Estrogen dominance (or dysestrogenism) occurs when our estrogen levels increase and become out of balance with our other reproductive hormones (like progesterone and testosterone). It’s a hormonal condition that’s becoming more and more common as a result of the many hormone-disrupting toxins we’re exposed to in our everyday lives. Many people are surprised to learn that estrogen dominance can occur in both women and men!  Also known as endocrine disruptors, a few of the hormone-harming ...

Good health isn't just about eating right and exercising. It's also about developing healthy habits that can help you remain healthy. Your daily decisions play a huge factor in your overall health, and putting an emphasis on daily routines will get you closer to your health goals. Here are five habits that will help you make the most of your health, both now and in the future.    1. Get Enough Sleep  Getting enough sleep ...

Vegetables are essential to a healthy diet, and fiber-rich vegetables have many additional health benefits. There are a number of veggies that are naturally rich in fiber and can help you meet your daily requirements. Let’s examine why eating fiber-rich veggies is beneficial and some of the best options.    Digestion Aid  Fiber plays a vital role in digestion by helping to move food through the digestive tract. Insoluble fibers like wheat bran and cellulose ...

Insulin resistance is a type of blood sugar condition that occurs when the body becomes less responsive to insulin, a pancreatic hormone. This incredibly important hormone is responsible for regulating blood sugar — a major fuel source for the body — and certain hormonal disorders, medications, and lifestyle factors can impair the body’s ability to regulate blood glucose levels. When this happens, the pancreas produces more insulin than it should — a condition known as ...

The butterfly-shaped thyroid gland is only about two inches in length, but don’t be fooled by its tiny size. This small-but-oh-so-mighty endocrine gland produces hormones that regulate everything from our metabolism and body temperature to our heart rate and menstrual cycle. After all, that’s why the month of January is all about promoting thyroid awareness, and why Dr. Fox and I have dedicated our careers to helping patients around the world with complex, chronic health ...

Every day, all day, our bodies work hard to take out the trash, from the normal processes our bodies naturally do to keep us alive, or from the extra burdens of environmental or chemical exposures (air, food, water, household products, medications, internal waste products, etc.). This is no easy task! We can help our bodies out by supporting daily detox in the choices we make, especially concerning the foods we eat. There are several ways ...