American’s are packing on the pounds in record numbers — and it’s not just burgers and ice cream doing it. There are factors at work triggering the trend toward obesity that even the most careful dieters among us may not be aware of or know how to do anything about…

While menopause means not having to deal with a period anymore, it can also mean weight gain, hot flashes, anxiety and moodiness. But that decrease in estrogen is more than annoying… These inevitable hormonal changes can significantly impact some surprising body parts…

More than 60 percent of adults with suboptimal thyroid function don’t have symptoms, at least not ones that they recognize, and testing is leaving them in the dark. So, what are the symptoms of low thyroid levels? In addition to unexplained weight gain, you can experience dry skin, thinning hair, anxiety, depression and even brain fog. If that sounds like you, it’s time to bring your thyroid back to life.

The adrenal glands are responsible for producing around 50 different hormones and helping with blood sugar regulation, stress adaptation, immunity and gut health. But when they’re stressed, your body pays the price…

Last week, I wrote about ways for men to enhance testosterone levels. Now let’s focus on testosterone and oxytocin hormone replacement for women. But first, let’s review the most common symptoms women can experience as a result of low testosterone…

Low energy is the worst. It can add to your stress because let’s face it, life goes on whether you feel up to it or not, right? But the lack of energy is also depressing. If you’re battling low energy, hormone issues could be at the core of your ebbing energy stores…

If you’re not getting quality sleep, you’re missing out on sleep’s biggest benefit: the prevention and reversal of most chronic illness. Because sleep is when your cells and systems do some of their most important work.

Unbalanced or poorly functioning hormones are an often overlooked cause of unwanted weight gain. The hormones involved include cortisol, thyroid, DHEA, aldosterone, growth hormone, progesterone, testosterone, and estrogen.

In case you need more reasons to have sex, there are some surprising health benefits of sex for men that might just motivate you to grab your partner.

Custom-compounded bio-identical hormone therapy has been widely used and popular among doctors who practice endocrinology — the treatment of diseases related to hormones. That is, until now…

DIM, a natural substance taken from vegetables, is believed by researchers to help the immune system protect you against cancer. Studies also show that this impressive supplement helps the body detox itself, escaping the harmful effects of the chemical contaminants that surround us.