It’s the beginning of the new year and I’m already hearing…”Dr. Jen I really let myself go over the holidays. Now is the time to take stock of your health. I just finished an interview with Dr. Mikell Suzanne Parsons who is a chiropractor, a naturopath, and a nutritionist. Dr. Mikell has
What’s Hiding in Your Mascara?
I want women to be aware of what toxins might be hidden in the products they use, in particular Bisphenol A (BPA) and parabens. BPA can be found in hard plastic drinking containers as well as aluminum and tin cans. And parabens are frequently seen in beauty products like shampoo, conditioner, and body
Children grow up fast – every parent knows that. But in modern America the speed of growth isn’t just about the years flying by too quickly. What if you discovered that your 6-year-old was already developing pubic hair? Or your 8-year-old daughter was already developing breast buds? It can be a very
Living Green for Better Health
Over the last several months activists have been busy drudging up the cold, hard facts society must face – all the advancements made in technology and modern conveniences has contributed to an increase in dangerous environmental toxins. As a doctor, I have become increasingly aware of these additional threats to the health
Over the last several months activists have been busy drudging up the cold, hard facts society must face — all the advancements made in technology and modern conveniences have contributed to an increase in dangerous environmental toxins. Many of them are in your favorite cosmetics, lotions and toothpaste. I chatted with GalTime’s
Dangerous Toxins Lurking in Your Cosmetic Bag
On the edge of your sink and inside that cute pouch you carry everywhere – dangerous chemicals are lurking. That’s right the cosmetics you so readily slather all over your body, in your hair and across your face may be doing some very bad things to your health. Tune in tomorrow as
Dangerous Beauty: Lead in Your Lipstick
Eighty-one percent of American women swipe on lipstick before heading out the door, unknowingly subjecting their bodies to lead exposure. Recent findings by the FDA, to be published in the 2012 May/June issue of “The Journal of Cosmetic Science,” reveal that more than 400 lipsticks contain an average of 1.11 ppm (parts
Toxic Exposure: Is Your Water Safe?
As a doctor, I prescribe water consumption as part of the remedy for just about anything and everything my patients complain of: Not losing weight? – Are you drinking enough water? Lacking energy? – Are you drinking plenty of water? Constant headaches? – How much water are you drinking each day? Water
Everyone is seeking the Fountain of Youth. In the last ten years, plastic surgery volume has increased nearly 60 percent. Of course, you do not have to go under the knife to add years to your life or diminsh the appearance of aging – simple changes to your lifestyle can ensure you
Clean Living
As a hormone specialist, I tell my patients that environmental toxins play a major role in upsetting the balance of our hormones. It can be very overwhelming to embrace healthy living. I am doing it one step at a time. On a personal note…so many things in my home are announcing that
Detoxing with our patients
Today marks the beginning of our program during which we detox with some of our patients. Everyone knows that we accumulate toxins over time. Sometimes through the air we breath, or the food we eat or because our metabolic pathways are deficient. Today we embark on a one week, intense detox to
Detoxification Video Log: Day 2 of 10
Day Number 2. So far, So Good! [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7X-dyAoKdxo] Google+
Detoxification Video Log: Day 1 of 10
Welcome to Day 1 of the 10 day Detox! [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ka2L-OUpN3M] Google+
Detoxification Video Log: Planning and Shopping
Ok, I gave you an overview of Detoxification and now it’s time to get started. However, you need to plan ahead or you might have a tough time getting through it. One of the most important parts of Detox is nutrition. In this video, I take you with me on my trip to
Vanishing Males: Why Testosterone Levels Decline, part 1
There is a growing body of evidence that shows Testosterone is on the decline. One study shows that the overall average testosterone level in men is significantly lower what it was in 1940 and a study conducted in Boston from the mid 1980’s to 2004 also showed a general drop in testosterone
