Author: BMC Staff

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”

Butternut Mac(Vegan, Gluten-free Optional) Another dish for the holiday table! This vegan mac and “cheese” is made with a butternut and coconut milk sauce. To make this recipe gluten free, just select your favorite gluten free pasta. Ingredients 2 cups of cubed Butternut Squash ¼ cup of Alternative Milk (Almond or Coconut preferred) 1 tablespoon of Olive Oil 2 tablespoons of Lemon Juice 1 teaspoon Paprika ¼ cup Nutritional Yeast 3 cloves of Minced Garlic ½ Medium Onion Diced Salt … Continue reading “Butternut Mac”

24 Hour Comprehensive Hormone Profiling Type of Test: 24 hour Urine Collection, Tests profile for 20 Hormones Why Profiling? A profile provides in tabular format a group of data, which may reveal traits or characteristics, which might not be gleaned from single data points seen in isolation. Due to the large number and complex metabolic pathways of steroid hormones of both adrenal and gonadal origin, profiling has been a goal since the late 1960’s. However, clinical hormone testing has largely … Continue reading “24 Hour Comprehensive Hormone Profiling”

General Information of Adrenal Stress Index Testing If you are experiencing stress, fatigue, insomnia, anxiety or depression, it could mean that your adrenal glands are not functioning properly. Your adrenal glands are responsible for producing hormones you need, such as adrenaline and cortisol. Cortisol specifically aids you in managing stress among other important functions. Sometimes, our adrenal glands don’t work as well as they are supposed to. Of which results in some abnormalities in energy production, bone growth, immunity, quality … Continue reading “Adrenal Stress Index Testing”