Women's Health

Healthy Gut Do you or someone you know get stuck in the grocery isle unable to choose a tube of toothpaste? Experiencing difficulties paying attention? Are you overstimulated by thoughts or the environment? Do you cry easily, or get upset by everyday conversations? This type of overwhelm is not a matter of toughening up. It's a nervous system issue. These struggles reflect what's going on inside our bodies and minds. When our gut health is less than optimal, resilience and fo

Our metabolic rate naturally decreases with age, and the hormonal shifts can exacerbate this. Weight gain, particularly around the midsection, is a common concern for many women if metabolism is sluggish. Here are 11 strategies I use to help jumpstart or maintain metabolism before, during and after menopause.

Iodine acts to produce thyroid hormones T3 and T4 and thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) in the thyroid. However, fluoride from our toothpaste and mouthwash can be absorbed in the mouth or swallowed in small amounts, and it also finds its way to the iodine receptors in the thyroid!

. We all want a sweet life. However, too much sugar may be causing some health issues like weight gain, mental fog and even disease! I...