18

Nov

Testosterone 101

What is testosterone?Testosterone is considered the key male sex hormone regulating fertility, muscle mass, fat distribution and red blood cell production. Testosterone is associated with sex drive and plays a role in sperm production. Levels of testosterone tend to drop w...

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18

Nov

The Functional Nutrition Approach to PCOS

PCOS CausesPolycystic ovary syndrome or PCOS is an endocrine and metabolic condition that creates a hormonal imbalance. PCOS is the most common form of hormonal imbalance in women of reproductive age, affecting from 5-15% of women.  While some people develop cysts on...

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18

Nov

Gut-Brain Connection

The brain has a direct connection to the stomach and intestines. Just as the brain sends signals to the stomach to release enzymes with thoughts of foods, the connection goes in both directions.  An intestine with issues sends signals to the brain, causing anxiety, str...

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18

Nov

Menopause 101

What is menopause?Menopause is a stage in a women's life when her period stops. It is a naturally occurring process, traditionally occurs in the late ’40s to early ’50s, marking the end of a woman’s reproductive years.  Menopause happens when t...

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18

Nov

The Progesterone – Cortisol Connection

What is progesterone? Progesterone is a steroid hormone produced in both males and females.  In females, progesterone is known as the pregnancy hormone and produced by the ovaries after ovulation.  Progesterone's role is to prepare the uterus to accept and m...

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18

Nov

The Natural Solution to Fixing Infertility

Infertility means not being able to get pregnant after a year of trying or are unable to stay pregnant. Around 10% of women in the US have difficulty getting or staying pregnant. Women and men both can have issues that cause infertility. Infertility takes a huge emotional t...

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Categories: Infertility Pregnancy


18

Nov

GI Map: Testing for Digestive Health

Health starts in the gut. In addition to processing food, the intestine is particularly important to proper immune system function.  The bacteria in the gut plays a vital role. Billions of bacteria reside in the gut and microbiota or gut flora, which protect the intest...

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Category: Digestion


18

Nov

GI Dysfunction and Weight Gain

How does digestion affect weight?The culprit behind weight loss struggles may be a result of a faulty digestive system. Many people suffer from digestive disorders and experience symptoms such as bloating, diarrhea, constipation, gas, and heartburn.  Faulty digestion...

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Category: Digestion


17

Nov

Food Sensitivities and Weight Loss

Struggling with weight loss, despite eating well and exercising, could be associated with other factors such as food sensitivities. The distinction between food allergies and food sensitivities is essential to understand. Food allergies are the most recognizable type and ar...

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17

Nov

Estrogen and Progesterone Connection

From puberty on, hormones take control of the body and impact daily life in many ways. Two hormones that are very important to the female body are estrogen and progesterone. While considered female hormones, estrogen and progesterone are present in both males and females. W...

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