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Demystifying Wellness Buzzwords: What Toxins and Detox Really Mean
‘Detox’ is a buzzword that’s been overused and misunderstood in the wellness world. While toxins do exist, your body is already equipped with a powerful detox system involving the liver, kidneys, and more. So before reaching for that pricey juice cleanse, learn how to truly support your body’s natural detox processes with simple, sustainable habits.
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90’s Nutrition Myths That Just Won’t Quit (and What You Should Know Now)
Still rocking those ’90s nutrition tips like they’re your old flannel shirt? It’s time to move on. Eggs aren’t out to ruin your heart, carbs aren’t plotting against your waistline, and eating after 8 p.m. isn’t a dietary crime. Here’s a look at nine outdated beliefs that need to be retired, and the real talk…
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Spent Your Life Yo-Yo Dieting? How It Impacts Your Metabolism
Yo-yo dieting doesn’t just affect your waistline—it can have lasting impacts on your metabolism and overall health. Discover how this common pattern slows down your metabolism, disrupts hormonal balance, and makes long-term weight management more challenging.
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Perimenopause and Weight Management: Understanding the Changes and Solutions
Perimenopause and menopause bring significant hormonal shifts that can challenge weight management and metabolism. From fluctuating estrogen levels contributing to increased abdominal fat and insulin resistance to sleep disruptions and mood changes affecting appetite, these stages can make weight regulation difficult.
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21 Odd Symptoms of Perimenopause
Perimenopause is often an unexpected journey, not just because of its timing but due to the sheer range of symptoms that can accompany it. While classic signs like hot flashes and mood swings are widely known, many women are taken aback by lesser-recognized changes such as heart palpitations, electric shock sensations, or even tinnitus.
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What Happens During Perimenopause (and is it happening to you?)
Perimenopause, which can start as early as the mid-30s, brings significant hormonal changes that impact the body and mind. Symptoms like irregular periods, hot flashes, and mood swings can signal this transitional phase. Understanding these signs and how perimenopause differs from menopause is key to managing symptoms and maintaining well-being during this time.
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The Body’s Symphony: Where Hormones Are Produced and How They Regulate Your Health
Discover how and where your body produces vital hormones and regulates essential functions, from growth and metabolism to stress response and sleep.
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The Hidden Power of Hormones: Essential to Your Body, Yet Widely Misunderstood
Hormones are the body’s unsung heroes, crucial yet often misunderstood. These chemical messengers control everything from metabolism and growth to mood and reproductive health, working tirelessly to maintain balance. Yet, when they fall out of sync, the impact can ripple through physical and mental well-being.
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How Resistant Starches Can Aid Weight Loss: Benefits and Tips
Resistant starch, found in cooked and cooled foods like potatoes and rice, offers surprising benefits for weight loss and health. Acting similarly to dietary fiber, it aids in satiety, blood sugar control, and supports gut health.
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Why CICO May Not be King
While the CICO (Calories In, Calories Out) principle is often considered the gold standard for weight loss, it’s not the full story for everyone. For some, factors like hormonal imbalances, metabolic adaptation, medication use, and lifestyle habits can complicate how the body responds to a caloric deficit.