Estrogen: Friend Now, Cancer-Causing Foe Later
November 15, 2023The female body is truly complex. Estrogen, the sex hormone we naturally produce, is a double-edged sword that may cause our own demise! To help women understand their bodies and better safeguard their health, let’s talk about the cancer-related dangers of high estrogen levels, the causes, and what women can do about it. The […]
On my walk this morning, I spotted these beautiful little red berries. And it reminded me of what I learned in medical school during botanical medicine classes. Did you know that a lot of the red berries are very poisonous? So, let’s say there’s a young deer in the forest, and he’s becoming very hungry. […]
There’s recent discoveries being made with the help of functional brain imaging, showing that if we dwell in certain mental states for long periods of time, those mental states will shape our health. There’s four different types of personalities: type A, B, C, and D. Type A people are high achievers, competitive, impatient, ambitious, and […]
Cinnamon For Anti-aging & Longevity
October 31, 2023Hi, I’m Dr. Branyon with New Hope Unlimited. If I mentioned the word cinnamon, most people have a memory of something they’ve smelled in the past. It could be at grandmother’s house. You know, when you were a little kid, you run in, and you quickly smell something that she’s cooking in the kitchen, smells […]
Ah, cinnamon. Cinnamon is known as an adaptogenic spice, and it can be an effective anti-aging botanical. It can help the body at any age manage our day-to-day stress, and boy do we have a lot of day-to-day stress now. It said that it’s a spice that can restore the body’s balance. Yay! When we […]
Great news! Great news! Cinnamon has been found to be wonderful for brain longevity at any age, but especially if you’re aging or closer to my age, it’s really really can be good for us. Cinnamon contains two biological active ingredients, eugenol and cinnamic acid. These two ingredients help prevent or slow down dementia, Alzheimer’s, […]
Happy Monday morning to you! Hi, I’m getting ready to go to work. That’s why I look like this and takes a lot to get me to let you see this. But anyway, I just got a wonderful text from my administrator, Nancy. She just text me the words to a wonderful song by Lesley […]
How to Slow Bone Loss and Prevent Osteoporosis
October 15, 2023As we grow older and more of our hair turns gray, concerns about high blood pressure, cognitive decline, and cancer risks can preoccupy our minds. However, one condition often overlooked is osteoporosis. This chronic disease reduces bone mineral density and bone mass. Unmanaged, it can cause fractures, particularly in the hip or spine. Osteoporosis affects […]
5 Meaningful Ways to Celebrate Your Cancerversary
September 5, 2023Cancer milestones are worthy of praise and celebration. They demonstrate your strength, resilience, courage, and self-love. Each milestone or “cancerversary” deserves commemoration. You have overcome so much, and your recovery is truly something to be proud of! Before we dive into how you can celebrate, let’s identify what to celebrate. What Is a Cancerversary? […]
The Harmful Side of Eating Fruits and Veggies
September 1, 2023Growing up, many of us had parents, doctors, teachers, or guardians who always reminded us to eat fruits and veggies. Some of us could only leave the dinner table if we ate every last bite of greens or apples. Recently, the United States also declared September National Fruit and Vegetable Month, bringing awareness to the […]
