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Top causes of elevated liver enzymes

Causes of Elevated Liver Enzymes: How to Lower ALT & AST

Elevated liver enzymes may act as a warning that something is damaging your liver and should never be ignored.  Learn what causes elevated liver enzymes, what symptoms you may present with, and more importantly how to treat this problem… Liver Enzyme Made Easy (AST & ALT) What are liver enzymes and what do they mean?  …

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Prebiotics vs Probiotics: Why you Need to use Both

Prebiotics vs Probiotics – Why you Need to use Both

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 …

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the stress, cortisol, and weight gain connection

The Stress, Cortisol and Weight Gain Connection (& How to Stop it)

Can too much stress increase cortisol and lead to weight gain? The answer is a definite yes.  Stress influences multiple systems in the body and may lead to the dysregulation of one of the most important hormones in your body – cortisol.  Learn more about the influence stress has on cortisol and other hormones in …

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symptoms of high estrogen in men

Common Symptoms Of High Estrogen in Men & What Causes it

Estrogen, along with testosterone, may be one of the most important hormones to monitor in men.  High estrogen can cause symptoms ranging from weight gain to nipple tenderness to water retention.  Learn the most common symptoms of high estrogen in men and how to deal with it in this guide:  The Importance of Testosterone & …

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The Benefits of Sensoril on thyroid and adrenal function

The Benefits of Sensoril on Thyroid, Adrenals & Weight

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 …

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7 Benefits of Using Probiotics for Women Species & Dosage Tips

7 Benefits of Using Probiotics for Women: Species & Dosage Tips

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 …

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how to use myoinositol to help with weight loss

How to Use Myoinositol to Help Weight Loss & PCOS

When it comes to weight loss there are very few supplements that actually work or that have scientific evidence proving their efficacy.  Because there are so few, certain supplements tend to stand out above the rest. Myoinositol is one of these supplements and it works because it impacts hormones and acts as a secondary messenger …

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5 Tips to find the best multivitamin for both men and women

5 Tips to Find The Best Multivitamin For Men and Women

Multivitamins are supposed to have all of the necessary nutrients that your body needs to function optimally all in one (or a few) capsules.  They sound great in theory, but are they really as good as they sound? It depends! There are absolutely some people who should consider using a multivitamin each day, but in …

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debunking the thyroid obesity myth

Debunking the Thyroid Obesity Myth + 6 Weight Loss Tips & Tricks

Let’s debunk this myth once and for all.  No doubt you’ve heard people claim that their weight gain is due to having thyroid problems. The reply is always something along the lines of: “Blaming your thyroid is an excuse for not having self-control or for being lazy”.  But is this really true? Not really, in …

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