Chamomile is one of the most ancient medicines in the world, and with good cause. Its many healing properties have been recognized the world over for centuries, and we’re also seeing its benefits in calming PCOS symptoms. So many herbs have effects on hormones, and many of those same herbs also haveeffects on the stress …
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Did you know that 75 percent of people affected by autoimmune (AI) diseases are women? It has long been thought that there is a strong link between female hormones (namely estrogen) and autoimmunity. A new study’s findings support that link. This study found that T cells, which are involved in AI responses,have estrogen receptor alpha …
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Just about every wellness publication out there warns against the health problems related to abdominal fat. Even if you are otherwise healthy, carrying excess weight around your belly is risky. Extra abdominal fat is linked to cardiovascular disease and diabetes, among other health concerns. So why is it that not everyone gains weight around their …
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Artificial sweeteners such as aspartame are often used by people who are trying to lower their sugar intake. Since sugar has been linked to cardiovascular disease, obesity, and diabetes, these artificial substitutes are quite popular. They’re considered to be a healthier alternative to satiate sugary cravings, and are used in many diet sodas and low-calorie …
Balancing magnesium (Mg) and vitamin D properly is essential for maintaining healthy organ functions. Vitamin D helps to regulate calcium and phosphate balance for healthy bones [1-6]. Skeletal muscles, heart, teeth, bones, and many other organs require magnesium to sustain their physiologic functions. This is where it gets tricky: magnesium is needed to activate vitamin …
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Fish oil is one of the most popular, all-around beneficial supplements. Studies have proven that supplementing one’s diet with Omega-3 fatty acids—particularly EPA and DHA—improves people’s moods.Some people, particularly those who prefer a plant-based diet, take flax oil instead, as it also contains Omega-3 fatty acids. That said, is flax oil as effective as fish …
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A new study on artificial sweeteners and their effect on the brain sheds new light on food addiction and impulse control when it comes to high fat, high sugar foods.By now, we’re very familiar with the mind-body connection: that the brain is part of the body as a whole, not apart from it like a …
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If you are struggling with insulin resistance, you might want to skip the dairy aisle the next time you visit the grocery store. This recent study (1) has shown that Branched Chain Amino Acids (BCAA), which exist in very high amounts in dairy products, cause insulin resistance. This explains why dairy is so aggravating to …
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