Most men assume that their testosterone levels have a large impact on their health—and they’re right. Testosterone is critical for male health, and you may experience a wide range of symptoms if testosterone levels are depleted. But what most men may not know is that their estrogen levels can also be an important contributor to…
Health and wellness comes from the inside—which is why taking care of your digestive health is one of the best ways to stay healthy and fit. And one of the best ways you can do that is by taking probiotic supplements. Probiotics are beneficial microorganisms (aka good bacteria) that live and multiply in your gut…
If you’ve struggled with unwanted weight, you’re certainly not the only one, but you may still feel alone on the path forward. Especially if you’ve tried diets and weight loss plans to no avail, you’re probably seeing a lonely path of discouragement. But that’s not your only option—there is hope if you know where to…
Angie couldn’t understand why she felt worse after the hysterectomy than she did before. At first, she assumed she was still recovering and just needed to give it a bit more time. But even seven months later she was still struggling to get out of bed. It seemed as if every part of her life…
Your emotional wellbeing is dependent on a number of factors, including how much you exercise, how happy you are at work or at home, and how fit your finances are. But your mood is also highly dependent on the fuel you put into your body. If you’re not eating the right kinds of foods, with…
Chances are that you’re familiar with the sense of heaviness that sits in your mind and your body after a long day of work. Sometimes, you even might catch yourself waking up in the morning with the same feelings. Maybe you didn’t get enough sleep. Or maybe you overdid it the day before. Most of…
If you’ve been suffering from symptoms such as bloating, abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, joint pain, nausea and headache or brain fog, you are not alone. Maybe you’re one of the millions of people who have non-celiac gluten sensitivity (NCGS), also known as gluten intolerance. According to beyondceliac.org, up to 6 percent of Americans could have…
Ever wake up to discover that your chin or jawline has begun sporting a new crop of spots? You’re not alone. In fact, it has been shown through studies that between 40 and 55% of people between the ages of 20 and 40 periodically experience acne, from mild to severe. Here’s the thing: Acne presents a number…
When Mark first began feeling tired, he assumed that he was coming down with something. But as time wore on, he didn’t feel any better. Could it be stress? Not exercising enough? Not eating well? It seemed like there were endless possibilities to explain his fatigue. Yet even as he diligently tried new strategies for…
Cortisol is essential to health. Our bodies normally produce cortisol throughout the day in a cycle—more in the morning as we wake, less in the evening to prepare us for sleep—to support our daily physical and emotional well-being. But when cortisol levels become higher or lower than normal for prolonged periods, that wellbeing can be severely compromised.
