These Fact ors Cause an Imbalance in Human Hormones Sometimes we forget how important hormones are to our body functions and well being. If you’ve been experiencing a hormonal imbalance, then you know how taxing it can be on your body. Unfortunately, hormone imbalances are caused by a variety of factors. Read on to learn…
According to the Urology Care Foundation, 2 out of every 100 men have low levels of testosterone. Women also experience a drop in testosterone as they age. Read on to discover how testosterone benefits your health. Hormone replacement therapy can help you feel stronger and more vibrant. What Is Testosterone? In men, testosterone is a hormone…
About 1% of women experience menopause before the age of 40. But for most women, the average age is 51. Menopause is diagnosed when you’ve gone 12 months without your menstrual cycle. But perimenopausal symptoms that cause mild to severe discomfort and emotional changes last 4 years on average. Luckily, there are treatments to help ease you through this period.…
As many as 50 million Americans are living with autoimmune disease—and at least 50 percent of cases are triggered by unknown factors. Now, a growing body of research reveals that stress may be the driving force behind autoimmune disease—and practices to reduce stress can be an important part of managing these chronic conditions. Autoimmune Disorders: When the…
The Link Between Magnesium, Diabetes, and Heart Disease Many of us have heard of the essential mineral magnesium but may not be aware that magnesium plays an important physiological role in many different bodily processes—with over 300 enzymes dependent on magnesium for proper functioning and regulation. Magnesium is a vital component of health, and many…
The concept of finding hormone balance may seem foreign because we tend to think about issues in silos. You have a shortage of testosterone, or you’re making too much estrogen. But here’s the thing. When you experience one of these issues, you’re experiencing both. That’s because all hormones are interconnected, and not just the big…
The Many Causes of Night Sweats Waking up drenched in sweat can be unpleasant, but there is often an easily identifiable cause, like a bad dream, too warm a temperature setting, or too heavy a blanket. But sometimes hyperhidrosis, or excessive sweating, continues to occur despite the lack of these factors. Night sweats can have…
Primary and Secondary Causes of Hypogonadism Male hypogonadism, also known as testosterone deficiency, is a common issue that affects an estimated four to five million men in the United States. It can begin as early as fetal development, before puberty, or most commonly, during adulthood and in older males. While hypogonadism in males is more…
Study Shows Gut Bacteria Influence How Much Weight Loss Is Possible If you’ve tried every diet and weight loss strategy under the sun and still can’t drop pounds, it might have as much to do with what’s lurking in your gut as what’s sitting on your plate. A new study published in the International Journal of…
Three Commonly Asked Questions About Vaginal Health Birth control pills debuted in 1960, revolutionizing women’s health and providing them with a new option to take control of their sexual health. For many, this medical breakthrough shattered years of stigma and opened up conversations about vaginal health. However, even today, not all women are comfortable freely…
