Estrogen has a bad reputation. Often associated with breast cancer and cardiovascular disease. However, when estrogen is IN BALANCE it helps keep our bones strong, keeps everything in the body well lubricated (if you suffer from vaginal dryness I can help with that too!) and is important for our mood. When estrogen is OUT OF […]
Archives for October 2018
Leaky Gut and the 4 R’s of Gut Repair
Did you know that health concerns ranging from gas and bloating, to mood changes, to hormone imbalances can all stem from the gut? Many illnesses are actually associated with some level of gastrointestinal dysfunction, whether you have digestive symptoms or not. This is called “leaky gut” or intestinal permeability. What is leaky gut? First […]
Do You Have a Food Sensitivity?
Food allergies are on the rise. You likely know someone (if not yourself) with an allergy that prevents them from eating certain foods. Common examples include peanuts, tree nuts, soy, shellfish, eggs, wheat/gluten, corn…the list goes on and on. While most people don’t have a serious allergy, many are sensitive to foods. In fact, you’ve […]