Estrogen is an important hormone that is present in both males and females, albeit in different ratios. In women, it forms the reproductive organs and is an important factor in regulating the menstrual cycle. As women age (especially near menopause), their hormone levels change resulting in a decrease in both estrogen and progesterone. Although both […]
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Health Tips, Men, Metabolism, Nutritional Supplements, Weight loss, Women
The Ketogenic Diet – Helpful or Harmful?
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Apr
Apr
With over 70% of Americans considered to be overweight or obese, there’s no surprise that the diet and weight loss market has exploded into a multi-billion-dollar industry. Because of that, we’re left with a variety of diet programs available to us that can be overwhelming, confusing and sometimes conflicting. One particular program that has gained […]
Food & Nutrition, Health Tips, Men, Nutritional Supplements, Women
Nutrition Tips That May Decrease Your Risk of Colon Cancer
02
Mar
Mar
March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Colon cancer, also known as colorectal cancer, is the second leading cause of cancer deaths among American adults. Early detection is key. From the time the first abnormal cells start to grow into polyps, it usually takes about 10 to 15 years for them to develop into cancer. […]
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Feb
Feb
February is American Heart Month, and since Valentine’s Day so appropriately falls in February as well, we found it fitting to direct our attention to the organ that works so hard every second of every day… our heart! The heart is one of the five vital organs that is essential for human survival. Throughout the […]
Food & Nutrition, Health Tips, Men, Nutritional Supplements, Weight loss, Women
How to Manage Gout – The Natural Way
06
Feb
Feb
If you’ve ever woken up at night to a sudden attack of pain in your big toe (ankle, knee, wrist, or fingers) then you are probably already familiar with the intense and unforgiving pain of gout. The intense joint pain is usually accompanied by swelling, redness and tenderness, and sends many people to the emergency […]
Anxiety, Food & Nutrition, Health Tips, Nutritional Supplements, Women
Do You Suffer From Premenstrual Anxiety?
13
Jan
Jan
If you have ever found yourself anxious, paranoid or nervous right before your period, then you may be suffering with premenstrual anxiety. Premenstrual anxiety happens as a result of hormonal changes in the ovaries that occur in the premenstrual phase of the menstrual cycle, specifically the changing levels of estrogen and progesterone. The good news […]
Food & Nutrition, Health Tips, Men, Nutritional Supplements, Women
Nail Fungus – Is There a Natural Solution?
06
Jan
Jan
Onychomycosis, better known as a fungal nail infection, is characterized by discoloration, coupled with thickening, ridging, or even detachment of the nail from the nailbed. If you suffer from a persistent nail fungus, you’re not alone. In fact, it is estimated that 1 in 25 people will be affected by some sort of nail fungus […]