Balanced Hormones, Better Health: Meet the Women’s Hormone Pack
Hormonal balance is fundamental to a woman’s overall health and well-being. Yet, for many, achieving this balance can be difficult. Hormones are the body’s chemical messengers, which regulate processes that vary in mood, metabolism, energy, and reproductive health. When any of these messengers are disrupted, the effects can ripple right through the body and mind. […]
Treating nerve pain and relieving depression
Pain relief is one of the most urgent considerations when doctors treat their patients, sometimes coming before addressing the causes of the pain. Local anesthetics can be used to reversibly block the conduction of nerve signals from near their site of administration up into the brain, thereby producing temporary loss of sensation in a limited […]
Beat by Beat: A Guide to American Heart Month
Every February, the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) and The Heart Truth promote American Heart Month to encourage people to live healthier lives and prevent lifestyle-related heart disease. There are many ways to give your heart a better chance to thrive. Staying active, eating nutritious food, getting enough sleep, avoiding smoking, and managing […]
Blue Monday Unplugged: Understanding Mental Health Triggers
Post the holiday season, once all of the festivities have well and truly wound down, January is a month generally lacking in excitement. Then comes Blue Monday — dubbed the saddest day of the year. It’s designated to fall on the third Monday of each new calendar year. This year, Blue Monday falls on January 20th, […]
Mental Health Over Muscle Strength: Building Superbowl Champions
Ever wondered what it takes to build a Superbowl champion? While we get to see them at peak performance and think it’s all about muscle strength, there is also a considerable amount of work that goes on behind the scenes to develop optimum mental health, making their achievements seem so effortless. This is a fact […]
Boosting Men’s Wellness: Meet His Essentials Pack
There is a range of male health conditions for which a particular approach is needed to achieve the most favorable treatment outcome. Most men share common mental, performance, and physical health goals, regardless of their society, race, sexual orientation, religion, or marital status. Why men’s health matters Men’s health is essential to their overall well-being, […]
My Journey as a Nutritionist with Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis
As a nutritionist, I’ve spent much time helping people with autoimmune diseases. January is Thyroid Awareness Month, and one condition close to my heart is Hashimoto’s disease, sometimes called Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis. It is the leading cause of hypothyroidism in the US. Hashimoto’s disease harms the thyroid gland, a butterfly-shaped gland that releases hormones that help to control metabolism, […]
Super Bowl Snacks We Bet Shakira and JLo Would Approve Of!
Jennifer Lopez and Shakira put on an impressive show at the 2020 Super Bowl halftime. Their stunning hair, tight costumes, and energetic dance moves made it one of the most talked-about performances. For women in their 40s and 50s, it certainly was inspiring! I’m 16 years younger than J-Lo and struggle to take a flight […]
Hormone Replacement Therapy: From Controversy to Comeback
One of my all-time favorite websites that explores women’s health from a woman’s perspective is Women’sHealth. I look to it for information and guidance on many aspects of my life and have almost always found that they speak about the same issues that affect me in easy-to-understand terms without talking down to their readers. That’s why […]
Natural GLP-1 Supplements: Do They Match Wegovy’s Power?
With the rising popularity of weight-loss drugs, some wellness companies are promoting supplements that they claim can boost the levels of natural GLP-1 that can control hunger and promote weight loss. These products target people who are looking for a weight loss solution that isn’t as expensive as GLP-1 injections, which in most cases are […]
