A few weeks ago, I sat down with author and host of the A Quest for Well-Being podcast, Valeria T. Koopman, to talk about what you can do to ensure you have healthy breasts. We had an amazing conversation, which covered many aspects of breast health, including: Your relationship with your breasts The benefits of […]
With summer not too far away, you may think your vitamin D will soon be back to optimal levels. But if that’s what you think, you can think again. Functional medicine guru Dr. Mark Hyman says, “Unless you live 20 minutes south of Atlanta, and you are outside totally naked for 15 minutes a day […]
As a thermographer, I have imaged thousands of women, and one of the most common things I find is lymphatic backup, which can be caused by wearing a bra. Every time I see this, it provides a poignant reminder of the fact that wearing a bra can put your breasts at risk of breast disease […]
When you get home, after you take off your shoes, what’s the next thing you take off? Probably your bra. But if society didn’t dictate wearing a bra, would you? Are you at a loss to find a comfortable bra? And if your breasts could talk, what do you think they would say? I had […]
Dry brushing is a wellness practice that involves using a natural bristle brush to gently massage the skin in circular motions before taking a shower or bath. The practice has been around for centuries and is believed to have originated in ancient Ayurvedic medicine. The benefits of dry brushing are numerous and include: Exfoliation: Dry […]
The complicated issues women often face with their breasts, from oversexualized belief systems and femininity to the range of emotions they face following breast surgeries like biopsies, lumpectomies, and mastectomies, remind us of the need to address this vital organ in a healthy and comfortable way. Luckily, breast massage can help you to do this, […]
Back in November of 2021, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Health and Vitality Coach and host of Own Your Wellness, Julie Ann Meyer, to talk about breast health. We had quite an interesting conversation, covering several topics related to breast health, such as: Breast cancer Dense breasts Lymphatic drainage Breast thermography Environmental […]
Once again, we find ourselves in the pinkwashing month of October. Known as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, this time of year ushers in a flurry of pink ribbons, and the war-like mantra, “Catch it early, save a life and save a breast.” Yet we still have no cure in sight. Just treatments. Fortunately, there are […]
The following article was originally written by Daniel T. DeBaun and reprinted with permission from Defender Shield. It seems as though fashion designers forgot to think of practicality or function when designing women’s clothing. With annoyingly small pants pockets that can’t fit more than a key or a lipstick tube, with some “pockets” that are sewed shut or […]
Did you know that root canals can have untold negative effects on your health? There is recognition among integrative dentists and physicians that dental health has a tremendous impact on the overall health of the body. People are slowly discovering the hidden dangers of things like root canals and mercury amalgams as more medical professionals […]
