You may be thinking, wait, what? Don’t we need folic acid? Truth is that some forms might not be ideal for everyone. Folate is a naturally occurring B vitamin, necessary for function on a cellular level and important for daily detoxification. While there are many problems that can occur in our bodies without enough folate, […]
Most healthcare providers use lab testing in their medical practices. As a midwife in New York State, I am licensed to order and interpret lab tests in the same way as a doctor can. I prescribe standard “covered by insurance” blood tests, as well innovative, functional medical testing for my patients. Because of my advanced functional […]
Supplementing a breastfed baby is controversial, even when that supplement is a vitamin. Nursing moms are wary of the need to give their baby anything but breastmilk. As a lactation consultant, I agree. We should be very careful about anything we tell moms to put into baby’s mouth during those early months. Couple this with […]
