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Brain Health, gut health, Healthy Hormones, mental health, Nutrition, Stress Management, Women's Health
Anxious? Here’s How to Cope
The pandemic has brought us seven solid months of stress, anxiety, and fear of the unknown. This Fall things are ramping up again, with increased COVID infection rates and back to school worries. Hundreds of studies have been published on the negative health effects of the pandemic worldwide, and what tops the list? Skyrocketing levels of stress and anxiety. Whether you’re stressed about contracting COVID-19 or dealing with the many “pivots” brought on by recurring lockdowns and decreased socialization, such…
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Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis: Treating This Autoimmune Disorder With Lifestyle Changes
A diagnosis of Hypothyroidism, or under active thyroid, means that your thyroid gland is not producing high enough hormone levels to carry out its many roles in the body. Thyroid hormones play roles in a wider range of physical functions than most of us realise, so when those hormone levels get out of whack, the entire body can be affected. There can be a number of reasons this happens, ranging from nutritional deficiencies to radiation, with one of the more…
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The Age of Distraction…What Is The Cost?
Here’s a challenge: Can you read this article from beginning to end without being distracted? And how will any distractions affect your ultimate understanding of the subject? The answers might surprise you. We tend to think that distractions are a normal part of life, but it’s often a valuable exercise to take a step back and consider the impact of constant interruptions. Why is this important? Like most people, you have a lot to accomplish every day. You also have…
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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…
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acne, Exercise, Hair, Healthy Hormones, Nutrition, PCOS, Stress Management, Vitamins, Weight Loss, Women's Health
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: What You Need to Know
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) can impact many aspects of a woman’s health, from her moods, her weight, to her chances of conception. This surprisingly common condition can be difficult to diagnose and treat. That’s partly because conventional medicine practices are often geared towards tackling the symptoms without truly getting to the underlying reasons. Functional treatments for PCOS address this frustrating condition from all angles, addressing the whole system with a special focus on the root cause. What Is PCOS? Simply…
