Elizabeth Boham, MD
Dive into expert articles, insightful blogs, and the latest
research to empower your health journey.
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How Gratitude Saved My Life
in WellnessAfter being diagnosed with aggressive breast cancer at the young age of 30, I found myself shocked and confused. I was “Miss Prevention.” I embraced all the right habits that were supposed to keep me healthy and disease-free throughout life; I exercised, ate well, and talked to others about wellness constantly. Now I was facing…
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A New Approach to Autoimmune Disease
in Wellness“Autoimmune disease” might just sound like a strange combination of words, but every day it becomes more and more relevant to our health. Fifty million Americans have one or more autoimmune diseases, and that number is rising. An autoimmune disease occurs when the body mistakenly attacks its own tissues, and this can lead to a…
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Breast Cancer Risk and Prevention
in WellnessAn estimated 330,000 new cases of breast cancer are expected to be diagnosed in American women this year. This is a scary statistic, but an important one to be aware of. Through conscious lifestyle choices, you can reduce your risk for breast cancer, while reducing your risk for other chronic diseases as well. Though there’s…
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Improve Your Cellular Age
in WellnessOur bodies are meant to age, they change with each passing year and we may notice both internal and external signs that things aren’t working the way they used to. But, it’s important to note, that though aging is a natural process, many aspects of our modern world can unnecessarily accelerate the process and lead…
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Natural Remedies for Healthy Blood Pressure
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, can sneak up on someone; even those who are seemingly healthy otherwise. In fact, new research shows that almost half of all Americans—a staggering 46%—are now categorized as having hypertension, while that number used to be closer to 38%. This means a huge portion of the population is at an…
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Stop Drinking Your Calories!
It’s the afternoon, you’ve had a long day, and you’re looking for a pick-me-up. You go into your favorite coffee shop for a drink, and the next thing you know, you have consumed 200-300 calories. Depending on your age and activity level, this may be 20% of the calories that your body needs in a…
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5 Reasons I Love Walnuts!
As a functional medicine doctor and nutritionist, I always strive to use food as medicine. Walnuts are a wonderful food packed with so many necessary nutrients that keep us healthy and prevent disease. Here are the 5 reasons I love walnuts! Walnuts are full of healthy fat. Walnuts are high in monounsaturated fats and are…
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5 Reasons Brown Rice is Better Than White
Brown rice or white? Everyone who has been to a Chinese restaurant has been asked this question. Next time you are faced with this decision, be sure to consider these 5 reasons to choose brown.. Processing – When white rice is made, the hull, or outer coating of the natural brown rice, is removed. When…
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Are you increasing your risk of pneumonia?
in WellnessCoughing, shortness of breath, fever, and chills. These are the signs of pneumonia, the 8th leading cause of death in the United States and the most common reason someone will die from an infection. It also results in missed work, decreased productivity, and makes you feel just plain awful. If you have any of these…
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5 Steps to Break the Cycle of Chronic Urinary Tract Infections
in WellnessAs a child, I had chronic urinary tract infections. I was treated with multiple antibiotics from the age of 5 until age 17. This chronic use of antibiotics impacted my skin and my digestive system. It may have even contributed to the breast cancer I got at age 30. Throughout my training in medical school…