Weight management can be hard enough, but to add to that dilemma we have suboptimal food choices. If that weren’t hard enough, add hormonal imbalances into the mix and now we’ve got an excruciating uphill battle to lose weight or maintain. No pill, injection, or treatment will provide a healthy, sustainable weight loss.
It is safe to say that this past year has been nothing short of stressful for all of us. Alcohol sales skyrocketed due to the increase demand to escape from the reality of a pandemic and lower the inevitable stress levels. Good news is now there is a hot new product on the market that […]
There are so many different supplements on the shelves these days, it can be a nightmare to try to figure out which ones are actually necessary and beneficial and which ones are a waste of money. Collagen, which you can take in powder or capsule form, is an essential protein in the human body and […]
Think of cortisol as nature’s built-in alarm system. It is your body’s main stress hormone. It works with certain parts of your brain to control your mood, motivation, and fear. Cortisol is made in the adrenal glands in your kidneys. We are all pretty familiar with the ‘fight-or-flight’ instinct in a crisis, and cortisol plays […]
I am sure that most of us are familiar with the terms “vampire facial” and “oshot”. We see it all over these reality television shows. It can be super intimidating when seeing it advertised on TV, but these facials, also referred to as PRP (platelet rich plasma) facials and vaginal treatments, are so beneficial and […]
We are all familiar with the female sex hormone called estrogen, but another key female hormone produced is progesterone. Many women are familiar with progesterone as a hormone that is essential for fertility and for pregnancy. Once a woman hits perimenopause, progesterone production in the ovaries starts to decline. By the time she reaches menopause, […]
It is that time of year again when the sun is out and the weather starts getting warmer. What does that mean? Summer and swim suit season is right around the corner. This tends to be the time that most of us start to really emphasize that diet, body sculpting and workout regimen. You may […]
A good majority of our hormones are produced in the pituitary gland. The pituitary gland is known as the master gland that controls the functions of other important glands, such as the adrenal gland. The human body has two adrenal glands, one sits on top of each kidney.
Magnesium is the fourth most abundant mineral in the human body. While it plays several important roles in the health of your body and brain, most people do not get enough of it. Some of its many functions include helping with muscle and nerve function, regulating blood pressure, and supporting the immune system. Involved in […]
A good majority of us experience gastrointestinal issues at some point in our lives. Common symptoms can range from mild heartburn, indigestion, bloating and constipation, to the more intense case commonly known as Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Between 3 and 20 percent of Americans experience IBS. The condition affects more women than men. Some people […]
