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Thyroid issues are prevalent: An estimated one in seven people are affected, with even more suffering from an imbalance — and many not even aware that their thyroid is behind their symptoms. Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT, shares the signals our thyroid might be sending us, the tests to ask for, and the lifestyle habits we can implement in our daily lives to nourish and support our thyroids.
In her new book, Women, Food, and Hormones, Sara Gottfried, MD, discusses the keto paradox and why a traditional keto diet tends to work better in men than in women.
The menstrual cycle holds many clues to a woman’s overall health. Here’s how to identify what’s normal for you — and when to seek help.
Four reasons why a quality multivitamin can be a helpful tool in aiding in optimal levels of this critical hormone.
Debunking common misconceptions about this inevitable phase.
Plus, how a Life Time dietitian overcame her own adrenal fatigue.
Metabolism is more complex than simply being “fast” or “slow” or controlled by exercise. There are many things we can do in our daily lives to optimize it. Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT, shares how to build the foundation for a healthy metabolism, as well as ways to dig deeper if you’re not seeing results or feeling your best.
Plus, six lifestyle steps to help aid you in losing it.
How estrogen, progesterone, and thyroid levels can affect your sleep.
Like it or not, emotions share some very real biochemical links with your nervous, endocrine, immune and digestive systems. Isn't it time you learned something about how your body responds to what you feel—and vice versa?
We assume they are safe. But in fact, many popular household cleaners are dangerously toxic. Learn about the eight scariest substances hiding under your kitchen sink, and how to replace them with safer, more natural options that really work.
There are many reasons why women chronically experience pain during intercourse. Here are some of the top causes — and what to do about them.
This group of hormones can impact everything from fertility and libido to weight management and mood. Learn the role they play and how to tell if they’re off, plus seven strategies to help keep them balanced.
Many lifestyle factors affect this important hormone — and there’s a lot you can do to optimize it in your own body.
Many of us are at risk of blood-sugar imbalance — whether you’re aware of it or not. Here's everything to know about blood sugar, including the habits you can implement to control it.
An imbalance in hormones can be to blame for weight gain and other unwanted symptoms — and learning to balance them is often people's secret to success.
Should alcohol be part of your healthy lifestyle, or could it be doing you more damage than good? Learn the health benefits and risks.
Your immune system and underlying health have never been more important than they are now — but do you know which health markers are most critical to keep healthy?
Low testosterone is more common than people realize — in both men and women. Here's what you need to know, so you know what to do.
Meet your thyroid, a delicate little gland located at the front of your throat. It controls how every cell in your body turns food and oxygen into energy — and that can mean big trouble if your thyroid goes on the fritz.
When the thyroid gland isn’t functioning optimally, it can cause weight gain, digestive issues, hair loss and more. Find out how to tell if you may have thyroid issues.