Hormones

How to Increase Your Testosterone — Naturally

Men are confronting an unprecedented decline in testosterone. Consider these 11 lifestyle-based tips to protect your T.

By Catherine Guthrie

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Talks — S7, EP5 / The Stages of Menopause + How to Support Your Body

Menopause is a normal physiological process that affects every woman at some point in their life, yet it’s only as of late that it’s being discussed more openly. Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT, discusses what happens to our bodies during menopause and its various stages, the symptoms one can expect and why they occur, and the lifestyle habits and behaviors we can implement to support our bodies during this transitional time.

With Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT

Healthy Aging Hormones

Can Zinc Help Increase Your Sex Drive?

Studies have shown that maintaining optimal levels of zinc can play a significant role in improving libido. Find out more.

By Mo Perry

Hormones Sexual Health

How DHEA Levels Affect Your Sex Drive

DHEA (Dehydroepiandrosterone) is a precursor to testosterone, which stimulates the libido in both men and women.

By Mo Perry

Hormones Sexual Health

How to Identify Physical Hunger

Physical hunger is the sensation that signals you to eat when your body needs nourishment. However, there are many underlying factors that contribute to this feeling.

By Jessie Sholl

Hormones

How to Balance Your Cortisol Levels Naturally

The “stress hormone” cortisol is essential for energy and health, but when it’s out of balance, you are too. Learn how to manage low cortisol levels and high cortisol levels to keep inflammation, cravings, and belly fat at bay.

By Elizabeth Millard

Hormones Stress

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How Chronic Inflammation Affects Your Health

Our bodies need inflammation to fight off infection, but too much of it for too long can spur a wide range of illnesses. Learning to manage it effectively is key.

By Mo Perry

Brain Health Detox

Should I Use Melatonin to Help Me Fall Asleep?

Here are the pros and cons of supplementing with melatonin, including whole-food sources of the hormone.

By Mo Perry

Functional/Integrative Medicine Hormones

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Making Peace With Menopause

This stage of life is often shrouded in mystery. But it doesn’t have to be.

By Courtney Helgoe

Healthy Aging Hormones

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5 Markers For Every Health-Conscious Person to Know

Regularly testing for and tracking these markers can provide invaluable insights to the course of your health journey.

By Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT

Alzheimer’s & Dementia Functional/Integrative Medicine

Talks — S5, EP12 / How to Balance Your Blood Sugar

Learn how blood sugar impacts nearly every aspect of health and understand the opportunities we have to intervene with lifestyle habits to better control it.

With Samantha McKinney, RD

Hormones Mindful Eating

Low-Fat Diets Linked to Low Testosterone

Higher-fat diets are associated with higher levels of testosterone, according to three small studies.

By Craig Cox

Hormones Men's Health

Do the Chemicals in Single-Serve Coffee Pods Disrupt Hormones?

A recent study looked at estrogenic chemicals in pod-brewed coffee. Here's what it found out.

By Marco Dregni

Detox Hormones

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Is Adrenal Fatigue a Real  Thing?

Learn about this energy-depleting hormonal condition.

By Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT

Functional/Integrative Medicine Hormones

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Circadian Rhythm: Why This Pattern Is Key to Your Health

Understand the many ways a rhythmic circadian cycle can impact your health — and eight lifestyle factors that can help optimize it.

By Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT

Alzheimer’s & Dementia Hormones

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Why Autoimmune Diseases Are on the Rise — Especially After COVID

Lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and other autoimmune conditions are on the rise, partly because of the prevalence of long COVID. Discover what can trigger autoimmunity and how a functional-medicine approach can help.

By Mo Perry

Arthritis & Joint Health Autoimmunity

How Do Phthalates in Personal-Care Products Affect My Health?

Phthalates are endocrine-disrupters, and Black women might be more vulnerable to phthalate exposure. Here's why.

By Jessie Sholl

Detox Hormones

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How Do Hormones Influence Alcohol Tolerance?

Estrogen levels can influence how quickly we metabolize alcohol. Here's how.

By Mo Perry

Addiction Hormones

How Do Parabens in Personal-Care Products Affect My Health?

Learn what parabens are and how to avoid them.

By Jessie Sholl

Detox Hormones

Talks — S4, EP5 / Thyroid Health: How to Identify Imbalances + Tips for Support

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.

With Samantha McKinney, RD

Fitness Tips Functional/Integrative Medicine

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Why Do Some Women Gain Weight on the Keto Diet?

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.

By Sara Gottfried, MD

Functional/Integrative Medicine Hormones