Roundup (Glyphosate) and Cardiovascular Disease Ronald Grisanti D.C., D.A.B.C.O., DACBN, MS, CFMP Glyphosate is a worldwide commonly used herbicide and is the primary toxic chemical in Roundup, as well as in many other herbicides. Growing number of clinical studies have discovered glyphosate ... [ Read More ]
Are You Suffering from Hormonal Imbalance?
Hormones play an essential role in maintaining your quality of life, health and our longevity. Acting as transmitters traveling from the endocrine glands, through the bloodstream and to organs and tissues, hormones affect your moods, metabolism, sleep, sexual function and the ability to have ... [ Read More ]
Your Menu for Healthy Eating on the Go
Even instant rice takes five minutes to cook. If possible, push aside the considerable absurdity of that fact and think of it instead as a commentary on the time it takes to cook for yourself. That temporal investment is one of the few cons of making your meals. But if healthy eating on the go is ... [ Read More ]
Healthy on a Hectic Schedule: Health and Wellness Tips for Busy People
If asked, most people will say they’d like to live a healthier lifestyle. But when it comes to actually changing—well, that’s another story. So why do so many of people’s health goals go unrealized? One of the most common answers: “I want to be healthier, but I just don’t have time.” If you’ve ... [ Read More ]
Heart Health and Menopause
Is your gynecologist against estrogen because of breast cancer risk? Or maybe because of a perceived increased risk of heart disease? Are you taking a statin to reduce your risk of heart disease? Today I’d like to address the topic of heart health in menopausal women. Let me take a step back ... [ Read More ]
What Can You Do About Postpartum Depression?
After having my baby, I went through the various hormonal shifts, as well as the stress of being in acupuncture school, working almost full time, and being sleep deprived. It was a lot to handle and it was really hard at times. Some women can also experience postpartum depression following ... [ Read More ]
Irregular Periods and Can’t Lose Weight? Maybe it’s PCOS?
What is PCOS? Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal disorder among women of reproductive age. It can affect girls as young as the age of 11. It's not a disease, but rather a syndrome. The sooner you figure out if this is what you have, the earlier you can begin ... [ Read More ]
How Healthy are Your Bones?
How healthy are your bones? Let’s talk about bone health. You probably have heard about osteoporosis and maybe osteopenia, but what do those things really mean? Well, let’s start with osteoporosis. The term that means porous bone describes the cavities that develop in aging bones as they slowly ... [ Read More ]
Are You Ready for Your Colonoscopy?
Are you ready for your Colonoscopy? If you’ve never had one before, rest assured, it’s really not that bad. It can be a little scary to think about especially with all the horror stories you may have heard about the “PREP”. But things have changed and the prep isn’t as bad as it used to be. And, ... [ Read More ]
How To Prevent Heart Failure
Is your Teenager at risk of dying from heart failure? What every parent MUST know on how to prevent heart failure! An athletic 20-year-old man is playing basketball and suddenly collapses on the court and dies. On a hot July day, a young and vibrant college football player suddenly makes a ... [ Read More ]