Every October, we’re surrounded by pink ribbons and slogans urging women to “catch it early” and “save a life.” But decades since these campaigns began, there’s still no cure – only more treatments. I prefer to call it Breast Health Awareness Month because true awareness isn’t about fear or early detection of disease. It’s about […]
In recent years, I’ve noticed most of the patients who come to me for breast thermography want to avoid mammograms. This has been amazing to see, as more women are saying no to the radiation and compression of mammograms and the harm that comes with them. What’s more, they’re looking for safer alternatives to prevent […]
When it comes to proactive health care, early detection is key. Medical thermography is a powerful tool in holistic and preventative medicine circles. But what exactly is medical thermography, what are the benefits of medical thermography, and why are more people turning to it? Let’s break it down. What Is Medical Thermography? Medical thermography is […]
Not too long ago, I was invited to sit down with cancer recovery coach, Hayley Dubin, to talk about keeping your breasts healthy. The conversation took place on her podcast, The Cancer Liberation Project, presented by reVIVE Wellness, and it focused on several aspects of natural breast health and the prevention of breast cancer, including: […]
I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Lauri Wakefield, who hosts the Inspiring Journeys podcast, to talk about living toxin-free. Our discussion covered a ton of topics related to living toxin-free, and how that can help you improve your breast health, including: How to reduce toxin exposure The importance of self-education Thermography vs. […]
Every cell in your body requires iodine to keep it functioning properly. Iodine is one of the most important minerals for healthy cellular and metabolic function. This essential mineral is required throughout the body, especially in the thyroid gland, but also in breast, ovary, uterus, and prostate tissue. After researchers discovered that iodine deficiency caused […]
When it comes to detecting breast cancer, the options for women in America are limited. Our standard, conventional medical establishment’s over-emphasis on treatment has largely ignored the efficacy and value of prevention, instead choosing to focus on drugs and radiation over safer alternatives like breast thermograms. This is a big part of the reason why modern […]
Many women, including some doctors, fear mammograms are causing over-treatment and mammogram radiation is resulting in more cases of cancer. According to a study in The New England Journal of Medicine, between 1976 and 2008, 1.3 million U.S. women received unnecessary and invasive cancer treatments, including surgery, radiobiology, hormone therapy, and chemotherapy. This is in […]
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 […]
