In almost every article I’ve written, especially on the topics of hormones and brain health, I have highlighted the influence that the tiny bugs that inhabit our digestive tract have on our wellness. If you want to optimize your mood and/or endocrine system, you can’t ignore the importance of these gut microbiota. The microbes...
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How to Balance Your Hormones by Supporting Your Liver Health: Part II
The Link Between the Liver and Hormones
With over 500 functions, our liver impacts virtually every organ system. Although it is most well-known for its role in detoxification and digestion, it does so much more. Some vital liver functions include: regulating many of the chemicals in the body processing all the blood leaving the stomach and intestines nutrient break down, balance,...
The Liver-Hormone Link: Part 1
Our liver has many vital functions in the body. Its most well-known role is detoxification. Digestion is a close second. Our liver is a master at metabolizing drugs and harmful compounds from our bodily processes and environmental exposures. It then transforms them into non-toxic byproducts to be excreted. It also regulates most chemicals in...
The Many Benefits of Melatonin: A Naturopathic and Functional Medicine Guide to Taming the Stress-Hormone Attack: Part II
Our hormones are potent and they regulate almost all bodily processes. So, any dysregulation in them can seriously impact our mind and body. In Part I, I discussed the stress hormone, cortisol. Although it is essential for optimal health, when it gets too high, it downregulates our other hormones, especially progesterone. This shift in...