Category Archives: Wellness

Melatonin is a hormone secreted by the pineal gland which is located in the center of the brain. It regulates our circadian rhythm and the deep stages of sleep. It is in these deep stages of sleep that our immune system is stimulated and our body heals itself. The pineal gland controls the activities of […]

  Treatments for hormonal imbalance can include lifestyle changes and also hormone replacement. There are two types of hormone replacement therapies: bioidentical hormone therapy and synthetic hormones. What’s the Difference Between Bioidentical Hormones and Synthetic Hormones? Bioidentical hormones are hormones made of plant-based estrogens that are the same as the hormones our body naturally produces. […]

  Hormones are heavily involved in maintaining your metabolism, which in turn affects your energy levels. With so many hormones involved in complex interactions, however, it can be difficult to isolate exactly which hormones are responsible for these changes. As one hormone specialist notes, diagnosing hormonal imbalances requires practitioners to act as “medical detectives.” A […]