Hot flashes can cause severe discomfort. Categorized by sudden and intense feelings of warmth throughout the body, though typically most severe around the chest, neck, and face, hot flashes can cause sweating and disrupt sleep. Though it can have many causes, commonly, it is caused as a byproduct of menopause.1 Menopause can have a variety […]
The skin care industry brings in over $90 billion each year.1 The average American spends anywhere from $300 to $700 annually on skin care products. That is nearly $15,000 to over $30,000 over the course of a lifetime spent on trying to make our skin look radiant and youthful. However, as we strive to combat the […]
Change is a natural part of aging. From growing hair to growing gray hair, the only constant is change. However, some changes can be detrimental or severely impact the quality of life we may be trying to live. Most people know of depression. After all, approximately 280 million people suffer from depression, with 5.7% of adults older […]
Stress is, unfortunately, a natural part of life. It could be an upcoming deadline, rent being due, trying to find a job, or anything else that life throws your way. It’s commonly known that stress negatively affects your mental health1, but stress also can affect your body1. Let’s explore how stress affects the body and […]
While the stereotypes around testosterone include things like manliness, aggression, confidence, and more, in reality, testosterone is an essential part of male health. Testosterone is vital for sexual wellness, hair growth, libido, bone growth, muscle growth, and bone strength1. Let’s explore some common signs of low testosterone in men and low testosterone treatment. Signs of […]
BHRT, Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy, is used to treat hormonal imbalances in the body. However, BHRT can indirectly assist with heart health by treating hormonal imbalances. So while it may not be a first thought, BHRT can be an effective treatment for improving heart health in certain people. So let’s explore how a BHRT treatment could […]
Peptides are not just found in the body; they are key to assisting the body with muscle production and recovery. They are similar short chains of amino acids that are the building blocks of muscle, similar to protein. While peptides may not have as many amino acids as proteins, they still play a critical role […]
The endocrine system is a complex network of glands and organs that produce hormones. These are then secreted through the bloodstream into target organs outside the system to help control the body’s metabolism, stress response, energy levels, healing ability, mood, cognition, and more. In addition to hormones, the endocrine system produces pre-hormones, glandular sections with […]
The foods we eat directly impact every system in our body. When it comes to hormone production and secretion, however, it is not only the type of foods we eat, but also their texture, quantity, and duration1Â that affects our bodies. Hormones work to stimulate or inhibit specific cells by acting on cell-surface receptors, altering activity […]
Several factors can influence the timing and onset of menopause. Things including your age when you had your first period, your dietary choices, use of contraceptives, drug, tobacco and alcohol use, BMI, and physical health1 all play a role in determining when you might enter this stage of life. Some of the factors that influence when menopause will […]
