Our sex organs (the ovaries in women and testes in men) pump out our estrogen, testosterone, and progesterone. These hormones are so important for balancing our mood, libido, skin, irregular menses – basically everything – but we primarily think of them when it comes to fertility or “period problems” as I like to call them. […]
Hormones 101: part 2 – the sluggish thyroid
Whenever you start thinking about hormones, you have to consider the thyroid. These three; thyroid, adrenals, and ovaries are vital to each other’s proper function. The thyroid is the master controller of every cell and how fast (or slow) it is working. When people talk about their metabolism, the thyroid is a key player […]
Fermented Foods and our Immunity – part 2
Why Consume Fermented Foods? Fermentation imbues our foods with probiotics – that is the beneficial bacteria. These bacteria, when ingested, populate the intestinal tract and begin to interact with the body in a positive way by training the immune system, manufacturing vitamins and keeping opportunistic bacteria. That is why fermented foods are an essential aspect […]
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