[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a condition that involves the disruption of hormones in a woman’s body leading to an abundance of androgens, male hormones and insulin resistance. Find out more about PCOS here. Bisphenol A, a component of a lot of food packaging, is known to be a hormone-disrupter. Learn more about Bisphenol A. A recent study accepted … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]There are many reasons to eat. We eat to fill a physical need; our stomach growls and we know it’s time to refuel. We eat when we’re happy, sad or angry and sometimes because we’re bored. We eat to pass the time or simply because the food tastes good. Or maybe something triggers a thought of food. As … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Do we need more vitamin D? Some clinicians say yes and the more the better. However, The Institute of Medicine (IOM) issued a report on November 30th cautioning the public about high doses of vitamin D supplementation. Although the review panel suggests increasing the Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) from 200 to 600-800 IU for adults, they also recommend … Read more