Our hormone levels change throughout our lives and the unique blend of estrogen, progesterone and testosterone affect our mood, weight, food cravings, sex drive and overall wellbeing and quality of life. The balance of estrogen and progesterone seems to be key ...
If you are feeling sluggish and tired, it is common to wonder if your iron levels are ideal and although not the only cause of fatigue, deficiency is prevalent and needs more than a steak dinner to remedy. Iron is used in the body for energy, immunity, mental and muscle function ...
IBS primarily affects women and may be caused by changes in routine, emotional stress, infections, inappropriate toileting, diet and other factors. Symptoms include abdominal pain, bloating, mucus in the stools, constipation and/or diarrhoea.
As we age, we begin to feel the effects of a life working, playing sports and wear on our joints. Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis where the cartilage on each end of the bones in a joint has been worn away, leaving bone rubbing on bone.
As we age, both muscle and bone mass tend to decrease, raising the likelihood of falls, fractures and a loss of independence. To prevent osteoporosis and keep our bones healthy, a combination of diet, physical activity, vitamin D and medication can be beneficial.
