14 11, 2023

Can Taurine help us live longer and healthier lives?

By |2023-11-14T12:44:41+00:00November 14th, 2023|Bone Health, Detox, Exercise, General, Heart, IHC News, Nutrition, Supplements|

Can Taurine help us live longer and healthier lives? Taurine is an amino acid found in meat, eggs, and fish. As the most abundant free amino acid in the brain, heart, and nervous system, taurine is a vital component for many bodily functions. Most recently the focus has been on taurine as an anti-aging elixir. Researchers are [...]

6 04, 2023

Demystifying Perimenopause

By |2023-04-06T14:48:42+00:00April 6th, 2023|Adrenal Fatigue, Anxiety, Bone Health, Depression, Estrogen, Exercise, Fatigue, Hormone replacement, Hot flashes, IHC News, Insomnia, Libido, Menopause, Menstrual Cycle, Progesterone, Sleep, Stress, Supplements, Vaginal dryness|

Perimenopause is a normal part of the aging process for women and will affect each woman differently. Part of demystifying perimenopause means understanding what is normal for you. Education and awareness are the first steps to understanding potential changes in the body during this transitional phase in life. If you have additional questions after reading [...]

7 12, 2021

Collagen is one of the most abundant proteins in the body. 

By |2021-12-07T19:01:25+00:00December 7th, 2021|Bone Health, Digestion, Exercise, General, Gut Health, Heart, IHC News, Nutrition, Supplements|

Collagen is one of the most abundant proteins in the body.  Collagen is one of the most abundant proteins in the body and is "the main structural protein". Over time lifestyle factors can cause reduced elasticity in cartilage, tendons, ligaments, and skin. This not only leads to wrinkles and decreased dermal matrix, but to soft tissue and joint discomfort (1).   [...]

19 11, 2020

Osteoporosis isn’t just your grandmother’s problem

By |2020-12-13T18:09:25+00:00November 19th, 2020|Bone Health, Hormone replacement, IHC News, Menopause, Supplements, Vitamin D|

What is Osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is characterized by porosity of bones and decrease bone mass resulting in risk of fracture. There are many, many factors that can cause bone loss. Low body mass index (BMI) Lack of exercise/sedentary lifestyle Poor nutritional status Alcohol abuse Smoking Estrogen deficiency Family history of osteoporosis Use of certain medications (glucocorticoids, [...]

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