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Oct 27 2023

Understanding Hormonal Weight Gain

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How Do You Fix Hormonal Weight Gain? Are you struggling with weight gain that just won't budge, no matter how hard you try? You're not alone. Hormonal weight gain can be a significant challenge, but there is hope. What is Hormonal Weight Gain? Hormonal weight gain occurs when imbalances in your body's hormones lead to increased fat storage. Hormones are chemical messengers that regulate various bodily functions, including metabolism, hunger, and fat storage. When these hormones get out of balance, it can result in weight gain. Hormones Responsible for Weight Regulation Hormones such as insulin,...

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Dec 21 2022

What Are the Emotional Effects of Low T

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by Gina Pastore

How Does Low T Affect You Mentally? Testosterone is a hormone largely thought to fuel sexual desires. As such, most people often think of diminishing sexual desires and physiological complications, such as erectile dysfunction, as the primary effects of low T. However, the effects of testosterone hormone in the body go beyond stimulating sexual arousal. Testosterone affects many body organs, including the brain and the general state of mind.Low testosterone levels can cause serious mental health problems in men. Individuals with low testosterone often experience mood swings and fatigue. Below...

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Sep 20 2022

Three Glands and How They Interact With Stress (Adrenal, Thyroid, Pancreas)

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by Gina Pastore

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 about these glands and how they interact with stress. What is Stress? First of all, let's discuss what we mean by stress. We are all under stress and spend a lot of time these days discussing how to...

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Apr 16 2022

Perimenopausal Women and Estrogen Dominance

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by Gina Pastore

Changes in Hormone Levels and Estrogen Dominance in Perimenopausal Women Perimenopause is the time when a woman is transitioning to menopause. During the perimenopausal period, women can experience many symptoms. The process varies with the individual, and the perimenopausal period can last from two to ten years. What is perimenopause? Perimenopause is triggered by changes in the natural hormone levels. You may experience symptoms such as: Irregular periods. Periods can become unpredictable with the time between becoming shorter or longer. The period itself may also change, sometimes lighter, sometimes heavier. You may even...

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Mar 20 2022

Importance of Estrogen in Men and Why it Matters

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by Gina Pastore

Why Estrogen Matters to Men Estrogen is primarily considered a female hormone responsible for developing various body parts, systems, and functions. However, it is present in all genders and coupled with testosterone; estrogen plays an important role in sexual growth. Like other hormones, maintaining a normal balance is important as an imbalance in estrogen can lead to various health issues.An increase in estrogen levels in men decreases testosterone levels. Therefore, most health conditions resulting from imbalanced estrogen levels are characterized by imbalanced testosterone levels. What are Normal Estrogen Levels for Men? Estrogen occurs...

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Sep 19 2021

TRT Treatment

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by Gina Pastore

TRT Treatment and Frequently Asked Questions When most people think of testosterone replacement therapy, it's easy to envision unnaturally large muscles. However, that's not an accurate picture. Testosterone replacement therapy usually helps men with low testosterone reverse conditions like chronic fatigue, low libido, weight gain, and concentration difficulties.If your doctor has diagnosed you with low testosterone, TRT treatment can offer some relief. Here is more about testosterone replacement therapy. What Is TRT? Testosterone replacement therapy is also sometimes referred to as androgen replacement therapy. And it is primarily meant for treating low testosterone...

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May 17 2021

How Liver Function Affects Hormones

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by Gina Pastore

Hormone Balance and Liver Function: What You Need to Know The liver is the second largest organ in your body and is responsible for hundreds of vital body functions. However, few people realize the part the liver plays in hormone balance within the body. Let’s explore the liver’s function, why keeping your liver healthy is critical to hormone balance, and how to keep your liver healthy. The Liver's Function The liver is a giant filter for our bodies. Its primary function is detoxification, which removes nutrients to keep for energy and releases toxins...

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Nov 08 2019

Five Signs You Have a Sluggish Liver, and What You Can Do About It

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by Gina Pastore

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 signs your liver could be struggling or become sluggish? Here are 5 early signals your liver is not functioning at optimal levels: Fatigue Low energy levels are often a sign your liver has become stressed. In general, tiredness...

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