Your gut and your hormones are in constant communication with one another. In fact, there is a continual interplay between the two. But if that ongoing conversation breaks down, undesirable consequences can ripple through the entire endocrine system. Most people don’t...
In recent years, intermittent fasting (IF) has exploded in popularity as an effective health optimization strategy. And for good reason. When done correctly, IF can provide impressive benefits relative to metabolism, cellular health, and longevity. But here’s...
Were you told that having a hysterectomy would solve your gynecological problems? Perhaps you had fibroids. Or endometriosis. Heavy bleeding. Or even cancer. Regardless, surgery probably seemed like the answer. And perhaps it was indeed necessary and/or it resolved...
Fat that accumulates around the midsection rarely shows up overnight. For most people, belly fat comes on gradually. It’s also true that abdominal weight often occurs in spite of eating and exercise habits that haven’t changed (or that might even be better than they...
Waking up drenched in sweat during the night is miserable. Your sheets are soaked. You’re chilled. And you’re exhausted from disrupted sleep. If you’re a woman in perimenopause or early menopause, you may assume night sweats are just part par for the course. But...
You know sleep is important to your good health. And we’ve all heard the advice around getting 7-9 hours of quality sleep each night, maintaining a consistent bedtime routine, avoiding screens before bed, etc. But what many people don’t realize is that poor...
