Our hormones are impacted by our age, diet, environment and our lifestyle choices. They support all of our physiological processes, and are produced by highly specialized glands, especially the pituitary gland, found within our endocrine system. This gland alone is responsible for sending messages to other glands that take care of our reproductive organs, our […]
As we get older we all start to become aware of little aches and pains in our body; mostly around our joints and sometimes within our muscles. There is no doubt that over time and yes with age there is wear and tear on a joint, especially if you played high intensity sports as a […]
‘Tis the season to be merry and glee, but it’s also a time when we may gain a few unwanted pounds; eating more dessert than normal, not exercising like we used to and drinking a few alcoholic or sugary drinks. It’s a different holiday this year, living within the restriction of a health pandemic and […]
Sleep is often stolen from us as we age… Why is it hard to sleep as we get older? Yes, it is true that we may not need as much sleep as we get older, but many women report that the amount of sleep they get is often disturbed during menopause and beyond. Disruption in […]
In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), fall is connected to the lungs and is at its height of activity during the season. The lungs are associated with emotions such as sadness and grief as well as the metal element. The lungs are partnered with the large intestines and both are responsible for getting rid of toxic […]
Our immune system is responsible for keeping us healthy and strong, fighting germs, toxins, fungi and viruses using a complex collection of special blood cells along with a variety of organs in our body. If our body is unable to produce these special antibodies or the organs charged with supporting our immunity are weak, we […]