While their role in the healthy functioning of our bodies is of the utmost importance, our bodies’ hormones are particularly fickle beings. These vital chemicals require a delicate balance that we must keep in check via proper diet, exercise, lifestyle, and behavior. While hormones will naturally decline as you continue aging, there are certain medical…
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It may be the futuristic year of 2021, but unfortunately, ageism is alive and well. Old age stereotypes lurk around every corner in both private and public institutions. From the water cooler to the webpage, negative bias surrounding age is frustratingly prevalent. For many older individuals, this reality can be particularly grating. However, the first…
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For people of all ages, sexes, and genders, it’s important to keep your hormones well-balanced, and it’s not just for reproductive and sexual health! In fact, your hormones help to control and regulate a lot of our body’s functions, including mood, energy, sleep, metabolism, social behavior, immune system, and pain. When hormones get out of…
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Sleep is essential for restoring our brain and nervous system to full functionality each and every night. When sleep is interrupted, it can put us in an irritable mood and throw off our entire day. If problems sleeping persist, it could open the door to larger problems with both your physical and mental well-being. Sometimes,…
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When it comes to non-traditional approaches to medicine and wellness, there are always those who are quick to dispute their effectiveness. Unfortunately, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) is one form of treatment that often falls into this category. Talking to friends, family, or conducting your own research online may result in conflicting information regarding HRT, and…
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Estrogen is one of the most important sex hormones in a woman’s body. It is responsible for regulating your menstrual cycle, keeping your cholesterol balanced, and protecting tissue and bone health. When your estrogen levels are off, your whole mind, body, and spirit can feel off too. There are several reasons why you may be…
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The years after you turn 50 are a time of great change, but some of the biggest changes don’t get discussed as openly as perhaps they should. As our bodies and minds mature and change, our relationships — and our sexual health — changes as well. But what if we told you that there are…
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While aging affects everyone differently, there is no point in denying this inevitable fact of life. For many women, aging is something that is discussed with relative frequency. But for men, the process is often overlooked or left unconsidered in larger circles. Nevertheless, aging can be just as frightening and confusing for men as it…
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