Polycystic Ovarian What? 
Finally, a New Name on the Way

I released a long-held sigh of relief today when I came across an announcement from the National Institutes of Health, declaring their decision to rename polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). A minor thing to get worked up over? I think not. PCOS is a leading cause of...

Basic Almond Bread – Spice It Up

~No grains~No dairy~No problem~ Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups almond meal 1/2 cup flax meal 5 large eggs 2 tsp baking powder 1 1/2 tsp sea salt 2 tbsp melted coconut oil (76 °F) Want to spice it up? 1 1/2 tsp ground ginger 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp ground clove 1 tbsp...

Motherhood & Lupus: Taking Steps Toward a Healthy Pregnancy

For young women living with Lupus, becoming a mother can be a challenge both emotionally and physically. As the disease progresses, there is an increased risk of miscarriage and pregnancy complications such as preeclampsia. Furthermore, pregnancy has been known to...

Early Metabolic Syndrome Increases Breast Cancer Risk

A recently published study in this year’s edition of Proceedings in the National Academy of Sciences suggests that biochemical changes resulting from metabolic syndrome likely increase breast cancer risk, independent from the role estrogen plays. The research...

In Defense of Coffee

A beloved beverage throughout the USA and the world at large, coffee is often blamed for various health woes. While coffee is not appropriate for everyone, and there is such a thing as “too much” for even the most tolerant of sippers, research has shown a vast array...