She’s always been a little tom-boy. A true daddy’s girl, with a career in a male-dominated field and preferring hockey games over shopping sprees. She loves to lift weights, hang with the guys, and knows how to hold her own. But does that mean she’s got to look like one too?! This one is for the girl who is struggling …
What is oxidative damage? Oxidative stress is the precursor to oxidative damage. Oxidative stress occurs when there is an imbalance between the production of free radicals and the body’s ability to counteract their damaging effects through neutralization with antioxidants. Oxidative damage is the harm sustained by cells and tissues that are unable to keep up with free radical production. You’re probably …
Earlier this year, as a result of my own women’s health and hormonal studies, I came to the conclusion that my liver was in need of some serious support (more on this in our next Detox vs. Detoxing post). You see, I’ve been plagued with symptoms of cystic acne, rogue hair growth, digestive woes, food sensitivities, insulin resistance and vitamin …
When I realized I had all the symptoms of PCOS, my mind instantly asked the question, “maybe all my muscle mass was causing high testosterone levels and thus PCOS?” I searched high and low for evidence of this, but I couldn’t find any good science to back it up. So I started thinking more critically and questioned whether there was …
Our skin microbiome is an extension to our gut microbiome and maintaining the proper balance is crucial for its function and appearance. Even if you don’t have a lick of digestive woes (like bloating, intolerances, constipation, etc), you likely have an imbalance of gut bacteria if you are chronically dealing with skin problems such as acne or eczema. This was …
Remember that skin can be inflamed from the outside as well as the inside. Externally, skin can be triggered by UV light or allergens in soaps and cosmetics which cause the skin cells to produce cytokines and chemokines (inflammatory hormones that bind to certain cell receptors and then trigger more inflammatory hormones leading to increased blood flow and immune cell …
Most of the topics I write about, have hit home for me (you’re probably thinking, my lord that’s a lot to happen to one person) and you’re right , it is! I joke with my clients that if someone were to react negatively to something, I’m your girl! # When I was a teenager, I always had oily skin that …