International Men’s Health Week is typically celebrated during the week leading up to Father’s Day (i.e. this week!). In celebration of the men in our lives making a positive impact, here are a few not-so-common tips for men to stay healthy and to thrive: Happy Men’s Week! May you stay healthy, stay strong and stayContinue reading “International Men’s Health Week- 5 tips for a healthier you!”
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Tackling high blood pressure and high LDL (bad) cholesterol
High blood pressure (also referred to as HBP or hypertension) is a condition in which your blood pressure, the force of blood flowing through your blood vessels, is consistently too high. Under the new guidelines in 2017 from the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology, anyone with a blood pressure of 130/80Continue reading “Tackling high blood pressure and high LDL (bad) cholesterol”
10 signs your thyroid isn’t functioning properly
Researchers say that 10% of the general population have thyroid disorders. If you’re a woman over the age of 35, take heed- Experts estimate that 1 in 3 women over 35 develop thyroid illness at one point in their lifetime. The thyroid, a butterfly-shaped gland located in the neck, produces thyroid hormones which regulate your body’sContinue reading “10 signs your thyroid isn’t functioning properly”
Dr. Ardyce Yik ND 