Platt Wellness Blog

I published a blog a couple of years ago in deference to October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Since then, nothing has changed. I feel the message is important enough to repeat. The unfortunate situation is that all things pink, including ribbons, has come to symbolize a complete lack of interest in achieving a better approach to breast cancer. The Susan Komen Foundation has raised millions of dollars since 1982 and the statistics have not improved.October is well known as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. There is no debate about the fact that women should be aware of breast cancer since...

October is National Diabetes Month and awareness is mostly focused on Type 2 Diabetes.  What most people are not aware of is that people with diabetes are susceptible to Alzheimer’s due to a condition called Type III diabetes, which is insulin resistance in the brain.  This form of diabetes is considered a frequent precursor to Alzheimer's disease.  A recent Mayo Clinic study shows that Type III diabetes occurs when neurons in the brain become unable to respond to insulin, which is essential for basic tasks, including memory and learning. Some researchers believe that this inability of insulin to function is...

Dr. Platt gives us a fascinating look at adrenaline dominance, an imbalance virtually NO ONE is talking about! This is one talk not to miss!

Dr. Platt explains that the catch-all health disturbance of adrenal fatigue is diagnosed by low salivary cortisol, which is actually indicative of adrenalin dominance.