Are You Counting Your Hormones?

Hormones basically direct our body’s responses. Hormones control how we respond to food, stress, fear, etc. Hormones are the culprit that drive our food cravings, bloating, weight gain, mood swings and bad hair days.

Hormones impacts your weight because of the role it plays in controlling your metabolism.Hormones control our hunger, energy and cravings (HEC). A hormone imbalance impacts the feeling of being full.

What Exercise is Best for You?

Every day you hear pro’s and con’s of various types of workouts. Designing a fitness plan that works for you and does not put you at risk for injury is important when you want to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Remember when you were a kid and running, jumping and rolling around was just second nature? As we get older, physical activity becomes something that we know is important but sometimes we tend try and fit it into our schedule and easily find an excuse to skip it.

Developing a fitness plan should include some aerobic activity, strength training and improve your balance.

No Bones About It, You Need Vitamin D

You may take calcium supplements or naturally have a diet that is rich with calcium. However, if you are not taking in enough vitamin D, your body is not getting the calcium it needs. You must have vitamin D in order for your body to absorb the calcium and promote bone growth. Not getting enough vitamin D for kids results in soft and fragile bones. For adults lack of vitamin D contributes to osteoporosis or osteomalacia.

How to Relieve Chronic Pain, Fatigue and Insomnia

If you are feeling tired and suffer from chronic pain, you may not be getting enough magnesium. When you do not have enough magnesium in your system, your muscles will stay in a constant state of contraction causing pain and fatigue. Magnesium is one of six essential minerals and comprises 99% of the mineral content in your body.