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New Hormone Pellets Offer a Convenient Route to Hormone Balance By Beverly Goode-Kanawati, DO, ABPS I consider hormones to be one of the many miracles of our bodies, directing most major bodily functions. And their balance is critically important for optimal physical and mental health—for both men and women. The Beverly Medical Center team, from left: Dr. Beverly Goode-Kanawati, DO, ABPS, Sandra L. Britt, MS, APRN, and Sharon Price, MS, CNS, LN Very small amounts of hormones can trigger very … Continue reading “New Hormone Pellets Offer a Convenient Route to Hormone Balance”

Stories of chronic pain sufferers and the increasingly few viable alternatives for relief seem to crowd the news lately.  We unfortunately hear similar tales from some of the individuals who seek care at Beverly Medical Center—but here, we offer many options and alternatives! The Beverly Medical Center team, from left: Dr. Beverly Goode-Kanawati, DO, ABPS, Sandra L. Britt, MS, APRN, and Sharon Price, MS, CNS, LN To provide a better answer to our patients suffering with chronic pain, we pair … Continue reading “Cellular Healing Power Can Keep You Moving”

Have you heard of antioxidants? If you have any interest in wellness, you probably already have! Antioxidants can be found naturally or artificially, however they are most commonly sought after in the form of plant-based foods. The reason they’re such a staple in the wellness world is because of their ability to prevent cell damage in response to environmental toxins.   “Antioxidants are critical to health in this time and age, because we are exposed to so many environmental chemicals,” says … Continue reading “HARNESS THE POWER OF ANTIOXIDANTS WITH THESE 8 FREE RADICAL-FIGHTING FOODS”

By Beverly Goode-Kanawati, DO While infertility can be a complex challenge, sometimes the answer is as simple as improving what you eat. Over the years we have had a number of patients come to us asking about fertility issues. Many have had extensive work-ups showing they have normal open tubes and are ovulating. Fertility specialists can’t pinpoint the reason why they can’t become pregnant. It is very important to understand that—simply put—infertility can result from being unhealthy. A woman may … Continue reading “Overcoming Infertility”

Plant-based vs Veganism: What’s the Difference? Veganism and Plant-based eating have been trending ever since a plethora of informative documentaries had been released. Films such as Food Inc., Forks over Knives, The Game Changers, and many more have inspired thousands to make the switch and ditch animal products and overly processed foods. Plant-based eating is not only good for you, but also benefits our environment and saves millions of animals from unnecessary harm. So what is the difference between a plant-based diet and … Continue reading “Plant-based vs Veganism: What’s the Difference?”

Helping Women Navigate Life Stages In recent years, we have noted a steady increase in the number of female patients needing help with the changes that accompany growth and maturity. The female life cycle—from childhood through the fertile years, pregnancy and childbirth, menopause and beyond—poses many unique challenges that need attention. Our approach at Beverly Medical Center has always been to emphasize integrative and natural approaches to help combat the challenges in each of these life stages. With the added … Continue reading “Helping Women Navigate Life Stages”

Healthier ‘Caramel’ Apples Since fall is here, it’s easy to succumb to traditional cravings such as baked goods, candy corn and candied or caramel apples. Caramel is delicious, however it is full of processed sugar and heavy dairy. So let’s try making a special little fall treat that is a bit healthier than the traditional caramel apples. Ingredients 16 medjool dates, pitted 1/4 cup non-dairy milk, (such as soy or almond) ¼ refined coconut oil 1 1/2 tablespoons peanut butter … Continue reading “Healthier ‘Caramel’ Apples”

Raleigh Restaurants with Healthy Options Sometimes, it is nice to get some take out once in a while. The challenge is to find healthier options like gluten free or vegan / vegetarian options. Good news is that we have found some great places right here in Raleigh, NC that are serving up great service and healthy food options nearby. Here are some of our favorite local spots. Irregardless Cafe and Catering This spot has been serving farm to table dishes … Continue reading “Raleigh Restaurants with Healthy Options”

Fresh Green Bean Casserole(Gluten and Dairy Free, Vegan optional) Part of our Healthier Holiday’s series, this popular side dish just got a healthier makeover. Give this recipe a try for your holiday table this year! This fresh green bean casserole is gluten free, dairy free and vegan optional. ***To make this dish even healthier, you can omit the thickening agent for the mushroom gravy, and the cooking spray when making the french onions. These are used for texturizing the dish … Continue reading “Fresh Green Bean Casserole”