by Dr. Dahlman | Aug 7, 2015 | miscellaneous, osteoporosis, vitamin information, Vitamins |
Osteoporosis and bone health is a topic for any woman over 35. Calcium for your bone health is the basic advice, but is there more to osteoporosis and bone health than just calcium? Osteoporosis and bone health are major concerns for women over the age of 35 and an...
by Dr. Dahlman | Aug 7, 2015 | immune system, miscellaneous, vitamin information, Vitamins |
Benefits of vitamin E are mostly known as the antioxidant benefits of scavenging for free radicals and it’s effect on the immune system. Other benefits of vitamin E are support for the immune system as vitamin E is used in many processes in the human body and...
by Dr. Dahlman | Aug 6, 2015 | Cholesterol, vitamin information, Vitamins |
Coenzyme Q 10 and statins. One prevents damage from the other. The taking of statin drugs for imbalanced cholesterol levels reduces healthy levels of coenzyme Q 10 in your heart potentially leading to a weaker heart and immune system. Coenzyme Q 10, statins,...
by Dr. Dahlman | Aug 6, 2015 | miscellaneous, vitamin information, Vitamins |
Benefits of fish oil are thought to be many as they are an excellent source of omega-3 essential fatty acids (EFAs) and Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) which the human body needs to function optimally, yet cannot produce in the necessary levels for good health. Benefits of...
by Dr. Dahlman | Aug 6, 2015 | cancer, vitamin information, Vitamins |
Vitamin D is growing in its importance as a daily supplement. Vitamin deficiency is known to contribute to many health conditions, mostly ricketts and osteoporosis. Recent research suggests that Vitamin D can prevent cancer and autoimmune conditions and Vitamin D...
by Dr. Dahlman | Aug 6, 2015 | vitamin information, Vitamins |
What are the best sources of calcium? Most people know they are in dairy products, fruits and vegetables and also may be taken as a dietary supplement. But could one of these sources of calcium not perform as advertised? Sources of calcium are abundant in nature,...
by Dr. Dahlman | Aug 3, 2015 | Diet advice, Gluten Free |
Gluten free foods are any foods that do not contain wheat, oats, barley, rye or any products made from these foods. Gluten free products are now identified more commonly in regular grocery stores, larger health food stores like Whole Foods as well as the smaller health food stores.
by Dr. Dahlman | Aug 3, 2015 | Autoimmune Disease, Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Inflammatory Bowel, Inflammatory Conditions, Videos |
An inflammatory bowel disease diet is thought to be the logical plan to help with symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease. Confusingly, it might be different for every patient and that’s why a step-by-step plan is required to determine what to eat…or even...
by Dr. Dahlman | Jul 31, 2015 | lab tests, menopause |
This test is used to determine the levels of hormones in women who have not yet reached menopause. For women who have reached menopause, please see the article “Hormone Test for Menopausal Women”. From Genova Diagnostics, the Rhythmâ„¢ hormone test is a...
by Dr. Dahlman | Jul 31, 2015 | lab tests, menopause |
This test is used to determine the levels of hormones in women who have reached menopause. For women who have not yet reached menopause, please see the article “Hormone Test for Non-Menopausal Women”. The test from Genova Diagnostics called Menopauseâ„¢ is a...
by Dr. Dahlman | Jul 31, 2015 | Adrenal Problems, miscellaneous |
Adrenal fatigue tests are easily accomplished and are helpful to overcome fatigue and other health conditions. A simple saliva adrenal fatigue test may show imbalances between cortisol and DHEA. These tests can be useful for those complaining of a lack of energy or...
by Dr. Dahlman | Jul 31, 2015 | lab tests, thyroid |
The Comprehensive Thyroid Assessment from Genova Diagnostics is a hormone test that provides a thorough analysis of thyroid hormone metabolism. It includes central thyroid gland regulation and activity, thyroid production and secretion, peripheral thyroid conversion,...