Estrogen: How Do You Know You’re Metabolizing It?
Estrogen: How Do You Know You’re Metabolizing It? From the amount of food we put on our plates, to the way we deal with our emotions, hormones dictate pretty much everything we do. Hormones are like chemical messages, influencing the way we think, behave, and perceive the world around...
Continue ReadingUnderstanding Mycotoxins & Their Role in Allergic Reactions
Understanding Mycotoxins and Their Role in Allergic Reactions Mycotoxins are toxic compounds that are naturally produced by certain types of molds that can grow on food crops, stored grains, and inside buildings. Mycotoxins can be harmful to your health in many ways, including causing allergic reactions and worsening asthma symptoms. If...
Continue ReadingIf Your Mitochondria Could Talk, What Would They Say?
“Every cell in our bodies is a city full of workers, with mitochondria as the power plants converting energy into forms that are usable to the cell.” – Nick Lane, “Power, Sex, Suicide: Mitochondria and the Meaning of Life.” Ever wondered what it would be like if the microscopic power...
Continue ReadingMast Cells & Oxalates: A Distressing Duo
Mast Cells and oxalates have a distressing relationship that can significantly impact our health. To understand the repercussions of this duo, we first need to explore what exactly mast cells and oxalates are and how they interact together and wreak havoc in our bodies. Mast Cells and Oxalates: How They...
Continue ReadingThyroid Warrior: Symptoms of Hypothyroidism and How to Reclaim Your Health
Symptoms of Hypothyroidism: An Overview If your thyroid isn’t working properly, it has a tendency to make you feel like you were hit by a car the previous day. Just imagine being tired, emotional, depressed, overweight for no reason, and on top of everything your hair is falling out, you’re...
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