Men’s Health: 4 Common Concerns and How to Treat Them Naturally
Not so shockingly, Men are less likely than women to visit a healthcare provider when they’re sick. And often they wait until a medical issue has become serious before they do anything about it. Some of this tendency may be that men are less likely to ask for help in general (hence their often-joked-about difficulty with asking for directions). And some of it may be that many men simply don’t like to talk much about health issues. The reason most…
Candida : Are You Experiencing Yeast Overgrowth?
White coating on your tongue, mysterious skin rashes, bloating, constipation and you’re always ready to eat something sweet? You could be suffering from Candida overgrowth. What is Candida Albicans? Candida albicans is the most common kind of yeast that co-exists with humans. Under optimal conditions, candida plays a valuable role in our digestive systems, since we need small amounts of candida in our mouths and throughout our digestive system in order to fully digest our food. However, as anyone who’s…
Gut & Hormones: What Does Your Gut Have To Do With Estrogen? Plus, How To Promote A Healthy Gut Microbiota
As research continues to reveal more and more about the broad and intimate connections between gut health and other aspects of our health, such as the connections to the immune system, mood, and cognition, estrogen’s no exception! Estrogen has been shown to influence the gut microbiota (microbiome) and the reverse is also true, the gut microbiota can significantly impact estrogen levels! (1) Microbiota: the microbe population living in your intestines (2) How Does The Gut Impact Estrogen Levels? The body can recycle estrogen,…
Want to Lose Weight? Take Care of your Gut
Today, it has been reported that there are approximately 10 trillion cells in the human body, and that there are 100 trillion microbial cells in your body. That means that there are 10x the amount of bacteria in you as your own cells. These little critters are not merely passengers, but play a vital role in digestion, immune function, weight management, absorption and mood. It is estimated that the average adult will carry about 3 lbs of bacteria inside…
