Weight gain, low sex drive, hair loss, decreased energy, and depression. What do these things all have in common? They can all be caused by low testosterone in women. If you were under the impression that testosterone was a male hormone, think again: Testosterone is a very important hormone for women as well as men. …
Here’s the bottom line: Endometriosis is a treatable condition and you don’t have to use drugs or surgery to fix it Here’s how to treat endometriosis naturally without drugs… But first, let’s start with some general information. Understanding Estrogen Dominance Endometriosis is considered part of the spectrum of ‘estrogen dominance’ which is a condition of …
When treating any medical condition it is absolutely essential to understand the basic physiology or reasons why it occurs. That means you have to be asking the right questions in order to get the right answers. When it comes to obesity conventional medicine hasn’t been asking any questions in over 40 years. If you are …
[Your guide to implementing the right diet to change your biochemistry and bust belly fat] This post is a follow-up post to the blog post “How to lose weight: the interplay of hormones and obesity”, if you need to read that post you can here… Diet is THE most critical component of a healthy lifestyle. …
Leptin The Primary Fat Loss Hormone By now you’ve probably at least heard of the hormone leptin. Leptin is a hormone secreted by your fat cells which are primarily responsible for helping your body regulate your body weight (1) and your metabolism. It is the single most important hormone when it comes to managing your weight, …
There are at least 6 different types of PCOS that are recognized. Each type of PCOS has a unique cause and though there is some overlap between conditions, they are NOT all the same. Knowing the type of PCOS that you have is critical if you want to get serious about treatment. The various types …
Birth control pills are widely recommended for a variety of conditions beyond their use as a contraceptive. Many women take birth control to help ‘balance’ their hormones, stop acne, or treat menstrual irregularities. And while the pill may help with some of these conditions you always have to be aware of HOW they are working …
