Brookfield Herbal

10/11/2025

A European longitudinal study led by the French Institute for Health and Biomedical Research (INSERM) found that exposure to certain chemicals before and after birth can harm children’s respiratory development.
Researchers tracked babies exposed to phthalates, parabens, and PFAS, compounds commonly found in artificial fragrances and personal care products.
The study revealed that these children showed reduced lung function at ages 6 and 12 compared to those with lower exposure levels.
These findings highlight the long-term respiratory risks linked to everyday chemical exposure from fragranced products.
Scientists emphasize the need for stricter regulation and safer formulations in consumer goods to protect developing lungs.

28/10/2025

28/10/2025

Too often, women’s voices are dismissed in healthcare. Gaslighting happens when your questions or instincts are met with condescension instead of compassion.⁠
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But here’s the truth: your lived experience, your intuition, and your informed research are powerful. Trust them.⁠
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So to all of you struggling to find support and answers for...⁠
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• Polycystic O***y Syndrome (PCOS)⁠
• Endometriosis⁠
• Hashimoto’s ⁠
• Perimenopause & Menopause⁠
• Poor sleep⁠
• Fibroids⁠
• Hormonal Migraines⁠
• Infertility⁠
• PMS or PMDD⁠
• Chronic Fatigue Syndrome ⁠
• Gestational Diabetes⁠
• Autoimmune Diseases ⁠
• Irregular menstrual cycles⁠
• Heavy or prolonged bleeding⁠
• Weight gain ⁠
• Fatigue or low energy⁠
• Hair thinning or loss⁠
• Mood changes⁠
• Sleep disturbances or insomnia⁠
• Hot flashes and night sweats⁠
• Low libido⁠
• Vaginal dryness or discomfort⁠
• Digestive issues ⁠
• Chronic pelvic pain ⁠
• Brain fog⁠
⁠..I believe you. I’m here for you. And importantly, believe yourself. ⁠
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✨💪 Let’s demand better and not stand for medical gaslighting so you get the answers - and care you need. ⁠See link in bio and protect yourself from this phenomenon.
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15/10/2025

Colorectal cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer death worldwide. Research is uncovering a surprising partner in its development: the microbiome.

Microbes like Fusobacterium nucleatum appear inside tumors, while diets high in fat and cigarette smoke exposures shift the gut ecosystem and create chemical environments that can push cells toward cancer.

I break down what the science shows about microbes, metabolites, and cancer risk — and what choices we can make to keep our gut ecology on the protective side.

Read the full post here: https://open.substack.com/pub/naturespharmacy/p/gut-bugs-and-colon-cancer-risk-explained?r=i3zme&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

29/08/2025

Here’s the thing: in medicine, being labeled “that patient” is real.

Sometimes it’s said with an eye roll in the exam room. Sometimes it’s written into your chart. And once it’s there, it can follow you from one doctor to the next. It’s shorthand for: she asks too many questions, she pushes back, she won’t just go along.

But history shows us why this happens: women’s pain has been dismissed for centuries. We’ve been told we’re “hysterical,” “emotional,” or “noncompliant.” And so many of us have learned to censor ourselves to stay polite, apologetic, agreeable just to avoid the label.

Yet here’s the truth: asking questions, saying no, or trusting your gut doesn’t make you “difficult.” It makes you discerning. It makes you informed. It makes you powerful.

As a physician and midwife, I can tell you this with certainty: women who advocate for themselves not only change their own health outcomes, they change the culture of care for all of us.

👉 Follow .avivaromm if you’re If you’re done with being dismissed, if you’re tired of shrinking yourself to be acceptable.

16/08/2025

Ginger!

15/08/2025

A top pharmacist has issued a warning ⚠️ Read more: https://trib.al/dOpnlx7

14/08/2025

Good rule of thumb