So let me explain first, before we really get into it, that I am by NO means an avid baker. I’ve never actually baked a loaf of bread in...

The current global health crisis has created an unusual social situation, that of social distancing and self-isolation, that has...

If you’re a man, or have a male partner, and are trying to create a baby - this blog is for you. Often overlooked in light of a “normal”...

I met with a new patient last week who asked an awesome question. We were discussing she and her partners’ diet, and talking about the...

Whether you’re trying to conceive naturally or with IVF, egg quality should be on your mind. Women are born with all the egg cells...

I’ve shared a few articles in the past on the use of nutritional IV therapy for fertility and overall health – see here for one on the...

It’s estimated that somewhere between 70-80% of women struggle with nausea and vomiting during pregnancy. Most of the time, the symptoms...

I so rarely have a patient in my office who has great energy the first time we meet, it feels like I’ve met a unicorn when I do – are you...

At some point during pregnancy, most women will battle with pain – from headaches to muscle aches, back pain to pelvic pain, it’s...

Reduced glutathione (GSH), commonly referred to as simply glutathione, is found in the cytosol of almost every cell in the body. A...

It’s that busy time of year, when we’re all running around trying to get things done before the holidays - making sure we’ve bought gifts...

In parts 1 and 2 of this thyroid series, we’ve seen that the thyroid gland is often touted as the most important hormonal gland because...

I posted a photo of these beauties on my Instagram and Facebook accounts this week, and got so many requests for the recipe that I...

If you’ve read Part 1 of my thyroid series, you’ll know that the thyroid hormone system is responsible for regulating a huge number of...

I’ve got a slight obsession with Jamie Oliver – I’m not afraid to say it. Several of his cookbooks line our shelves, and I find they are...

This is the first of a series of blog posts about one of my most frequently discussed hormonal health topics with patients – the thyroid....

With Thanksgiving quickly approaching (sorry, not sorry – I love the fall!), it is almost automatic that I find myself frequently taking...

Doing some research for a migraine patient recently, I came across a new article giving some credo to the use of IV magnesium for acute...

Gluta-what? If you're reading the title of this post and have no idea what I’m talking about, you’re not alone. In fact, many of my...

At Acubalance, we practice proactive health care to assist you in achieving optimal health. We’re always striving to be on the...