Stress is almost never a good thing. But there’s one kind of stress that’s particularly damaging to your body. It’s called oxidative stress. Your body contains two important but different kinds of compounds: free radicals and antioxidants. Free radicals are atoms...
Hormone testing is a key part of effective hormone replacement therapy. Not just to diagnose hormone imbalances…but also to monitor the results of your hormone replacement therapy and ensure hormones remain within optimal ranges. Hormone levels can be tested in one of...
Love Longer to Live Longer (Really!) Experts agree…do the following and you’ll increase both your expected lifespan and your enjoyment of those later years: Get regular exercise Eat a sensible, healthy diet Get regular check-ups and health screenings Have regular sex...
“Eat your broccoli!” Your parents probably said that to you more than once when you were young…usually followed by “or no dessert!” You’ve probably said it to your kids, too. (We all become our parents at some point. It’s okay.) As it happens, there’s actually some...
As you get older, you could notice your brain slowing down. You might have more trouble remembering things. Or your mind might not seem as sharp as it once was. Just another unavoidable result of aging? Not necessarily. In fact, to a degree these cognitive changes can...
If you’re like most people, when you hear the term “pelvic floor” you probably think “pelvic what?” The pelvic floor is actually an important part of your body. Furthermore, pelvic floor health is worthy of your attention…especially as you get older. Here are eight...
SAMe may be one of the most important compounds your body produces. And yet, if you’re like most people, you’ve probably never heard of it. Known in the scientific community as S-adenosyl-L-methionine, SAMe is produced in your liver from the amino acid methionine....
When you own something valuable, it makes sense to take good care of it…so it will perform better for longer. Think of your car. You change the oil regularly, get the brakes checked, keep the engine tuned up, and you replace worn tires. Why? Because when you...
As people age, hormones decline. And as hormones decline, the human body tends to slow down. Energy levels diminish…muscle mass decreases…even the amount of sleep you get at night suffers. All of these changes and more can begin as early as your thirties. Something...
This week we’re looking at a vital process within the human body that doesn’t get much attention. This process is critical to your physical and mental health, and many functions in your body depend on it, ranging from your nervous, cardiovascular and immune systems to...
