Hot Flashes: What To Eat, And How To Supplement

Healing Hot Flashes With Diet People often ask me if there is a special diet for healing hot flashes.  And I assure them that there is.  To begin with the basics, I encourage people to eat a diet that is rich in plant foods— with only about 20% or less of one's daily caloric intake coming from animal products. I do have some patients that do very well on a diet that is 100% plant-based.  To find out more about my general guidelines for optimal health and weight-loss, you can check out that article here.  But whether…

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Brain Fog in Menopause: The Causes And The Treatment

Brain Fog is a Common Symptom of Menopause Brain fog is a common problem in menopause, that affects virtually millions of women over the age of 40. People suffering from brain fog, often complain that they feel disoriented, or have trouble putting their thoughts together. If you are suffering from brain fog, then you may be experiencing a host of symptoms that include, mental confusion, trouble remembering names or events, or just a general feeling of being "spaced out."  Or, you may simply feel disoriented, along with a slow reaction time. There are a number of reasons…

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Healing Hot Flashes Using Natural Medicine

Who is Likely to Experience Hot Flashes? Hot flashes remain one of the most common menopausal symptoms, and remain one of the main reasons women come to see me in my office.  The good news is, there are many natural remedies that can help.  And most naturopathic doctors have been well trained in treating these types of health concerns. I have discussed this subject in some detail in the past on my YouTube channel.  You can find the video here. But before we begin to discuss treatments for hot flashes, it is important to understand what they are. A…

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How To Treat SIBO with Naturopathic Medicine

SIBO is a Common Medical Problem One of the most common digestive challenges I treat is small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO). SIBO is a complicated medical challenge, that may be the root cause of much of the irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), currently being diagnosed in the United States. Recently, I did a YouTube video, that discussed how I treat SIBO at my offices in Los Angeles. To see my recent video on SIBO, you can watch it here. So What Exactly is SIBO? SIBO is a condition whereby an abnormal over-growth of bacteria accumulates in the small…

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How To Stay Healthy on a Budget

Staying Healthy on a Budget Want to stay healthy on a budget?  Are you feeling like you need to be a millionaire just to maintain your health?  You are not alone.  Trying to stay healthy on a budget can be a huge challenge. I have also done several videos on my YouTube Channel on this very subject.  To see the video you can click here! As a naturopathic doctor  working in Los Angeles, I work with a wide variety of people from all walks of life.  They all want to stay healthy, but they often are on…

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Optimal Health to 40. 50, 60 and Beyond!

A Little Bit About Me and My Work as a Naturopathic Doctor Greetings, My Name is Dr. Whimsy Anderson, ND, and I am a licensed naturopathic doctor, based in Los Angeles.  My offices are located in the heart of the city — just a stone's throw away from Beverly Hills and West Hollywood.   In my practice, I enjoy helping people who are interested in improving their health and want to find the right diet and lifestyle for their unique needs.  To see the full YouTube video on this topic, you can click here! Healthy to 40,…

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