Should Soy Be a Part of Your Fertility Diet?
When it comes to soy, the opinions are all over the map with regards to whether you should eat it liberally or steer clear. Despite the myriad of claims in recent years that soy is some sort of miracle food at least somewhat based on the health and longevity of Asian populations, I consider most…
Sugar Health Risks (Video)
Did you know that excess sugar intake can lead to a host of health problems including high blood pressure and high cholesterol, conditions commonly associated with excess salt and fat intake. Check out this video to learn about other health issues that can be caused and exacerbated by excess sugar intake, and then take the…
Do You Need to Curb Your Sugar Intake? Take This Quiz to Find Out.
There is more and more research indicating that excess sugar intake can lead to or exacerbate weight gain, diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, and even infertility. The good news is there are concrete and easy steps you can take to decrease your sugar intake. This this quiz to figure out if you are a…
Bisphenol A: Health Risks and How to Avoid it
Bisphenol A (BPA) is a chemical found in food packaging like the epoxy resin that lines cans, and in plastic water bottles and food containers, as well as thermal paper receipts and recycled paper products. BPA is a hormone disruptor, as it is able to bind to the estrogen receptor mimicking the action of estrogen.…
8 Ways to Address Estrogen Dominance
Estrogen dominance plays a role in many conditions including PCOS, endometriosis, fibroids, and PMS. Fortunately, adjusting your diet and lifestyle can help – by eating foods that promote formation of less potent estrogens and including nutrients that increase progesterone to properly balance estrogen. It’s also important to limit your intake of dietary estrogens, while also…
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