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How to Boost Testosterone Naturally
Testosterone is a hormone that does much more than fuel your libido. Many people know that low testosterone levels can affect libido, but many fail to realize that testosterone is also vital for for energy, mental clarity, a strong and healthy functioning heart, insulin sensitivity, protein synthesis, strong bones and muscles, healthy aging, and keeping […]
Clinical Pearls from the 2013 IAACN Conference
One of my favorite educational conferences to attend is the annual International & American Associations of Clinical Nutritionists (IAACN Conference), a scientific symposium. The topic and focus of this years 4-day symposium was “Epigenomics and Orthomolecular Nutrition: Keys to Sculpting Optimal Health” with presentations from some of the most brilliant doctors and researchers including Drs. […]
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 […]
12 Tips for Healthy Younger-Looking Skin
We all strive for healthy, younger-looking skin. The appearance and quality of our skin is a reflection of a healthy body and our overall health, a healthy mind and our emotional state, our hormones, environment, lifestyle and dietary choices. Imbalances in the body often reveal themselves in skin problems. Choices made in our 20s and […]
Healthy Aging, Look Younger & Live Longer
The best healthy aging tips and secrets to look younger naturally without dieting, deprivation or plastic surgery, feel your best and live longer. Aging is an inevitable process that is influenced by our genetics, lifestyle, diet and environmental factors. Fatigue, low energy, bloating, weight gain, aches and pains, low testosterone, brittle bones and memory loss […]
Smart Exercise for Greater Fat Loss
There’s an effective and efficient approach when it comes to smart exercise to maximize greater fat loss and also an inefficient approach. If your goal is greater fat loss, balanced hormones, less belly fat and healthy aging, focus on the “less is more” approach with an intention on intensity, not duration. For over 25 years, […]
20 Health Benefits of Resveratrol
Resveratrol is a powerful antioxidant found in the skin of red grapes that has a variety of health-promoting benefits due to the polyphenols it contains. These compounds are also found in berries, green tea, cocoa, dark chocolate, olives and walnuts. Pinot Noir wine contains the highest concentration of resveratrol. It’s important to remember that grapes […]
More Clinical Pearls from the IFM Conference
Recently I attended The Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM) 2012 annual international conference. Five of the world’s top medical doctors including Dr. Mark Houston, Dr. Mark Hyman, Dr. Shilpa Saxena, Dr. Jeffrey Bland, and Dr. Mimi Guarneri presented valuable, cutting-edge information over four days. The focus of the 2012 conference was “A New Era in […]
Clinical Pearls from the IFM Conference
The Institute for Functional Medicine, IFM conference was one of the best conferences I’ve attended over the many years that I’ve been in the functional medicine, nutrition and holistic health industry. Five of the world’s top medical doctors including Dr. Mark Houston, Dr. Mark Hyman, Dr. Shilpa Saxena, Dr. Jeffrey Bland, and Dr. Mimi Guarneri […]