If you have entered the phase of Perimenopause or Menopause, you may have noticed a shift in your metabolism. The tricks that used to work in younger years no longer budge the scale. But fear not; your body has changed, and you can take control of your metabolism with the proper daily habits! Here are […]
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Estrogen gets all the glory when it comes to hormones but Progesterone is an unsung hero. I often describe Progesterone as the “sweetheart” hormone. Progesterone is the sleep through the night, feel peaceful, and calm hormone. Progesterone, like estrogen, is produced by the ovaries as well as the adrenal glands. It is more common for
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Question: I really want to get off sugar but need some healthy natural alternatives for the occasional sweet treat. What are the best natural sweeteners to use? Answer: The sweetener market is confusing and manipulative with many people being completely unaware they are making a detrimental decision when purchasing sugar alternatives. Fortunately there are many
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If so, this information can help give you the boost you need to get on the right track. Hormonal imbalances are often the underlying cause of ongoing weight gain in menopause and these imbalances can be due to an accumulation of toxins in your system. Researchers have now identified several ways that toxin overload can
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Go Organic. Consider switching to organic dairy, egg and meat products preferably locally produced and minimally processed to reduce chemical exposure. Non organic meats and dairy products contain hormones and chemicals that greatly disrupt our hormones. Reduce Xenoestrogens. Xenoestrogens are man-made synthetic compounds that are very similar to our own body’s estrogen. The similarity
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Many women often wonder if what they are experiencing is related to fluctuating hormones during perimenopause and menopause. The following is a list of the most common symptoms that women may experience during this stage in life: Anxiety, irritability and moodiness: As hormones dramatically fluctuate during perimenopause, outbursts of anger, anxiety and moods that swing
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Imbalances of the thyroid are connected into many female hormone issues. These can include breast cancer, uterine fibroids, ovarian cysts, endometriosis, infertility, postpartum depression, miscarriage, PMS, amenorrhea and menorrhagia. Hypothyroidism or underactive thyroid is often linked with adrenal fatigue, estrogen dominance and progesterone deficiency. A dysfunctional thyroid can affect almost every aspect of health. It
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Have You Lost that Loving Feeling? Have you lost that loving feeling? Well, you are not alone! Unfortunately, it is a very common complaint among men and women. It is estimated that between 35-50% of women age 45 to 58 and 15-20% of men report a significant drop in sex drive or libido. It is
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Andropause describes an emotional and physical change that many men experience as they age due to falling testosterone levels. Although the manifestations of andropause are generally related to aging, they are also associated with significant hormonal alterations in the endocrine system. Researchers have known for years that the production of hormones by the testes slowly
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For some people exercising, eating healthy and cutting calories have all been tried over and over but the scale still won’t budge! The frustration is relentless and many undoubtedly just want to give up. There may be hidden causes to this weight loss resistance, which urges your body to hang on to extra weight —
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