Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a complex endocrine system disorder that affects an estimated 6% to 12% of reproductive-age females. It is not a single disease but rather, a cluster of symptoms that indicate an underlying imbalance, and natural medicine for PCOS is the most thorough way of dealing with them. As with many other health problems, it can be difficult to get an accurate diagnosis of PCOS. This is because each case manifests in its own unique way. Below, I’ve presented some of … [Read more...] about Key Natural Medicine Principles for Treating PCOS
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Hormone Burnout is Making you Older and Fatter
If anyone knows about hormone burnout, it’s yours truly. Despite a degree in nutrition, formal yoga training, and a license to practice naturopathic medicine, I spent years struggling with hormone imbalance and the unpleasant side effects. My issues stemmed from polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), a complex condition that impairs regular ovulation and results in metabolic, mental health, and sex hormone imbalances. For me, it also meant I couldn’t get pregnant. Traditional medicine would … [Read more...] about Hormone Burnout is Making you Older and Fatter
Yes… PMS Symptoms Are Optional!
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a set of symptoms accompanying the luteal, or the second phase of a woman’s reproductive cycle. For some women, this inhibits their sleep, social schedule, and productivity for up to half of the days in the month. If you think that hormones have something to do with PMS, you’re right! PMS symptoms are essentially hormone aberrations and the resulting inflammation. From a naturopathic perspective, these symptoms are a sign of a physiological imbalance and can be … [Read more...] about Yes… PMS Symptoms Are Optional!
Perfect Your Manhood! Raise Your Testosterone Levels Without Drugs
With all the talk about women’s hormones, you’d think that men are immune to any hormonal problems. Not so! Balanced hormones are an important part of everyone’s health. One of the most important hormones for men is testosterone. Unfortunately, the effects of low testosterone are often overlooked. Balanced and strong testosterone levels play an important role in a man’s life and in their identity. If you feel like you’ve lost your zest for life or your winning edge, then it’s possible … [Read more...] about Perfect Your Manhood! Raise Your Testosterone Levels Without Drugs
Breaking the Cycle of Anxiety
“Anxiety's like a rocking chair. It gives you something to do, but it doesn't get you very far.” ― Jodi Picoult Imagine you are walking along a woodland path and suddenly find yourself between a hungry mama bear and her cubs...what do you do? Before you know it, your body has provided a response – your heart is racing, breathing is rapid and shallow, and adrenaline sends you running the other way. This is anxiety, the innate hormonal and neurological response to a real threat. It saves us from … [Read more...] about Breaking the Cycle of Anxiety
Are You Tired of Always Being Tired? It Could Be This…
Imagine you are walking along a woodland path and suddenly find yourself between a hungry mama bear and her cubs... what would you do? Before you know it, your body has already provided the response: your heart begins racing, your breathing is rapid and shallow, and your adrenaline sends you running the other way! This is the fight or flight response, the instinctive response to a real threat that saves us from real harm. Although these sensations are a normal reaction to acute stress, a … [Read more...] about Are You Tired of Always Being Tired? It Could Be This…
