Month: May 2023

What’s one easy morning routine, popular amongst doctors, elite athletes, and high-achievers? Consuming a healthy morning electrolyte super drink. One of the most powerful habits to set up your ideal day. In this quick post, I’ll share the benefits of consuming electrolyte-rich, supplement-infused morning water. And how you can easily make your own. Myriad Benefits…

Key takeaways:~ Selective IgA deficiency is found in approximately 1% of the population~ The majority of people with IgA deficiency have no symptoms, but it can increase the risk of intestinal or respiratory infections, as well as allergies.~ IgA deficiency can be (partly) genetic, or it can be due to other causes such as medications…

When you need an early-morning caffeine fix or an afternoon pick-me-up, Starbucks might be your go-to spot for a cup of coffee or yummy espresso drink. But certain Starbucks drinks are complete sugar bombs, thanks to syrups, drizzles, whipped cream, and even cookie crumbles. “Many coffee and matcha tea drinks add sugar to reduce the bitterness,”…

Thyroid-stimulating hormone, commonly referred to as TSH, is the most sensitive marker of thyroid function. It’s released from the pituitary gland in the brain but acts on the thyroid gland, therefore, controlling the activity of the thyroid hormones that regulate metabolism, body temperature, bone growth, nervous system development, and blood pressure regulation. So high or…

Progesterone is a sex steroid hormone that plays an essential role in regulating menstruation and supporting women’s reproductive health. It also acts on other bodily processes and impacts cognitive outcomes, body temperature, memory, and age-related clinical conditions. So exceptionally high or low levels of progesterone can have various health implications that should be addressed with…

The hormone estradiol is one of three main forms of estrogen—a prominent female sex hormone. Estradiol has a profound impact on reproductive health and regulating menstruation, and it also impacts other body systems such as the cardiovascular system (including the heart and blood vessels) and the musculoskeletal system (including your bones, ligaments, cartilage, and tendons)….

Accounting for over 70% of deaths worldwide, chronic diseases – such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and cancer – are well-known for their long-term, progressive nature. As one of the leading causes of disability, chronic health conditions not only affect the individual’s quality of life but also significantly impact society’s economic burden. These conditions have traditionally been…