What Is Metabolic Syndrome? 5 Factors Of The Condition, Who Gets It, And How It Can Be Prevented
Metabolic syndrome is an umbrella term used to describe a group of factors that raise the risk of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. It’s estimated that almost a quarter of adult Americans have metabolic syndrome. It’s linked to unhealthy lifestyle choices and certain genetic factors. But here’s the good news: you can bring metabolic […]
Progesterone To Help Balance Hormones
Take Progesterone to help balance estrogen in the body and reduce hot flashes.
Hay Fever And Gut Health
What does gut health have to do with hay fever or seasonal allergies? Probably a good deal more than you might think. Allergies and hay fever are an inappropriate defensive response to pollen and other substances. According to Dr. Joseph Mercola, “Besides being…
What Is SIBO?
If you are treating your leaky gut by following the 4 R’s and you’re not seeing much progress, it could be that you’re dealing with SIBO – small intestine bacterial overgrowth. SIBO (pronounced SEE-bo) is one of the causes of leaky gut, but the two vary a bit when it comes to treatment. The most […]
Modern Agriculture And Its Effect On Gut Health
If you’ve done much research on gut health, you already know that antibiotics, even when prescribed and used correctly, can really do a number on your digestive health. While they’re killing off the pathogens they were meant to eliminate, antibiotics also rid your body of helpful bacteria and other friendly microbes. This microbial community that […]
13 Signs Of Hormone Imbalance That Most Women Ignore
Hormone imbalance is widespread in the female population: as many as 80% of women experience it during their lifetimes. But women mustn’t be blamed for ignoring the symptoms of hormone imbalance. They can be extremely confusing, even for medical health care providers, and often creep up on a person so slowly that it’s difficult to […]
The “It’s All In Your Head” Diagnosis Is Still A Problem In Women’s Health
Have you ever been ignored by your health care provider, or had a problem dismissed as being “normal for your age” or “nothing to worry about for the time being”? It’s amazing how many stories women out there have about these types of problems, even in this age of technological advancement and supposed improved levels […]
Could That Problem Be Hormonal
Hormonal changes can produce a wide range of physical and mental symptoms. Hormones are the chemical messengers that allow your body to function in harmony. During your reproductive years, women’s hormones cycle up and down every month naturally. Changes also commonly occur during the two significant events in your life that affect your hormones the […]
Discover How Vitamin C And Vitamin E Can Help Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease
Vitamin C and Vitamin E are both antioxidants that are believed to play certain very important roles in our bodies. Very similar to one another, both vitamins help prevent free radical damage to our brains. It is believed that free radicals can cause damage to cell structures and other genetic material. The damage free radicals […]
The Relationship Between Anxiety And Insomnia
Anxiety and insomnia are often related. Each can be the cause of the other, which can lead to a vicious cycle that may seem impossible to break. A study conducted by Dag Neckelmann, MD, Ph.D., of the Department of Psychiatry at Haukeland University Hospital in Bergen, Norway, shows that chronic insomnia increases your odds of […]