Hormone imbalances affect both men and women, young and old; and due to the large variety of symptoms hormone imbalances often go undiagnosed. For example, the symptoms, depending on the hormone and the issue, could show themselves in a low libido, insomnia, weight gain, weight loss, hair loss, or digestion issues. Often it can take years for a proper diagnosis, which then ... Continue Reading
Best Foods and Herbs to Inhibit Estrogen Dominance
This article provides a list of foods and herbs that help the body reverse the process of aromatization, a process that is a major factor in many common health problems. Aging and high levels of physical, chemical and emotional stress are associated with the loss of progesterone in women and testosterone in men. This process of converting androgenic hormones into estrogens is ... Continue Reading
Boosting Testosterone Levels Naturally
Men today generally have a lower sperm count than they did 60 years ago; or so say scientists who have been looking closely at the general trend. The lower sperm count, according to experts, is due to the fact that our bodies are bathed in a sea of estrogens, which compete for testosterone receptors in the body. Men are exposed to estrogens in the environment which ultimately ... Continue Reading
The Dangers of Steroids
Professional athletes perform at an elevated level, and the demands placed on their bodies are very high as well. During athletic careers, steroids might be considered in order to enhance their performance or recover from an injury faster. Although it has been proven that steroids are effective in both of those situations, the risks should be known by anyone who is even ... Continue Reading