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Are You Worried About Coming Off HRT?

tracyg — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 17:38:37 +0000

Are you currently using Hormone Replacement Therapy and not sure about the safest way to get off of it? Have you thought of using Bioidentical Hormones? Maybe this article will give you some ideas! [...]

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In the News: Study Looks at Fat and Sleep

tracyg — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 20:54:01 +0000

How did you sleep last night? We’ve heard all our lives about how important sleep is to our overall health and energy levels, but recent studies also indicate that sleep — or the lack thereof — can have an impact our on waistlines as well.

A study released today by Wake Forest University School of Medicine found that the lack of sleep could lead to an increase in fat accumulating around vital organs, resulting in higher rates of metabolic diseases.

The results showed a connection between getting six or fewer hours of sleep and unhealthy visceral fat. The study also showed a connection in those who slept more than eight hours a night, though more slight.

“We put a lot of stock in diet,” said Dr. Kristen Hairston, an assistant professor of endocrinology and metabolism and lead author on the study. “But this study brings up some interesting questions about the way we live.

“We may need to start looking at other behaviors — besides daily food choices — that could be contributing to the obesity epidemic in younger age groups.

The 411 on Vitamin D

tracyg — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 19:26:24 +0000

(Note: Once a month, we’ve decided to highlight a supplement important to your health. If there is a particular supplement you’re interested in learning more about, please let us know in the comments section.)

Many times, when we think of vitamin D, we think about the sun. There are actually two major forms of vitamin D, a fat-soluble prohormone. The body gets vitamin D from food and supplements, as well as sun exposure, and then through two internal reactions, the vitamin D can be used.

Vitamin D is good for your bones. Without it, bones can become brittle or thin. Some studies have shown the positive, healthful impact vitamin D can have on some cancers, and research shows that it may play a roll in preventing and reversing some coronary and cardiovascular disease.

Some natural food sources of vitamin D include beef liver, some mushrooms, fish liver oils and some fatty fish.

As with all medicines and supplements, there is a risk of overdose. Contact us if you have questions about what vitamin D can do for your health!