Have you ever noticed that some people are always healthy and energetic while others seem to catch every little bug that’s floating around, especially during the winter months? No matter where you fall on the wellness spectrum, the inevitable cold or flu can strike, often without warning. Fortunately, a robust immune system can deal with the constant barrage of bacteria …
6 Ways to Live Well with Hypothyroidism
If you’ve been diagnosed with hypothyroidism, you aren’t alone. According to the National Institutes of Health, approximately 5 percent of Americans are living with the condition—and many experience symptoms such as fatigue, hair loss, lack of motivation, and weight gain on a daily basis. If these symptoms sound familiar, know that you aren’t powerless. Adopting the following lifestyle changes can …
The New Heart Health Marker
We’ve all heard of people who’ve suddenly experienced a life-threatening heart attack or stroke, despite seeming fit and healthy. The truth is, even people who look outwardly healthy can have serious cardiovascular risk factors that fly under the radar. While cholesterol and blood pressure may be the first things that come to mind, researchers have pinpointed another risk factor that …
Are You Insulin Resistant?
You’ve likely heard of insulin—that all-important hormone that helps blood sugar (glucose) enter your cells so that it can be used for energy. In a perfect world, your pancreas produces just enough insulin to balance the amount of glucose in your blood at any given time. But some people don’t respond well to the effects of insulin—a condition known as …
Struggling with Weight Loss?
It’s frustrating: no matter what you try, you can’t seem to lose weight. Adopting a healthy low-calorie diet and regular exercise isn’t doing the trick. As a result, you may be left feeling hopeless. But there is hope! Instead of focusing on the scale, try a different approach that addresses the possible underlying cause of your weight struggles: your adrenals. …
Build Better Bones
Most people don’t notice weak bones until it’s too late. Often, a fracture is the first sign of a problem. But taking a proactive approach can help you get ahead of osteoporosis by building better bones before problems arise. However, before you just randomly increase your calcium intake—don’t. Extra calcium, by itself, isn’t what your body needs. The Path to …
Do You Need a Liver Detox?
Cleanses and detoxes are all the rage these days. But, while many of these diets and products claim to get rid of toxins, boost your energy, and help you lose weight, there’s no science showing that these assertions are true. What is true is that your body already has it’s very own detoxification system—your liver. This remarkable organ breaks down …
What You Need to Know About Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Your liver is one of the hardest-working organs in your body. In a world filled with toxins, the liver’s main job is to break down the contaminants that come your way and get them ready to be escorted out of the body. But your liver also digests fats, regulates energy, and stores nutrients. It’s such a multi-tasking organ that you …
Andropause
Male menopause is no myth Not feeling like yourself lately? Do you have less energy than you used to, both in and out of the bedroom? Are you gaining weight even though your eating habits haven’t changed? If so, you could be suffering from the effects of declining androgen levels, a condition called andropause. How Does Andropause Happen? Androgens are …
Got BPH?
For most men, prostate troubles may seem as inevitable as gray hair and wrinkles are. At first, you notice a little hesitancy when trying to urinate. Or maybe your urine stream seems weak or intermittent. Worse yet, you find yourself getting up repeatedly at night to urinate, or you feel like your bladder is still partly full after you’ve gone. …