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June is a perfect month for all of you dads out there to start thinking seriously about men’s health in Tucson. Not only is Father’s Day nearly here, but June is also designated as Men’s Health Month. Dads work hard to provide for their families, and it’s often difficult to take the time for self-care.… Read More
Women and men naturally experience hormonal changes throughout the different stages of life. However, hormones can also change due to lifestyle issues like stress. When your hormones are thrown out of balance, the result may be lack of energy, lasting fatigue, anxiety, and low libido. Weight gain is also a significant effect of hormonal imbalance.… Read More
When you’re a stay-at-home mom, your entire day revolves around your kids and taking care of the household. It’s a whirlwind experience that can be simultaneously rewarding and exhausting. Although your focus is on your children, it’s still important to take care of yourself—even when your schedule is packed. Stay hydrated. Moms are often so… Read More
You have likely heard of drug and alcohol addiction, but what about food addiction? We all need food to survive and it is important to enjoy what we eat—but for some people, eating is more of an addiction and less of a basic function. Keep reading for a closer look at food addiction and how… Read More
You have likely heard of diabetes, but have you ever heard of insulin resistance? This condition increases a person’s risk of developing prediabetes. As a result, it also increases their risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Keep reading to learn more about insulin resistance and its impact on the body. What is insulin? The pancreas… Read More
Getting older means experiencing many changes. These changes affect both the mind and the body. While some of these changes are positive, others can be less enjoyable—like how bodies start producing fewer and fewer hormones. See how bioidentical hormone therapy can help. What is bioidentical hormone therapy? Bioidentical hormones are designed to be chemically identical… Read More
Study finds that adequate amounts of magnesium could reduce the risk of diabetes by 10 to 34 percent.In a review of three studies of over 85,000 women and 42,000 men, individuals who consumed the most magnesium lowered their risk of developing diabetes more than 30 percent during the next 12 to 18 years compared to… Read More
Robert G. Silverman, DC, DACBN, DCBCN, MS, CCN, CNS, CSCS, CIISN, CKTP, CES, HKC, SASTMThe recent headlines about coconut oil say that because it’s higher in saturated fat than beef or lard, it’s bad for you. “You’ll drastically increase the chances of cardiovascular disease if you eat it because saturated fat raises cholesterol, which leads… Read More
In a new study published earlier this month in JAMA Neurology, researchers demonstrated a significant association between vitamin D insufficiency and cognitive decline that is specifically seen in Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.The results reinforce the importance of identifying vitamin D insufficiency among the elderly. Here, low vitamin D levels were associated with significantly faster rates… Read More
HEAL YOUR GUT HEALTHY GUT = HEALTHY BRAIN = OPTIMUM HEALTH AND AGING Gut is critical in optimum health and healthy aging. The gut is the major interface to the outside world. It is our first line of defense. Now, we know that just eating highly and nutritious food is not enough, unless our gut… Read More