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Optimal hydration means more than just drinking water…
When your body temperature rises, due to heat, exercise, stress, or hormone shifts, you perspire in order to keep your internal temperature at 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit. Sweating helps release heat and cool you down to help maintain optimal body temperature. When you sweat you primarily lose water, but you also lose electrolytes which perform a […]
read moreIron and Your Thyroid
Symptoms of iron deficiency are similar to symptoms of thyroid disease which can make them difficult conditions to identify. A serum ferritin test, ordered by your healthcare provider, will help to determine your iron levels and whether you need to increase iron absorption in your daily routine. Some symptoms of iron deficiency include: Persistent fatigue […]
read moreProper Gut Health=Better Sleep
Your gut produces around 400 times more melatonin, often referred to as the “sleep hormone”, than the pineal gland in your brain. By maintaining optimal gut health (healthy diet, low stress, healthy gut flora) you also benefit from optimal production of melatonin which has the following benefits: Melatonin is a powerful antioxidant. Studies have shown […]
read moreThe Stress-Fat connection (and how to mitigate it)
In an ideal setting, your hormones are released in short bursts as opposed to being released over a long period of time. Functioning this way prevents developing a resistance to a hormone. It starts with cortisol. Cortisol, known as your stress hormone, if released in short bursts, like when you are being chased by a […]
read moreHow to get FAT!
Very few clients have ever asked about how to gain fat. Most are in the market for fat loss. Whether you’re looking to gain or lose fat, the most well-known hormone related to fat storage is insulin. Hundreds of well-executed studies over the past century have shown the “eat-less-exercise-more” method of weight control having some […]
read morePolarized Sunglasses: Why You Should Wear Them
During the sunny seasons you might get into the habit of wearing sunglasses to shade your eyes and protect them from harmful UV rays. Normal tinted sunglasses provide you only protection against harmful UV rays. Whereas polarized sunglasses contain an inbuilt laminated filter, which blocks harsh UV rays from the sun as well as reduces […]
read moreWho needs CoQ10? Perhaps it’s you!
CoQ10’s multiple benefits Coenzyme Q10 is a vitamin-like compound which, in ideal conditions, is produced in adequate amounts by your body. CoQ10 is present in virtually all of your cells with the highest concentrations in your heart, liver, kidneys, and pancreas. CoQ10’s primary functions include acting as an antioxidant, a membrane stabilizer, and as a […]
read moreBenefits of Berberine
Berberine is a bitter-tasting yellow alkaloid found in roots, rhizomes, and stem bark of various plants including goldenseal and Oregon grape. Most often berberine is used to reduce blood glucose in people with type 2 diabetes. Studies have shown that taking berberine, combined with adopting a healthy lifestyle, reduces fasting blood glucose levels and HbA1c […]
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