The W Place

11/08/2015

10/27/2015

Big supplement sale, all 50% while supplies last! Time to stock up.

10/14/2015

It’s October, and all of this pink reminds us of breast health. As a Functional Medicine physician and a breast cancer survivor, I want to do more for breast cancer prevention than just focus on early detection. We also need to look deeper and work toward prevention. Early detection includes: Ge

10/06/2015

Thermography this friday at the W Place, we have a few spots open. Call to set up an appointment.

09/27/2015

Cough and sniffle season is here, stock up on the good stuff! Kid approved.

09/22/2015

Check out DocJanes new product, we hear its amazing!

Message from Dr. Jane: I created this hydrating solution for myself because I saw a need for a moisturizing toner with ingredients that were safe,

09/22/2015

Happy Cookies. We sampled these at our event last week and they where a hit. We used chocolate chips as add in instead. High in Omega 3's which help balance mood and depression.

http://healthandhappinessonline.com/pdfs/desserts/Walnut_maple_happy_cookies.pdf

09/18/2015

Some very useful tips presented this morning by our very own health coach Tonya

09/06/2015

09/01/2015

Yes, yes, and yes!! With fall just around the corner so are perfect temperatures for being outside.

08/29/2015

Most heart attacks and ischaemic strokes are caused by complicated atheroma usually compounded by thrombosis suddenly reducing blood flow in a critical artery. Extensive evidence suggests that this atheroma silently builds up over many decades. However, arterial stiffening can be seen even in childr…

08/25/2015

At the W Place we know that every woman has a choice in her healthcare and that we all make the decisions that are right for us. Often this takes into consideration our health conditions, our genetic history and our life experiences. However we also like to stay informed and present an alternative option for those who want it. In this case in conjunction with the Balanced Body Center we offer Thermography as a screening tool.

Mammograms do not save lives and may actually harm more women than it helps, according to several studies.

08/13/2015

A spa treatment at home with health benefits, why not?

What if I told you there's a simple wellness trick that only takes five minutes a day, costs nothing, and helps cleanse your body, inside and out? Dry skin brushing has a number of health benefits

08/11/2015

Here is a good quick read on Magnesium, keep it handy. Thank you Dr. Sara Gottfried, MD

Why is it important? Do I need it?

Magnesium truly is the bomb.com mineral because it affects over 300 cell interactions in our brain, bones and muscles. It’s important for good sleep, normal blood pressure, balanced moods, relieving muscle cramps, preventing constipation, absorbing calcium and reducing those powerful chocolate cravings.
Roughly 60 percent of the population is estimated to be deficient in magnesium for a variety of reasons. Processed food depletes minerals, our soils are depleted and no longer rich in magnesium, and many of us don’t eat enough foods that are good sources of magnesium (leafy green vegetables, anyone?).

Magnesium - do I need it?

What does research say?

Excess stress and cortisol can cause you to excrete magnesium.

Consumption of excess refined carbohydrates causes loss of magnesium through the urine.

Magnesium reduces PMS-related bloating and anxiety.

Research shows that women with higher magnesium levels are leaner and have lower waist-to-hip ratios.

Estrogen increases the rate that bone absorbs magnesium from the blood. A review in the "Journal of the American College of Nutrition" suggests that normal estrogen levels may be responsible for the low incidence of cardiovascular disease and osteoporosis in young women. The risk for these diseases sharply rises after menopause as estrogen levels decrease.

Among breast cancer patients, magnesium was shown to reduce hot flashes, fatigue, and distress, all common symptoms of low estrogen.

Being deficient in magnesium (as measured in your red blood cells), can prevent your DNA from methylating (an important and good action your body takes to support your genes) and increase the accumulation of bad estrogens.

Clinically, I have found that most people need to supplement with magnesium, and for many, it is the answer for a good night’s sleep and cravings.

High magnesium foods include dark leafy greens, nuts, seeds, fish, beans, whole grains, avocados, yogurt, bananas, dried fruit, and dark chocolate.

Increase magnesium supplementation to 500-1000 a day, or as tolerated (excessive amount can cause diarrhea). Obtain intracellular calcium and magnesium blood levels if you want to be scientific and specific about it.

Park H, Parker GL, Boardman CH, et al. “A pilot phase II trial of magnesium supplements to reduce menopausal hot flashes in breast cancer patients.” Supportive Care in Cancer 19 (6) (2011): 859–63.

Effect of a daily supplement for 1 month of 200 mg magnesium plus 50 mg vitamin B6 for the relief of anxiety-related premenstrual symptoms: a randomized, double-blind, crossover study.” Journal of Women’s Health and Gender-Based Medicine 9 (2) (2000): 131–39.

07/30/2015

We had such a fun evening this week with our middle school girls!! We are preparing for next week and look forward to spending time with these sweet girls and their mothers! We have a few spots left so even if you have missed the others you can still join us as we explore the best way to grow this special bond. Tues Aug 4th 6-8.

The mother and daughter bond influences our lives in ways we may not even realise.

07/07/2015

We had a great time out at Birkdale on the 4th and met some lovely people! Hope all of you had a fantastic 4th as well.

07/06/2015

We often hear its so expensive to eat healthy, well here are some good "health hacks" to make healthy eating more affordable.

http://www.prevention.com/food/healthy-eating-four-dollars-day?cid=soc_facebook_outside_6-29

Seven ways to eat with just $4 a day.

07/02/2015

Happy 4th!! We will be celebrating at the Birkdale Village Family Event from 10-1. Stop by and say hi, learn what we are up to and grab a cool treat (healthy of course).

06/28/2015

Quick read with some simple "health hacks" to get you started.

Can you relate to any of the following? I follow all the rules, but I still can't lose the weight. I'm just getting old and my metabolism is slow. It's genetic. There's nothing I can do. Maybe I

06/25/2015

http://my.clevelandclinic.org/services/heart/prevention/nutrition/food-choices/benefits-of-chocolate

06/16/2015

Non stop giggles......learning nutrition and fitness can be fun!!!

05/20/2015

This can be so powerful! It lowers your stress and improves your mood and health. What are three things you are grateful for today?

http://foodmatters.tv/content/cultivating-habits-of-being-grateful

The happiest people on earth are those who are the most grateful. Discover simple ways to show gratitude daily and let the happy vibes flow!

05/19/2015

Here are some scary facts about depression. It's the single leading cause of disability worldwide, with the World Health Organization estimating that more than 350 million people suffer today,

05/18/2015

Is a clean mouth the key to preventing disease? Studies are beginning to show the relationship between poor oral health and inflammation, diabetes and heart

05/14/2015

IFM Immune Advanced Practice Module

05/12/2015

Our hearts are with Nepal during this difficult times. Our office has proudly supported this Nepal young women and we have a few of their bracelets left. They are $12 and 100% profits returns to them. Stop by or order online. www.smartketi.com

Smartketi is a non-profit cooperative to help the young girls of Manthali, Nepal. ‘Keti’ literally means girl in Nepali. Therefore, smartketi means ‘smart girl.’ Smartketi focuses on a small, select group of girls from Manthali and its neighboring villages. Our mission to is promote the em…