These can either make or break your health
If you went to the doctor and reported having insomnia, chances are good you’d walk out with a prescription for sleeping pills. Or if you mentioned feeling depressed, you may get an antidepressant. If you complained about indigestion, acid reducers may be in your future. But there is a common underlying cause for all of these health issues (and many more) that NONE of the prescription drugs in the world can touch—and in...
Not for men only—women need this too!
When most people hear “testosterone” they think “libido in men.” That’s accurate--testosterone is the primary male sex hormone. But there’s much more to it than that. Plus it’s not limited to just men—women have it in their bodies too, but at much lower levels. Let’s look at all that testosterone does for BOTH men and women, and how you can help safely and naturally boost your levels if you are running low. Testosterone—the complete...
Nine tests your doctor should run…but probably doesn’t
I think that one of the best feelings in the world is when you go for a checkup and are given a clean bill of health. Fair statement? But unfortunately, a clean bill of health does not necessarily guarantee that you are healthy. Because although you may get a thumbs up from your doc following your physical exam and bloodwork, trouble may still be brewing. To get a more complete picture of your innards and...
Got cravings? Here’s why (and how to stop them)
My late mother Freida used to have a theory about pregnancy cravings. She craved watermelon like it was disappearing tomorrow when she was pregnant with my brother Bob. No matter what the day or time, she couldn’t get enough of it. Well, Bob grew up to LOVE watermelon, and my mother swore it was because of her pregnancy cravings! I’ll let you decide whether her theory has any validity LOL, but seriously, I think...
Could this be why you’re tired and gaining weight?
How would you feel if this happened to you? Let’s say you were suffering from fatigue no matter how much you slept, you felt like you were in a fog most days and you were putting on weight without changing your diet? So you go to the doctor and after having bloodwork, you’re told there’s nothing wrong. Um, OK, but why do I feel this way?? After some time, your problems worsened! Eventually you...
- Tags: Healthy Eating, Hormones, Mercury, Thyroid, thyroid disease
Gaining weight? Low libido? Fatigued? This could be why.
A disturbing phenomenon has been increasing in our society over the last few decades, resulting in a myriad of unexplained symptoms and complaints. These can include things like weight gain, low libido, depression, fatigue, insomnia, and digestive problems. And if you go to a doctor with one or more of these complaints, you likely will be given medications such as antidepressants, sleep drugs or acid reducers. But this only multiplies your problems! Because in addition...
- Tags: Digestive Health, Healthy Eating, Hormones, Stress