Are you Sick of this Global Pandemic?
There is so much stress and fear in our society at this time. Not knowing if we will get sick, if our family will get sick, if our loved ones are going to die. Not knowing how we are going to make it financially when our business is shut down. There are so many reasons for fear to get the better of us right now, but one of the things I find myself saying to my patients frequently is, “Is the stress helping us in any way? If the stress is helping us be motivated to make changes and precautions to improve the outcome of the situation, go ahead and be stressed. If the stress does not improve the outcome in any way, work to let it go.” Letting it go is a practice. You have to work at it, but stress not only impairs our immune system, increasing the risk of us getting sick, it greatly increases cardiovascular disease such as heart attacks and strokes, which is the number one cause of death world-wide. Let’s discuss things you can do to help lower your stress response.
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The Many Faces of Low Testosterone in Men
Are you feeling sluggish, less motivation than in the past? Starting to gain some weight and not feeling as strong as you were in the past? Low testosterone in men is not just going to cause problems with erectile dysfunction and lower sex drive, it causes many changes in the body that lower your quality of health. In this article we will discuss the signs and symptoms of low testosterone and what you can do naturally to raise your testosterone levels.
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Optimizing your Health Through Digestion
Did you know that we have more bacteria in our digestive tracts than we have cells in our body? The types of bacteria that live in us greatly dictate the quality of our health. When the ecosystem is out of balance, we not only suffer from more digestive symptoms of heartburn, gas, bloating, abdominal pain, constipation and/or diarrhea, we are also at an increased risk of symptoms such as anxiety, insomnia, obesity and fatigue.
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Lose the Belly Bulge by Summer
Dysfunctions in your digestive function may be the cause of excess belly weight. Many of my patients come into my office complaining of bloating and fullness in the abdomen. They may even complain of being “fat,” but many times it is not fat but swelling that is causing the distension. This can from a few different causes but a very common one is due to bad flora such as bacteria and yeast (Candida) in our digestive tracts. Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) or Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) are becoming more frequently seen in primary care practice. It is important to identify and treat the cause of the abdominal swelling to get you back to a healthier you.
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Magnesium May Be the Key to Muscle Cramps
You are deep in peaceful sleep and wake to AAAGGGH agonizing pain! Your muscles in your calf are all contracting feeling like they are ripping the muscle from the bone. You can’t move, yet you can’t stay still. MISERY!!! If this has happened to you, it is time to take control.
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When Hormones Go Awry: The Many Signs of Progesterone Deficiency
Many women feel they are going crazy, cannot sleep, cannot remember anything. They are having migraines and joint pain worse than ever before. Their cycles are becoming more irregular anywhere from every 14 days to skipping periods altogether. Their periods are getting heavier and lasting longer. These are some of the symptoms of low progesterone.
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