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Endocrine Disruptors and Endometriosis: How To Detox Estrogen Naturally Through The Estrogen Detoxification Pathway
By now you probably know a lot about endometriosis – the intense pain, and severe fatigue. Inflammation, and high estrogen levels. And you know it’s fairly common, affecting over 5 million women in the US.
How to Protect Yourself From Xenoestrogens to Reduce Endo Pain
When you mention the word endometriosis to friends they may have no idea what you are talking about.
3 Important Factors Connecting Endometriosis to Your Gut Health
You’re probably aware that gut health is related to your immune system. In fact, taking care of your gut can help prevent a number of symptoms and diseases tied to your digestion like leaky gut, irritable…
Thickeners – What You Need to Know
Thickeners are one of many ingredients added to processed foods. And they do just that: thicken. They absorb water and form a gel-like consistency. They’re often used to make foods thick and creamy, without having to…
What to do About a Leaky Gut
Leaky gut is also known as increased intestinal permeability. It’s when the cells lining our intestines (gut) separate a bit from each other.
Low Carb Diet 101
Low carb diets have been popular on and off since the dawn of the Atkins fame (and maybe even earlier?).
If You Take Medications, You Need to Know About Grapefruit
It’s a vitamin C-rich citrus fruit that’s low in sugar and contains vitamin A, potassium, and fibre. It has a low glycemic index and does not spike your blood sugar when you eat it.
Prebiotics 101
Our gut microbes are alive, and they need to eat too. Their favourite foods are called “prebiotics” and include dietary fibre and resistant starch.
Intermittent Fasting 101: What is it and will it help me lose weight?
In a nutshell, intermittent fasting is just that: fasting intermittently. It’s limiting calorie intake during certain hours/day or days/week. It’s more of an eating pattern than a diet.
Creating a Mindset for Health
Mindset is sometimes called “the story we tell ourselves.” It’s our attitude toward things in our life. And we have control over our mindset.
Antioxidant Foods vs. Supplements
Antioxidants are just that: they fight (anti) oxidation. The chemical process of oxidation is like rusting metal. A molecule loses electrons and creates the infamous free radicals.
Your Thyroid: Foods and Nutrients to Help
Antioxidants are just that: they fight (anti) oxidation. The chemical process of oxidation is like rusting metal. A molecule loses electrons and creates the infamous free radicals.
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