How Hormones Affect Our Emotions When our body’s hormone balance is off, it can wreak havoc on our moods and emotions. Estrogen, the “female hormone,” can have a strong effect on women’s emotions. One’s estrogen level can vary widely during a monthly menstrual cycle, potentially causing a great number of symptoms. In addition to other…

It’s our hormones working together that regulate how our body works, so it’s crucial to maintain hormonal balance. When our hormones are out of whack, we can experience acne, rosacea, hair loss, low libido, digestive issues, migraine or other headaches, insomnia, unexplained weight gain or loss, mood swings, anxiety, depression, irregular periods, infertility and much…

Melanoma is the most serious and fastest-growing type of skin cancer, and skin cancer is the most common cancer in the country. Melanoma awareness is critical, as more than a million people in the U.S. get skin cancer each year. We all know that melanoma can be caused by UV radiation from the sun, tanning…

Stress describes the pressures we all face every day – physical, emotional, mental or even chemical. It activates your sympathetic nervous system, releasing stress hormones throughout your body, and this makes you ready to handle a sudden stressful event. It prepares you to take emergency action. But when there’s no relief from stress, no down…

Whether you’re anticipating roses and a lovely dinner on Valentine’s Day, or feel a twinge of loneliness about the holiday because you are not, an excellent way to care for yourself during the Valentine’s Day month – and anytime – is through mindful self-care. Think meditation and mantras. Did you know there are meditations specifically…

Your first step when you need help with healthy skin? Examine what you’re putting into your body. Research suggests that a nutritious diet, one that’s high in fruits and vegetables and low in saturated fats, not only keeps your body healthy in other ways but can also help keep you looking good. What you eat…