Plastic exposure has been linked to cancer in multiple ways, one of which is through the presence of chemical additives in plastic known as plasticizers or endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs). These chemicals can mimic or interfere with the body’s natural hormones and have been linked to an increased risk of certain cancers, including breast cancer and [...]
Sadly, millions of women and girls absorb high levels of toxins every month thanks to lax manufacturing standards of tampons and sanitary pads. These products are loaded with highly absorbable industrial contaminants — the body takes in more toxins through the vaginal wall than through ingestion. Manufacturers are not required to list the ingredients used [...]
We often think of good health in terms of blood pressure or cholesterol levels, but your libido is also an important indicator. If yours has gone missing, it could be a red flag that important underlying health issues need to be addressed. People who turn to functional medicine for other health issues, such as low [...]
It’s not easy being female — the hormonal ups and downs each month through puberty and then menopause can range from mildly irritating to downright debilitating. Although many, if not most, women suffer from some degree of premenstrual syndrome (PMS), the extreme health and mood imbalances associated with PMS and menopause are a sign your [...]
It’s the time of the month that so many women dread, the PMS days. For some, premenstrual syndrome is simply an irritating inconvenience, but for others it is a cause of extreme suffering. Yet because it is so common, many women don’t take PMS seriously, even though the effect on their lives is serious indeed. [...]
Functional Interventions For Hidradenitis Suppurativa: A Case Report Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS), also known as acne inversa, is a inflammatory skin condition thought to be autoimmune in nature. Typically the bumps will occur under the armpits, inside the legs and under the breasts. It has been suggested that the underlying causes of HS range anywhere from [...]
CLICK HERE FOR A FREE CALL While the eight-to-five workday may suit a man’s physiology, female researchers are finding women can capitalize on periods of heightened creativity, productivity, enhanced communication, and reflection depending on where they are in their menstrual cycle. We tend to think of female hormonal cycles as problematic or negative, but the [...]
CLICK HERE FOR A FREE CALL If you are planning to conceive a child, it’s worth paying attention to the factors that contribute to the autism spectrum disorders — science shows many of them begin preconception. Although autism prevention isn’t a guarantee, you can improve your future child’s chances of optimal neurological function by shoring [...]
CLICK HERE FOR A FREE CALL Popular culture relates post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to male war vets, but the truth is PTSD affects about twice as many women than men, women develop more symptoms, and PTSD lasts longer in women than men. A 2017 study showed that men are more likely to experience general traumatic [...]
CLICK HERE FOR A FREE CALL Researchers called the results of a study on stress “remarkable” because of how differently it affects the male and female brains. The results led them to call for an end to a “one-size-fits-all” approach to stress and mood disorders. In the study, researchers put male and female mice through [...]
