Hormones are chemical messengers that carry information to cells. The sex hormones (estrogen, progesterone, testosterone) are responsible for growth, development and reproduction and play a significant role in our health and well-being throughout life. A hormone...
Hair is ‘fed’ by the blood vessels lying just beneath the scalp. Between starting to grow and falling out some years later, each hair passes through four stages: anagen, catagen, telogen and exogen. In healthy individuals, up to 80% of hair can be in the course of...
Being tired or fatigued is one of the most common complaints that healthcare practitioners hear from those who come to see them. The terms “adrenal fatigue” and “adrenal exhaustion” have been previously used to explain abnormal levels of two adrenal hormones -cortisol...
It has been said that ‘if sleep does not serve a vital function in the body and the evolutionary cycle – it is a colossal waste of time!’ Of course, sleep is vital to our existence and therefore our health. It is a complex process involving, the brain and...
Many menopausal women or those approaching in perimenopause, are suggested to take or add phytoestrogens to the diet to reduce many symptoms experienced in menopause. But what are phytoestrogens? And why would they help? What are the benefits? Are there any side...
