Our endocrine system is the main hormone regulator in our body and endocrine disruptors are chemicals that throw it out of whack. Chemicals like BPA and phthalates are infiltrating our lives at an ever increasing rate.[1] [2] Considering that hormones from our pituitary, hypothalamus, and other glands around our body … Read more

HIIT has been shown to alter your body’s chemistry in the way it burns fat, as growth hormone is mobilised and secreted for many hours after you have finished your exercise. This affects all your other hormones, including testosterone and insulin, and enables more efficient use of calories and stored … Read more

The best ways to naturally increase testosterone. 1. Lose weight. According to research presented during the 2012 meeting of Endocrine Society, overweight men and women are more prone to low testosterone levels. It is therefore important for them to shed the extra pounds, which is the most natural way to … Read more

Before you decide to take those statins, please READ THIS When assessing CHD risk, cholesterol testing alone is not always enough. The PLAC Test for lipid Activity is an FDA-cleared test that aids in predicting risk for CHD in patients with no prior history of cardiovascular events and provides useful … Read more

There are few studies that have measured Vit D variation in people with depressive symptoms and how that changes through the seasons. In this study, Depressive symptoms and vitamin D were measured in 185 healthy women across 4 weeks. Significant symptoms and vitamin D insufficiency were common, and differed by season. … Read more

Jane Fonda has revealed to the press that she is prescribed testosterone to maintain her libido. The diagnosis of low testosterone in women (female androgen deficiency syndrome) is suggested by complaints of a diminished sense of well being, persistent unexplained fatigue and decreased sexual desire, sexual receptivity and pleasure. It … Read more

Could It Be Low Testosterone? Robbie Williams has told the press about being on testosterone replacement to correct the hormonal imbalance of low male testosterone. A few years ago, Williams was diagnosed with this condition, which affects the development and health of the male reproductive organs. He has since proclaimed … Read more

British Menopause Society Statement regarding this states – “It has been known for more than a century that depression is more common in women that man. The question is whether this is due to environmental, social or hormonal factors. An endocrine cause is suggested by the observation that this excess … Read more

There is no end to the tricks that endocrine disruptors can play on our bodies: increasing production of certain hormones; decreasing production of others; imitating hormones; turning one hormone into another; interfering with hormone signaling; telling cells to die prematurely; competing with essential nutrients; binding to essential hormones; accumulating in … Read more

Manufactures are trying to convince consumers into thinking that HFCS is like sugar by changing its name to Fructose. When the FDA rejected the corn syrup bid, the manufactures are trying to hide it under the name “fructose”. According to the Corn Refiners Association (CRA), there’s been a sneaky name … Read more

Check What Is Written At The Bottom Of The Plastic Packaging We are all aware that unhealthy food should be avoided. Most of us pay attention to what kind of water we drink and what kind of food we consume. Two liters water per day and healthy food have become … Read more

Endometriosis has been on the increase, and there are many questions about why this is happening. It is possible that it is related to high estrogen, or low progesterone levels, or both.  Another newly emerging theory is one of Progesterone resistance. Whatever the basis, endometriosis seems to occur while there … Read more

Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) may not be suitable for all patients, especially younger men. Thankfully, there are many ways to raise testosterone naturally. The methods outlined here are appropriate for virtually anyone, as they are beneficial to both men and women. 1) Diet to your ideal weight Use Low Glycaemic … Read more

There are  many major stories about plasticizers leaching dangerous chemicals into your body. Once in your body, they act as estrogens, or endocrine disrupters. These ‘fake’ estrogens, or xenoestrogens, have very powerful hormone-like activity, so much so that they can dwarf your own hormone output. The effects can have extreme … Read more

90% of health is controllable. What you do, What you think, and What you eat, all determine your overall level of wellbeing and longevity. 1. Lifestyle – always necessary Body Exercises High Intensity Interval Training for 20 mins at least 3 times per week Aerobic exercise for 20 mins 3 … Read more

Telomeres are caps on our chromosomes, that act as protectors to our chromosomes. So effectively, the longer these caps, the longer the cell life, the longer your life. There are very expensive tests to tell you what your average telomere length is. Hopefully these tests will become less expensive and … Read more

As all women already know, you either get them or you don’t…what I’m talking about is hot flashes during menopause. I have found that about 25% of women do not get any HF at all, 25% get mild HF, 25% get moderate HF, and 25% get severe HF. These can … Read more

Bioidentical Hormone Replacement (BHRT) For Men Millions of men worldwide suffer from symptoms related to decreased production of testosterone hormone. This hormone is a most important in males as it is responsible for men being able to feel well and maintain motivation and drive. From muscle skeletal functions, sexual and … Read more