Bread, pancakes, waffles, muffins... wheat products, and commercials advertising the virtues of these products, are everywhere in our culture. Yet many of us experience a feeling of lethargy after eating anything containing wheat. You may assume it is due to being full, but it could be from a wheat allergy or sensitivity. Fatigue is one […]
Your adrenal glands produce both pregnenolone and cortisol. Pregnenolone is a precursor hormone to different hormones in your body like progesterone, testosterone, estrogen, and dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA). But sometimes your pregnenolone levels become low. This could happen because of various reasons. Menopause is one reason. Another is adrenal fatigue and the adrenal's inability to convert cholesterol […]
For some women, menopause is a time filled with changes. It can be a time full of unusual symptoms that are difficult to correct without the right kind of information. The question, why do you gain weight in menopause, has been troubling women for years. There is a range of potential causes for these problems […]
Have you tried the ketogenic diet? A lot of people have had success with this diet. It may help you lose weight or improve certain health conditions related to eating too many carbohydrates. This diet, however, has many side effects that you should be aware of. If you’re concerned about the link between the keto […]
Recurrent yeast infections can be an ongoing problem for many women. Not only do they affect the health of your vagina, but they impact your overall health as well. These infections can be uncomfortable, embarrassing, and frustrating to deal with. That’s why you need all the information on them, so you can identify why the […]
Did you know that a sugar addiction is one of the causes of obesity, heart disease, and diabetes? Or that the craving for this sweet substance could be due to emotional issues, and that when you suddenly deny yourself that decadent chocolate or sugary beverage, you could suffer some unpleasant withdrawal symptoms? Fortunately, a little […]
While diets such as the keto diet may not help you lose weight if you suffer from Adrenal Fatigue Syndrome (AFS) many of the foods utilized in the diet can help you. And if you do go on the keto diet primarily to lose weight, the best keto snacks described here can help you deal with […]
Almost everyone knows the disappointment and stress caused by an acne outbreak. Especially adults. Acne supposedly appears when you reach puberty and hormones rage. But once you’re past that stage of life, you can still get acne outbreaks. Much of the time these outbreaks come as a result of stress and carry the label of […]
Even though severe magnesium deficiency rarely occurs, the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey conducted in 2005-2006 concluded that many Americans suffer from too little magnesium in their diets. This vital mineral helps you maintain good health. Hypomagnesemia, or magnesium deficiency, often continues undiagnosed as a health problem. Obvious signs and symptoms of such a […]
Most of the time when you think about nutrition, you think about carbs, proteins, and fats. Diets tend to be built around these macronutrients. But in reality, a lot of thought should go toward micronutrients and the connection between genetics and nutrition. What Are Micronutrients in Relation to Genetics and Nutrition? Micronutrients consist of essential […]
