Our Health Blog

Losing weight can be hard. As we age, our bodies start to change and we can no longer keep our slim figures without effort. Naturally, our metabolisms slow down, and we lose lean muscle mass. Weight gain can be scary, and a lot of people struggle to lose weight and get back into shape.

Progesterone is one of the three main hormones in women. The hormone is most commonly associated with the female reproductive system and pregnancy. Progesterone is made in the adrenal glands as well as in the ovaries, and it plays a major role in keeping hormones balanced. As women age, they can start to experience a progesterone deficiency, which in turn can cause a hormonal imbalance, which can lead to more serious issues if not treated.

It seems that going gluten-free is the biggest diet trend right now. It's not a bad idea, and can change your life for the better in more ways than one. While some people have a legitimate allergy to gluten, known as Celiac Disease or gluten sensitivity, others can make the choice to cut gluten out of their diet altogether.

Testosterone is an anabolic steroid and also the primary sex hormone in men. Its role is to help develop the male reproductive system as well as help promote certain male characteristics which include the ability to gain muscle, grow facial hair and have a healthy sex drive. Testosterone is what physically makes a man.

You can take control of becoming a healthier, more energetic and active version of yourself. Watching what you eat and spending more time exercising is important for overall health. Along with watching what you eat, you should add heart healthy foods into your diet regularly.

High-Intensity Interval Training, commonly known as HIIT, is a type of exercise that burns calories quickly and helps you get into shape faster than most other exercises. The routine involves repetition of intense periods of exercise, typically about 10-60 seconds long, followed by an equally timed period of rest.

Changes in your hormone levels can come from many different causes. Some people just naturally have either high or low levels of certain hormones like estrogen and testosterone. In some cases, hormonal imbalance can be caused from other issues such as menopause or poor diet. Another major cause for hormones to change is stress.

What you eat can have a great impact on your body and your overall health. Along with weight and immune health, your diet can directly interfere with your hormone levels, sometimes causing deficiencies. Hormone deficiency is no joke and wreaks havoc on your body and your health.

As women age naturally, specifically when they go through menopause, they can experience some symptoms that can cause long term damage if not treated properly. These symptoms arise due to changes in the hormonal and chemical balance in the body.