Is the Ketogenic Diet Right for You?
Sarah Cimperman, ND The ketogenic diet is trending, but it’s not new. Doctors have been using it for nearly a century as a treatment for epilepsy and in children it can be more effective than medication.1 Now it’s gaining popularity as a weight loss strategy and a treatment for conditions like type two diabetes,2 cardiovascular […]
Antibacterial Agent May be Linked to Osteoporosis in Women
Razi Berry Women exposed to triclosan are more likely to develop osteoporosis, according to a study published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. Women exposed to triclosan are more likely to develop osteoporosis Triclosan is an endocrine-disrupting chemical being widely used as an antibacterial in consumer goods and personal care products, […]
The Glitter and Glitz of High Dose Vitamin D – Is a One Pill Solution the Panacea Promised? Part 1
Dr. Sarah LoBisco, ND Part 1 Per Oxford Dictionaries online, the definition of panacea in English is as follows: panacea A solution or remedy for all difficulties or diseases. ‘the panacea for all corporate ills’ ‘the time-honoured panacea, cod liver oil’ Why do I make this connection of a perceived panacea to Vitamin D? Well, first […]