Thinning & Brittle Hair? Check Your Hormones!
Luscious locks. Flowing tresses. Who doesn’t want to have a full head of shiny hair? But I bet you didn’t know just how much hormones and healthy hair are connected. That’s right! Hair is affected by hormonal changes in our bodies which play a role in both hair growth, texture, and those pesky grey hairs […]
Spring Allergies: Natural Solutions and Home Remedies
Spring is often characterized as a season of renewal, hope, and rebirth. However, for many, it’s also a season of runny noses, itchy and watery eyes. In fact, about 25% of North Americans suffer from seasonal allergies, with the spring season being the biggest offender. Spring allergies typically happen when your immune system detects a […]
Endometriosis: A Natural Approach
Severe pain during your period, bloating, and painful intercourse shouldn’t be accepted as normal. Women experiencing these symptoms could have endometriosis, a condition affecting about 10% of females of reproductive age. Despite its prevalence, endometriosis can be difficult to treat, and it often worsens over time. As a result, endometriosis can have an ongoing negative […]
Why Oral Health Matters
A central tenet of holistic health is the interconnectedness of all the elements that make up your wellbeing. Through this approach, we learn how our lifestyle choices can impact health in ways we may not expect. But, an often-overlooked component of these complex connections is your oral health. Having a plan to protect your oral […]
The PCOS and Gut Health Connection
Up to five million women in the U.S. have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), but this condition remains frustratingly difficult to diagnose and treat. One study found that 70% of women with PCOS haven’t been diagnosed, so they continue to experience debilitating symptoms. With a wide range of symptoms, PCOS can have a profound influence on […]
Prescription Meds + Nutrient Depletion: Warning Signs, Risks, and Natural Solutions
Prescription medications provide relief for various conditions and illnesses. For some people, they’re an important part of maintaining health and vitality. However, many come with the unwanted side effect of depleting your body of key nutrients. Our bodies require sufficient vitamins and minerals to function properly– these micronutrients support healthy cell growth, immunity, and metabolism. […]
What You Need to Know About Testosterone
Testosterone plays a number of important roles in our health that may surprise you. For instance, did you know that women produce testosterone, too? It is not just a male sex hormone, although women require only one tenth the amount of testosterone that men do. We experience a spike in testosterone production during puberty, and […]
Understanding Hormone Testing
If you are noticing sudden changes in your weight, energy levels, skin, mood, or irregular menstrual cycles, your body is signaling to you that there is an imbalance. Your body communicates internally through the use of hormones which are chemical messengers that impact how our cells and organs function. They control a number of bodily […]
5 Ways to Improve Sleep Naturally
Despite the many scientific advances in the field of medicine over the last few decades, many of us neglect one of the most important contributors to our wellbeing: sleep. It’s a bit ironic. We now know more than ever before about the effect of lifestyle on health, but, on average, we’re sleeping less. The results […]
Is it Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?
Everybody experiences fatigue from time to time, whether from a poor sleep or a busy day. While inconvenient, this level of fatigue is not life-disrupting and can usually be resolved with a good night’s rest. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is much different. This complex condition is characterized by profound feelings of tiredness that do not […]
