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 …
Did you know that not eating enough can cause damage to your thyroid? In the most counterintuitive way possible, undereating can actually make your thyroid worse which will only serve to make your weight loss efforts more difficult in the long run. This happens because your thyroid is responsible for a huge portion of your …
Are you suffering from high DHEA-s? If so maybe you are experiencing symptoms such as fatigue, weight gain, or signs of hirsutism. All of these symptoms and more may be caused by high levels of DHEA, but the question is what causes high DHEA to begin with? Once you understand WHY your DHEA levels are …
By now you probably know that taking a probiotic can seriously improve your overall health. Probiotics’ benefits range from helping you with weight loss to lowering your cholesterol and even helping manage your appetite. But can you get all of these benefits with any old probiotic? Not really. In fact, in order to tap into …
If you have PCOS you know that it can feel like it’s impossible to lose weight. The truth is it doesn’t have to be. If you take a targeted approach to treat the underlying hormone imbalances that cause PCOS you can start to lose weight and feel better. This PCOS weight loss guide will walk …
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 …
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 …
Fatigue, exhaustion, and low energy… These symptoms are incredibly common nowadays and they all may be pointing to a specific hormone imbalance commonly referred to as adrenal fatigue. But instead of focusing on the word adrenal fatigue, it’s better to focus on the hormone cortisol and how you can directly impact this very important stress …
Are bad bugs in your gut hindering your weight loss efforts? It may sound strange but it’s a legitimate question. Research has shown that the composition of bacteria in your gut plays a role in how many calories you absorb (1) in each meal and your appetite by altering neurotransmitters. Together, they can and do …
Certain supplements have the potential to reduce inflammation and treat autoimmunity. This is extremely important for hyperthyroid patients when you consider that, in most cases, hyperthyroidism is caused by an autoimmune condition known as Graves’ disease. Learn more about how to supplement for hyperthyroidism and what you can do to take control of your symptoms …
