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12 Tips for a Happy, Healthy Menopause
As women transition into menopause, known as perimenopause hormone levels can be all over the board, sometimes for months, and for some women hormones can fluctuate for years. A woman is considered to be in menopause the day after one year that she has had her last spontaneous period. Common Hormone Imbalances during the transition […]
Natural Remedies for Hair Loss
Hair loss, dry and brittle hair, thinning hair, and other hair problems are never isolated conditions, but the result of more basic body imbalances. Changes in hair are often the first indication of nutritional deficiencies. Both men and women may notice a natural physiological thinning of their hair starting in their late 30s and into […]
The Best Natural Remedies for Depression & Anxiety
Anxiety and depression are two of the most common mental health concerns in our society. The key to successfully treating depression and anxiety is to identify the root causes and the the hidden triggers. This includes the state of your physical health, how you manage stress, your relationships, nutrient deficiencies, underlying infections, toxic load, a […]
Balance Your Body Chemistry with Nutrition
When was the last time you had an accurate interpretation and blood chemistry analysis of your lab results? Laboratory ranges found on lab test results are so broad that they cannot be used to spot sub-clinical conditions. Did you know that lab normals are not necessarily healthy or optimal? I cannot tell you how often […]
Gluten Intolerance: Reasons to Avoid Gluten
Gluten is a protein found in the endosperm of grains such as wheat, rye, spelt and barley. It constitutes about 80% of the proteins in wheat, and is composed of the proteins gliadin and glutenin. Researchers reported that gliadin, the protein component of gluten causes gut permeability (leaky gut), which occurs in ALL individuals who […]
Exercise Addiction: Signs, Symptoms & Side Effects
Exercise addiction is probably the most contradictory of all addictions. Many compulsive exercisers have behaviors similar to drug addicts, including altered moods and withdrawal. While some people are too sedentary, on the other end of the spectrum there are others who are obsessive and extreme in their mission for a leaner physique going overboard with […]
The Best Natural Remedies for Stress Relief
Stress and anxiety…we all experience it and have various coping mechanisms — some healthy and others not so healthy. While short bursts of stress are not harmful, long-term, chronic stress is damaging and detrimental to our health, and linked to disease. There are over 1400 chemical reactions that occur in our bodies body as a […]