Hormones are regulatory chemicals manufactured by our body. Their roles are very important and if they do not function correctly, it can be felt throughout our whole body. We often take them for granted until they are deficient or out of balance.
In today’s complex world, our hormone levels are affected by many factors:
Women are more aware of the effects of hormones due to monthly cycles, pregnancies, birth control medications, and menopause. When out of balance, they can affect your moods and energy levels, cause headaches and weight gain, deplete your libido, and deprive you of sleep. Fortunately, there are natural ways to balance your hormones and lifestyle measures to help regulate them. Life can be better!
All women are familiar with the term menstrual cycle. And, when this cycling stops, this is known as menopause in women. So, here’s what you need to know about menopause: What is menopause? The cessation of a woman’s menstrual cycle and fertility is known as menopause. It is a natural decline of reproductive hormones with …
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Want a quick and easy way to boost your health through menopause and beyond? Vitamin D may be your answer. Let’s explore how this vitamin affects your hormones, bones, brain and heart health. As we get older, many of us women start to worry about declining health. Some of the most common things I see …
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Feeling like you need a little more energy? May be some dietary changes can help. Our vitality depends on keeping our hormones optimally functioning and in balance. In today’s world, our hormonal health is challenged on many fronts, such as environmental chemicals, stress, poor diets, aging, sedentary lifestyles, and more. There are many lifestyle choices …
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Ketogenic Diet Has Multiple Benefits One of the fastest growing dietary trends today is the ketogenic diet. It involves very low intake of carbohydrates, moderate intake of protein, and a high intake of fat. It is not new, but most people were not aware of it, until recently. The origins go back thousands of years …
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When I was in medical training one of the professors said that 50% of what we learned would be obsolete in 5 years. He knew what he was talking about. The practice of medicine is ever-changing as new knowledge and research become available. One of the more recent trends is to embrace more of a …
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