countersun mineral mist spf30

May 2019 Specials

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This Month’s Special: Countersun Mineral Sunscreen Mist SPF 30 With summer coming (hopefully soon!) it’s time to start thinking about sun protection. I’ve recently become aware of the dangerous chemicals lurking in the sunblocks and sunscreens that I’ve been using for years.  Not only do most sunscreens contain chemicals that are bad for our bodies, but they also contain chemicals that are destroying the reefs in our oceans.  For this reason, I’m using this safer sunscreen from Beautycounter – it sprays on evenly and blends beautifully.  It utilizes non-nano zinc oxide which means that there is no risk of inhalation when …

A Day in My Life

A Day in My Life

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One of the most common questions that I’m asked in the course of a busy day seeing patients is, “so what do you eat?” I understand people’s curiosity. Do I walk my talk? Or am just providing lip service and spending my off-hours on the couch with a sleeve of Oreos and a Diet Coke? (Actually, Kit-Kats and Dr Pepper would be my choices if that was how I rolled).   I spend loads of time dishing out health and wellness recommendations, especially in my initial visits with new patients.  I recommend therapeutic nutritional protocols, supplement options, and lifestyle changes …

metagenics d3

April 2019 Specials

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This Month’s Special: Liquid D3 by Metagenics This is my FAVORITE vitamin D.  It’s a liquid, which makes for easy dose adjustments, and the bottle literally lasts forever.  Each drop is 1000iu, so you can adjust your dose accordingly as your needs change.  It has a subtle minty flavor and can be put into water, your smoothie, or right on to your tongue.  The D3 is carried in medium chain triglyceride oil, which is important since vitamin D is fat soluble and needs some fat to be absorbed.  To order, go to Aswan.metagenics.com and use code SWAN for a discount on your …

Your Five Step Plan to Breaking Up With PMS

Your Five-Step Plan to Breaking Up with PMS

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Bloating, cravings, depression, breast tenderness … ugh.  If you or your partner experience these symptoms in the days or weeks leading up to menstruation, you’re not alone. Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) affects up to 80% of women, and up to 20% of women report severe symptoms that significantly disrupt life. A subset of these women have symptoms so debilitating that they’ve been given a new diagnosis – premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). Drug companies have hopped on board (with decent intentions) to help women who suffer from PMS.  To treat PMS and PMDD, conventional practitioners often prescribe birth control pills, anti-inflammatories, diuretics …

axis endo

March 2019 Specials

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This Month’s Special: Axis Endo Axis Endo is a medical food (sort of like a therapeutic protein powder) which has been specifically formulated to aid in hormone balance, for both men and women.  It contains the vitamins and minerals needed for hormone balance, as well as phytonutrients that aid in healthy hormone metabolism. Axis Endo can be added to your daily smoothie or mixed into water or your favorite liquid. It is non-GMO and gluten free. It’s a great option for women with PMS or endometriosis, and is suitable for men and women on hormone replacement, or anyone looking to …