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Hormones and Sleep
Are you waking up between 2 and 4 am and no matter what you do you can’t go back to sleep? Or do you have trouble falling asleep? Insomnia can take different forms and yes your hormones could be at the root of any of these patterns! How do your hormones affect your...
Polyphenols and your gut
In our functional medicine practice gut health is a major presenting focus, as many patients suffer from bloating, gas, irregular bowel movements and pain. Polyphenols can be one of the many important nutrients to help change the game in our gut and boost and fortify...
Cramps, suffering…say bye bye to period pain!
Periods do not have to cause pain, yet we believe, as women, that this is a natural process- and the only solution is Midol and synthetic birth control? Not true! The truth is there are steps we can take to improve our hormonal balance and stop the suffering. If we...
End Heavy Periods- Here’s how!
Do you spend a few days every month curled up in the fetal position, losing valuable work or school days, or not able to do activities you enjoy due to heavy bleeding? Let’s talk normal- this is not normal, and you don’t have to accept it. A normal period occurs...
Fatigue and your Hormones
Dragging and wondering why? Look at your hormones, they could be the key! Hormone balance is essential for optimal energy. Many different hormones can factor into energy balance, let’s dive into some of the key players: Cortisol: Hormones are like Golidlocks- they...
Boosting immunity with vitamins and minerals
The coronavirus pandemic has many of us scared and seeking to find answers and ideas for evading this severe illness. No one can give out a sure fire formula to avoid catching this- so please run away from any site online that claims such- but we do know that buffing...
Diet, Exercise and Estrogen Dominance
Many women ask me why is their weight, mood or period going crazy in their late 30s to late 40s? The culprit is usually a rollercoaster of estrogen patterns often predominantly estrogen spiking- a condition often referred to as estrogen dominance or estrogen excess. ...
Best foods for shiny hair and beautiful skin
At Highlands Health and Wellness we are always looking for ways to improve your health naturally and here are our top 5 foods for healthy hair and skin: Dark Chocolate- Yes! This is one of my favorite treats and it can help provide zinc for healthy skin texture and...
DETOX SUPPORT FOR LIVER REPAIR
Liver detoxification is a popular topic, particularly early in any new year, and there are many nutrients that can help support any liver detoxification program. Let’s dive into the key players: Milk Thistle- this important herb helps eliminate toxins and...