by Helen Perks | Blog, Hormones, Mental Health, Metabolic
As the darker months roll in, many of us experience sluggishness, low mood, and a lack of energy. These could be signs of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a type of depression that occurs at the same time each year, typically during autumn and winter. While...
by Helen Perks | Blog, Hormones, Women's Health
For many women, the menopause transition brings with it an unwanted side effect: weight gain. Even if you maintain the same eating habits and activity levels as before, those extra pounds can seem to creep up year after year. So why does this happen, and more...
by Helen Perks | Hormones
Summary: Our hormones maintain the chemical balance in the body. The menstrual cycle in women triggers the production of some important hormones like estrogen, progesterone and testosterone. When the ovaries stop functioning, whether due to age (menopause) or due to...
by Helen Perks | Hormones
If you’ve been trying to have a baby, celiac disease and fertility problems may be standing in your way. It may be hard to believe but celiac disease, which causes an allergy to gluten, can actually lead to fertility problems in both men and women. The exact reasons...
by Helen Perks | Hormones
Summary: Ever since the World Health Organization (WHO) released it’s findings regarding traditional hormone replacement therapy (HRT), women have been looking for alternatives. Suzanne Somer’s book, The Sexy Years, introduced many of us to the term...
by Helen Perks | Hormones
Hormones… they certainly don’t get much respect at times. What do they have to do with happiness? Actually, hormones play a big role in this feeling, and we are wise to learn about what factors they play in this area and what we can do to capitalize on them. How...
