Taking probiotics daily may be one of the best things you can do for your body. While probiotics can help both men and women, they have some particularly useful benefits for women. Certain strains of probiotics (especially lactobacilli and bifidobacteria) can help women treat and prevent urinary tract infections, and yeast infections and even help …
Prebiotics vs probiotics – what is the difference and do you actually need both? You may know that probiotics are important for intestinal health but did you know that prebiotics are just as important if not more important? Prebiotics act through different mechanisms but complement probiotics perfectly by increasing the effectiveness of both. Learn who …
Have you been told, or are you suspicious, that you have a high TSH? If so there are many things you want to consider before pursuing treatment. While your TSH is important for assessing thyroid function it’s certainly not the only test, or the best way, to identify thyroid disease. We are going to take …
SHBG is short for sex hormone binding globulin and it is a serum blood test that can give you valuable insight into your hormones! Low levels of SHBG may be associated with low thyroid function and low estrogen status while high levels may bind up testosterone leading to weight gain, depression, and other symptoms. Most …
Progesterone is an essential and critical hormone involved in many important processes in the female body. Normal progesterone levels are required for fertility, mood, weight maintenance (1), to balance estrogen levels, and much more. One of the benefits of progesterone is, unlike other hormones, how available it is. Progesterone USP (bio-identical progesterone) is available for …
Can supplements actually help improve your thyroid function and help with things like weight loss or fatigue? Yes! They absolutely can and do help many patients. They aren’t miracle pills, but certain supplements have been clinically shown to improve thyroid function in various ways. Would it surprise you to know that there are at least …
Biotin is a special nutrient that may help curb hair loss. The catch? It must be used appropriately, in the right people, at the right dose, and for the right length of time. Clinical studies have shown that daily use of biotin does indeed improve hair strength probably through its powerful effects on the protein …
Guggul extract is well known for its positive benefits and ability to treat various diseases in Eastern medicine. Having said that, it doesn’t get the attention that it deserves over in Western medicine. Guggul has been proven to provide powerful effects through clinical studies to promote weight loss, balance thyroid function, and much more. Does …
Sensoril is a special formulation of a supplement known as Ashwagandha. This supplement has been shown in scientific studies to help regulate thyroid function, improve and balance serum cortisol levels and even help with weight loss. In order to get these benefits, you must be properly absorbing ashwagandha and getting a high enough concentration in …
Supporting thyroid function may be one of the most important and rewarding things you choose to do. Why? Because your thyroid controls multiple systems that all interact to create your subjective sense of energy and well-being. These systems also control your metabolism, weight, and energy levels. You can improve these systems by using the right …
