PMS: Causes beyond hormones
Usually, when we experience symptoms such as PMS we assume something must be off with our hormones. While this is sometimes true, it’s also interesting to note that the …
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AMH: A simple blood test to assess ovarian reserve
Fun fact: females are born with all the eggs they will ever have in their ovaries from the moment of birth. Each month the ovary will release multiple eggs …
Cycle Syncing
Have you heard of the new buzz phase called cycle syncing? It involves adjusting our daily routines to help support the natural fluctuation of hormones. Despite hormones taking the …
Benefits of embarking on a fasting-mimicking diet
Fasting-mimicking diets (FMD) have been gaining significant medical attention when it comes to supporting and reducing the risk of chronic health conditions such as cancer, dementia, autoimmune disorders, diabetes, …
Unlocking the Gut Health Secrets: How Intermittent Fasting Benefits Your Microbiome
In recent years, intermittent fasting (IF) has gained widespread attention for its potential health benefits. The most popular method for this is the 8/16 method in which one consumes …
Your Guide to Chocolate: From health benefits to heavy metals
Dark chocolate, especially the type with a high cocoa content (70% or more), offers a range of potential health benefits when consumed in moderation. It’s important to note that …
The role of Beta-glucuronidase in Toxicity and Inflammation
Beta-glucuronidase is an enzyme that plays an essential role in the metabolism and elimination of various substances, including drugs, hormones, and toxins. It functions by breaking down glucuronide conjugates, …
Level up Heart Health Awareness: Coronary Calcium Score
Heart disease kills an estimated 17.9 million people globally each year, accounting for an estimated 32% of all deaths in 2019. Additionally, 38% of premature deaths, meaning deaths that …
5 Rs for Gut Restoration
As we have talked about before, proper gut health is so important to our overall health. Problems with our gut health go much deeper than stomach aches and gas. …
Eating the Rainbow
Benefits to eating the rainbow: The color of food can tell you a lot of information about the nutrients is contains. Eating a variety of colorful foods will nourish …