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11/16/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

L-carnitine helps manage your hormones while reducing oxidative stress

L-carnitine, a naturally occurring amino acid, can help regulate hormones, reduce oxidative stress, and decrease the metabolic effects of diabetes, according to a study published in the Journal of Evidence-Based Integrative Medicine. Diabetes causes problems in sex hormones and increases production of free radicals and oxidative stress. Researchers at Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences in […]

08/21/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Relieve migraine pain by balancing hormones with a healthy diet and exercise

The relationship between migraines and hormones is one that has led to many women receiving warnings against hormone therapy. Using oral contraceptives has long been believed to increase the risk of stroke among migraine sufferers. Yet according to a recent study from the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI), that may not be necessarily be the case. […]

07/09/2018 / By Carol Anderson

Training too long and hard can damage your thyroid

One of the biggest misconceptions about working out is that the more tired a person is after a session, the more effective the exercise was. In truth, healthcare experts are actually against overtraining as it can have a huge toll on the health of your thyroid. Exercise must be done in moderation. Otherwise, it will only […]

06/20/2018 / By Janine Acero

Nutritional intervention found to increase sexual desire: Improve your sex life with herbal medicine

One of the most essential human experiences involves the desire for sexual activity. Libido, colloquially known as sex drive, pertains to a person’s sexual desires. Sex drive can be determined and influenced by the desire for pleasure, sexual identity, affection, intimacy, as well as socio-cultural, emotional, and cognitive factors. Studies have been conducted on the […]

06/07/2018 / By Carol Anderson

Obese women with PCOS can improve their health by simply soaking in a hot tub

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common hormonal problems women face today. It is said that at least five to 10 percent of women of childbearing age are diagnosed with it. For years patients have been treating the illness by taking hormonal pills, but researchers recently discovered a new remedy. Women suffering […]

10/16/2017 / By Rhonda Johansson

What makes YOUR heart pound? Top 50 things range from a near accident to an encounter with the opposite sex, according to poll

Here’s an article to lighten the mood. OnePoll.com recently revealed the top 50 activities that get our hearts pumping, ranging from the expected (such as exercising) to the hilarious (accidentally liking someone’s post or photo on social media — particularly if you were stalking them). The poll itself is educational, but does make you smile […]

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