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in Blog· Hormones and Metabolic Health· Stress and Adrenal Health

Self-Care Tune-up

Taking care of others if often the top priority in our over stressed, over scheduled, over worked lives.  These tips are for self-care that you can use to give yourself a daily tune-up!
  • Check in with yourself! Did you know that some of the most serious health conditions are often asymptomatic? Evaluate how you feel now compared to a time in your past. Better or worse? Getting older doesn’t have to mean things start to head downhill. The ageing process can be supported with lifestyle modification, physical activity, mental/emotional work and mindful food choices. After some reflection, see if your current state of health is where you would like it to be. If not, do something to change it! Take up a new hobby, phone an old friend, challenge yourself to change ONE thing in your diet, or try a new workout class. The idea here is to be in touch with how you feel mentally, emotionally and physically so that you can take action now to self-correct. 
  • Practice feeding yourself. No, not with food and a fork. Feed yourself with activity that is productive. With the electronic gadget overload in our lives, we can get side tracked into spending lots of time on Facebook, Twitter, games (Words with Friends, anyone?), or “surfing” the net. What is the result of all of these activities? Well, we have caught up with people we don’t talk to in person, we may have the latest news update, we know that “ZA” is a super word to use in WWF and there is no deficiency of useful info on Wikipedia. How did all of this activity nourish our mind and spirit? Chances are, it didn’t. What I suggest here are “time outs” from electronics. Click your email closed for the night and read a book. Set a timer when you open Facebook and move on to your next task. Delete the games on the phone and try creating a game night with friends or family. Shop online when you have something in mind that is a need vs a want. These swaps are designed to feed your productive self and cut the clutter. 
  • Clean and donate. Clean out your closet, bookshelf or cupboard. Consider getting rid of an item or items you no longer use. Donate these unused items to a charity. It feels good to live simply and in a de-cluttered environment. 

Have fun! Do something for yourself today!

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Estrogen dominance, or unopposed estrogen, is a th Estrogen dominance, or unopposed estrogen, is a theory in which the level of estrogen outweighs the level of progesterone and other hormones in the body. Picture a seesaw. Estrogen is the person high in the air looking down at the progesterone (and other hormones)- sitting at the other end with their feet on the ground.

Our bodies need estrogen for reproductive, cardiovascular, and bone health. Estrogen is a very important hormone! Too much estrogen, however, can be linked to an assortment of conditions like: 
- Heavy periods
- Migraines
- Water retention 
- Fibrocystic breasts
- Uterine fibroids 
- Endometriosis
- Mood swings 
- Hormonal weight gain

High estrogen can be caused by certain medications, excess body fat, stress, alcohol, liver issues, and synthetic xenoestrogens, so some dietary and lifestyle changes may be needed to correct your hormone levels. And, what about supporting the other hormones? Picture the seesaw again. We can support healthy progesterone production with dietary and lifestyle changes as well!

Was this helpful? If so – like, follow, and don’t forget to comment below any questions you have about estrogen dominance!
There are few health conditions as frustrating to There are few health conditions as frustrating to address and correct as acne.

Courses of antibiotics, dozens of topicals, spironolactone, supplements, and the birth control pill are the main treatments most of my patients have tried before they come to me. While some may be effective, you might be still wondering: is there a way to heal my skin once and for all and not have to use this stuff?

Acne is so frustrating for many because it seems like there are a million things you could be trying. So, what are some NATURAL first steps you can take if you are struggling with acne?

1) Get your hormone levels checked. Knowing if you have any hormone imbalances can help your doctor to cater your treatment plan to your specific needs.

2) Address your gut health. Your gut is the foundation of your health and can be closely tied to skin issues.

3) Try going dairy free. I’ve found this is one food group that can be especially problematic for people that suffer with acne. The thing to know is that you have to avoid it for at least 30 days and also that in the future, you can probably have at least some dairy back. It’s usually not a forever restriction.

If you have questions about your struggles with acne, leave a comment below or send me a DM. I’d love to chat about potential solutions and help you get to the bottom of your skin concerns.
It’s time for another Sunday Supplement highligh It’s time for another Sunday Supplement highlight! Today, we’re talking about Magnesium Glycinate.

Magnesium Glycinate is a supplement that increases magnesium levels. Magnesium is vital in regulating muscle and nerve function, blood sugar levels, and blood pressure. It may also be helpful in the making of bone, protein, and DNA. 

I love magnesium glycinate because it is one of the easiest forms of magnesium supplementation for the body to absorb. It is also gentle on the digestive tract which means it is less likely to cause undesirable side effects such as an upset stomach or loose stool. 

Magnesium glycinate might be especially helpful for you if you suffer from:
- High blood pressure or heart disease
- Type 2 diabetes
- Osteoporosis
- Migraine headaches
- Depression

Do you have more questions about magnesium glycinate? Leave a comment below, or shoot me a DM and we can chat!
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