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Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) can go a long way toward helping you to look and feel your best. But it doesn’t end there. Your mental and physical health also improve. Read on to find out how BHRT can have a positive impact on your health overall. Reduced inflammation Inflammation is how your body responds […]

Good health can mean different things to different people. For most of us it means having the energy to do the things we want to do. It means not getting sick often…or at all. It means not being in pain or discomfort, and generally just feeling good. TV, magazines, and social media are full of […]

Vitamin D has been in the news even more than usual during the pandemic thanks to its ability to boost the immune system. But…there’s a lot more to this multitasking chemical compound than its immune system boosting qualities. Following are five vitamin D facts you might find interesting. Vitamin D Isn’t Really a Vitamin But […]

Hormones control almost everything your body does. But…your natural production of hormones will decline as you get older. Because hormones control almost everything your body does, your wellbeing is likely to suffer when hormone levels aren’t optimal. Deficiencies and imbalances can cause a multitude of symptoms including loss of muscle mass, weight gain, brain fog, […]

You’re probably aware of the more common signs of hormone imbalance: Weight gain and increased body fat Loss of muscle mass Fatigue Brain fog Reduced sex drive Hot flashes and night sweats If you’re in your late 30s or older, these are well-established warning signs with regard to hormone imbalance for both men and women. […]

Anxiety and depression are two of the biggest mental health conditions our society faces today. How common are they? According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA), 17% of people will experience a major depression at some point in their lives. The ADAA also estimates 40 million Americans suffer from an anxiety disorder […]

Location, location, location. This well-established adage applies to more than just real estate. In fact, it’s relevant to something that can have a significant impact on your health. We’re talking about fat. Specifically, the fat that accumulates around the midsection as you get older. Otherwise known as belly fat. But all fat isn’t created equal. […]

About 80% of women will experience them…before, during, or after menopause. They can feel anywhere from warm…to blazingly hot. When they’re severe, your skin could flush and you might sweat. Your heart could feel like it’s beating faster. Or the tips of your fingers could tingle. They can happen occasionally, or back-to-back. And their effects […]

You’ll find a lot of information out there these days about how to improve your sex life. Hormones, ways to add romance into the equation, sometimes even medication…everything you could possibly need to know. Right? Maybe not. While all of the above is helpful (and sometimes necessary), one important item is missing from that list. […]

The word “metabolism” actually has a couple of meanings these days: one that is literal or scientific in nature, and another that is more colloquial. Literally defined, metabolism refers to the many processes and chemical reactions that make your body function properly. But more often than not, when people talk about “metabolism”, they mean the […]