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. […]
5-HTP Benefits
You’ve probably heard the old adage that eating turkey on Thanksgiving Day will make you sleepy because turkey contains tryptophan. Actually, this is a myth. While turkey does contain tryptophan, it is not enough to make you drowsy and has no more than what is found in most other proteins. Most likely you’ve just overindulged […]
Ashwagandha
Ashwagandha is an ancient medicinal herb that has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for several thousand years. The plant is a shrub with yellow flowers that is native to India and North Africa. Extracts from its roots and leaves can be used to treat several conditions. Ashwagandha is considered an adaptogen herb, which means […]
Magnesium Glycinate Benefits
Magnesium plays a number of vital roles in your body. Yet despite its importance, it is one of the leading nutrient deficiencies in adults, the second most common, with an estimated 80 percent deficiency rate. This essential nutrient is not produced by the body, so you need to get it through diet and supplementation. Because of […]
Graves Disease Treatment
Graves disease is an immune system disorder resulting in the overproduction of thyroid hormones. Another word for this is hyperthyroidism. There are several disorders of the thyroid that may result in hyperthyroidism, and Graves disease is one of the more common ones. Usually, a malfunction in the immune system is the primary culprit for the […]
SHINE Protocol
If you are a patient here, have you ever heard us talk about the acronym SHINE or the SHINE Protocol? I may have discussed it with you if you have fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue but I may not have mentioned it to you if you come for weight loss or hormone management. Although we more […]