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Female Hormone Imbalance
The ovaries produce many hormones. Chief among them are estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone. The ovarian hormones estrogen and progesterone interact to coordinate a woman’s menstrual cycle during her reproductive years. The brain produces the hormones follicle stimulating hormones (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH) which trigger hormone production from the ovaries.
When any of the hormones coming from the brain or the ovaries are imbalanced, symptoms may occur. Imbalances are most common in puberty and menopause, but imbalances can happen at any age. Continued »
When Should You Suspect Your Thyroid?
Your thyroid gland tells every cell in your body the rate at which it should function. Having too little hormone, called hypothyroidism, can lead to fatigue, hair loss, depression and much more.
This is a problem for more than 10 million Americans-of whom 8 million don't know it. Having too much hormone, called hyperthyroidism, races your engine, so you feel all revved up-as if you were burning out. This problem affects some 4.5 million Americans, but at least 600,000 of them have yet to be diagnosed.
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Not feeling well?
It may not be your fault. Food sensitivity, intolerance and allergy is a major cause of inflammation and chronic activation of the immune system. By eating foods that are not compatible with your body's biochemistry, you cause cellular inflammation and insulin resistance.
Food allergies can be hidden and remain undetected, slowly causing damage to your intestinal tract over time. Symptoms can be quite varied; fatigue, muscle pain (fibromyalgia) general lack of vitality, stomach pains, bloating, bowel pains, diarrhea, constipation. Food allergies can be the factor that leads to other diseases of the bowel such as: Celiac disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Chrone's disease, etc
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