Until November of 2009, most women were well aware of the recommendations for breast cancer screening. Until that time, all women were recommended to begin routine screening mammograms for the prevention of breast cancer at the age of 40 and every year thereafter. This was the agreed upon standard … [Read more...]
Women’s Health
Calcium Requirements: Critical Information for Women
There has been a great deal of confusion regarding calcium requirements. Patients have voiced concern to me regarding calcium deposits in their breast found at their mammogram which required closer follow up or biopsy. These calcium deposits are not related to ones dietary calcium input, but instead … [Read more...]
It’s Time to Dump ‘My Pyramid’ and Welcome ‘My Plate’
In June 2011, The USDA released a replacement for its current food pyramid that was first constructed in 1992. The Obama administration took on a simpler approach to healthful eating and called it ‘My Plate’. Instead of making sure people ate multiple servings of grains, ‘My Plate’ broke down the … [Read more...]