Health & Wellness Blog

Since both estradiol and progesterone manage the uterus during the menstrual cycle, why would a healthcare provider suggest that a woman needs one and not the other?  I simply do not follow this logic.

Epithalamin was first discovered in the early 1980's by Russian scientists as a peptide derived from the pineal gland of cattle. The earliest studies on mice and rats showed this peptide to play a role in regulating immune function as well as protecting against cancer and aging. Not only did these research animals live longer and age more slowly, they also had higher levels of melatonin and active thyroid hormones, decreased triglycerides and insulin, decreased spontaneous

The latest compounded weight loss peptide, Retatrutide, is the most powerful yet. Acting on three different receptor pathways, this powerful peptide is the first of its class. While it is still undergoing clinical studies, preliminary data shows reason to be optimistic that this peptide may become a leading therapy option in obesity and metabolic medicine.

Body protection compound-157 (BPC-157) was identified in 1992 as a peptide that is part of the "gastric juices" found in the human stomach. As part of a healthy GI tract, BPC-157 was found to promote healthy stomach lining and to maintain homeostasis (stability). Since its discovery it has been studied in various applications with findings that support its effectiveness as an anti-inflammatory and regenerative aid. It is important to note that at this time, BPC-157 is not F

Since the 1930's and the ground breaking work of Dr Hans Selye, scientific research has proven without a doubt that what leads to chronic disease is NOT so much an outside agent but rather the body's response to it.  Dr Selye termed his findings the General Adaptation Syndrome  and redefined the word "stress" to mean the environmental, physiological or life event/emotional trigger that leads to predictable changes in the body. Dr Selye's findings set the stage for decades of

Cooking carrots maintains their beta carotene content, and when eaten with a little fat (like olive oil) their pro-vitamin A content is more easily absorbed. Carrots are also a great source of fiber, Vitamin C, and potassium. BONUS: carrots contain beneficial fiber for the gut, increasing short chain fatty acid production by our probiotic strain of beneficial bacteria!!

Cortisol is an essential hormone that plays many vital roles, including helping the human body adapt to stress. Yet this naturally occurring hormone is one of the few whose levels in the body increase with age, with potentially damaging consequences that have been linked to depression, Alzheimer’s disease, and other maladies. The good news is new research on nutrients such as phosphatidylserine, DHEA, and ginkgo biloba offers valuable insights on how to control cortisol level

Nutrition 300 kcal; 1255 kJ; 9 g protein; 19 g carbohydrates; 6 g net carbs; 13 g dietary fiber; 3 g total sugars; 0 g added sugars; 24 g total fat; 3 g saturated fat Regular avocado eaters have higher intakes of fiber, vitamins E and K, magnesium, and potassium than those who don't eat avocados. Just one avocado provides 40% of the Daily Value (DV) of folate, 30% of the DV for vitamin K, and over 20% of the daily value vitamin C. The water in cucumbers naturally aids digesti

Did you know that cooked and cooled potatoes are actually a lower glycemic index food and great for building up the good bacteria in your...

Irritable Bowel Syndrome or IBS has multiple different root causes, one of which is Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth or SIBO. What is SIBO? The GI tract is teaming with biodiversity, with different organisms each having its native habitat. As with all life forms, these organisms are mobile and can relocate to another area of the GI tract - one in which they do not belong. Bacteria that normally reside in the colon can migrate into the small intestine and begin to gro

We hear a lot about genetics these days, from using it to find out where your ancestors came from to testing for specific diseases. But...

My idea of "fast food" is something that is done in 20 min. One of my go-to fast food meals is baked salmon on a Mediterranean salad. ...

Your thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland in your neck, just above your collarbone. It is one of your endocrine glands, which make hormones. The thyroid helps set your metabolism—how your body gets energy from the foods you eat. Millions of people in the U.S. have thyroid diseases. Most of them are women. If you have a thyroid disease, your body uses energy more slowly or quickly than it should. A thyroid gland that is not active enough, called hypothyroidism , is far more com

You can find all types of personalization to your individual tastes these days, from how you like your coffee to the features you want in...

There is something so satisfying about starting the morning with a delicious blueberry muffin! But, how can you create a blueberry...

Gina Ditta-Donahue, FNP-C, ABAAHP discussed the basics of female hormones. What does the female hormone cycle look like during the month?...

What Is Metabolic Detoxification? Each year, more than 4 billion pounds of chemical compounds are released into the environment. A...

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a disorder in which contents of the stomach or small intestine repeatedly move back up into the esophagus (tube connecting the throat to the stomach). This regurgitating action is called reflux. Reflux causes heartburn, and although most people have an attack of heartburn at some point in their lives, persistent reflux and severe heartburn may indicate GERD. Normally when a person swallows, the muscular walls of the esophagus move in

Most women gain weight as they age, but excess pounds aren't inevitable. To minimize menopause weight gain, step up your activity level and enjoy a healthy diet. As you get older, you might notice that maintaining your usual weight becomes more difficult. In fact, many women gain weight around the menopause transition. The good news is that menopause weight gain can be managed or reversed! You can reverse course by being aware of your genetic predispositions, balancing your h

Chia seeds are an excellent source of protein, fiber, calcium, polyunsaturated fats (such as omega-3 fatty acids), phosphorus and zinc. ...