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Menopause and Perimenopause: Symptoms, Treatments and More
/Menopause does not just occur overnight
The 6 Best Adaptogens to Combat Stress and Adrenal Fatigue
/80% of the population may suffer from adrenal insufficiency
A Deep Look into Lyme Disease: Q+A with Holtorf Medical Group’s Dr. Lisa Hunt
/A Lyme Warrior asks her doctor about all things Lyme.
How Hormone Imbalance Influences Symptoms of ADD/ADHD
/Hormone activity can help alleviate symptoms of ADD
The Link Between Menopause and Low Libido (+ What You Can Do About It)
/There are many hormones impacted by menopausal shifts
Why Menopause Can Lower Your Libido
/Although this matter is rather complex and it involves a multitude of physiological, emotional, and lifestyle factors, there are a few common causes for low libido, which can be easily overlooked. Common Causes for Low Libido during Menopause Estrogen As estrogen levels fall when women approach and enter menopause, the resulting dryness and thinning of vaginal tissues can […]
Research Leads to Discovery of New Form of Genetically-based Obesity
/Obesity plays such an important role in so many health problems in developed countries, and as such, is an important research topic. Recently, use of genetic sequencing allowed a team of researchers from Imperial College London to discover the first known person with a genetic deficiency formerly seen only in animal studies. The study, published […]
Hormonal Horror Stories - Especially for Halloween
/Rosemarie's Baby Rosemarie was trying, and failing, to get pregnant for several years. Like many fertility clinics, the clinic she and her husband chose did NOT include any thyroid testing as part of Rosemarie's infertility workup. At first, Rosemarie didn't know to ask. Since infertility is rarely covered by insurance, Rosemarie was getting side-effect laden […]
Melatonin: For Sleep, Thyroid, Hormones and More
/Melatonin is produced — primarily at night — by the pineal gland, a tiny gland located in the brain. The pineal acts as a controller of our body's clock, including the day-to-day 24-hour clock that tells us when to sleep and when to wake. It also controls our lifetime biological clock that decides on bigger […]
It's Not In Your Head, It's In Your Hormones: The Mental Health-Hormone Link
/Let's talk about PMS, which is for some women, the next key mood-hormone link. For a variety of reasons — nutrition, genetics, hormone balance, etc. — some women sail through monthly cycles with few symptoms, while others struggle every month with debilitating depression, anxiety, and fatigue. While PMS may be a favorite joke of comedians, […]
Tips and Tricks in Dealing with Depression Triggers
/Some people can take the "good" along with the "bad" in life, but for others, any stressful life event — whether the loss of a loved one, a dramatic break-up, or a layoff — can all act as depression triggers and lead to a downward spiral. Tips On How To Effectively Manage Your Mood Working […]
Diabetes and Your Health
/Blaming "bad genes" on diseases like diabetes is a convenient way to escape the obvious things we can do individually, and as a culture, to prevent the escalation of an already epidemic problem. Diabetes is a combination of nutritional and hormonal imbalances. It's important to correct these imbalances at an early stage, before pre-diabetes develops […]
The Link Between Hormones and Depression
/Before puberty, the rates of mood and anxiety disorders are similar in boys and girls. It's only after females begin menstrual function that a gender differential in mood disorders manifests itself. This, coupled with the observation that women appear to be especially vulnerable to mood disturbances during times of hormonal flux, certainly confirms that a […]
Dealing with Depression During Menopause
/The more women experience unusual periods, sporadic cycles, and surprising symptoms, the more it appears that a genuine physiological phenomenon is at play. After having babies and heading into the early 40s, women notice that their bodies are changing and that they are going down the long, hot-flash-ridden path to the "change of life," or […]
Women, Menopause and Your Libido
/The reality is that sex improves longevity, quality of life, and overall health. Menopausal sex without the fear of pregnancy, the mess of the monthly cycle, or young children knocking at the bedroom door can be a spontaneous and joyful part of the second half of life. You just need to find out how to […]
Health Benefits of a Lively Libido
/If libido is not present, our health and well-being may suffer. Here are the six most important reasons why sex and a healthy libido are so important and good for our health and to keep us feeling young: 1. Libido is life energy. Libido is often a reflection of a person's feelings of motivation, confidence, […]
6 Ways to Boost Your Libido
/A recent study in the Journal of American Medical Association showed that 31% of men and 43% of women suffer from sexual inadequacy at some point in their lives. It is shown that up to 40% of women suffer from symptoms of sexual dysfunction, with low desire being the most common symptom. Understand The Real Cause […]
Common Causes Of Low Libido
/Common symptoms of sexual dysfunction in men and women include a lack of desire, performance anxiety, premature ejaculation or pain during intercourse. Low libido is caused by a number of physiological, emotional, and lifestyle factors. If you were told otherwise, and that this was just a "normal" symptom of aging, you might be surprised to […]
How To Live a Full Life with Thyroid Disease
/"Drugs are not always necessary, but belief in recovery always is." Norman Cousins There's no one magic pill that ensures that one can live well with thyroid disease. Rather, the secret lies in finding the right doctor, the right treatments, the right attitude and support groups! Some of the best tips we've found are described […]
How To Find A Thyroid Doctor
/It's important to find a doctor who is actually able to deal with harder to diagnose thyroid imbalances. Arming yourself with knowledge can help you find a thyroid doctor that can address your needs properly. Is An Endocrinologist Your Best Choice? If you experience a "harder to diagnose" thyroid imbalance, autoimmune thyroid disease like Hashimoto's, […]
Symptoms of Adrenal Dysfunction
/Learn about the symptoms of adrenal dysfunction including fatigue and muscle weakness. The adrenal glands are located on the top of each kidney, and they secrete hormones that are responsible for a wide range of metabolic processes. When the adrenal glands become overactive or under active, hormone level changes can cause a number of potentially […]
What You Need to Know About Breast Cancer And Bioidentical Hormones
/Are they safe? What's the risk compared to synthetic HRT? Fortunately, the realization that hormone replacement therapy (HRT) was causing breast cancer, and the subsequent decrease in use of artificial hormones, has led to a 37 percent reduction in death rates among women (according to a report published in the July/August issue of CA: A […]
Hormones 101: What Are They and Why Do I Need Them?
/Hormones are chemical messengers that are produced by either a gland or a cell. They are sent then to another part of the body for utilization. Within the Endocrine System, the Hypothalamus and the Pituitary (in conjunction with the brain) are the "master regulators" upon which all regulatory function of all other elements of metabolism […]