With life expectancy doubling over the last century, 50 is the new 30. But people nowadays don’t just want to live longer, they want to stay healthy and thrive in those later years too. Life after 40 often brings a heightened focus on health and well-being. Many people start taking a more proactive, preventative approachContinue reading “Health tests to get between ages 40 and 60, according to longevity experts”
Category Archives: Hormonal (Endocrine) Imbalances
What is your menstrual cycle telling you?
(As seen on the IMI website) When you hear the word menstruation, what do you think of? For many of you, you may think of PMS, cramps, heavy bleeding, headaches and fatigue. While these symptoms are an expected part of the female experience, it doesn’t mean these symptoms are healthy – or a necessary wayContinue reading “What is your menstrual cycle telling you?”
Mood swings? Depressed? Irritated and angry all the time? How to care for your mental health.
If you know 4 women, chances are one of them struggles with depression, anxiety or some other mental health issue. Mental disorders affect 1 in 4 women. Women (and men) in all walks of life can be affected and at any point in their lives. Furthermore, nearly 1 in 4 Hong Kong children and adolescents sufferedContinue reading “Mood swings? Depressed? Irritated and angry all the time? How to care for your mental health.”
Successful fertility outcomes: what experts are doing nowadays
Is your body baby-friendly? Various factors affect your ability to conceive and carry a healthy baby to term. A successful embryo transfer doesn’t necessarily translate into a successful pregnancy (that is why the average success rate for IVF is only 20 to 40%). You may have been trying to conceive naturally for months or years, orContinue reading “Successful fertility outcomes: what experts are doing nowadays”
Why millennials are aging faster than previous generations (and what you can do about it)
In recent news, it has been reported that Millennials (those born from the early 80s to 1996) are facing a faster decline in health compared to older generations, countering conventional expectations that the health-savvy generation would enjoy increased longevity. A few years ago, a Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) study revealed that a third ofContinue reading “Why millennials are aging faster than previous generations (and what you can do about it)”
What to eat to support each phase of your menstrual cycle
How much thought goes into your daily food choices? We know that what we eat impacts our physical health, mood and weight, but did you know that it can affect your menstrual cycle as well? Different Phases = Different Symptoms/ Needs Are you irritable, hostile, anxious or depressed before your period? Or perhaps your periodContinue reading “What to eat to support each phase of your menstrual cycle”
2023 Dirty Dozen: foods with the most pesticides
The 2023 Dirty Dozen™ List is out! Here are the foods that contain the most pesticide residues: The list is released each year by the Environmental Working Group (EWG), a nonprofit consumer advocacy organization which uses more than 40,000 produce samples tested by the Food and Drug Administration and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. If yourContinue reading “2023 Dirty Dozen: foods with the most pesticides”
Insomnia, heart attacks and tips for a more restful sleep
People with insomnia are nearly 70% more likely to have a heart attack, compared to those who do not have the sleep disorder, according to a large analysis presented yesterday at the American College of Cardiology’s annual conference. The new study published yesterday in Clinical Cardiology was conducted by an international team of researchers who examinedContinue reading “Insomnia, heart attacks and tips for a more restful sleep”
Intermittent fasting: is it worth the hype?
Intermittent fasting is becoming a popular weight loss dieting strategy. You may have heard that intermittent fasting is a way to manage your weight and prevent, or even reverse, some forms of disease. But is it all it’s cracked up to be? What is intermittent fasting? Intermittent fasting an eating plan that switches between fastingContinue reading “Intermittent fasting: is it worth the hype?”
How to prepare your body for a healthy, optimal pregnancy
Planning to have a baby soon? Dr. Ardyce Yik ND offers the following tips to help you get started on your pre-pregnancy journey. Irregular periods or extremely painful periods? You need to ovulate to fall pregnant, and a regular menstrual cycle is an indication that you are ovulating when you’re supposed to. Excruciating pain duringContinue reading “How to prepare your body for a healthy, optimal pregnancy”
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