The Hemp Connection [05/13/16] 

  • Learn more about help for PCOS in Seattle

    We had a wonderful conversation this week with Janelle Fuchs, RD, LD, of the Emily Program's new Seattle outreach program.Here is information on the open house she invited our listeners to. Please stop by and check it out!Thursday, June 23, 20114:30 to 7 pmThe Emily ProgramLake Union Building1700 Westlake Avenue NorthSuite 650Seat…

  • Is healthy behavior self-denial or self-indulgence?

    The other night, Gretchen Kubacky, PsyD shared in her webinar that managing a chronic illness such as PCOS requires an average of an hour and 40 minutes a day. She stated that this included exercise, taking medications, checking blood glucose, physician appointments, etc.I don't have PCOS, and as she was listing the activities tha…

  • Last night I settled in to watch the evening news, in time to see an ad for Country Crock's Omega 3 Plus brand margarine. With my reputation as somewhat of an"omega 3 queen," I figured I'd better pay attention. And by the time the ad was over, I knew I had today's post.This label is a perfect example of why consumers are confused,…

  • East or West, facts are facts

    I am not a skin expert, at all, but since we have so many women we work with who have skin problems, I am very interested in skin health. We are grateful to have Susan Van Dyke, MD, board-certified cosmetic dermatologist, as a resource when we do have questions about skin.I am not a naturopath, either, but we do work with a lot of…