Hormones… they certainly don’t get much respect at times. What do they have to do with happiness? Actually, hormones play a big role in this feeling, and we are wise to learn about what factors they play in this area and what we can do to capitalize on them. How Hormones Work Hormones are special
Worried about the risks of hormone replacement therapy? You’ve probably heard that hormones cause breast cancer, which is pretty scary. The truth is estrogen does NOT increase breast cancer, and for most women the benefits of estrogen replacement far outweigh the risks! Without hormone replacement, you are at risk for symptoms like hot flashes and
The winter months bring shorter days, less sunlight and more gloomy weather. Have you noticed that you feel tired or sad? Are you craving carbs? Have you stopped doing activities you usually enjoy? If so, it could be Seasonal Affective Disorder, aka SAD. What can you do about Seasonal Affective Disorder? Actually there are many
If chocolates, hearts and flowers aren’t enough to get you into the mood this Valentine’s Day, you aren’t alone. It is estimated that nearly 1 in 3 women between 18 and 59 years of age complain of lack of desire. Here are some common causes: Stress. When you are under a lot of stress, cortisol
Ready to set your New Years resolutions? Here are some suggestions for easy-to-achieve resolutions that can make a difference in your hormone balance! Use only paraben-free personal care products Parabens are chemicals commonly used as preservatives in lotions, shampoo, makeup etc. They are hormone disruptors – meaning they interfere with how your hormones function. Take a
Summary: The main problem with menopause is that there is a drastic reduction in the production of the female hormones. This is what causes all the physical discomfort and hot flushes in menopause. The popular line of treatment is to take menopause hormones externally. Substitution of menopause hormones can be in the form of oral
