Boost Immune Function With Sleep A good night’s sleep is a crucial component of maintaining a healthy immune response. Sufficient sleep increases the body’s number of infection-fighting antibodies and other cells. During sleep, the body releases pro-inflammatory cytokine proteins which are important for fighting infection. Additionally, studies have shown that sleep plays a role in…
Understanding Perimenopause A natural decrease in hormone production causes the three phases of menopause (perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause). As hormone levels begin to decline, a variety of symptoms may present themselves. During the perimenopause stage, estrogen levels start to rise and fall at different rates, which may cause one of the following symptoms: Irregular Periods: Many…
June is Men’s Health Month Men, on average, have life spans that are five years shorter than women, and make half as many yearly doctors’ visits. From childhood, many men are encouraged by society to suppress emotional or physical discomfort and to “suck it up.” While these conceptions of masculinity are shifting, many men are…
Is BHRT Right for You? Hormone imbalance can cause a wide range of health issues and prevent you from living life at the fullest extent. With BHRT (Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy), we can balance hormones in a way that helps you reclaim your health and wellness. Take our wellness quiz to find out if BHRT…