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Top Micronutrients You Might Be Missing
Micronutrient deficiencies have emerged as a significant global health issue, affecting billions of people and contributing to a range of health problems such as weakened immune systems, poor cognitive development, and increased susceptibility to chronic...
The Role of Oxidative Stress in Aging and How to Prevent It
Aging is an inevitable process, but how we age—and the speed at which our bodies deteriorate—can be influenced by many factors, including oxidative stress.Oxidative stress plays a key role in the development of chronic diseases and the breakdown of cells, leading to...
Understanding Estrogen Metabolism
Estrogen is a hormone that plays a vital role in both men and women, though it is more prominent in women, regulating reproductive and other key functions. The way estrogen is metabolized in the body directly affects how it functions and, ultimately, overall health....
Navigating IBD Flares: Dietary and Lifestyle Adjustments for Gut Health
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) can be an overwhelming condition, marked by flare-ups that disrupt daily life. Whether you're dealing with Crohn’s disease or Ulcerative Colitis, these flare-ups can lead to symptoms like abdominal pain, diarrhea, fatigue, and even...
The Effects of Stress on the Adrenals and HPA Axis
Many people struggle to get out of bed in the morning, only to spend their day juggling work, kids, sports practices, dinner, errands, and housework. As a society, we are continuously burning the candle at both ends, which leaves us burnt out and exhausted. Weekends,...
Glyphosate: The Health Risks of the Most Common Herbicide
Glyphosate, a broad-spectrum herbicide, has become a central figure in agricultural practices across North America since its introduction in the 1970s. Known commercially as Roundup, it revolutionized weed control, making it easier and more efficient for farmers to...
Your Guide to Medical Weight Loss: What You Need to Know
Navigating the journey of weight loss and blood sugar management can feel like an uphill battle for many. If you’ve tried everything from fad diets to intense workout regimens with little success, or if those stubborn post-baby pounds just won’t budge, medications...
Digestion From Top To Bottom
Digestion is an intricate, highly coordinated process that breaks down the food we eat into nutrients, which the body uses for energy, growth, and cell repair. Understanding this journey from ingestion to excretion can provide insights into optimizing digestive...
From Stuck to Smooth: Strategies for Overcoming Constipation
When the going gets hard, we experience constipation. Although it’s not a fun subject, it’s one of the most common gastrointestinal complaints seen in healthcare practices. We may all experience constipation at some point in time, and certain conditions make it more...
Stop Inflamm-Aging In Its Tracks
Aging is an inevitable process that everyone eventually faces. While we cannot halt the progression of time, we can mitigate its effects on our bodies by reducing inflammation. Research suggests that inflammation is a strong contributor to many age-related...