Since 1972, providing quality has remained the cornerstone of Broward Health Imperial Point’s mission. While continuing to meet the needs of the growing community, this dedicated team of compassionate physicians and medical staff have one, demonstrated, constant goal: to provide safe and expert care. Part of Broward County’s largest and most established health system Broward […]
Using Essential Oils May Help Calm Cold and Flu Symptoms
By Shelly Allen, CEOC, AADP Every year millions of people suffer from symptoms of a cold and flu. Did you know essential oils may help relieve some of those symptoms? According to estimates, adults and children in the U.S. get 1 billion colds each year. There are over 200 viruses that can cause a cold. […]
Research Suggests Frankincense Essential Oil May Be a Useful Tool in Fighting Breast Cancer
By Shelly Allen, CEOC, AADP accredited In continuing our Essential Oils for Breast Health series, this week we will focus on Frankincense essential oil. Frankincense is probably one of the most widely recognized essential oils along with it’s BFF, Myrrh. Anyone who has any affiliation with the bible will immediately reflect on frankincense and myrrh […]
Essential Oils for Breast Health
By Shelly Allen, CEOC, AADP [dropcap]O[/dropcap]ctober is breast cancer awareness month, which is kind of interesting because I don’t think anyone reading this article isn’t aware of breast cancer. We all know someone who has gotten the call from the doctor’s office after a breast cancer test, “The doctor would like to see you…” From […]
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
What You Need to Know Thanks to earlier detection – through screening and increased awareness – and better treatments, a woman’s risk of dying of breast dropped 38 percent between the late 1980s and 2014, translating into 297,300 fewer breast cancer deaths during that time. However, there’s much more to be done. Breast cancer is […]
Dark Chocolate: The Not-So-Bitter Truth
By Joy Bauer, MS, RD | Reviewed by a board-certified physician Verywell For years, researchers have investigated the health effects chocolate (of course, when it’s eaten in moderation) and have ultimately reached the following conclusion: dark chocolate has numerous health benefits. I’m a huge fan of dark chocolate (and have even included it as one […]
The Six Hidden Causes of “Chronic” Illness
An estimated 133 million Americans, 40% of the population, suffer from chronic diseases, a number projected to grow to 157 million by 2020. Although these diseases are usually considered “incurable,” many people have found relief from their symptoms through methods pioneered by veteran holistic physician and author of bestselling book “The Emotion Code” Dr. Bradley […]
In Need of Fertility Treatment?
I Can Help. Growing up in California, I had many friends that were members of the LGBT Community. As I went through my medical training and became enamored with the field of fertility, I knew that one of my missions would be to help some of my wonderful friends become parents. As the leader of […]
Four Ways To Stay Sober Through The Summer Holiday Drinking Season
Here comes the summer drinking season—June graduations and weddings, Fourth of July, the beach, and barbecues! What could go wrong? Plenty, if you don’t have a plan for getting through the summer sober. In Alcoholics Anonymous, we call the period from Thanksgiving through Christmas and New Year the “Bermuda Triangle” of sobriety—many alkies come in, […]
SEVEN INTERESTING CLITORIS FACTS
The clitoris is the female sex organ that has one purpose and one purpose only…PLEASURE! Yet it’s the most overlooked female body part! DID YOU KNOW 29% of college women are unable to locate the clitoris on an anatomy diagram? (Compared to ONLY 25% of their male counterparts!) 70 – 80% of women reach orgasm […]