Did you know that nearly 11 percent of U.S. adults have a food allergy? On top of that, at least one-fifth of the population deals with a food intolerance or sensitivity — often without realizing it.^1,2 

Many of the ingredients and additives in today’s highly processed, nutrient-poor food supply ha...

Happy holiday (happy holiday)

Happy holiday (happy holiday)

While the merry bells keep ringing

Happy holiday to you!

Want to feel the joy in this classic tune amidst the holiday madness? Look no further than your hormones! In this article, we’ll explore how to harness your body’s natural feel-go...

The kidney is the most in-demand organ in the U.S — almost 90 percent of Americans on the national transplant waiting list are waiting for one. These people have end-stage chronic kidney disease (CKD).^1,2 

CKD affects 37 million individuals in the country. It’s especially common among people with d...

Type-2 diabetes (T2D) is a metabolic condition in which your cells have lost the ability to respond to the hormone called insulin. Plus, your pancreas has become dysfunctional so that it doesn’t produce as much insulin as it should.¹ 

The result is consistently high levels of glucose (blood sugar)....

Migraine is more than just a headache. It’s a complex brain disorder that’s often inherited in families.¹ 

Migraine is the world’s third most common disease. It’s also one of the 10 most disabling illnesses globally. In the U.S. alone, it affects more than 37 million men, women, and children. It’s ...

Almost 1 billion people worldwide had mental disorders in 2019. On top of that, cases of depression and anxiety rose by over 25 percent in the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic.¹ More people are only expected to get treated for mental problems in the next decades. But at times, drugs and therapy f...

Snorers are often the target of jokes.¹ But snoring is one of the symptoms of a disorder called obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). In OSA, the collapse of the airway stops the flow of air into the lungs and lowers blood oxygen levels. This leads to abnormal breathing and frequent awakenings during sleep...

The foods we eat influence our hormones in different ways. First, they provide our bodies with the raw materials needed for hormone production. Second, they promote or hinder the release of hormones. Third, certain foods contain endocrine disruptors. These natural or man-made substances interfere wi...

During menopause, a large drop in women's sex hormone levels leads to various symptoms. Such symptoms are often associated with a decreased quality of life.¹ One way to address this problem is hormone replacement therapy (HRT). HRT is medication involving sex hormones produced outside the body. It a...

Menopause is a natural process in women’s lives. People think of menopause as a time when estrogen levels drop.¹ But by the time estrogen declines, the other sex hormones are almost gone. In most menopausal women, progesterone is hardly measurable, and testosterone is usually only around 15 percent ...