When most people think of hormone imbalances they think of the raging, chocolate craving, moody PMSing still ovulating woman or the hot flashing menopausal woman but hormone imbalances can occur in men as well. And they can be just as devastating as a woman’s imbalance and are, unfortunately most often undetected. Andropause which is the male form of hormonal […]
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Why cooking can save your life… (this is an excerpt taken from a post on Dr. Mark Hyman’s blog)The cure for what ails us, both in our bodies and in our nation can be found in the kitchen. It is a place to rebuild community and connection, strengthen bonds with family and friends, teach life-giving skills
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As winter arrives and the air is drier and colder, I am seeing more clients with skin, that is dry, itchy, red, scaly, and sometimes oozing and often diagnosed as Eczema or Psoriasis. For immediate relief I will often suggest B-12 Cream and will sometimes even suggest that they get some topical cortisol cream.
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When it comes to irritation of the digestive tract, ie IBS, abdominal bloating/pain, constipation, there are usually three sources of the irritation: Celiac disease/gluten sensitivity, bacterial infection/ parasites, or an overgrowth of bad bacteria and/or yeast. In both Celiac disease and gluten intolerance, the body experiences adverse effects when gluten which is the protein
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Retaining fat around your stomach is often a sign of toxic buildup in your system. When your body becomes overloaded from the chemicals in the foods you eat as well as your environment, it seeks to protect itself as best as it can. One of the ways that your body does this, is to retain
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Testing total and Free Testosterone Levels along with Testosterone replacement is important in the prevention of heart attacks, strokes, depression, Diabetes, and even brain function or cognition. The fact is, aging is accompanied by reduced levels of hormones required to sustain life. But did you know that Heart Disease, osteoporosis, muscle wasting, chronic inflammation, depression, reduced sexual desire and
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If you’re feeling a bit light headed or in a fog, during the first 3 days of detox throw some chia seeds in your juices, or have a handful of raw nuts (preferably soaked for this part of the detox) 3-4 times a day. A half of an avocado with a little bit of balsamic vinegar drizzled
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It’s day one of the TCHY 14 day detox and this is being kicked off with 3 days of healthy, yummy juicing. Prior to today, hopefully, you have been cutting out caffeine, alcohol and junk food so that your body will not go into shock being without them. I’m very excited to be a part
I wanted to share with you the staggering figures regarding the epidemic of overweight and obese Americans. According to an article that I recently saw in Life Extension’s magazine, July 2011 issue, 65% of Americans are now overweight or obese and this excess weight costs our nation an estimated $93 billion in annual medical bills.
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Natural Rx for Migraines Migraines can be debilitating to the point of interfering with being able to work and enjoy life. They are often caused by hormonal imbalances, food allergies, low endorphin levels, magnesium levels and or low Vitamin D levels. If you suffer from migraines, relief may be easier and closer than you think.