Dealing With Post-Pregnancy Hormone Imbalance
Throughout pregnancy and for some time after, the body’s hormonal balance and composition shifts. Once the pregnancy ends, many women find their bodies in a state of hormone shock.
Identifying And Dealing With Hormonal Headaches
Did you know that hormone imbalances can cause intense headaches and migraines as well? When your body is used to a certain level of a hormone, too much or too little can result in an adverse reaction.
Foods to Avoid and Healthier Alternatives
When you’re trying to set up your healthier diet, there are some foods you always hear good things about. The fact of the matter is that many of these are not as healthy as they’re made out to be. Or they may be originally healthy, but the way they are prepared and marketed make them…
Healthy Low-Carb Snacks To Help Curb Cravings
Low-carb diets usually mean giving up all of the snacks we eat between meals, but there are plenty of snacks available for those on a low-carb diet.
Is there a Male Menopause? What is Andropause?
As our bodies age, some processes slow or change with time. You may notice you have less energy or it’s harder to lose weight as you get older. This is a normal and natural occurrence. This is can largely be due to hormone production within the body slowing down. Women experience a significant drop in…
Can Hormones Affect Your Mood?
Hormones dictate so much of our lives that sometimes, it’s hard to realize what kind of effect they can have on our day to day. They control everything, including our emotions and moods. If hormones fall into imbalance, then our moods can fluctuate wildly and make day to day functions difficult. It’s important to understand…
9 Foods That Boost Your Metabolism
Excessive weight gain has been linked, at least in part, with a lowered metabolism. To start off, metabolism is the means by which your body breaks down foods and fluids that you consume into usable energy. Your body then takes this energy and applies it to various forms of activity such as exercise and working.…
Dealing With Hot Flashes
When it comes to hot flashes, there is a ton of information out there, so it can be difficult to parse out what’s most relevant to you and your experience or the experiences of someone you know. To figure out what are the possible causes of a hot flash, let’s break down what a hot…