Merriam-Webster’s dictionary defines cravings as, “an intense, urgent, or abnormal desire or longing." We know that feeling all too well. Salivating at the commercials that lure us inside those restaurant doors, whiffs of free samples handed by sweet little ladies in the grocery aisle, or my personal favorite - the buy one get one free trick.
There comes a point in our lifespan where the hormones biologically begin to slow down production and we begin to consider hormone therapy. When our body senses the slowing of stressors in our crazy lives, it has no need to keep up with the high demands of life. While this is a good thing, the
Menopause, a women’s worst nightmare or is it? By simply understanding the basic science, we can clear the myths of this dreaded change and make it the most empowering years of a women’s life. The two predominant hormones are Estrogen and Progesterone. Menopause is nothing more than a mirror image of menarche, or the start of
Does maintaining a gluten-free lifestyle measure up to the promised hype of feeling better? That’s the million dollar question. Let’s take a look at this more closely and recap what we already know about gluten. Gluten is a composite of storage proteins found in wheat, barley, rye, and oat. It gives elasticity to dough, helps it rise, keeps its shape and gives food a chewy texture. But here
Two years ago if you would have told me yoga was one of the best kept secrets around, I would have laughed at that notion. Fast forward two years later, and I am here to tell you yoga is in fact ONE of the greatest hidden treasures of our time. Not only has it taken my fitness
Depression has been labeled “a hush hush” diagnosis. The stigma of being called “depressed” has somehow placed a Scarlet Letter on those affected. Everyone reading this understands at some point what it feels like to be down. Let me tell you, we have ALL been there, continue to be there, or will be there. There is
Did you know posture ranks as one of the most important criteria for good health? All the nagging from your Mom really did have some value. Research has shown maintaining proper posture is just as important as following an exercise regimen or being mindful with eating or getting adequate sleep. Now, I am not saying we
How many of these symptoms describe you? Extreme fatigue Weight gain Irritability Muscle aches Depression Rapid hair graying Decreased libido And too many other “little issues attributed to aging” These little issues could be caused by a small gland with some big responsibilities. That gland is your thyroid. The thyroid gland produces and stores hormones
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16216 Baxter Road • Suite 325 • Chesterfield, MO 63017
Phone: (636) 777-8058 Fax: (636) 777-8059
16216 Baxter Road • Suite 325
Chesterfield, MO 63017
Phone: (636) 777-8058
Fax: (636) 777-8059
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