First, a brief history… While bioidentical hormones may seem like a new development in healthcare, they have been used within Western medicine since the 1930s. Back then, bioidentical hormones were extracted from the urine of pregnant women. Unfortunately,...
Some things in life are inevitable—like death and taxes. Suffering from joint pain as you get older is not one of those inevitable things. In a moment, we’ll talk about how you can avoid the joint pain that is too often associated with aging. But first, let’s look at...
Cognitive decline is an unfortunate reality for many people as they age, with research showing that this decline can begin as early as people’s 30s or 40s. Often, the rate of decline accelerates once people reach their 60s. Conventional wisdom has attributed this...
Your body needs both macronutrients and micronutrients to stay healthy. Macronutrients fall into three categories: protein (to build muscle and other types of tissue), fat (for stored energy and insulation), and carbohydrates (for quick energy). As the name would...
Summer is here, which means more time spent outdoors. It also means extra diligence around protecting your skin from the sun. Read on to learn more about what makes your skin susceptible to sun damage; and more importantly, what you can do to protect your skin from...
Losing weight is challenging for most people, even under the best of circumstances. And if your metabolism is working against you, it can be that much harder. So what exactly is metabolism? Metabolism is simply how fast your body turns food into energy. People who are...
