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You’re doing everything right. You’re eating reasonably well, staying active, trying to sleep. But somewhere in your late 30s or 40s, something shifted. The fatigue doesn’t lift after a full night of rest. The brain fog rolls in mid-morning and stays. Your mood feels harder to regulate, your waistline less
Restore, Balance, And Support Whole-Body Vitality With DHEA By Functional Medicine Foundations DHEA (Dehydroepiandrosterone) is one of the body’s most abundant circulating hormones, produced by the adrenal glands. Clinical studies have shown that DHEA supplementation can enhance muscle mass and bone density, especially when paired with resistance exercise. In women,
Support Healthy Estrogen Levels with DIM Complex by Metabolic Maintenance Estrogen dominance is becoming increasingly common, often caused by exposure to xenoestrogens found in skincare products, food, and certain hormone replacements. Signs of Estrogen Dominance Include: This Week’s Supplement: DIM Complex by Metabolic Maintenance DIM Complex is a great supplement
Support Gut Health and Balance Hormones with Ovarian Care by Thorne Gut health plays a crucial role in overall well-being. It is widely known that the gut influences digestion and immunity, a lesser-known connection is its impact on hormone balance. A special subset of bacteria in the microbiome, the Estrobolome,
Are you among the 35% of Americans who struggle to get enough sleep? Sleep problems can have a serious impact on your health, and hormones might be playing a significant role. Hormones are chemical messengers that regulate various body functions, including appetite, sexual function, body temperature, and sleep-wake cycles. When
Pellet therapy is just one of the delivery method options for hormone replacement therapy (HRT). HRT pellet therapy offers patients a solution for fluctuating hormone levels without the hassles of messy creams or frequent injections. Pellets, which are generally the size of a grain of rice, are administered under the
Just breathe. It sounds so rudimentary and simple, doesn’t it? Most of us are unaware that as we go about our days, we are holding our breath and shallow breathing. The more stress we encounter, the more we subconsciously do this. These actions actually send a “stress” signal to our
