As many of us know, estrogen is the main female sex hormone that in a woman’s body. It is very common for estrogen levels to fluctuate at various times of the month and through a woman’s lifetime. It is found in both men and women. While its main role is to manage the reproductive system, […]
Bones are the skeleton that keeps us together and keeps us mobile. Hormones are really important to bone health and strength. When we are young, we don’t really think of it in those terms. We don’t think about how strong or weak our bones are or how important it is to keep them strong. We […]
Sugar is one of those controversial topics when it comes to our health. Naturally, it is in all foods that contain carbohydrates, such as fruits and vegetables, grains, and dairy. Consuming these foods in moderation can be ok. We must be wary of added sugar. Consuming vast amounts of it is the biggest problem contributing […]
Millions of people are bloated right now. Maybe you have trouble closing that zipper after a meal. Or maybe you just feel so filled up with air. You may even notice that food baby only comes around after eating a specific food. Either way, bloating comes in many forms and happens for many reasons. A […]
Whether you are male or female, most of us all want those luscious locks of hair forever. I doubt that any of us wish to be bald, or want to have that receding hairline, or deal with clogged drains from all the hair loss in the shower. Many of the causes involve hormones. We have […]
Your thyroid—a small gland in your neck—has a huge impact on your body. It produces the thyroid hormone (TH), which is responsible for several functions including management of your metabolism, heartbeat, temperature, mood, bowel movements, and more, in check. When the thyroid does not produce enough TH, this is an underactive thyroid. A thyroid health […]
Inflammation is a process where your body’s defense system protects you from infection of outside invaders, such as bacteria and viruses. But in some diseases, like arthritis, your immune system triggers it when there are no invaders to fight off. In these autoimmune diseases, your immune system acts as if regular tissues are the enemy.
It is possible for a woman’s testosterone production to be too high or too low. Because testosterone is a key hormone in the body, a testosterone imbalance can have quite an impact on your health and well-being. Although testosterone is often thought of as a “male hormone”, it’s actually vital to women as well. Optimal […]
When we talk about the role that hormones play on various aspects of our body, we can’t forget the impact it makes on the most vital organ- the heart. When it comes to heart health, hormones play a leading role. The way they are functioning in the body directly impacts the cardiovascular system, the heart […]
Whether it be summer or winter, many people tend to have that urge to have some extra color to their skin. People get caught up in the summer fun and forget to apply sun protection, or even purposely put their skin at risk just to get that bronzed glow. Then in the winter, we think […]
