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Our skin speaks to us.
It may not convey its meaning through the verbal language we are most familiar with, but it uses a more subtle form of communication, hinting at what lies beneath the surface.
Read full article here: https://thespadr.com/langaOur Skin Speaks To Us
Read MoreIt is becoming clear that some forms of hormone replacement therapy prevent serious diseases such as breast cancer, heart disease, osteoporosis and neurological degeneration, while other forms actually increase the risk of these diseases.
Read MoreUnderstanding hormone terminology can be so confusing!
Because of this, here is some bite-sized bits of information for you to easily break through all of that confusion.
The days when I have felt the lowest, like there was no more possible wiggle room to feel any worse were the days that I opened the most. These days erased my judgement as to the possibility that 1 tiny thing on this green earth could improve my health, no matter how seemingly small or inconsequential.
Read MoreAppropriate levels of estrogen provide more than 400 functions in the body!
Read MoreI admit it. Although I value a nutritious, whole foods diet with meals from scratch, I often spend my Sunday furiously running through my to-do list to prep for the week ahead.
Read MoreStress is a highly personalized phenomenon and can vary widely even in identical situations. This delineation can be an empowering tool, providing each with the ability to not feel victimized by outside events.
Here are 8 stress management ideas to implement during the workday for more happiness and less stress:
Read MoreHave you heard about hydrotherapy, aka 'water'-therapy? It's a therapy with a long history of beautiful health benefits, but often overlooked.
Read MoreIf you have experienced hormone imbalance, you know that this can zap your energy level faster than a speeding bullet. But is hormone replacement therapy right for you?
Read More“Trials suggest that exercise, eating healthily and social support all help. But one of the most effective interventions, apparently capable of slowing the erosion of telomeres – and perhaps even lengthening them again – is meditation.”
Read MoreIt's not just an issue of vanity- let's all rebel against the cultural ideal of skinny perfectionism.
Read MoreWhen castor oil is absorbed through the skin, it helps to improve liver and gallbladder function, digestion and digestive motiliy. It is soothing, cleansing, calming and nutritive in its effects.
Read MoreNonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) or Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH):
It's a very common health issue so if you have been told you have or may have fatty liver, you are not alone!
From the physiologic standpoint, the thyroid gland is one of the most sensitive organs in the body - it's shaped like a butterfly (a delicate being itself) and sits front and center in the neck- with very little protection. In essence, it's our "canary in a coal mine".
Read MoreGeneric versions are said to be biologically equivalent to the brand name medication and allow for a huge cost savings for patients and insurance companies alike. It cannot be argued that quite often, generic medications are literally life saving. So shouldn't we always choose generic over brand name? The answer isn't so clear.
Read MoreWhat are you silently carrying and how much is it weighing on you?
Can you put it down so that it can no longer drain your energy?
While there are 100+ reasons you might be fatigued, did you know that the first sign of dehydration is . . . fatigue? Yup.
Read MoreWhy the heck aren’t we talking about THIS ultra common phenomenon, rather than continuing to set these silly resolutions for ourselves year after year?
Something isn’t quite right.
