If you’re currently trying to lose weight, you’re certainly not alone. After all, society’s idea of beauty doesn’t include stretch marks or fat rolls. And even though wanting to lose weight is a good idea if you’re overweight, it’s not helpful if you’re only focused on your appearance. Instead, achieving and maintaining your optimal weight should be about health more … Read More
Eventually, you’re going to reach menopause. Every woman does, but when it happens varies widely for each individual. Going through menopause also takes a fairly long amount of time, ranging anywhere from two years to over a decade. Menopausal symptoms can be very mild, so that you hardly even notice, or very extreme. Depending on your tolerance for discomfort and the … Read More
As with any type of medication, testosterone replacement therapy comes with side effects. It’s important to read about and understand the potential side effects before taking anything new for two reasons. One, you and your doctor need to decide whether the potential side effects are worth the risk. You should also do this risk analysis when you’re taking over-the-counter medications. … Read More
Many people struggle to maintain or achieve their optimal weight. While being overweight often directly related to diet and exercise (or the lack thereof), you can’t always control your weight as easily as making lifestyle changes. In fact, reducing your calorie intake may have the opposite effect even if there is nothing wrong with your thyroid. And if your thyroid is not … Read More