Collagen – Discovering the Fountain of Youth
Dr. Tanvi Tijoriwala, ND What is Collagen? Collagen is the most abundant protein found in the body, which makes up the framework of the skin, muscles, tendons and ligaments (1). The dermal layer of the skin produces type I and III collagen (2) which are responsible for the skin looking healthy and young. Collagen can […]
The Third Consideration for Achieving Hormonal Balance
Sarah LoBisco, ND, IFCMP 3. Digging Deeper Than Hormone Levels and Getting to the Root of Imbalances We have seen a bigger picture of the complexities of testing for levels of hormones and that many interfering factors determine hormonal production and metabolism in the body. Some of these influencers include: lifestyle stress15-17 individual variances in detoxification/metabolism8 […]
3 Considerations for Getting to the Root of Hormonal Problems: A Naturopathic and Functional Medicine Perspective
Dr Sarah LoBisco, ND, IFCMP Hormonal harmony can seem like a fleeting hope for many women suffering with reproductive symptoms. Distressing ailments that wax and wane with changing hormonal fluctuations of their menstrual cycles is something that most females have accepted as “normal.”1-5 In fact, some may never get relief from their struggles. It can begin […]
Let’s Look at “Love Sickness”: Why Some Breakups Physically Hurt
Razi Berry “Lovesick” is a very real thing, and I was I remember late night walking down the long narrow hall to the laundry room. Walking past pizza boxes in the flickering light to cash in dollars for quarters to feed the payphone in the hall of my college dorm. I was thousands of miles […]
Healthy Muscles = Healthy Aging
Razi Berry It’s a common question: “what is the best exercise?” And more and more research is supporting a single answer. Exercise that supports healthy muscles seems to be the best for improved aging, as well as lowering risk factors for chronic disease. Muscle health + improved aging rate of the brain A recent research study […]
Regulate Brain’s Dopamine System with Exercise to Treat Addiction
Node Smith, ND A recent study looks at how exercise may regulate neural pathways that are altered and dysfunctional in addiction. Specifically, the research has identified a mechanism in which aerobic exercise can impact treatment and prevention strategies. Exercise proven to be a vital tool in the treatment of many mental illnesses Exercise has shown […]
It May Not be Hormones that Make Teenagers so Difficult
Node Smith, ND Adolescence is a difficult time. It is a time of incredible change, as the brain develops higher level cognitive abilities, muscles grow, hair grows, and speech changes. Social behavior also undergoes a radical shift, as we learn how to involve our peer group into our social sphere in addition to our nuclear […]
Another Weight Loss Hormone to Consider
Node Smith, ND Leptin Lets the Brain Know How Much to Eat Most people are not familiar with the hormone, leptin. Cortisol, thyroid, and insulin are very well known in the health world, especially the weight loss world, however, leptin is the hormone which regulates how hungry you are. Leptin is the hormone which is […]
Sugar, Caffeine, and Your Adrenals
Dr. Ameet Aggarwal, ND Sugar Surge and Spike Eating high amounts of simple sugars and carbohydrates, such as donuts, crackers, white bread, pastries, and sweets causes spikes of glucose in your blood. This forces your body to produce high amounts of insulin to remove the glucose from your blood and store it in your tissues as fat, […]
Why I won’t be using Canned Pumpkin, Canned Coconut Milk, or Canned Stock for my Holiday Cooking
Coconut milk is a really hot staple right now. Who doesn’t love it? You can use it to make curries, dairy-free ice cream, and so many paleo delights. Now that the holidays are upon us, there are more reasons to use not only coconut but pumpkin. I’m seeing recipes everywhere, from pumpkin lattes to paleo […]