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Wednesday Nights with Dr. Lani

Dr. Lani — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:08:32 +0000

Free Teleseminar/Webinar Series Teleseminars are very easy to attend. You can sign in through your computer or call in by phone. Once you sign up for an event you will receive an email with directions on how to attend. All teleseminars are live – you will have time during the teleseminar to send in questions through your [...]

Could It Be Your Thyroid?

Dr. Lani — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:37:57 +0000

Sick and tired of feeling sick and tired? Could it be your thyroid? Hypothyroidism is a huge problem. It is estimated that 1 in 50 women and 1 in 1,000 men have this condition. I think these estimates are low. The diagnosis of hypothyroidism is made by assessing the patient’s symptoms. Laboratory tests usually confirm [...]

Women’s Healthcare Mentoring Program

Dr. Lani — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 18:07:24 +0000

Women’s Healthcare Mentoring Program

Digestive Disorders and What You Can Do

Dr. Lani — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 17:49:40 +0000

Now that Thanksgiving is over, let’s take a look at the wondrous digestive system. The primary function of the digestive system is to break down the food we eat into smaller parts so the body can use them to build and nourish cells and provide energy. The digestive process is complex, yet simple remedies or [...]

Vitamin D Winter

Dr. Lani — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:45:22 +0000

Vitamin D is one of the main topics of my forthcoming book, The Sun Companion. It is critical for you and your family to get this vitamin/hormone in the right amount. I used to think that I was not deficient. After all, I live in California and I am outside biking, walking and gardening – [...]

Flu Shot or Not?

Dr. Lani — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 04:00:02 +0000

Many of my readers have asked me to weigh in on the H1N1 vaccination controversy. There are two extreme points of view when it comes to vaccinating for the H1N1/swine flu. The CDC recommends that everyone get the vaccine starting with those most at risk. The other extreme are people who do not believe in [...]

Sleep Disorders and What You Can Do

Dr. Lani — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 04:17:08 +0000

Free teleseminar with Dr. Simpson Wednesday November 4th 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM All you need to attend is your phone Getting a good night sleep is not only glorious it is essential for our health. Most people experience an occasional night or two of sleeplessness due to stressful life situations. More serious is prolonged sleepless [...]

Risk Factors for Vitamin D Deficiency

Dr. Lani — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 05:15:18 +0000

I’ve listed some of the specific risk factors for vitamin D below. Which ones apply to you and your family members? Not enough exposure to sunshine when vitamin D producing UV-B rays are abundant. Dark pigmented skin without enough sun exposure. Daily use of sunscreens or sunblock – (SPF 15 blocks 95% of UV-B rays) Living in northern latitudes [...]

Osteoporosis Myths and Facts

Dr. Lani — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 05:17:14 +0000

There is considerable hype and misinformation regarding osteoporosis. Some people have serious osteoporosis that does require treatment with medication. In my opinion, medications for osteoporosis have been significantly over-prescribed. Commercials featuring Sally Field (of The Flying Nun fame) seem to make the case that the most common drugs to treat osteoporosis are safe and effective. [...]

The Safest Deodorant is Free and in Your Kitchen

Dr. Lani — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 05:37:06 +0000

Save your breasts and use this homemade chemical-free DEODORANT The most common area to develop breast cancer is in the upper outer quadrant- or in layman’s terms, right next to the armpit. As such, alternative doctors have been arguing for years that there may be a connection between the use of deodorants and the development [...]