For the millions of Americans who suffer from insomnia, an over-the-counter or prescription sleep aid may seem like a quick, easy solution. Taking a pill before hitting the pillow may seem like an ideal fix, but it typically does not address the true root of the problem and may have […]
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- January 13, 2017
- Ed Kissel
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- Health & Wellness, Hormone Therapy
There are many factors that contribute to achieving optimal hormonal balance. You need enough sleep, sunlight, fresh air, and exercise, you need to reduce and manage stress, and you need the right amount of macronutrients and micronutrients. Although it’s vitally important to health, it can be tricky to balance hormones […]
- December 13, 2016
- Ed Kissel
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- Hormone Therapy
Tired of struggling with your weight? Sick of watching your coworkers maintain their figures while they scarf down sweets while you’re careful with everything you put into your mouth and still have trouble with your weight? Some people just lose weight easier than others—everyone’s body is different. If you’re finding […]
- December 9, 2016
- Ed Kissel
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- Health & Wellness, Hormone Therapy
The loss of estrogen that occurs naturally with menopause is well known for causing all kinds of health issues, including hot flashes, mood swings, and more. But less well known is the effect it could have on your vision. Experts have suggested that women who maintain their estrogen levels with […]
- November 28, 2016
- Ed Kissel
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- Health & Wellness, Hormone Therapy
If you’ve noticed that you’ve become more angry or upset, irritable, grouchy, distracted and unfocused, or forgetful of late, it’s time to start paying attention to what your body is trying to tell you. Your world may feel like it’s crashing down around you, but really, you may just need […]
- November 17, 2016
- Ed Kissel
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- Health & Wellness
Arthritis is usually characterized by feelings of pain, stiffness, swelling, and warmth in the hundreds of joints that are found throughout the body. It’s an often-debilitating condition, and can make activities that were once pleasurable, like walking, biking, gardening, or dancing, a painful task. Arthritis pain can be caused by […]
- October 19, 2016
- Ed Kissel
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- Health & Wellness, Supplements
Although it’s called the sunshine vitamin, vitamin D is actually a precursor hormone, not a vitamin, and like other hormones, it helps to regulate various bodily systems and functions. Vitamin D is produced naturally when your skin is exposed to the sun. Unfortunately, most people don’t get enough direct sun […]
- October 4, 2016
- Ed Kissel
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- Health & Wellness, Hormone Therapy, Supplements
You may have heard that magnesium supplements can lower your blood pressure, and in some cases, even replace your blood pressure medication. And while magnesium supplements have been shown to effectively lower blood pressure in cases where people are low or deficient in magnesium, further research is needed to see […]
- September 22, 2016
- Ed Kissel
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- Hormone Therapy, Men's Health
It can be overwhelming to get a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes. Suddenly your excessive thirst and constant need to urinate in the middle of the night make sense. Then there’s the regimen of drugs and insulin, the constant need to measure your blood sugar levels, the frequent doctors visits. […]
- September 15, 2016
- Ed Kissel
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- Health & Wellness, Hormone Therapy
Throughout your life, a process takes place in your body called bone remodeling, or bone metabolism. In this process, older, mature bone tissue is broken down and removed from your bones (through a process called bone resorption) and replaced by new bone growth (through a process called ossification). Bone remodeling […]