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The Functions and Purpose of Adrenal Glands

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Adrenal fatigue is becoming increasingly common

13 Numbers About Your Health That You Need To Know

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Here are 13 key numbers that have an impact on your health.

Everything You Need to Know About Prostate Health

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Prostate health is an essential component of male wellness.

How a Hormone Imbalance Can Cause Depression

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Many unaware of the powerful influence of hormones.

Is Your Diet Responsible for Your Low Libido?

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One area that is closely associated with diet is sex drive.

6 Health Tests Every Man Needs

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Some common but serious illnesses can go unnoticed for years

The Impact of Alcohol on Thyroid Function

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Studies have found that alcohol blocks the release of TSH.

Immune System & Thyroid: Are They at War?

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But how do the immune system cells actually start destroying the body they were designed to protect? It happens when some people don't make enough T-suppressor cells, so the immune system's attack goes on and on. Some people make too much interleukin 2(IL-2); then, an overabundance of natural killer and cytotoxic T-cells are deployed, putting […]

Leptin: The Secret Behind its Affect on Weight Loss

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Only then will you be able to enjoy long-term ideal weight. Here, we'll take a look at the role leptin plays in all of this. Leptin and Obesity One of the most important hormones responsible for hunger, metabolism, reproduction, fat management and energy production is leptin. Leptin is made by fat cells in proportion to […]

Why Menopause Can Lower Your Libido

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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 […]

Heart Disease: How Hypo- and Hyperthyroidism Could Increase Your Risk

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According to the World Heart Federation, heart disease is the number one killer of women around the world, with more than 8.6 million lives taken every year. This represents one-third of all deaths, and cardiovascular disease kills more women than cancer, tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS and malaria combined. The Whole Heart Federation states: "Despite progresses in the past years, women are […]

Keep Your Ticker Ticking with Testosterone

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Beginning around age 30, a man's testosterone levels start to decline, and continue to do so as time goes on, unless you proactively address your lifestyle. Environmental factors, including pesticides, plastics, and other pollutants, have resulted in a significant decrease in the average testosterone levels for men, so most men will have, at least, a […]

The Aphrodisiac You've Been Waiting For

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We all perceive testosterone as a male hormone, and its presence in our body is associated with virility. But testosterone is also present in the female body, only in a much lower quantity. The cause of low desire isn't always medical, but it turns out that a large percentage of women with this problem have blood […]

Hyperthyroidism vs. Hypothyroidism: Types of Thyroid Diseases

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While addressing a thyroid dysfunction, it's essential to consider the interconnected web of other imbalances, toxicities, and nutritional deficiencies that are always at play. Your thyroid gland is like the body's energy factory. Every cell in the body requires thyroid hormones. When it's operating effectively, you feel energetic, healthy, and in control. But it takes […]

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