Leaky gut results in systemic damage that influences multiple systems in your body. Because of this damage, you may experience symptoms ranging from depression to chronic constipation and much more. The key to diagnosing leaky gut is understanding exactly how your gut interacts with hormone systems and neurotransmitters in your body. Then you can understand …
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 …
Low progesterone is more common than you might think. If you’ve been dealing with changes to your mood, weight gain, or irregularities in your menstrual cycle then you might have low progesterone without realizing it. Finding out if you have low progesterone is important because progesterone (along with estradiol/estrogen) helps maintain and keep in balance …
Are you undergoing thyroid treatment but not getting better? Do you have ALL of the symptoms of hypothyroidism but normal “thyroid labs”? Is T4 making your symptoms WORSE or are you gaining weight while taking this medication? If so, hypothalamic obesity disorder may be the underlying cause of your symptoms. This condition mimics hypothyroid-like symptoms …
What is male-related andropause? Is it even real? These are the questions you may be asking yourself as you start to deal with low energy, decreased libido and weight gain as you age. Andropause is real and it is something that all men will deal with over time. Properly diagnosing and addressing low testosterone is …
Is Contrave really a miracle weight loss medication? Well, it is a newer weight loss medication but it’s far from perfect. This particular medication helps people lose weight by influencing certain factors in the body ranging from hormonal control to appetite modulation. Because of this, certain people stand to benefit more from using this medication …
Using protein powder can act as a powerful supplement to help improve gastrointestinal function, promote weight loss, and normalize appetite. Most people are very familiar with protein powder and have been using it daily for years! But are all protein powders created equal? Not by a long shot. It turns out that the best protein …
Can taking probiotics really help lower cholesterol and help with weight loss? Several key studies do indeed confirm that these benefits are real and may be obtainable with daily probiotic use. In addition to these general benefits probiotics also offer key improvements specifically to men… The most interesting of which is the potential to retain youthful …
We know that probiotics can do many amazing things ranging from helping with weight loss to treating acne and more. But do all of these benefits come without a cost? It turns out that some people may be sensitive to certain probiotic species and may react negatively if they are used improperly. You can prevent …
SIBO, short for small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, may be one of the most common gastrointestinal issues you’ve never heard about. SIBO refers to an overgrowth of bacteria (often accompanied by fungal overgrowth as well) that causes a multitude of both intestinal and extraintestinal symptoms. Symptoms range from depression to weight gain and fatigue – they …
