Hepcidin is the master iron regulating hormone

mineral Feb 05, 2024

Have you considered the role of hepcidin in regulating your low iron levels?

Hepcidin is the master iron-regulating hormone.

 

Hepcidin binds to and blocks ferroportin, an iron export protein, blocking it from iron and preventing its...

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Walking for Menopause Symptom Relief

Regular physical activity, such as walking, can have several positive effects on overall health, including potential benefits for the menopausal transition.

Why walking? Because walking is free, available everywhere, and has a really low risk of...

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Glycine: A Powerful Amino Acid for Midlife Women's Health

 

Glycine, classified as a non-essential amino acid, holds significant importance for women navigating the challenges of midlife. While the body can produce some glycine, my clinical experience reveals that many women may not produce...

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The Health Benefits of Coriander during Menopause

nutrition Jan 14, 2024

Coriander or you may know it as Cilantro is the most common culinary herb used worldwide. The good news for you is that it has some interesting health benefits that could be useful for this time of life.

Internationally coriander is the name for...

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Iron Deficiency Anemia in Peri-Menopause

mineral Sep 12, 2023

Today we are talking about something very near and dear to my heart, something that I personally struggled with in my peri-menopausal journey and that is iron deficiency anaemia.

My personal story of anemia started in early 2021 with a fibroid and...

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Book Review - The Iron Curse by Dr Christy Sutton

mineral Sep 04, 2023

Science is constantly evolving. New research and findings change the way healthcare is practiced. And this book is an example of change in the making.

Iron at either end of the spectrum is dangerous and this book covers all iron-related...

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Iodine for Hormonal Health

breast hormone mineral thyroid Aug 27, 2023

Minerals are key building blocks that are essential for life, think of them as bricks building the structure of your body. Without a good strong foundation, a building could start to crumble and fall and for us, the consequences of mineral...

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The Health Benefits of Garlic in Menopause

Garlic not only gives flavour to our food but also medicinal value to our meals. It is an easy and tasting addition to your plate that has a myriad of health benefits.

 

Medicinally garlic is called Allium sativum, but it has a long list of...

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Laughter as Medicine in Menopause

 

 Did you know it is thought that the average child laughs about 400 times a day, but the average adult only laughs about 15 times a day? I think George Burns said it best when he said

 

“You don’t stop laughing because...

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The Importance of Digestive Enzymes

digestion Jul 31, 2023

As we age, many women will start to notice a change in their digestive ability. Signs that your digestive system isn’t optimally functioning include heartburn, burping, nausea, food intolerances, bloating, cramping, flatulence, and...

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