Mushrooms have traditionally been used for many years for health benefits. We are still uncovering their many benefits. The inclusion of mushrooms as functional foods, in nutraceuticals, and in dietary supplements has been sky rocketing. The evidence has linked medicinal mushrooms to provide the following… Read More »Are mushrooms magic?
In a discussion around hair loss it is important to point out that there are three stages within the hair growth cycle. The first is anagen which is the phase in which the hair is actively growing, this phase lasts from 2-6 years. Catagen phase… Read More »Does stress cause hair loss?
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most commonly diagnosed endocrine disorders in women of reproductive age. The clinical symptoms are defined by irregular cycles, ovulation irregularities, increased androgenic hormones and ovaries with multiple cysts. Due to the ovulation dysfunction in PCOS – infertility… Read More »PCOS – Now what?
Metabolic syndrome lacks a clear definition, awareness has risen during the recent global pandemic, as poor metabolic health appeared to be a risk factor for disease outcomes. Although definitions vary metabolic syndrome has a number of links such as abdominal obesity, elevated blood lipids, elevated… Read More »What does it mean to be metabolically healthy
Vitamin D is a TEST – DON’T GUESS situation for me. Vitamin D receptors are on almost every tissue and cell within the body the benefit of vitamin D goes beyond the bone health. Evidence shows that vitamin D deficiency has been associated with poor… Read More »Why optimal vitamin D levels matter.
The World Health Organization defines burnout as; “Burn-out is a syndrome conceptualized as resulting from chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed. It is characterized by three dimensions: feelings of energy depletion or exhaustion; increased mental distance from one’s job, or feelings of… Read More »Fight burnout with vitamin C
You got sick, had chills, sweats, body aches, maybe a headache or congestions, after a few days of chicken soup and rest most of these symptoms disappear… EXCEPT the FATIGUE. It doesn’t seem to matter how much you sleep, or how much caffeine you drink… Read More »I got sick – now I have no energy.
Our bodies are affected by the world around us, in a pattern know as “circadian rhythm.” Circadian rhythms are defined as physical, mental, and behavioral changes that follow a 24-hour cycle. National Institute of General Medical Sciences Following environmental cues plays a big role in… Read More »Finding your rhythm – sleep, mood, energy.
Collagen is popping up everywhere these days from your morning coffee to workout recovery formulas. For good reason, collagen makes up almost 30% of the protein in the human body. There are up to 16 types of collagen, but types 1-3 make up 80-90% of… Read More »Collagen – What’s the hype?
Share on facebook Share on email During the course of women’s reproductive years there are many periods where hormone fluctuation can occur, namely postpartum, and perimenopause. During these times the hormones from the ovaries begin to fluctuate and result in a number of physical symptoms… Read More »Heavy periods getting you down?