I was in the Dental Doldrums last week as our dentist found a cavity (a big one!) in my older daughter’s mouth. I went through all the familiar mom spirals — I’m a horrible mother, I’ve failed her, she will be toothless by the age of 8……you get the idea 😉 But, after that completely …
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Latest Health Articles
The Building Blocks of PCOS
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, or PCOS, is one of the most common hormonal disorders seen in females of a reproductive age and most classically results in hirsutism (hair growth in unwanted places) or Hair loss, Weight gain, Skipped Menstrual Cycles, and Infertility. Conventional medicine often offers oral contraception and targeted medications to block symptoms and this …
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Case Study: Female Hormone Complaints (aka “Don’t Just Reach for the Pill!”)
Conventional medicine’s typical “one size fits most” approach to female hormonal complaints is oral contraception. Occasionally, that may be the right answer, but I resist it as an option of first resort. The truth is that oral contraception: a. Does not work for everyone (either medically or secondary to patient preference)b. Negatively impacts important nutrients …
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Optimizing Fertility
Growing a baby takes significant resources. Optimizing your body to deliver those resources is key. “Terrain optimization,” though, is not typically a priority for the conventional medical model. Don’t get me wrong: I’m beyond grateful and excited for advances in medicine like IUI/IVF! But the path to fertility shouldn’t be a direct off-ramp to an …
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What’s Your Gut Like?
A lead pipe or Swiss cheese??? Well, your gut is DESIGNED to be impermeable, so if we’re picking from these options I hope it’s more like that lead pipe! That long tube that starts with your mouth and ends with your anus…not supposed to be leaky. If it can keep food, bad bugs, and harmful …
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Low White Blood Cells: When Conventional Medicine Ignores, but DCIM Takes Note
I LOVE BLOOD. Geeky fact about me: I binge on lab reports. If you’ve been in the office, you know that I like to go over every detail of bloodwork and explain why things are happening and how they are connected. So, I’m sharing a little bloodwork gem today! “Why are my WBC’s low and …
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Fasting: More than Just a Weight-Loss Trend
Fasting is more than a trend, it can be easier than dieting, and it has wide-ranging results beyond weight loss. Back in the day, fasting was primarily thought of as a feared form of starvation or a religious ritual. Today, fasting is gaining popularity as an effective tool for optimizing weight, improving diabetes, and enhancing …
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A Little Sweetness in Your Life
I dream of having my own bees that I tend to while humbly receiving their sweet gifts. But, in the meantime, we use Local, Raw, Organic Honey in our home. Honey has Antibacterial, Antifungal, and Antioxidant Properties. People have used it to soothe sore throats, and treat wounds for the longest of time. My two …
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Today’s Guided Meditation with Dr. Dsouza
Join me for today’s guided meditation! Hoping to bring a little peace and tranquility to your inner self during these turbulent times.
Fish Oil!
Many people we see at DCIM are already on Fish oils, and typically they are self-started…thus, I think people are aware of the benefits of these fatty acids. As a quick review, making sure your fat profile is balanced has shown to be useful in cardiovascular concerns, neurological issues like depression and traumatic brain injury, …
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DCIM Q&A and Stress Reduction Sessions
General Interest· Learning Center· Meditation and Relaxation· Resources
Q&A and Stress Reduction Session It was my pleasure to host these Q&A and Stress Reduction Sessions! My intention with these sessions was to offer a safe haven from the hailstorm of news and challenges that we are facing in our daily lives as a result of the coronavirus. What follows is an example of …
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We Are Re-Starting In-Person Appointments!
We are so excited to welcome you back to our offices! Our mission has always prioritized the health and safety of our patients and staff. It is one of the few things the current situation has not changed. Accordingly, we have designed a careful re-start strategy for our in-person appointments based on that constant mission, and after …
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