Flu Vaccine Effectiveness
Please review this article that shares some of my thoughts about the flu shot. This past weekend the report card came out about this year’s flu shot for adults…only 12% effective! My recommendation is a strong immune system to prevent the flu throughout BHRT program. Taking Vitamin D3 and keeping your levels up is critical. […]
Perimenopausal depression explained in new study
Perimenopause, which is generally defined as the time around which menopause occurs, has always been linked to clinical depression as a result of hormonal changes in the body. Mood swings, irritability, anxiety, and depression are just some of the mental health issues associated with a woman’s decline in estrogen. However, a new study has found […]
6 secrets to living longer from long-lived people
Okinawa, Japan is known as one of the world’s five Blue Zones — regions in which people are known to live longer lives into their late 90s and 100s as a result of being physically and mentally healthy. The people of Okinawa generally tend to get plenty of exercise, eat a healthy diet, spend lots […]
Five factors that affect testosterone in men
Most American men will begin to experience a decline in testosterone when they turn 30 years of age. Lowered testosterone levels can cause fatigue, depression, low sex drive, and a number of other serious health problems. Although declined hormone levels are generally associated with the aging process, the truth is that healthy males should maintain […]
Tips for choosing the best anti-aging sunscreen
Excess sun exposure can lead to visible signs of accelerated aging and sun damage, and can even increase your risk for cancer. Over the years, there has been lots of controversy surrounding the safety of your skin in the sun, as well as the best types of sunscreen to use. New research has shed light […]
Boost heart health with progesterone and BHRT
For many decades, there has been ongoing controversy and debates about the safety and efficacy of conventional hormone replacement therapy (HRT) versus bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT). Both therapies are meant to correct problems with hormonal imbalance, especially in women who have undergone menopause, but recently, studies have emerged that link conventional, synthetic methods of […]
Top 3 ways to reverse thinning hair problems
Thinning hair and baldness is so common that many individuals attribute hair loss to the natural aging process. Alopecia, which is the medical term for baldness, is experienced by over 50 percent of all adult men and women in the United States. 30 percent of all people suffer from some type of hair loss before […]
Tips for managing your skin throughout menopause
No matter where you are in the stages of menopause — whether it be perimenopause, menopause, or postmenopause — you’re most likely going to experience a series of changes related to hormonal imbalance. While hot flashes and irritability are a few of the more well-known symptoms of menopause, women may also experience redness, dryness, breakouts, […]
Breakfast foods that can help reverse aging
Throughout your life, you may have heard hundreds of times that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. A healthy, hearty breakfast has been shown to have the ability to boost your body’s energy levels, as well as your mental clarity. Now, a collection of new studies are showing that breakfast can also […]