Osteoarthritis and Hormones
A dramatic increase in osteoarthritis in women after menopause suggests that decreased female hormones would be a major factor. And many studies have come to the same conclusion. Here are four of them: Estrogen Replacement and Hip Osteoarthritis A 1996 study by Dr. Genant at the University of California, San Francisco, was titled “Association of […]
BHRT For Men – It’s Not Just Testosterone
Did you know that men can greatly benefit from bioidentical hormone replacement therapy — BHRT for Men — just as much as women? It’s common knowledge that women enter menopause sometime between their late forties and early fifties and many are turning to BHRT for relief from their symptoms. But men go through a change […]
Adrenal Fatigue
Adrenal Fatigue refers to overworked adrenal glands. The adrenal glands are triangular shaped and sit just above the kidneys. They are part of the endocrine system and produce a variety of hormones including adrenaline and cortisol. These glands are responsible for helping to regulate metabolism, blood pressure, heart rate, sex hormones, and responses to stress. […]
The many benefits of CoQ10
CoQ10 is an antioxidant produced naturally in our bodies. It is considered a coenzyme and works with enzymes within the cells to help them function properly and maintain good health. All living cells (human, animal, plant) contain CoQ10 in them which is used for growth and maintenance. The amount produced naturally by the body reduces […]
Low Thyroid Symptoms, But Tests Show Normal?
Your thyroid gland is in the front of your neck, as shown in this photo. This is the gland that regulates your metabolism by controlling the rate at which the body converts oxygen and calories into energy. In fact, the metabolic rate of every cell in your body is regulated by thyroid hormones, primarily T3. […]