Identifying nutrient deficiencies is important when addressing insulin resistance because many nutrients play a crucial role in glucose metabolism and insulin signaling. Deficiencies in these nutrients can impair insulin sensitivity and contribute to the development of insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes.
Read MoreFatty liver disease affects up to 35% of adults in the United States but there is no consensus on how to treat this condition. Nutrition, exercise, and herbs have all been shown to improve liver enzymes, reduce hepatic fat content, and enhance overall health in people with fatty liver disease.
Read MoreSpring is on its way in and for many of us, that means seasonal allergies are not far behind. Seasonal allergies are often caused by pollen from trees, grasses, and weeds. The symptoms can be miserable but there are many natural ways to help reduce the severity of allergy symptoms. Besides reducing your exposure to allergens by keeping your home clean and face washed, there are several supplements that have been shown to improve allergy symptoms in clinical trials.
Read MoreCholesterol is a buzzword in health - everyone has heard of it but maybe you don’t exactly know what it is. Cholesterol is a substance found in every cell of your body because it helps make up the cell membrane. Cholesterol is also used as a building block for hormones like testosterone, estrogen, and vitamin D. You need cholesterol for proper cellular and hormonal function but when you have too much cholesterol in your blood, either due to genetics or diet, it can cause problems.
Read MoreThe Mediterranean Diet is the most studied dietary pattern on the planet and has been shown to reduce the risk of dozens of diseases. This dietary pattern is not a restrictive diet or weight loss fad. Instead, it offers a blueprint for making healthy, nutritious food choices that support our physical and mental health.
Read MoreBlood sugar regulation is important for our overall health. Blood sugar spikes and crashes can impact physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. Diet and lifestyle changes are important for managing blood sugar, but there are many other natural options like herbs, amino acids, and minerals that can help support healthy blood sugar levels.
Read MoreWe live in a chemical-filled world. Many of these chemicals are endocrine system disruptors, meaning they mess with how our hormonal system works. Almost everything we encounter on a day-to-day basis is full of chemicals that may interfere with proper hormone function. For men, endocrine disruptors may reduce testosterone levels and may be contributing to a population-wide decrease in testosterone over the past 40 years.
Read MoreStress can be a major contributor to depression. This seems obvious, right? You get stressed out and then your mood drops. How many of us have been through a stressful life event over the past six months? Spoiler alert: it’s all of us. The impacts of stress aren’t all in our minds. Stress impacts an endless number of processes in the body.
Read MoreBreakouts suck, especially when you’re having breakouts as an adult. Many adults have tried loads of topical acne creams, oral antibiotics, and cleansers but can’t seem to get a hold on their acne.
Using products that are less likely to cause breakouts, like oils that are low on the comedogenic scale, can help. Managing your hormone levels is another step to combating breakouts. In addition to focusing on the skin, I often treat the gut, liver, and hormones when treating acne.
Read MoreThe liver is involved in over 500 vital functions of the body. The liver helps us manage our blood sugar, produce blood clotting factors, process hormones, detoxify foreign substances, and store nutrients. Treating the liver can lead to great improvements in skin health, digestive health, blood sugar management, and hormonal issues like PMS or menopausal symptoms. Herbal medicines offer a wide range of benefits for the liver.
Read MoreSunlight is important for our health but too much sun exposure can be damaging to our skin and lead to skin cancer. Balancing our time spent in the sun with protecting our skin is key for reaping the benefits of sunlight. If you are going to be exposed to direct sun, especially in the middle of the day, wear sunscreen on exposed skin. Sunscreen needs to be reapplied regularly if you are going to be exposed to the sun for long periods of time. Mineral sunscreens block harmful UV rays from penetrating our skin and can protect us from the damaging effects of the sun.
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