In recognition of American Heart Month, we’re focusing on cardiovascular health in Part 2 of our 4-Part series. Heart health is both a national and global concern. According to the CDC, heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. 50% of American adults are impacted by heart disease and 1/3 of
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In recognition of American Heart Month, we’re focusing on cardiovascular health in our 4-part series. This week we’re exploring how hormone replacement therapy can improve heart health. Heart health is both a national and global concern. According to the CDC, heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. 50% of
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January is National Thyroid Awareness Month which aims to spread awareness on how to care for the thyroid. If you’re suffering from hypothyroidism, there are a variety of methods to reduce hypothyroidism symptoms and support thyroid function. Nutritious foods, supplements and hormone therapy can provide natural solutions to balancing thyroid hormones. What is the
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Hormones are the chemical messengers in your body that regulate processes such as digestion, detoxification and reproduction. Hormones that cause stress include cortisol, adrenaline and norepinephrine. Hormones that energize and elevate joy include dopamine, serotonin, endorphins and oxytocin. If your mood feels like a roller coaster lately, your hormone levels may be imbalanced. There are
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When we’re feeling stressed and overwhelmed, we often reach for comfort food to lift our spirits. Treats and snacks that are high in sugar and saturated fat may provide a temporary mood boost, but can cause crashes and lethargy later. Chronic consumption of junk food can lead to obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease. 2020
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The new year is a great time to review your diet and weight loss habits. If you’d like to lose weight and feel more energized, changing your daily eating patterns can significantly improve your overall health. According to the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) data brief], the prevalence of obesity has increased from 30.5%
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The new year is a great opportunity for a fresh start and to review your health, longevity and vitality. While traditional new year’s resolutions may focus on diet and exercise, there are a variety of ways to optimize your health patterns. Consider adding these three annual checkups to your 2021 Optimal Health Checklist when you
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During the holidays, we are often tempted to indulge. We may get swept up in festive treats that are fun in the moment, but can cause mood swings and energy crashes later. Traditional holiday treats are often glutenous pastries, high in refined sugar. with little nutritional value. These carbs can cause inflammation and blood
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Sometimes we find ourselves feeling overwhelmed during this season. When we experience high levels of holiday stress, we often look outside of ourselves to relieve anxiety. A 2018 Gallup Poll reported that Americans experience some of the highest levels of stress in the world. During stressful situations, the body releases the cortisol hormone. which
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If you’d like to give a thoughtful gift this season, treat your friends and family to the gift of optimal health. The holidays can add extra levels of stress and sometimes trying to stay healthy can add additional stress on top of that. Stress can weaken the immune system and leave the body more susceptible
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