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Belly Weight Gain in Women: Understanding the Role of Metabolic Syndrome
Belly weight gain is a common concern among women, particularly during midlife transitions. While lifestyle factors play a role, underlying metabolic imbalances often contribute significantly. Meta...
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What causes us to feel hungry? Hunger is a sensation triggered by the hormone ghrelin which is produced and released primarily by the stomach. Ghrelin is often referred to as the ‘hunger hormone’. ...
A lot of people seem to think weight loss is just a case of simple mathematics. Most go by the belief that all it takes is “eating less and exercising more.” Some may even go so far in saying that ...
Serotonin: It's Not Just About Your Mood
What is Serotonin? Serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine or 5-HT) is a naturally occurring substance in the human body. It is primarily considered a neurotransmitter that sends messages and signals along ...
Why Fat Loss is Difficult for Women with Insulin Resistance
If you’ve been diagnosed with insulin resistance (IR) and are struggling to shift fat mass or achieve a healthy weight, it’s important to understand what’s happening with your body. Insulin-resista...
The Importance of Mindful Eating
Do you practice mindful eating or gulp down your food in a mad rush? The proper diet involves not just what you eat – when, how, and how much you eat matter as well. Ineffective digestion often ...
PCOS and Ovulation – Everything You Need to Know
Many women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) don’t ovulate at all or ovulate infrequently. High levels of androgens and other male hormones, such as testosterone, as well as high insulin leve...
Candida - The Good, the Bad & the Ugly
I’m sure many of you have heard of Candida, but do you know what it actually is? Candida is a type of yeast that isn’t always nasty. It’s actually beneficial in the right amount, assisting with di...
Your Intermittent Fasting Guide
If you’ve thought about intermittent fasting to improve your health but aren’t too sure what it’s all about, here’s my guide to get you started. What is intermittent fasting? Intermittent fasting i...
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) has been deemed 'normal' by society as the dysfunctions associated with it are so common among menstruating females. However, PMS being physiologically normal for a heal...
Physical & Psychological Changes in Puberty
The onset of puberty Almost every organ system in the human body grows and develops after we are born into this world. The reproductive system, however, remains dormant for a number of years. Once ...
10 Ways to Heal from Adrenal 'Fatigue'
The term adrenal 'fatigue' is used to refer to a range of non-specific symptoms that include tiredness, body aches, nervousness, digestive problems, sleep issues, and even eating disorders. It usua...
The Importance of the Pelvic Floor
Many women go through life with a weak core and become oblivious about the importance of this muscle group, often until any kind of problem is presenting. Problems that are commonly associated with...
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