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Soybeans, tofu and soy milk

Soy – Can it help with hot flashes and does it cause cancer?

Oh boy…the soy conversation. There’s no food that has sparked so much debate, hate or confusion. Soy contains plant compounds, isoflavones (genistein and daidzein), that look structurally similar to estradiol. But they’re not estrogen. They’re called phytoestrogens and they’re also found in other foods and plants including flaxseeds and red

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Fertility Program for Couples

Dr. Tyler Shippel ND CISSN and Dr. Nicole Medeiros ND We are thrilled to announce our new couple’s fertility program at HealthSpan! The couple’s fertility program provides an assessment and optimization plan for both partners. In cases of infertility, male issues occur almost as frequently as female issues. Since it

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Mens health

Men’s Health Program

Dr. Tyler Shippel, ND CISSN I am excited to be offering a new program this spring for men who have specific health concerns or want to improve their overall health and well-being. I created this program for men who are ready to take control of their own health and work

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What is hormone therapy good for?

Menopause Hormone Therapy – What does it help with?

Julia Fountain ND, NCMP Menopause Hormone Therapy (MHT) refers to hormones (estrogen and/or progesterone) prescribed to women to help alleviate symptoms associated with peri- and post-menopause. The decision to use hormone therapy is dependent on assessing risk vs benefit. There is shared decision making between a woman and her prescribing

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