Endocrine Disruptors

Endocrine Disruptors

The body’s hormone or endocrine system is a complex system of chemical messengers that help organs communicate with one another.  This is a delicate system that requires the hormones to remain in the right balance. But, there are many things in our environment, food,...
Bowel changes during your cycle

Bowel changes during your cycle

You are probably already quite familiar with the commonly accepted symptoms of having your monthly period, like cramping, bloating, and low energy. But, the changes that might occur with your bowel movements are probably not the topic of every day discussion.  There...
Is breakfast really necessary?

Is breakfast really necessary?

Intermittent fasting (IF) is the hot diet trend right now. If you are not familiar with it, it involves limiting your eating window to a specific number of hours a day and fasting for the other hours. Most people follow a 16:8 protocol, which involves fasting for 16...
The Role of Food in Estrogen Dominance

The Role of Food in Estrogen Dominance

Estrogen is usually only associated with women, but estrogen is present in both women and men – just in different quantities. In women, the ovaries are the main producer of estrogen during the reproductive years. After menopause estrogen is produced by the adrenal...