Supporting what goes on between the sheets…
Sexual health is far more than what goes on between the sheets: factors such as hormones, stress level, and physical and emotional health each play a very important role. In this easy to understand educational video, Dr. Carrie Decker explains the roles that estrogen, testosterone, and DHEA play in sexual health, and the unavoidable challenges that we all face with age. Dr. Decker gives medical insights to why men often have morning erections while women may have midcycle libido surges. The hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis and the role of the adrenal glands in sexual function are discussed. Dr. Decker concludes with discussion of general tools that support adrenal health and sexual function.
Intermittent Fasting, Part 2 of 2
The clinical data on intermittent fasting, and comparisons with caloric-restriction diets In this two-part series, Dr. Michael Brown, ND, takes a comprehensive look at this popular and trending approach to a healthier lifestyle. In Part I, a look at the different approaches to intermittent fasting and how nighttime eating can adversely affect health. In…
Fighting Live Viruses with Dead Bacteria
Heat-killed Lactobacillus plantarum L-137 for respiratory health, immune function, and antiviral support Lactobacillus plantarum is a type of lactic acid bacteria found in a variety of fermented foods. The heat-killed version of a specific strain of this bacteria, L. plantarum L-137 (HK L-137), has been shown to enhance immune activity, support respiratory health, and…
Pine Bark for Blood Vessels Big and Small, Part 1 of 2
A natural solution for high blood pressure, hemorrhoids, and varicose veins At first glance, the ailments of high blood pressure, hemorrhoids, and varicose veins seem to have little in common. As any holistically trained healthcare provider knows, however, these conditions all share one common cause: poor vascular health. Also known as the circulatory system,…
