Maintaining a healthy, low sugar diet is one of the best ways to prevent candida. Antibiotic use may be necessary and unavoidable at times however ensuring strong, nutrient-rich meals with fermentable foods along with probiotics can help to prevent yeast overgrowth. When yeast colonies grow stronger, inflammation can occur and lead to a multitude of …
The sex hormones estrogen and progesterone are produced in all humans but are more dominant in women than men. The endocrine system is a complicated web of hormonal interactions leading to many characteristics vital to life. Physical characteristics that define genders, mental-emotional responses such as mood, confidence, libido and even energy can be hormone-derived. Estrogen, …
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Why is Hormonal Balance Important Hormones are the chemical messengers of the body. Made in one organ and controlling other organs and systems, the complexity of hormonal functions and interactions are still being studied. Many medical conditions are as a result of overproduction or underproduction of hormones, leading to almost every symptom imaginable. So how …
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The human body is designed to run on food. Without enough nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, protein, fats, carbohydrates and water, any symptom or condition is theoretically possible. The building blocks of neurotransmitters, hormones and immune system components all rely on biochemical structures derived from our food in some capacity. Therefore, if digestion isn’t at …
If you are in a holding pattern to treat SIBO, following a low FODMAP or anti-SIBO diet can help to reduce symptoms temporarily. The best option is always to treat SIBO using herbs and sometimes pharmaceuticals but that is not always possible. Pregnancy, recovering from illness and extensive travel may prolong proper treatment but certain …
Mold toxicity can occur when a person is exposed to mold spores in an indoor environment. Some people may be more sensitive than others to mold spores, and some mold types can produce toxic substances called mycotoxins. Mold toxicity can cause nasal stuffiness, sore throat, coughing, diarrhea and headaches. It also may cause allergic reactions …
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