Menopause

Menopause

Understanding Menopause and Its Timing Ah, the Change, a happy time, an intolerable time. The outcome is based on the symptoms women experience.  For some women it’s a walk in the park, for others, the worst time of their lives.  Most women reach menopause...
Estrogen Dominance and Cancer

Estrogen Dominance and Cancer

How Cancer Develops in the Body Cancer is a diagnosis no one ever wants to hear.  Unfortunately, the statistics are not favorable as one in 4 deaths in the United States is due to cancer. It has been stated that in general we all carry cancer cells in our bodies...
Nutrients for Thyroid Health

Nutrients for Thyroid Health

Understanding the Thyroid Gland and Its Role Nothing can spoil the joy in life like having constant, unrelenting fatigue. The desire to succeed and accomplish is there, however, the energy levels are not. One primary reason for this degree of lethargy can be...
“Andropause” the Male Version of Menopause

“Andropause” the Male Version of Menopause

Understanding Andropause in Men With so much publicity on women’s health issues being broadcast in the media by celebrities and talk show hosts, menopause, for one, has been well represented.  Men, also, go through hormonal changes, and unknowingly, tend to...
Effects of Environmental Estrogen on the Body

Effects of Environmental Estrogen on the Body

Understanding Environmental Estrogen and Its Impact Last months article discussed “signs” the body gives us to indicate a nutrient deficiency may be present. A “sign” worthy of its own article is Estrogen Dominance. According to Chinese Medicine, little red blood...