The Oral Microbiome and Sex Hormones
We realize that microbes contribute to the state of our health in a major way. Healthy microbiomes or bacterial colonies contribute valuable short chain fatty acids, vitamins, and…
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Author: Carol Petersen
The Thyroid Debacle
We are keen to keep things simple. Computer programs have “yes” and “no” and none of the grey in-betweens. Have you ever tried to answer a questionnaire with…
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Sulforaphane – Marshalling A Powerful Antioxidant Defense
Sulforaphane is derived from broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables such as cabbage, Brussel sprouts, and Bok choi. There are several mechanisms identified to explain the antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-tumor…
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The Tyranny of Flow Chart Medicine
When I started my career as a pharmacist many years ago, one of my mentors warned me that pharmacists were expendable. We would soon be replaced by vending…
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Symptoms of Progesterone Deficiency
Ignored by many practitioners, progesterone is meant to be abundant. Much confusion can be attributed to this common portrayal of the menstrual cycle: While the rise and fall…
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Getting a Lift with Norepinephrine
Many years ago, I picked up and read the book Life Extension by Durk Pearson and Sandy Shaw. It was a breakthrough conception for me. Rather than just…
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