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Hormones

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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
HormonesMen's Health
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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
DetoxHormones
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Is Adrenal Fatigue a Real  Thing?

Learn about this energy-depleting hormonal condition.
By Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT
Functional/Integrative MedicineHormones
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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 & DementiaHormones
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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 HealthAutoimmunity
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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
DetoxHormones
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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
AddictionHormones
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How Do Parabens in Personal-Care Products Affect My Health?

Learn what parabens are and how to avoid them.
By Jessie Sholl
DetoxHormones
Samantha McKinney

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 TipsFunctional/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 MedicineHormones
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What Is a Healthy Menstrual Cycle?

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.
By Aviva Romm, MD
Functional/Integrative MedicineHealthy Aging
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How a Multivitamin Can Support Testosterone

Four reasons why a quality multivitamin can be a helpful tool in aiding in optimal levels of this critical hormone.
By Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT
HormonesMen's Health
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5 Myths About Menopause

Debunking common misconceptions about this inevitable phase.
By Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT
HormonesWellness
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7 Steps to Improve Your Adrenal Function

Plus, how a Life Time dietitian overcame her own adrenal fatigue.
By Anika Christ, RD, CPT
HormonesMetabolism/Weight Loss
Samantha McKinney

Talks — S3, EP3 / How to Maximize Your Metabolism

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.

With Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT
Fitness TipsFunctional/Integrative Medicine
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Understanding Belly Fat

Plus, six lifestyle steps to help aid you in losing it.
By Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT
HormonesMetabolism/Weight Loss
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The Connection Between Hormones and Insomnia

How estrogen, progesterone, and thyroid levels can affect your sleep.
By Mo Perry
HormonesSleep
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8 Hidden Toxins Lurking in Your Cleaning Products

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.
By Jessie Sholl
DetoxHome/Living
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14 Reasons Why Sex Might Be Painful for Women

There are many reasons why women chronically experience pain during intercourse. Here are some of the top causes — and what to do about them.
By Laine Bergeson, FMCHC
Dating/MarriageHormones
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Balancing Your Sex Hormones

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.
By Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT
HormonesMen's Health
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Growth Hormone: The Ultimate Guide

Many lifestyle factors affect this important hormone — and there’s a lot you can do to optimize it in your own body.
By The LTH Nutrition Team
Hormones
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