Dear Akasha Patients:
Due to the increasing numbers of covid infections in LA county, secondary to the new Omicron variants, Akasha had to reinstate the rapid testing requirement before every in-person visit. We appreciate your support and understanding. Please note the following: Effective as of June 3, 2022
Developing breast cancer is the number one concern my patients have before starting hormone therapy. There is so much confusion and misinformation regarding hormone therapy and breast cancer. My goal is to educate about the actual risk hormones play in the development of breast cancer so women can approach menopause empowered rather than with fear. I have seen even the most well-intentioned physicians be misinformed about the research on hormone therapy and the actual risk it may ...
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Coronavirus has a crush on sugar. It gets really amped and energized on sugar and makes a bunch of virus babies. Coronavirus loves that sugar is the most inflammatory food you can eat. So, if you are exposed to Coronavirus, don’t feed it sugar or processed foods that turn into sugar once you eat them.
What should you eat to help your body beat the Coronavirus? Foods that decrease inflammation can help your immune system squelch the Coronavirus.
Anti-inflammatory foods include:
• green leafy ...
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Breaking barriers and assumptions of what America says the black man “should” be without a father
As a 27-year-old black man, I, unfortunately, became a statistic when I was under the age of 18.
I was not thrown in jail, or even put in handcuffs or put in the back of a police vehicle. But I was another black teen living in a single-parent home.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, only 38.7 percent of African-American minors live with both ...
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It’s that time of year again – the after the holidays time when some of us ask ourselves: “What was I thinking? Why did it eat that much, drink that much, party that much?
The holidays are one of these times when we flood our system with fatty, sugary foods that can lead to digestive issues, low immune function, and plenty of weight gain. In fact, the average American gains 5 pounds between Thanksgiving and ...
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Acts of kindness are often relatively simple things we can do that can have the effect of increasing our own happiness while also letting others know they’re not alone. For many of us, there has never been a more important time in our lives to approach the world and all our interactions through kindness. A fundamental principle of acting through kindness is to give people the benefit of the doubt. We have no idea what challenges ...
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Testing for the safety and efficacy of vaccines can be a daunting, expensive, and time-consuming task. That is why we usually only hear about a particular vaccine in the news when the trials have been completed and safety and scientific evidence are presented for final approval.
However, the relentless interest in a COVID-19 effective vaccine has consumed the airwaves and our psyches for the last nine months. No matter which way we turn, we find ...
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I have always steered away from the debate on vaccines, but not this year. As an integrative physician and the head of a well-respected integrative clinic, I never thought I would make a recommendation so strongly in my many years of practice.
It seems so long ago, but when the first wave of the coronavirus hit in March, frontline healthcare workers, and the healthcare system were immensely overwhelmed. PPE was understocked and unavailable, vacant beds were ...
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The purpose of breast cancer screening is to detect cancer prior to any physical symptoms. Earlier detection of cancer means a better chance for successful treatment.
The decision on when to begin breast cancer screening is based on your personal breast cancer risk profile. For women of average risk, there are several professional recommendations that may be followed:
The Mayo Clinic supports screening with mammograms every 1-2 years from age 40-50, with annual mammograms for women age >50.
The American Cancer Society recommends women ...
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Your heart races, you feel the panic, sometimes it impacts your sleep, you are easily irritated, and it may even hit harder when it’s time to leave the house. It’s a feeling of fear or apprehension about what’s yet to come.
The current COVID-19 epidemic has been terrifying in multiple ways. Feelings of fear, anxiety, sadness, and uncertainty have consumed most of us, throwing into question what we knew as “our normal ways of living”. ...
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What a gift the Akasha Family is to us!! From the moment we walked through their door, we were made to feel like part of this incredible family by everyone on staf…
