Laine Bergeson, FMCHC
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Why Do People Snore?
Chronic snoring could be a sign that you have sleep apnea, need to lose weight, or more. Here are some possible causes — and what you can do.
Why Are My Hands and Feet Always Cold?
Thyroid issues, vitamin deficiency, and even anxiety can contribute to cold hands and feet. Here are some possible causes — and what you can do.
What Your Body Is Trying to Tell You, Part 3
Health experts explain possible causes for niggling symptoms, including snoring, night sweats, and eye twitching.
Should Women Try the Keto Diet?
Some women don’t do well with the keto diet, while others do. It might come down to hormones, says one expert.
5 Creative Ways to Use a Rice Cooker
Here are some unexpected ways to use a rice cooker.
What You Need to Know About the Keto Diet
Is the keto diet safe? Nutrition experts explain the pros and cons of this popular protocol.
Should You Supplement With Collagen?
If you opt to supplement with collagen, here are some tips to follow — as well as a primer on decoding labels.
How to Get More Collagen
Learn how to use food and supplements to boost your body’s collagen production.
Having Trouble Losing Weight? It Might Be Your Thyroid
Many thyroid conditions go undiagnosed, but a properly functioning thyroid is key to maintaining a healthy weight.
Is A2 Milk Better for You?
A2 milk is a cow’s milk that is growing in popularity. But is it truly easier on your gut than regular milk?
9 Missing Links to Weight Loss
These often-overlooked factors can help you achieve — and sustain — a healthy weight.
Immune-Boosting Foods
Here are the foods to embrace — and avoid — if you’re trying to fend off the flu this season.
The Pros and Cons of 6 Trendy Diets
Here’s a look at some popular diets and how they might — or might not — fit your unique nutritional needs.
Easing PCOS Naturally
Here are six tips to balancing your hormones and treating polycystic ovary syndrome.
How to Test Your Hormone Levels
If you suspect your cortisol, insulin, estrogen, or testosterone levels are out of balance, here’s how to test them.
How to Stay Regular Without Laxatives
Millions of Americans experience chronic constipation. But laxatives might not be the answer. Here’s why.
How to Balance Your Hormones
A guide to understanding the chemical messengers that determine our well-being.
10 Tips to Tackle Candida
Candida overgrowth can cause a wide range of health problems, but these troublemaking fungi respond well to natural treatments.
8 Ways to Channel Your Inner Child This Summer
Here are some tips to rediscover the joys of summer.
U.S. Trans Fat Ban Goes Into Effect
An FDA ruling outlawing trans fats from packaged foods and restaurants went into effect June 18, 2018.
How to Be a Tourist in Your Own Town
Can’t afford to take a vacation this summer? Here are some simple ways to turn your hometown into a vacation destination.