5 Supplements to Lower Estrogen Dominance

5 Supplements to Lower Estrogen Dominance

We are bombarded with environmental estrogens called xenoestrogens that can mimic estrogen in the body. These can be found in plastics, cosmetics, pesticides, chemicals and more but did you know that too much estrogen upsets the body’s delicate balance of hormones? Some of the most common female estrogen-dominant conditions are PMS, endometriosis, abnormal PAP tests, ovarian cysts, heavy periods, hormonal acne and the list goes on.

Meditation might be the answer to reduce stress and anxiety during the holidays.

Meditation might be the answer to reduce stress and anxiety during the holidays.

Research shows the effectiveness of mindfulness training on stress reduction and reducing negative mood states, as well as for improving the emotional well-being and quality of life of individuals dealing with chronic physical illness (eg, hypertension, human immunodeficiency virus, depression secondary to pain).

Can Mindful Eating Help You Lose Weight?  

Can Mindful Eating Help You Lose Weight?   

The gut is now considered to be “our second brain”. There are many series of hormonal signals between the gut and the nervous system especially while we eat. According to a Harvard report, it seems to take about 20 minutes for the brain to register satiety (fullness), so if someone eats too quickly, satiety may occur after overeating instead of putting a stop to it.

Canadian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for children in their early years released.

Canadian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for children in their early years released.

The Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP) came up with a 24-hour movement guidelines for children. These 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for the Early Years (ages 0-4) show there is an important relationship between how much sleep, sedentary behaviour and physical activity children get in a 24-hour period.

Yes, you can treat arthritis naturally. Here are 3 tips on how to decrease inflammation.

Yes, you can treat arthritis naturally. Here are 3 tips on how to decrease inflammation.

Arthritis is very common but not very well understood. Common joint symptoms include swelling, pain, stiffness and decreased range of motion. The most common type of arthritis is osteoarthritis and it is a degenerative joint disease that it’s made worse by inflammation elsewhere in the body