Menopause is one of those things women are taught to fear at a very young age. Wait until the hot flashes… However, thanks to the miracle of modern medicine, hormone therapy has arrived to ease the side effects of menopause greatly. But what can you do on a day-to-day basis to make this part of…
DetailsBlog Highlight: The use of progesterone has been linked to lower rates of uterine and colon cancers and may also be useful in treating other cancers such as ovarian, melanoma, mesothelioma, and prostate. In the world of hormones, where thousands of these organic regulatory substances exist, there are a few power players that most providers…
DetailsImagine a butterfly the size of your thumbs kicking your butt… You’d never let that happen! You’d overpower that tiny creature with ease. No contest, really! Okay, now imagine having an organ the size of that butterfly take you down… It sits just below your Adam’s apple and regulates your metabolism; ultimately controlling virtually every…
DetailsLet’s be honest: most of us are not regularly scrolling through the internet to read long papers depicting the process and results of clinical studies on a regular basis. The last time you might’ve read one could’ve been in a college psychology class on the final exam. Although the average person doesn’t think much of…
DetailsWe talk about this constantly at the center with our patients and it’s at the very core of why we do what we do, so it’s only natural that we write about it. Some of our patients are surprised to learn just how significantly sex impacts their health, but others seem to innately understand the…
DetailsNo matter who you are, stress is an everyday part of life. Whether it’s physical stress, such as not getting enough sleep, or mental stress, like worrying about an upcoming deadline for work, everyone experiences that feeling of strain in their life. Unfortunately (not to add anymore stress into your life), prolonged stress can lead…
DetailsIf you’ve ever heard of Arnica, you’ve likely heard about its supposed healing properties, particularly when it comes to bumps and bruises. What most people don’t know is how exactly the herb is able to accomplish these things! Let’s dive in and find out. As is the case with a lot of other herbs that…
DetailsWe all know the physical benefits of running: stronger legs, increased endurance, being much more efficient at running away from bears. However, we rarely take the time to think about the mental benefits of running. For many, merely getting into the habit of running presents an immense mental hurdle — getting over that beginning slump.…
DetailsOk, so maybe you’ve gone to your doctor and had a discussion about your hormone levels. Perhaps, somewhere along the line, you’ve heard something about hormone replacement therapy, or HRT. You’ve picked up on a few key phrases here and there, and you may even have an above-average understanding of your body’s hormone functions. However,…
DetailsFasting is a scary word, isn’t it? We’re used to hearing it to describe the insane things models and bodybuilders will do right before a show to make themselves look like godly figures of muscle (and possibly collapsing on the stage floor). However, there is a much healthier and less drastic approach to fasting that…
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