Should You Take Supplements? Here’s How to Tell

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Should You Take Supplements? Here’s How to Tell

By: Molly Force, ND

Do you need to take supplements? The answer isn’t always straightforward. In a perfect world, all the nutrients we need are readily available from a well-rounded diet. However, many other factors come into play. Simply put, today’s world isn’t always conducive to a diet that meets all your needs.

Here are some questions to ask to determine if supplementation is the right choice for you.

Where do you get your food?

Conventional farming practices have led to nutrient loss in ...

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Recharge With a Spring Detox

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Recharge With a Spring Detox

By: Molly Force, ND

Spring is a time for renewal, rebirth, new beginnings – and spring cleaning. One survey found that almost 80% of us embark on at least one spring cleaning project at this time of the year, with bedrooms, closets, and kitchens being the top priorities. With this focus on fresh starts, it’s also a great time to focus on cleansing your body and recharging your health. After all, it was a long winter and taking some time to ...

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Balancing Estrogen and Progesterone

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Balancing Estrogen and Progesterone

By: Molly Force, ND

Hormonal health is all about balance.  Achieving the right balance can be a challenge, particularly for women at midlife. One of the most striking examples of this dynamic is found in women whose estrogen and progesterone balance is off-kilter. The wide range of resulting symptoms can be debilitating, and women can find themselves battling heavy periods, disruptive PMS, fatigue, and many more symptoms.

How can balance be restored for optimum well-being? Let’s take a look at how hormones ...

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Maintain Healthy Cortisol Levels: What You Need to Know

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Maintain Healthy Cortisol Levels: What You Need to Know

By: Molly Force, ND

Balance is the key element when it comes to cortisol, a hormone produced in your adrenal glands. Cortisol performs many vital functions, including:

  • Reducing inflammation
  • Regulating blood pressure
  • Metabolizing glucose
  • Assisting with circadian rhythm regulation
  • Formulating memories

Many of these tasks contribute to cortisol’s role in controlling the “flight or fight response.”  When your body senses danger, cortisol kicks in with the physiological responses that enable you to either flee the danger or fight it. Your heartbeat increases, blood flows to your major ...

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MAR
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Is Your Gut Healthy? How to Tell

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Is Your Gut Healthy? How to Tell

By: Molly Force, ND

How’s your gut health? A simple “gut check” is one of the most comprehensive ways to assess your overall well-being. Growing research points to the importance of the microbiome in a wide range of functions, from your immune system, to your weight, to your mental health and more.

The term microbiome refers to the trillions of microorganisms – bacteria, fungi, and other living microorganisms that exist in your gut. It’s a complex world, with hundreds of different kinds ...

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MAR
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Healing Steps Towards a Good Night’s Sleep

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Healing Steps Towards a Good Night’s Sleep

By: Molly Force, ND

“A good laugh and a long sleep are the two best cures for anything.” Irish proverb

Here’s an unfortunate irony: We all need a good night of sleep more than ever to effectively cope with the challenges of these often-stressful times. However, research shows that an increasing number of people are experiencing sleep disturbances since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Even in pre-pandemic times, the importance of sleep in maintaining our mental and physical health is often ...

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How Your Gut Health Affects Your Mental Health

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How Your Gut Health Affects Your Mental Health

By: Molly Force, ND

Recent years have seen a growing awareness of mental health issues, and, thankfully, more open conversations about addressing psychological challenges. However, many people remain unaware of new, exciting research on the connection between gut health and mental health. The connection between your digestive system and your brain can have a profound influence on your mental health, thanks to the complex communication network that exists between the two.

The Gut-Brain Axis

It may initially seem like a stretch to say ...

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How to Cultivate Your Microbiome, Part II: Vaginal Flora

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By: Mary Schroeder, ND, LAc

How to Cultivate Your Microbiome,

Part II: Vaginal Flora

If you have recurrent vaginal infections, you’ve likely been on a rollercoaster of antibiotic and antifungal medications, only to have the familiar symptoms return a month later. This tale is all too common, and can leave patients and doctors stumped and frustrated. Luckily, the ...

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JAN
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Healthy Glowing Skin Starts from Within

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By: Molly Force, ND

Healthy, glowing, wrinkle and blemish-free skin is something we take for granted when we’re young, but as we age, retaining that youthful glow becomes more challenging. This is partly the result of the natural aging process, and partly due to accumulated exposure to environmental toxins. Add in stressors like poor diet and gut health, dehydration, UV ...

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