Women's Wellness With Dr. Robinson

01/18/2026

Obesity is known for causing inflammation and infammatory disease processes. Moderating inflammation may result in reduction of many chronic diseases including many fat driven cancers. This articlee explains the mechanism behind inflammation and obesity. Many have postulated that this may be the generation that obesity is cured thanks to the medications available to patients to help with management of weight.

A team led by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers has uncovered a molecular pathway that links obesity to widespread inflammation, providing long-sought insight into why obesity increases the risk of Type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, fatty liver disease, and certain cancers.

01/10/2026

Ok. Big moment announcement here. For exactly a year we have had Margaret on our wholesale team. We have been working with hundreds of small garden centers to get our seeds into local markets. On no other day than Margaret’s 1 year anniversary with our team, marks the realization of one of our biggest dreams. One we thought was impossible. Our seed display is proudly in all major English Gardens locations. This is big big. This is crying happy tears big. It’s what we talked about in our first week of goal setting. It’s what we said we would hope for in our 5 year dream vision.

I want you all to show up to English gardens, get your seeds there BEFORE getting them directly through us. Send them a message and tell them thanks for believing in us. We are all on cloud nine here.

Special note: this is NOT to detract from the hundreds of smaller garden shops. We love working with all sizes of garden centers. But this is to simply acknowledge that we went from 3 years ago not even getting a call back, to a “ehhh maybe.” To YES. From one of the largest garden centers in Michigan. Literally the biggest. Insane.

01/10/2026

Omega 3 supplementation improves mental health and suicidal ideation and self harm. Multiple studies have shown the benefits of diet and omega 3 levels. In addition, omega 3 levels have been positively associated with reduction in cardiac disease and inflammation. Another side benefit is improvement in skin texture and appearance and seyness as well as eye health.

01/03/2026

This is the answer to pestacides in our food and global warming. Regenerative Farming ~ a revolutionary way to regenerate the soil and save the planet. Watch the film. Write to your representatives. Look for the regenerative farming labels. Your health and the planet depends on it. 🌎

Common Ground is the follow-up film to award winning Kiss The Ground documentary. Directed by Josh & Rebecca Tickell, and narrated by celebrity advocates, the film shares stories & solutions for farm and food system regeneration.

01/01/2026

When I say ‘happy new year’,
I’m not for a moment,
expecting this to occur,
for that is not possible,
a year must be all things.

Happiness must come and go,
like the tides and the winds,
just as sadness,
and all the emotions in between.

When I say ‘happy new year’,
I’m really wishing you,
a baseline of peace,
of gratitude.

Because if you can sit with these things,
for the most part,
happiness will thrive,
when it does arrive,
and sadness will know its place in the mix.

If you can nourish these things,
daily,
you will also grow hope,
for it flourishes in such soil.

And hope is the key,
to this enigmatic state
of ‘happiness’ we seek.

When I say ‘happy new year’,
I’m really wishing you more happy days,
than sad days,
more joy than misery,
more laughter than tears…
and the wisdom to accept,
that they all belong.

Happy new year, my friends.
Happy new year.

Donna Ashworth

From ‘to the women’ 📕❤️

#2026

12/31/2025

Estrone (E1) is the primary estrogen active in menopause - found in peripheral fat cells or adipose cells. Estradiol or E2 is derived from the o***y and is antiinflammatory with fewer harmful metabolites that can increase the risk of breast cancer. Adding transdermal estradiol and aweight reduction program in menopause can decrease E1 and a woman’s risk for breast cancer.

Oestrogen levels change after menopause and with weight gain above the normal BMI category, both of which can affect breast cancer risk and outcomes. This Review explores the current understanding of these associations.

12/15/2025

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12/15/2025

Q&A: ACLM launches free online resources to address gap in nutrition education

DALLAS — The American College of Lifestyle Medicine recently unveiled two open-source resources to educate health care professionals and patients about healthy eating and cooking techniques.These resources — the Culinary Medicine Program and updated second edition of the Culinary Medicin...

12/14/2025

12/14/2025

I interviewed a psychiatrist who calls Alzheimer's disease "Type 3 Diabetes."

Dr. Muhamad Aly Rifai joined me to discuss the metabolic roots of cognitive decline. While we used to think Alzheimer's was purely genetic, research over the past decade suggests a massive metabolic component. In fact, Dr. Rifai noted that patients with metabolic syndrome or diabetes may have a three to five times higher risk of developing Alzheimer's.

The mechanism is all about insulin. We know insulin unlocks cells to let glucose in. But the hippocampus, the brain's memory center, is densely populated with insulin receptors. When the brain becomes insulin resistant, those cells starve.

This starvation disrupts dopamine and serotonin receptors, leading to the amyloid plaques we associate with the disease.

Dr. Rifai's message is urgent but hopeful. If we view Alzheimer's as a metabolic disorder, we can take action decades before memory loss begins.

He envisions a future where a 40-year-old patient gets a risk assessment based on their genetics and insulin resistance. Instead of waiting for decline at age 70, they start aggressive lifestyle interventions immediately. Diet, exercise, and staying cognitively active are currently more effective at delaying progression than many traditional medications.

Newer FDA-cleared blood tests can now predict Alzheimer's risk by looking at amyloid protein ratios. This data empowers patients to make life-changing decisions about their health long before symptoms appear.

Alzheimer's does not have to be inevitable. By prioritizing metabolic health today, we can protect our memories for tomorrow.

🎙️ Listen to "Alzheimer's link with insulin resistance" on The Podcast by KevinMD.

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12/14/2025

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09/28/2025

This is a tool to help you estimate tour calcium intake.
If you get enough Calcium in your diet, you do not need supplements . You should be getting 1500 mg of Calcium after menopause and 1200 mg/ d prior to menopaue. If you dont meet thise requirements , add a supplement at bedtime ~ that is when bones remodel or build up and breakdown ao the calcium is available during this time. Don’t forget about 5000 IU daily of vitamin D daily to help your body move the calcium into bones.

Your Guide to a Bone Healthy Diet Estimate Your Calcium Intake Follow the simple steps below to help determine how much calcium you are consuming on a daily basis and if you are meeting the recommended daily allowance or need to supplement your calcium intake. Step 1 Estimate the number of servings....