PMS, Menopause and Asthma: Is There A Connection?

Research indicates that women with hormone imbalance issues such as PMS, pre-menopause and post-menopause  are twice as likely to develop asthma. According to some researchers patterns of development of asthma in the general public have indicated the possibility of some sort of hormonal role. Asthma involves inflammation that constricts muscles in the airways, causing attacks […]

Oasis Advanced Wellness (OAWHealth.com) applauds the work of U.S. Senator Charles Schumer, the Environmental Working Group and Duke University in calling attention to the dangers of toxic flame retardants which are linked not only to cancer but also endocrine disruption. Below is the full press release. IMMEDIATE RELEASE – September 15, 2014. U.S. Senator Charles […]

One of nature’s greatest gifts to mankind, Hemp Seed Oil is a bountiful source of high quality nutrition and provides many wonderful medicinal uses as well. Hemp Seed Oil has a history of use dating back thousands of years to the Chinese Ming Dynasty, and has long been a popular natural remedy in Eastern cultures. […]

I am often questioned by clients and practitioners concerning the safety and use of bioidentical progesterone in achieving hormone balance. There is so much misinformation not only on the Internet but also given out by practitioners that obviously haven’t done their own research or possibly have other agendas. Some of the same Internet articles and […]

The super health benefits of squash are considered impressive and result from the beneficial nutrients, vitamins, and minerals they contain. Squash is best known for containing a large amount of vitamin A (457% of the daily value per serving) and excellent amounts of vitamins C, E, B6, niacin, thiamin, pantothenic acid, and folate. With archaeological […]

Migraine headache prevention is something that most practitioners never discuss with their patients, even though these debilitating headaches are a common health concern affecting 39 million men, women, and children in the United States. According to the Migraine Research Foundation, every 10 seconds, someone in the United States goes to the emergency room with a […]

The month of August finds most teachers already in their classrooms getting ready for that all-important first day of school. We all know that germs in the classroom are nothing new. Unfortunately, now, more than ever, a healthy classroom is important. From the first Autumn sniffles to full-blown cold and flu season, teachers and students […]

Anemia, literally meaning “without blood,” is one of the most common nutritional diseases on the planet. There are several major types of anemia, and all of them result in abnormally low levels of iron in the blood. Consequences of anemia, which can range from mild to severe, may produce fatigue, heart trouble, and mental cloudiness, […]

According to research published in the American Heart Association journal, Hypertension, regularly consuming probiotics improves blood pressure in a modest amount. Currently, two-thirds of Americans are pre-hypertensive or fully hypertensive, which means this research is beneficial. High blood pressure is a major health concern, with tens of thousands of American deaths each year directly related […]

Stress is really a funny thing because when it is working well, it helps make us better able to handle our responsibilities and solve concerns or confront issues as we travel through life. In fact, we would be in trouble without useful and properly operating stress responses. But stress can, and often does, become a […]