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Hormone Replacement Therapy for Women

Hormone Replacement Therapy for Women: Pros and Cons

July 7, 2022

As we age, our hormone production slows down. It can lead to several symptoms, including weight gain, low energy levels, and mood swings. And women are more susceptible to hormone changes throughout their life. Because their estrogen, testosterone, DHEA, pregnancy, and progesterone decline as they age, leading to several health problems. Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) […]

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6 Foods That Will Help You Sleep

December 12, 2021

Having restorative sleep on a nightly basis (between 7 and 9 hours) is critical for health. Oftentimes, it is very difficult for many patients. Lack of sleep can make eating healthy challenging, as cravings for sugar and carbohydrates often increase. Poor sleep may contribute to the inability to properly manage stress and fatigue. It has […]

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a donut has average of 15 to 30 grams of sugar which is bad for immune system

Does Sugar Weaken the Immune System?

November 12, 2021

The immune system is continually responding to endogenous and exogenous stimuli. Whether from the foods we eat, our sleep and exercise habits, stress, relationships, or the air we breathe, the body is always looking for ways to maintain homeostasis. A 2018 review showed that 83 research studies concluded that a diet rich in fruits and vegetables helps improve immune […]

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The Gut and the Immune System

October 12, 2021

Every day we seem to be learning more and more about the relationship between gut microbiota and immune health. Meanwhile, researchers discovered that the immune system doesn’t activate during nine weeks into gestation. In short, the intestinal epithelial cells work to eradicate damaged cells long before our organs develop. (See “Innate Immunity and the Microbiota” […]

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Sleep Less, Weigh More

September 12, 2021

The relationship between sleep and weight is a two-way street. Lack of sleep can lead to weight gain; weight gain can lead to a lack of sleep. Please take steps to break those close links, and our weight, energy, and overall health will improve. You Snooze, You Lose Getting not enough quality sleep affects the two major […]

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Men’s Health

August 15, 2021

Most often, men do not take care of themselves, and when it comes to prostate, sperm, and infertility. This article will share some health tips for men. Studies have found that lycopene has a carotenoid compound that contributes to red and pink pigments. These pigments usually are in tomatoes, watermelon, guava, pink grapefruit, papaya, and […]

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