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Ten Conditions That Benefit from CoQ10

I was introduced to CoQ10 as an supplement about 4 years ago. At the time, I was in the middle of detoxing from mold, and I had already spent a lot of money on trying to heal. I was skeptical to try yet another thing, but the truth was that I was only about 50% better, which is not enough at all. So I tried it…

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15 Low-Cost Ways to Detox the Liver

The liver is responsible for hundreds of tasks in your body, including elimination of waste products, regulating energy, supporting metabolism, balancing hormones, and so much more. Read on to learn the symptoms of a toxic liver, and my top low-cost ways to detox your liver!

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Benefits of Light Detox: Red Light vs. ...

Do you know that incredible feeling you get when you tilt your head back, close your eyes, and just let the sunlight warm you for a few minutes? This is a form of light therapy! In this article, we’ll explore red light and near-infrared light, and how to use them for inflammation, blood flow, cellular health, and more!

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4 Simple Steps to Identify and Eliminate Toxic ...

Toxic molds are specific types of molds that produce mycotoxins. “Toxic Mold Syndrome” is a diagnosis associated with exposure to mold-contaminated environments. Read on to learn the four simple steps to properly identifying and eliminating toxic mold exposure!

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Supplements for People Who Can't Take Pills

I love supplements, but I don’t like swallowing a pile of pills in a day. Some people really struggle to swallow pills at all. Most kids won’t swallow pills. And then many people are so sensitive to new substances that whole pills might be too much. Read on to learn my solution to all these issues!

Black Cohosh and Menopause

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Hormone Balance After 40 Part 2 with Dr. Ronda Nelson

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We're back for part 2 of the interview with Dr. Ronda Nelson about hormone balance after 40 and dealing with some of the symptoms that can come as result of your hormones changing with age.

Click here to download an mp3 of "Hormone Balance After 40 Part 1 with Dr. Ronda Nelson."

Here's what you'll hear: 

Min 02:15 The transition from perimenopause to menopause

Min 05:30 Hot flushes & night sweats and when they start showing up

Min 07:00 Why we need to support the ovaries

Min 10:05 Taking care of the adrenals before perimenopause

Min 13:35 Night sweats

Min 16:10 Caring for the hypothalamus

Min 19:00 Benefits of Black cohosh & Sage

Min 20:50 Insomnia & Dr. Nelson's tips to help with sleep

Min 33:10 Irritated bladder problems & dealing with them

Min 39:45 Loss of integrity in the skin & Dr. Nelson’s remedies

 

To learn more about Dr. Ronda Nelson, you can visit her website here and follow her on social:

LEARN MY 25 SUPERFOODS FOR HORMONE SUPPORT!

Balancing your health and hormones can be about adding foods that taste great and give your body a boost, rather than just focusing on what you take away. As you fill your day with these delicious superfoods, you feel more satisfied and have less cravings. 

Grab the guide now and watch your hormones start to hum!

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Benefits of Black Cohosh

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Black Cohosh Root

Black Cohosh Root

Black cohosh is a root herb that is frequently used for menopausal symptoms, but it is a major help to fertility too.  Many women are trying to conceive at an older age, and thus are in perimenopause (the ten year period before menopause.) So black cohosh may just be the perfect herb for the older mama, and can benefit the younger mama too.

The mechanism with which black cohosh acts on female hormones is unclear.  It is documented to have an anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effect on the body, but how it alleviates hot flashes is unclear.  It has been found to have an effect on the central nervous system and modulate dopamine and serotonin.  It is also observed to have an effect on the hypothalamus-pituitary axis (HPA), the command center of the endocrine system.

In a 2012 study by Nadaoka, Yasue, Sami, and Kitagawa, extract of black cohosh improved markers of acute stress handling.  Could it be that black cohosh, in helping your body handle stress, decrease inflammation and prevent oxidation allows for better hormone production?

In a 2013 study conducted in Egypt on 100 women with PCOS, Black Cohosh outperformed the fertility drug Clomid, producing more favorable changes in LH level and FSH/LH ratio. In women with PCOS, often the ratio of LH (luteinizing hormone) to FSH (follicle stimulating hormone) is 3:1, whereas in healthy women it is about 1:1. This change in the LH to FSH ratio in PCOS cases is enough to disrupt ovulation and fertility. 

Black cohosh has been used successfully for PMS, insomnia, menstrual cramps and menstrual irregularities.  

Due to modern stressors, today even women in their 20s can have hot flashes.  I think black cohosh is an herb worth exploring, especially if you’ve been told you have low estrogen or have experienced some of the symptoms I described above.

When we treat hormones, we always need to look at root causes as well.  If you have not yet taken our Hidden Hormone Stressors quiz, we invite you to do so here!

Sending Love for Your Hormones, Bridgit