Menopause is often misunderstood, leaving many women feeling unprepared for the changes ahead. Menopause is a natural transition that every woman will experience. Yet, outdated information and misconceptions have left many feeling confused and unprepared. In The New Menopause, Dr. Mary Claire Haver, a board-certified OB-GYN and hormone expert, presents the most up-to-date research on managing [...]
Balancing Hormones Naturally: Lifestyle Adjustments for Hormonal Harmony Achieving hormonal balance is essential for overall well-being. Hormones regulate many of the body’s functions, including metabolism, mood, and energy levels. Here are some practical lifestyle adjustments to help restore and maintain hormonal harmony. Stress Management Techniques Chronic stress disrupts hormonal balance, particularly cortisol levels, which can [...]
Balancing Hormones Naturally: The Role of Supplements in Hormonal Balance While diet and lifestyle provide the foundation for hormonal health, the right supplements can offer targeted support to fill nutrient gaps and address specific hormonal imbalances. Key Supplements for Hormonal Health Magnesium: This mineral supports stress reduction, improves sleep, and helps regulate cortisol. Magnesium glycinate [...]
Balancing Hormones Naturally: The Connection Between Gut Health and Hormones Your gut does more than digest food—it plays a crucial role in regulating hormones. An imbalanced gut can contribute to hormonal imbalances, leading to issues like fatigue, mood swings, and even weight gain. The Gut-Hormone Axis Your gut and hormones are interconnected through the gut-hormone [...]
Balancing Hormones Naturally: The Healing Power of Adaptogens Adaptogens are nature’s gift for managing stress and promoting balance in the body. These powerful herbs and botanicals help regulate the stress response by supporting the adrenal glands, which produce cortisol and other hormones. What Are Adaptogens? Adaptogens are non-toxic plants that help the body adapt to [...]
Unlocking the Power of Testosterone: Age-Fighting Secrets As we age, maintaining optimal health becomes increasingly important. One key player in the battle against aging is testosterone, a vital yet often overlooked hormone that significantly impacts various bodily functions. Essential for both men and women, testosterone influences muscle mass, mood, energy levels, and more. This post [...]
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 [...]
The Women's Health Initiative (WHI) was a large government-sponsored study about the benefits and risks of a popular form of manufactured hormones. To mark the 10-year anniversary of the WHI, a consensus statement has been jointly prepared by the North American Menopause Society, the Endocrine Society, and the American Society of Reproductive Medicine, and [...]
The hormone you take may affect your risk of breast cancer Progesterone is a naturally occurring hormone in women. Progesterone is added to estrogen therapy to reduce the risk of endometrial cancer. Initially, progesterone was not available in a form that could be well absorbed, so pharmaceutical manufacturers created a synthetic progestin (progesterone derivative), medroxyprogesterone [...]
Testosterone therapy is increasingly used to treat symptoms of hormone deficiency in pre and postmenopausal women. Testosterone is essential for physical and mental health in women as well as men. Although frequently thought of to increase sex drive, testosterone's role in sexual function is only a small part of its physiologic effect in women. [...]
