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Anxiety and Depression are Common Symptoms of Hypothyroidism

Do you often feel down and blue? Are you filled with anxiety? Everything may seem to be going well in your life, so you are wondering why you feel this way. Depression and anxiety are experienced by many people, and often a common underlying cause is overlooked: hypothyroidism. Research shows that people with depression, anxiety

The Importance of Cortisol for Adrenal Fatigue

Are you constantly feeling stressed? Is your anxiety at an all-time high? Are you experiencing extreme fatigue? Do you have to drag yourself out of bed each morning and drink several cups of coffee just to get through your day? Do you suffer from muscle and joint pain, recurrent infections, allergies, low blood sugar or

5 Amazing Benefits of Progesterone in Women

October is Women’s Health Month. We all want our moms, aunts, grandmothers, sisters and friends to stay healthy and well, and hormone balance is a big part of that. Today we are going to talk about one of women’s favorite hormones: progesterone. Progesterone is a steroid hormone produced by the ovaries and adrenal cortex. During

Get Your Glow Back

We all want to look our best at any age, and taking care of our skin is a big part of that. Healthy skin helps improve our confidence and self-esteem, and aesthetics treatments are just one aspect of skincare. A daily home regimen is also essential for extending and prolonging the effects of more intensive

6 Ways Progesterone Benefits the Brain

You probably already know that progesterone is an important hormone during pregnancy, but did you know that it is also essential for your brain? The brain is highly sensitive to progesterone, so ensuring that you have optimal levels of it can be very beneficial. Progesterone is a hormone that is produced by the ovaries and

Can Hair Loss Be Turned Around?

Michael Jordan, Dwayne Johnson, Bruce Willis and the many men who shave their heads are living proof that bald is in. But the hairless look is not for everyone. Having thick, healthy hair is very important for many men, as well as women. If you would like to slow thinning and improve the thickness of

Testosterone Improves Long-Term Weight Control in Men

Men, are your workouts not as effective as they used to be? Do you have a “spare tire” around your waist? Has it become difficult to lose weight and gain muscle tone? Do you eat healthy and live an active lifestyle? When you seem to be doing everything right but still can’t get the weight

How to Treat Nail Fungal Infections

Have your fingernails or toenails become yellowish or discolored? Are they brittle and cracked? These are signs that you could have a nail fungus infection. Fungal infections of the nails, known as onychomycosis, are extremely common and notoriously hard to cure. The topical antifungal ointments sold in drugstores aren’t very effective. Oral antifungal drugs sometimes

Hypothyroidism: The Cardiovascular Connection

Everyone with an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism) knows it can make your heart race and beat irregularly. But you may not be aware of the cardiovascular effects of an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism). When thyroid hormone production is too low, everything slows down—including heart rate. It also decreases cardiac output (the amount of blood pumped through the

Healthy Eating Habits for the New Year

Happy New Year! Is your New Year’s resolution to eat healthy? Start the New Year off right with healthy eating habits by doing a yeast-free eating program. Benefits of Yeast-Free Eating Program Weight loss More energy Mental clarity Improved memory Better skin health Feel better overall Improved gastrointestinal health Boosts immune system Eating yeast-free can