Rested and energized or stiff and tired? Hey there! How was your day today? Did you wake up feeling rested and energized? Or were you feeling like you had to pull the weight of the world out of bed with you? Were you feeling stiff and tired, like it was hard to get moving? I […]
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Stress, Exhaustion or Candida Yeast Overgrowth Symptoms?
Candida Yeast Overgrowth Symptoms can Mess with your Health Is your general health deteriorating for no apparent reason? Or are you actually experiencing multiple symptoms of candida yeast overgrowth? Your exhaustion, stress and gastrointestinal issues may be actually be candida yeast overgrowth symptoms. Candida albicans Candida albicans are tiny yeast organisms that exist in high numbers […]
What do Hormones Do?
Hormones are chemical messengers and without them, our bodies can not function properly. Hormones control everything from reproduction, digestion, metabolism, emotions and even hunger and satiety. When our hormones function properly, we feel great and when they do not, we can have health issues that make us miserable. A few years ago, I started to […]
What is an adaptogen?
Adaptogens are amazing! And you can easily include them in your daily diet. But, what exactly is an adaptogen? This is the dictionary definition: “Any of various natural substances used in herbal medicine to normalize and regulate systems of the body” Usually the term adaptogen is used only for foods and supplements that support the adrenals. Essentially, an adaptogen helps balance adrenal function whether […]
Heart Healthy Hormones – Take Action
Being Heart Month, February is a time to bring attention to the importance of cardiovascular health, and what we can do to reduce our risk of disease. In Heart Healthy Hormones – What you Need to Know, we discussed the role your hormones play in your heart health. We covered a number of hormones and […]