The beginning of fall is calm for me: filled with thoughts of soothing pumpkin squash soups, warm stews, and savory roasts; but, every year as I find Halloween peaking around the corner, a sense of urgency begins to follow every one of my steps. Shadows start to cast themselves a little heavier,…
Often when pain occurs during menstruation, the last thing we think of is inflammation; however, inflammation plays a stronger role in menstrual pain than you may think. In this week’s article Dr. Bristow explains what happens to the levels of CRP, a marker of inflammation, during menstruation, and how this marker can…
Chances are most of us have reached for a ginger ale when we’re queasy, which doesn’t seem like a bad idea! After all, ginger is well known for its ability to calm flu like symptoms. But, what many don’t know is that all of the added sugar in ginger ale (and a…
