Three Glands and How They Interact With Stress (Adrenal, Thyroid, Pancreas)
The Endocrine System – Thyroid Adrenal Pancreas Axis Did you know that three of your hormone-producing glands control and respond to stress and anxiety? These glands produce and release hormones as part of your body’s response to stress. And while that is a normal response and function, chronic stress can be harmful. Let’s learn more […]
Can You Lose Weight With Peptides and Boost Metabolism?
Peptides and Your Metabolism – Can Peptide Hormones Reboot Your Metabolism? Peptides are small amino acid chains. Long chains of peptides are what form proteins. Each peptide in the body is responsible for a specific function. Peptides signal cell-to-cell communication and tell your cells what to do. Peptide therapy can: Decrease body […]
Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) and Metabolism
TRT and Your Metabolism: Can It Help You Lose Weight? Q: Can Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) Rev Metabolism and Support Weight Loss? A: Yes. TRT increases testosterone, boosts muscle growth, and raises your metabolic rate. When testosterone levels rise, your body builds more lean muscle. Muscle tissue burns more calories than fat tissue. This improved […]
How to Tell the Time is Right for Bioidentical Hormones
Are Bioidentical Hormones right for you? When should you start? The human body gradually slows as a result of the aging process. This slowdown is true for both men and women. The changes in one’s hormones are not always obvious and more often than not overlooked. As many studies have been conducted, unbalanced hormones cause […]
Five Signs You Have a Sluggish Liver, and What You Can Do About It
Early Warning Signs of a Sluggish Liver The liver is responsible for detoxification in our body, protecting us from all the toxins we are exposed to, whether through ingestion or environmental. Improving its function and efficiency supports the digestive function. So how do we know if we need to support the liver? What are the […]
What is a Leaky Gut?
Leaky Gut: What Is It and How Do You Heal It Perhaps you’ve heard of this newly emerging phenomenon if you follow health blogs or keep up with academic medical journals. However, in the off chance, this is your first time stumbling across this illness than more than likely, you’re asking yourself, and presumably guessing […]