More than any other organ in the human body, the breast occupies a place in our social and cultural landscape well beyond its physiological function to nourish our offspring. “The soft tissue that we think of as a breast is actually a mammary gland, a complex system of fat cells and ducts that produce milk and deliver it to a baby via the nipple,” says plastic surgeon and breast … [Read more...]

As school bells start ringing again, cold and flu season is also just around the corner. And the anticipation of a new academic year may bring a whirlwind of emotions for the whole family. Now, more than ever, it’s crucial to take the right steps to protect yourself and your loved ones from illnesses and excess stress. Let’s discuss how to prepare for flu season and what back-to-school health … [Read more...]

Most of us are not mindful of the importance of gut health—or just how far we’ve been distanced from it in the modern world. Many of us were not breast-fed, received countless simultaneous vaccinations as children, and/or were overprescribed antibiotics and medications from the start. Any one of these phenomena—in addition to subsequent years of consuming processed foods, artificial sweeteners, … [Read more...]

Probiotics might be your new best friends. After all, you’ve probably heard about the bounty of health benefits that can come from taking probiotics on a regular basis. From better digestion to less stress, immune enhancement and much more, research on probiotics gives us plenty of reasons to incorporate more friendly flora into our daily health rituals. But do regular pill-based probiotics … [Read more...]