When an untreated hormone imbalance occurs, serious dangers can occur from small changes in your body. Hormones are chemical messengers that control and regulate the activity of your organs and cells. Imbalances can affect all aspects of your life and can cause difficulty if they are not treated. The most common causes of imbalance are [...]
When most people hear about hormone imbalance it’s typical to think more of women, menopause, and body changes. But men also may develop hormone imbalances that can result in some serious health changes during the aging process. Hormone imbalance in men is a very common but underreported condition. Aging plays a large role in male [...]
The hormonal changes associated with perimenopause and menopause can cause mood swings and anxiety in some women. There are many options for managing these symptoms. From medication to lifestyle changes, you may find one or two options that work best for you. The best way to learn to manage your anxiety and mood swings during [...]
As women age, our concerns shift between different health concerns. One thing that many worry about is going through menopause. However, it’s not something you need to fret about as long as you know what to expect and how to prepare. There’s no stopping it, but planning ahead for menopause can help you take on [...]
Hormone imbalances are a normal part of the aging process and can cause a number of uncomfortable symptoms that affect everyday life. Luckily, there are many benefits that come along with hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Are you questioning your symptoms and wondering how you can be happy and healthy again? There are plenty of options [...]
For many women, menopause is a time to take care of yourself by making healthier lifestyle choices. While some factors cannot be changed there are certain ways you can create a heart-healthy life for yourself moving forward. Below are some lifestyle changes proven to help your menopausal and postmeopausal years. Quit Smoking If you are [...]
As women reach their 40s and 50s, the ovaries reduce the production of the hormones estrogen and progesterone in the process known as menopause. The fluctuating hormone levels associated with menopause can cause sometimes uncomfortable symptoms such as hot flashes and vaginal dryness. A gynecologist may recommend hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to manage these symptoms. [...]
Hormones are the body’s chemical messengers, traveling through the bloodstream instructing tissues and organs. Hormones affect many different processes in the body, like metabolism, sexual function, reproduction, and even mood. Hormones are powerful, and too much or too little of a certain hormone can have serious effects on the body. Hormone imbalances can happen at [...]
During menopause and perimenopause, estrogen production in the body slows and hormone levels fluctuate, which can cause wide-ranging symptoms such as irregular periods, hot flashes, and mood swings. Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is used to treat hormonal imbalances and the resulting symptoms by putting female hormones back in the body. There are various types of [...]
November is National Healthy Skin Month, an annual event that serves as a reminder to put your skin health at top of mind. There are certain skincare practices that everyone should follow as a general rule of thumb, like protecting the skin with SPF daily. Other skincare routines depend on factors such as skin type [...]
