Topic: The Hormone Diet

The Hormone Diet: Lose Weight By Lowering Inflammation

Believe it or not, inflammation plays a role in everything from digestive disorders and allergies to arthritis and belly fat. Why? Because the fat-burning pathways in our liver and muscle cells are controlled by a group of proteins called PPARs, which influence the interaction between our insulin sensitivity, inflammation and weight. A PPAR imbalance can contribute to inflammation, obesity and insulin resistance—which is is why optimizing the power of our PPARs can be highly beneficial for weight loss or maintenance.
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The Hormone Diet: Tossing and Turning? Try These Six Superfoods for Better Sleep

If you find yourself popping sleeping pills and still tossing and turning all night, you may want to look at a few foods you can add into your diet that will help you get a longer, deeper sleep.
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5 Reasons To Step Up Spring Workouts (That Aren’t About Your Weight)

If the groundhog was right, warmer weather is imminent. That motivates some to ramp up their workouts, and who can blame them? There’s a lot of pressure for women to prep their “bikini body” ramping up this time of year. But many of the best reasons to get or keep moving have nothing to do with the scale (or anything itsy bitsy). Let the spring sun inspire you to push your fitness routine a little father, and it could benefit your brain, disease risk, mindfulness and longevity. More »

The Hormone Diet: Aging Too Fast? You Could Be Low In Growth Hormone

Human growth hormone (HGH) is the one hormone that will substantially affect not only how old you feel but also how old you look. It’s essential for tissue repair, muscle building, bone density and healthy body composition. Want to boost your HGH level without breaking the bank? Read on for five natural strategies. More »

The Hormone Diet: Are You Mixing Your Meds With The Wrong Foods?

The combination of certain foods and your medication(s) can affect how the drug is broken down, absorbed or metabolized in your liver. Whether you have just started on a new medication or you suddenly find your medication isn’t working as effectively, I suggest checking to make sure your prescriptions are consumed away from the most common offending food interactions. More »

The Hormone Diet: 5 Surprising Causes Of Hormone Imbalance (And How To Fix Them)

If your food cravings are out of control, your memory forgettable, your skinny jeans unwearable and sleep unattainable, you could be suffering from a hormone imbalance. There are six things that can throw your hormones out of balance, and they may just surprise you. More »

Stomach Fat, Stamina and Stress: What Vitamin C Has To Do With All 3

Believe it or not, vitamin C has benefits that extend far beyond simply boosting your immune system. In fact, it should take a permanent place in your supplement arsenal. Here are four great vitamin C benefits, including helping you handle stress, shed stomach fat and spiking your stamina. More »

Coffee, Cocoa and Cuddles: Why You Need All 3 For A Healthy Valentine’s Day

Coffee, Cocoa and Cuddles: Why You Need All 3 For A Healthy Valentineâ��s Day

Whether you have a partner or are riding solo this year, Valentine’s Day is about expressing love – for yourself and others. On that note, I am giving you a few great reasons to indulge a little in your favourite activities – your morning cup of java, your chocolate fix, and your close relationships – turns out, they are good for your health too. More »

Bad Breath? Four Natural Remedies And Prevention Tips

There’s nothing that puts the brakes on a close encounter faster than a case of bad breath. And while avoiding certain foods can help, many suffer halitosis or other bad breath causes that are harder to cure. Thankfully, you don’t have to live on a diet of chemicals and breath mints; try these natural remedies before your next party, meeting, or date. More »

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Honey, I Have A Headache: 5 Natural Ways to Stop Your Migraines

A debilitating headache or migraine will not only put a damper on your day, it will stop you in your tracks and have you running for a dark room and cool head cloth. If you find yourself regularly reaching for pain relievers, you may want to implement these natural headache treatments and migraine remedies for taking the edge off More »

Fish Oil Benefits You’ve Never Heard Of: Bone Health, Pollution Protection and More

Ok, we’ve all heard of fish oil by now. Perhaps you take it daily religiously; perhaps you take a few capsules when you remember. However what you may not know is that the benefits of fish oil extend past just inflammation and digestion. It impacts everything from city living and bone density to fat burning and brain power. More »

Which Supplements Should I Take? How to Avoid The Shotgun Approach

“What supplements should I take?” is a common question, and between marketing and the mish-mash of supplements recommended in articles and books, choosing the right vitamins and supplements can cause a serious headache. But whether your goal is optimal body composition, improved resistance to stress, better bloodmarkers, or all of the above, it’s possible to come up with a strategy for getting what you need–and much better than taking the shotgun approach. To help you build a regimen that makes sense for you, let’s go over the bare minimum, plus formulations for five common hormonal imbalances that can be improved with a good supplement regimen More »

Winter Skin Tips: 5 Ways To Get Your Glow Back (With Diet, Not Pricey Products)

Aging is, in part, similar to a science equation–it’s the result of accumulated damage to the molecules that make up our cells. Luckily you can get your glow back without resorting to putting chemicals on your skin. Instead incorporate the following foods, packed with antioxidants, essential fatty acids and proteins, into your diet to keep your cells and skin looking healthy (and keep people guessing your age) even as the weather turns and winter sets in. More »

5 Common Diet Myths That May Be Packing On the Pounds

Ah, diet myths: The truth is, sometimes what seems healthy–or good for your waistline–isn’t. Other times, it may get you farther from your ‘before’ stats but not necessarily closer to your goals. Here are five common diet and exercise misconceptions that may be stopping you from shedding the last ten pounds, and the reality that will help you finally get closer to your goals: More »

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