How do Candida and excess hormones prevent weight loss? I'm here on MelissaCurtis's show about weight and health for women over 40. She writes and podcasts at her Fat To Fit: My Quest website. I shared with Melissa my belief that losing weight is never the body's priority. It may be your personal priority, but the body has its own agenda! Fighting infection, keeping the heart and lungs going and managing blood pressure and circulation are ... Keep Reading >
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Natural Sleep Aids You Can Use Tonight
Want to know how to sleep better? Here's ten natural sleep aids you can use tonight. Listen to my recorded podcast on sleep too if you can. There's much more in the podcast than I can write here.... The link to this iTunes show is at the bottom of the page. Overcoming sleep deprivation is essential to weight management, hormones, digestion, and body repair. If you're doing everything right but can't lose weight, manage your temper, or you ... Keep Reading >
Natural Ways to Help Anxiety and Stress
I'm always looking for natural ways to help anxiety and stress. Both in myself and with clients. If you're stuck at home waiting for a virus, or another life issue has you struggling and fearful, you're dealing with acute anxiety. But many of us deal with chronic anxiety as well. I was in my 50's before I finally realized I'd been struggling with anxiety all my life but never recognized it. That shocked me so much I decided to see if others ... Keep Reading >
Saliva Testing For Hormones
Saliva testing measures FREE HORMONE amounts. Most blood tests measure BOUND HORMONE amounts. This distinction is not understood by most doctors, so it's helpful to learn this (and perhaps test this) on your own. Hormones measured include Cortisol, three different Estrogens, Testosterone, DHEA, Progesterone and more. A bound hormone is attached to something - perhaps another hormone, or to a toxin such as mercury (common with low thyroid ... Keep Reading >
Adrenal Health: Testing and Support PODCAST
Are you "wired and tired"? Spending too much time and energy worrying, or pushing yourself physically? If so, this Podcast on adrenal health is for you! I've had three lifelong areas of health challenge: the adrenals, the neurotransmitter GABA, and Celiac Disease. They all affect each other, as is true with most things in the body. Adrenal fatigue occurs when we push ourselves too hard to be/do/have and see it ALL. And right NOW! This ... Keep Reading >
Do-It-Yourself Thyroid Tests
Your doctor may not be running the correct thyroid tests for you, or may be missing a few. Here's information on finding a do it yourself thyroid test. This article has a list of bloodwork to ask for, in addition to what's below. My Primal Diet - Modern Health podcast guest Janie Bowthorpe of "Stop the Thyroid Madness" will talk about this. To hear the show, subscribe to my iTunes link here, or check my website's Podcast page to download or ... Keep Reading >
Progesterone and Women’s Health: PODCAST
I'm talking today with Dan Kalish on progesterone. Progesterone is perhaps the single most important AND misunderstood hormone over the course of a women’s life. Progesterone directly affects moods, weight, monthly cycles, fertility, the immune system, bones and much more. Dr. Dan Kalish discusses here the uses of progesterone, how it is regulated in the body, how to test it, and why natural progesterone is more helpful than synthetic. ... Keep Reading >