n the United States 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer during her lifetime, and 1 in 3 of them will die from the disease. In 2011, there were 2.6 million breast cancer survivors coping with this diagnosis which is both personally devastating and financially expensive. At a national level, the […]
Pregnancy And Fish Oils – Good For Mom & Better For Baby
Pregnant women are being advised to consume omega-3 fatty acids in order to ensure proper development of the fetal neurological system. Even after birth, fish oil supplementation can improve the early development of a newborn’s brain, visual system, and motor function in women who breastfeed. These fish oils, most notably the fatty aciddocosahexaenoic acid (DHA)is […]
Dr. Jacome’s Healthy Eating Tips: Egg Yolks – A Superfood
Egg yolks are a leading source of lutein and zeaxanthin – a dynamic antioxidant duo that accumulates in the retina and protects eye health. Better still, US Researchers at Tufts University recently discovered that lutein is more readily absorbed from eggs than other sources, such as spinach. Egg yolks also provide selenium, vitamin E, high […]
Study: Pregnant And Breastfeeding Mothers Should Avoid Exposure To BPA
An Oct 2011 report looked at the risk of transferring BPA exposure to infants while breastfeeding. BPA is very common and found in the fat cells of about 90% of the population. It is felt that we get it from various food and beverage products housed in plastics and tin cans. This substance was originally synthesized […]
The Link Between Breast Cancer And Toxic Environmental Factors
Here is my summary with some sensible recommendations of a recent article by Mehmet C. Oz, MD, and Michael F. Roizen, MD entitled, “Breast Cancer Risk May Be Linked to Toxic Environmental Factors”. Like many women I am looking into this topic more and more. Unfortunately there is a lot of information out there, and much of it […]
Smoking Early In Pregnancy Raises The Risk Of Heart Defects In Infants
Maternal cigarette smoking in the first trimester was associated with a 20 to 70 percent greater likelihood that a baby would be born with certain types of congenital heart defects, according to a study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Congenital heart defects are the most common type of birth defects, contributing to […]
Six Things To Know About Yourself For A Healthier 2012
What are the most important things a woman can do to stay healthy in 2012? It starts with knowing yourself better. Analyzing some key facts about your body & health history will take you a long way to a 2012 full of great physical health & fun. Here are six suggestions to get you started: 1. Know your body composition. A […]
Women’s Health Resolutions For 2012
Every year, women make health and wellness resolutions for the coming year. Unfortunately, they often have a tough time sticking to them. Sixty percent of gym memberships are out of use by mid-February, and it appears we aren’t making progress outside the gym either – 66 percent of Americans are overweight or obese. Here are some health […]
Health And Safety Tips This Holiday Season
The holidays are a time to celebrate, give thanks, and reflect. They are also a time to pay special attention to your health. Give the gift of health and safety to yourself and others by following these holiday tips: 1. Wash your hands often Keeping hands clean is one of the most important steps you […]
Supplemental Calcium: To Take Or Not To Take
The question of whether to take supplemental calcium to treat or prevent osteoporosis is discussed often in the media and in our practice. The current dogma is that since bone contains alot of calcium, if you lose bone (osteopenia or osteoporosis), then supplementing with calcium will correct the problem. The truth is that bone loss […]
