all the time, and having trouble sleeping. Life is becoming a daily struggle. Stop feeling like you are going against the current – it’s [...]
Our Present Food Epidemic: High Glycemic Foods By Jeff Grimm, NP We now know that foods high in sugar age us faster. Our diet has many times the amount of sugar as compared to 2oo years ago. In 1800, the average american consumed 18 pounds of sugar a year. The figure in 2009 was 180 [...]
Essential Fatty Acids – The Wonder Supplement? Part 1 By Dr. Alisun Bonville No doubt you have heard that omega 3 fatty acids are good for your body. Fish oil, a good source of fatty acids, has been a hot topic in the news lately, advertized to cure everything from arthritis to heart disease. [...]
