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You’re sure to feel oxytocin’s effects this Valentine’s Day as you celebrate with your loved ones. Here’s how to increase Oxytocin, the love hormone.
Sex. It’s not just fun — it’s actually good for you! It has the power to boost your immune response, increase your fertility, extend your lifespan, and much more. Yet if you’re getting older, you may think your sex life…
I know from my own personal experience, as well as from working with thousands of patients in my functional medicine clinic, that there are natural steps you can take to balance your hormones. This is particularly true when stress is…
Stress isn’t just a feeling, it’s a physical response that can lead to widespread hormonal imbalance in your body. Balancing all your hormones is integral to your health, and fortunately, there are natural ways to do this. Estroprotect is the…
There are many health benefits of apple cider vinegar, also known as ACV, including keeping your blood sugar in check, amping up weight loss, soothing skin issues, and helping keep your gut and your heart healthy. It contains a wide…
Everyone gets the blues or feels anxious sometimes. These are very reasonable reactions to the ups and downs of our lives. However, if you are living with mood imbalances as your near-constant companion, you’ll want to take action. These imbalances…
Balanced hormones and TV. How do these topics go together? Stay with me! I don’t often watch TV. However, I was recently stuck in an airport, and my attention was drawn to a televised dance competition. For a few minutes…
Can you remember the last time you slept all the way through the night undisturbed? If you’re over fifty and regularly experience insomnia, restless nights, and struggle to find enough energy to make it through the day, your sleep issues…
The nearly 50 hormones produced in your body impact just about every facet of your existence. Growth, metabolism, mood, temperature, heart rate, sleep, sexuality—all are governed by these chemical messengers. While all of your hormones are important, there are some…
I’ve got some good news for the estimated 36 million people in the U.S. who experience migraines. After working with patients for the last decade and seeing many with migraines, I have identified five common triggers and three easy, natural…
Did you make it your new year’s resolution to finally lose those stubborn pounds? Is this your second, third, fourth, or umpteenth time trying to lose weight that just won’t go away? If so, I want this year to be…
Are you experiencing hot flashes, night sweats, weight gain, or mood swings? Chances are you are on “the menopause spectrum.” Of course, menopause doesn’t happen from one day to the next. The months or years leading up to it are…
Are you struggling with thyroid dysfunction, weight issues, chronic fatigue, or mood imbalances? If so, your hormones could be to blame. Hormones are chemical messengers produced by your endocrine glands that control nearly every process in your body, from metabolism…
Chronic stress is public enemy number one. Some stress is necessary to keep your immune system sharp and help you stay alive in dangerous situations. Yet, prolonged, relentless stress can contribute to leaky gut, adrenal fatigue, insomnia, heart disease, anxiety,…
Oftentimes, exhaustion is simply the result of our fast-paced schedules, and after a little rest or time off, we feel rejuvenated. When rest or even extended “time-off” doesn’t sufficiently alleviate fatigue, this can be a red flag for thyroid dysfunction….
It is estimated that between 3 and 10 million people are diagnosed with hyperthyroidism or an overactive thyroid. The most common form of hyperthyroidism is the autoimmune condition known as Graves’ disease. I was diagnosed with Graves’ during my second…
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Do you experience panic attacks, anxiety, or depression? And do these feelings seem to come out of nowhere, unrelated to life events or what’s going on around you? If so, it’s quite possible your anxiety is…
Have you heard of intermittent fasting? It’s the latest craze in the world of health and fitness, boasting tons of health benefits! Studies show that intermittent fasting, which has been practiced for thousands of years, has the potential to prevent…
The ketogenic (or “keto”) diet is a low-carb diet emphasizing high-fat intake and largely limiting carbohydrates. Historically, the keto diet was developed as an alternative treatment for epileptic children and has been proven to reduce the number of seizures in…