Andrea Maxim, ND Breakdown of Today’s Video: 0:45 – Body Changes as we age 0:58 – Peri-menopause is causing most of the menopausal weight gain 1:38 – Estrogen deficiency causing menopausal weight gain 2:25 – Treating the hormonal deficiencies 2:40 – What menopause hormones to test for 3:00 – Difference between saliva/urine versus blood testing […]
by Dr. Andrea Maxim, ND Estrogen Dominance This is what happens when we become exposed to excessive amounts of xenoestrogens, man-made estrogens that mimic our natural estrogen. These are found in personal care products, linings of food cans, herbicides and pesticides on our food, the water supply and in plastic Tupperware and water bottles. 12 […]
by Dr. Andrea Maxim, ND and Author Can Goitrogenic Foods Affect our Thyroid Health? If you do not have a thyroid issue, it will not create one, but if your thyroid is under active (hypothyroid) it is thought that they can actually worsen your condition, if it is not being managed medically or naturally already. How […]
Chronic Stress May Boost Stroke Risk Written by Dr. Andrea Maxim, Naturopathic Doctor Stress can never be avoided but our interpretation of stress can be managed to prevent the onset of illnesses associated with chronic stress. A recent study showed that people scoring high on stress questionnaires, usually due to deaths in the family, divorce or […]
Again, Exercise Improves Diabetes Outcome Written by Dr. Andrea Maxim, Naturopathic Doctor This is not new information but one that needs to be drilled home – You Must Exercise, regardless of health condition. Exercise is one of the most critical prescriptions to my diabetic patients and to anyone who is suffering from diabetes. Exercise improves […]
Study: Achieving Normal Blood Glucose Levels Just Once Improves Long-Term Outcome Written by Dr. Andrea Maxim, Naturopathic Doctor Researchers tested 1990 prediabetic patients on the Diabetes Prevention Program. Of these, 736 patients were randomized to an intensive lifestyle program, 647 were prescribed metformin and 607 were placebo. The study found that just under 900 of these patients […]
Red Clover Isoflavone for Hot Flashes and Night Sweats in Postmenopausal Women Written by Andrea Maxim, Naturopathic Doctor Herbs like black cohosh and wild yam have been used in most menopausal support formulas. Red clover may also be another herb to add to your menopause treatment kit. Just over 100 women, ages 40+ were assigned to two […]
Black Cohosh Helps Women with Tamoxifen-treated Breast Cancer with Menopausal Complaints Written by Andrea Maxim, Naturopathic Doctor Conventional medicine uses antihormone and antiestrogen therapies like tamoxifen to treat breast cancer patients. These patients often develop or have aggravated symptoms of menopause. Black cohosh has been shown to be on of the most studied and successful herbs at balancing hormones […]
Written by Andrea Maxim, Naturopathic Doctor Walnuts are not just yummy to eat, they’re actually good for your nuts too! Young, healthy men (ages 21 to 35) who consumed 75g of whole-shelled walnuts every day for 12-weeks saw improvement to sperm vitality, motility and morphology compared to those who avoided nuts all together. 12 SIMPLE […]
MAXIMize Your Hormones TODAY! Written by Andrea Maxim, Naturopathic Doctor Our hormones act like a biological symphony with the brain as the conductor. Every swing of the baton send new surges of hormones from the brain to the appropriate organ in order to maintain our body temperature, metabolism, energy levels, sleep rhythms, sex drive and keep us […]