Drink up! The power of hydration.
Quick! Before you read this, grab a bottle, fill a glass, or take a shot. Of water, that is. You are not just what you eat; you are what you drink. Literally. Water composes more than half of your total body weight. For a woman at or near her ideal body weight weighing 135 pounds, […]
Treating hormonal imbalance
In the prime of your life, your hormones work in perfect harmony with one another and all of the body’s systems to keep you healthy, vibrant and performing at your peak. When hormones become imbalanced, as they do in perimenopause and menopause in women and andropause in men, you will experience unpleasant symptoms and are […]
The Health Benefits of Vitamin D
Why is Vitamin D Important? Adequate vitamin D levels are vital for optimal functioning of almost every organ system! It is responsible for the proper control of calcium and phosphate regulation in the body which contributes to muscle and bone health, and prevents osteoporosis. It also plays an important role in the normal functioning of […]
How Testosterone Protects A Man’s Health
There’s no age at which a man does not need testosterone. And there’s no reason to be afraid of testosterone. This hormone has been central to his well-being his entire life. It sustains many body functions beyond sexual and reproductive health. Normal, physiologic levels of testosterone support proper bone density, muscle mass, fat distribution, cognitive […]
Sugar! 5 Reasons to Say No!
It’s no secret that the consumption of sugar has greatly increased over the past 100 years. In the 1900s, the average American consumed around 5 pounds of sugar a year. Today, it’s more than 150 pounds. In fact, the consumption of sugar is growing faster than the world’s population (or about 1% per year)! All […]
Understanding and managing your heart disease risk
Heart Disease is the number 1 killer of women in the United States, claiming more lives than all forms of cancer combined. All too often women are either unaware of the symptoms to pay attention to or attribute symptoms to other conditions. It’s important to know your risks, understand your levels (such as cholesterol and […]
Lose Your Sweet Tooth This New Year
Sugar cravings: Arguably one of the most common hurdles dieters overcome in their efforts to lose weight and establish better, more health-conscious dietary habits. Knowing how to overcome them can be one of the most significant factors in the success of any dietary modification program. Sugar has poor nutrient density and supplies us with almost […]
Tis the Season to Prevent the Pounds
The average American at a healthy body weight gains 1 to 2 pounds a year. For folks who are overweight or obese, that number climbs to almost 5 pounds a year, at least half of which accumulates during the holidays. Simply put, the holidays seem to be more dangerous for individuals already fighting the weight […]
Get Off the Weight Loss Roller Coaster
We are all familiar with the weight loss roller coaster: take the weight off, put it back on again, diet till you’re starving, hit a plateau, make big changes, and see small results. The highs and lows of this exhausting cycle can take a real emotional and physical toll. We all know the risks of […]
Hot Flashes, Fatigue & Depression
Are you suffering from symptoms of hormonal imbalance caused by perimenopause or menopause? Are you experiencing hot flashes, sleep disturbances, mood swings, memory problems, or loss of libido, among other symptoms? Many women recognize that ‘hot flashes’ may be the first obvious symptom of their bodies beginning to experience perimenopause and menopause. Though hot flashes are […]
