Empowering Women Through Menopause: Insights from Diane Gilman and Colleen Kupka
Navigating menopause can feel overwhelming, with its complex changes and misunderstood symptoms. In a recent episode of Too Young to Be Old, Diane Gilman sits down with hormone health expert Colleen Kupka to shed light on this pivotal phase of a woman’s life. Together, they tackle topics like hormone replacement therapy (HRT), dietary strategies, and […]
Why ApoB May Be a Better Predictor of Heart Disease Risk Than Cholesterol Testing Alone
Determining your risk for heart disease is an important aspect of preventative healthcare. After all, cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death globally, with one in three people being affected by it at some point in their life, according to the American Heart Association [1]. Furthermore, heart disease is the number one cause […]
How Hormone Replacement Therapy Can Help Treat Osteoporosis and Osteopenia
As we get older, there’s an increased risk of developing osteoporosis and osteopenia. While it’s more common in women, men are not immune to developing osteoporosis. It’s estimated that 50% of women and 25% of men will suffer a fracture due to osteoporosis. Fortunately, you can help prevent and even reverse the effects of osteoporosis. […]
Progesterone and Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis
You’ve probably heard about Hashimoto’s disease or possibly been diagnosed with it. Hashimoto’s disease, or autoimmune thyroiditis, is the most common autoimmune disease. It causes an underactive thyroid, or hypothyroidism, and is most commonly diagnosed in women. A key to treating symptoms of Hashimoto’s disease is understanding the relationship between hormone levels and the thyroid. […]
Why Am I Not Losing Weight?
These 4 things could plateau your weight loss. But don’t be discouraged—making healthy changes is always the right choice. You’ve sworn off Girl Scout cookies and soda, you’ve started a rigorous new exercise routine, and you’ve even prioritized 7-8 hours of quality sleep a night (because you know restful sleep is essential for weight loss). […]
The Difference Between Testosterone Therapy (TRT) and Performance Enhancing-Steroids
If you’ve been researching the benefits of balancing your hormones, you’ve probably found some information on testosterone replacement therapy (TRT). But what is TRT, and how does it differ from performance-enhancing steroids? Follow this guide to get answers to everything you’ve wanted to know about TRT and its benefits. Testosterone: What is it and why […]
Reduce Blood Sugar and Cholesterol Naturally with Berberine
Learn more about berberine, a powerful plant-based supplement with many scientifically proven benefits that relieve symptoms and improve health outcomes. Heart disease is the number one global killer, and taking the appropriate steps to prevent or reduce your risk of heart attack or stroke, especially as you get older, is essential. The good news is heart […]
New Study Finds This One Thing Could Lower Women’s Risk of Stroke
New study finds women who go into early menopause or don’t use HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy) could have a higher stroke risk. Women don’t always get the short end of the stick—well, unless you consider that they couldn’t open their own bank accounts until the late 1960s or that they have a disproportionately higher […]
