So how can you keep and preserve your gallbladder? Let’s talk about it. Gallbladder disease in the United States has doubled over the last three decades. The risk factors for gallbladder disease are older age, male gender, diabetes/insulin resistance, and...
How does BPA affect your hormones? Let’s talk about it. BPA – Bisphenol A – is an endocrine-disrupting compound used in the manufacture of everyday products like plastic water bottles and canned food linings. BPA can leach from these products into...
What is the relationship between your gut microbiome and arthritis? Let’s talk about it. There’s a growing body of evidence that your gut microbiome (the friendly bacteria in your intestine) influences inflammation throughout your body, including inflammatory...
How does your gut microbiome affect food allergies? Let’s talk about it. Your gut microbiome helps you stay healthy. Through the neurological system, your gut microbiome communicates directly with your hypothalamus. If your gut microbiome is out of balance,...
Did you know there’s another estrogen? Let’s meet E4. Estetrol (E4) is a natural estrogen discovered in 1965. It is known as E4 because it has four OH groups. Estetrol is produced exclusively by the fetal liver and is found in detectable levels only during...
What are the symptoms of hypothalamic inflammation? Let’s talk about it. The hypothalamus is the master regulator of vital physiological processes including energy balance and nutrient metabolism. Hypothalamic inflammation can result from both over and under...
Does hypothalamus inflammation affect glucose regulation? Let’s talk about it. Your hypothalamus is key in glucose regulation. When your hypothalamus becomes inflamed, glucose regulation is altered. Inflammatory processes in the hypothalamus occur in two...
How does insulin affect your brain health? Let’s talk about it. Although the brain has been long considered an insulin-dependent organ, recent research shows that insulin significantly affects the brain. Specifically in the hypothalamus where it plays a role in...
Did you know that your gut microbiome influences inflammation systemically? Let’s talk about it. In the past few years, science has shown that the gut microbiome encompasses a diverse community of bacteria that carry out various functions that influences your...
Did you know that the hypothalamus controls both body fat and aging? Let’s talk about it. Your hypothalamus is a center of control for metabolism and for aging. In fact, aging begins in the hypothalamus. As we age, our fat cells become less responsive. ...
So what are the causes and treatment of chronic fatigue syndrome? Let’s talk about it. Chronic fatigue syndrome also known as myalgic encephalitis affects over 20 million people worldwide. There’s not a single cause for chronic fatigue syndrome. In fact,...
What are the energetics of health and healing when you’re a senior? Let’s talk about it. Every stage of your life holds a different potential for health as well as healing. What health issues you may be facing, as well as what mindset best serves your most...