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How Does Exercise Influence Your Cortisol Levels?

By Lauren Bedosky

Does the stress of working out help or harm regulation of this critical hormone? Read on to learn more.

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How to Increase Your Testosterone — Naturally

By Catherine Guthrie

Men are confronting an unprecedented decline in testosterone. Consider these 11 lifestyle-based tips to protect your T.

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The Stages of Menopause + How to Support Your Body

With Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT
Season 7, Episode 5

Menopause is a normal physiological process that affects every woman at some point in their life, yet it’s only as of late that it’s being discussed more openly. Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT, discusses what happens to our bodies during menopause and its various stages, the symptoms one can expect and why they occur, and the lifestyle habits and behaviors we can implement to support our bodies during this transitional time.

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Can Zinc Help Increase Your Sex Drive?

By Mo Perry

Studies have shown that maintaining optimal levels of zinc can play a significant role in improving libido. Find out more.

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How DHEA Levels Affect Your Sex Drive

By Mo Perry

DHEA (Dehydroepiandrosterone) is a precursor to testosterone, which stimulates the libido in both men and women.

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How to Identify Physical Hunger

By Jessie Sholl

Physical hunger is the sensation that signals you to eat when your body needs nourishment. However, there are many underlying factors that contribute to this feeling.

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How to Balance Your Cortisol Levels Naturally

By Elizabeth Millard

The “stress hormone” cortisol is essential for energy and health, but when it’s out of balance, you are too. Learn how to manage low cortisol levels and high cortisol levels to keep inflammation, cravings, and belly fat at bay.

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How Chronic Inflammation Affects Your Health

By Mo Perry

Our bodies need inflammation to fight off infection, but too much of it for too long can spur a wide range of illnesses. Learning to manage it effectively is key.

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Should I Use Melatonin to Help Me Fall Asleep?

By Mo Perry

Here are the pros and cons of supplementing with melatonin, including whole-food sources of the hormone.

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Making Peace With Menopause

By Courtney Helgoe

This stage of life is often shrouded in mystery. But it doesn’t have to be.

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5 Markers For Every Health-Conscious Person to Know

By Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT

Regularly testing for and tracking these markers can provide invaluable insights to the course of your health journey.

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How to Balance Your Blood Sugar

With Samantha McKinney, RD
Season 5, Episode 12

It’s estimated that as many as one in three U.S. adults have impaired blood-sugar control — and most are unaware until disease diagnosis. This often means missing months or years of opportunities to intervene with lifestyle habits. Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT, explains how blood sugar impacts nearly every aspect of our health and walks us through the many things we can do to better control it.

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Low-Fat Diets Linked to Low Testosterone

By Craig Cox

Higher-fat diets are associated with higher levels of testosterone, according to three small studies.

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Do the Chemicals in Single-Serve Coffee Pods Disrupt Hormones?

By Marco Dregni

A recent study looked at estrogenic chemicals in pod- brewed coffee. Here’s what it found out.

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Is Adrenal Fatigue a Real  Thing?

By Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT

Learn about this energy-depleting hormonal condition.

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Why Autoimmune Diseases Are on the Rise — Especially After COVID

By Mo Perry

Lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and other autoimmune conditions are on the rise, partly because of the prevalence of long COVID. Discover what can trigger autoimmunity and how a functional-medicine approach can help.

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How Do Phthalates in Personal-Care Products Affect My Health?

By Jessie Sholl

Phthalates are endocrine-disrupters, and Black women might be more vulnerable to phthalate exposure. Here’s why.

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How Do Hormones Influence Alcohol Tolerance?

By Mo Perry

Estrogen levels can influence how quickly we metabolize alcohol. Here’s how.

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How Do Parabens in Personal-Care Products Affect My Health?

By Jessie Sholl

Learn what parabens are and how to avoid them.

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