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The gut is the gateway to your health. We discuss common questions about how to optimize gut health from a functional perspective.
Hormone Health
Hormones determine overall health in many different ways. We cover topics like menopause and general hormone health.
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17 Best Gut Health Supplements For Bloating, Weight Loss, and More
Everything in the body is connected. An unhealthy gut can lead to various chronic health concerns, including a weakened immune system, diabetes, anxiety, and depression.

7 Ways to Reduce Gut Inflammation
Gut bacteria are an increasingly hot topic in nutritional science and even psychiatry. Chances are, you probably already know that gut inflammation — and chronic

Menopausal Joint Pain: Treatments, Remedies & Warning Signs
For women, menopause can present mental, emotional, and physical challenges. Menopause is a natural stage of a woman’s life when certain hormone levels decline, causing

Can itchy skin at night be caused by menopausal hormone imbalance?
Is itchiness a symptom of menopause? Though it’s not as well-known as hot flashes and mood swings, itchiness on the face, body, and/or genitals can

Hair Loss During Menopause [Causes, Treatment, & Prevention]
Hair loss is a common menopause symptom alongside insomnia, hot flashes, and menopausal weight gain. Some studies show that more than 50% of postmenopausal women

Gut Health Tests: Pros/Cons & At-Home vs. At the Doctor
Getting the right gut health tests helps you identify existing problems and plan the best treatments to optimize your gut. How can I test my

Changes to Sex After Menopause & How to Sustain Intimacy
You felt prepared for the hot flashes and mood swings that accompany menopause. Low libido, though, may catch you by surprise. This is understandable, as

Alternatives to Hormone Replacement Therapy: What You Need to Know
The benefits of hormone replacement therapy can be life changing for women going through menopause. For some menopausal women, HRT may stop symptoms entirely. While

Making Sense of Serotonin’s Role In The Gut-Brain Connection
The gut-brain axis (GBA) isn’t just a buzzword in the health and wellness field. The GBA refers to bidirectional communication between the central nervous system