What are liver enzymes?
There are enzymes made by the liver that helps carry out a handful of functions in the body. When these enzymes are elevated in the blood, it would mean that the enzymes are in overproduction and are leaking out of the liver as a result of an injury to the liver. Commonly, 4 liver enzymes are measured in the liver panel read more here
What is this test and why should it be done?
What is the lipid panel?
When we talk about cholesterol, we are usually referring to the lipid panel. It’s a routine screening test starting at 50 yrs of age for women (and 40 yrs for men). The panel consists of 4 biomarkers that examine fats and fatty substances in your blood. It’s commonly used for assessing risks for cardiovascular disease (CVD), but it can also be employed for catching and monitoring other medical conditions read more here
What is CBC with differential?
This is a panel that looks at several components of your blood in order to detect infections, anemia, immunity issues, and blood cancers. You might be familiar with seeing these on your lab results. Here, I will only discuss concerns relevant to perimenopause and post-menopause women read more here
How is iron tested in the body?
What is involved in iron-related tests?
Accurately determining the iron level in your body requires a combination of blood tests including:
Often, patients get their blood drawn at the lab and never hear a word from their doctor. Wouldn’t it be nice to know what’s actually tested and what the results mean with respect to one’s everyday lifestyle and dietary choices? For me personally, even if the results are “fine”, it would be empowering to be able to make connections between my lifestyle choices and health outcomes. For instance, there’s a blood sugar balance marker called HbA1C that I always want to know as it can become elevated when I stress eat, which puts me at risk of Type 2 diabetes, something to watch out for as I have a family history read more here
There are so many styles of yoga, you are sure to find one that suits your needs and lifestyle. If you are looking for a style of yoga that promotes sleep and a quiet mind then Yoga Nidra may be the one for you! Often called ‘Yogic Sleep’, this type of yoga helps quiet the mind and relax the nervous system promoting better sleep. It also helps diminish symptoms of anxiety and depression. This type of yoga is done lying down and requires no physical exertion.
Another style of yoga that promotes relaxation is Restorative Yoga. This style of yoga uses props like pillows and blankets. In this practice you will hardly move at all. The teacher will guide you into postures using the props to support the body and help induce a state of relaxation for both body and mind. All that is required of you in this practice is to pay attention to your breath and become aware of any sensations or thoughts that may arise. In some postures you may feel a gentle stretch read more here…
This is a delicious creamy soup made with the most amazing combination of flavours. The pear softens the turnip’s stronger taste thus balancing each other out.
Serves: 4 to 6
Prep time: 45 minutes
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Every woman is quite familiar with the signs of menopause— thickening waists, unbearable hot flashes, and moods that change wildly—but what about all those other signs of aging for example thinning of hair brittle nails, abnormal menstrual cycle, and bizarre sleep disturbances? it’s likely perimenopause, a drawn-out period when your body’s reproductive system slows down until you enter menopause, which is really the formal name for the full year anniversary of not having a period.
Perimenopause is a period of hormonal drop during which the body prepares to cease ovulation and enter menopause. While the concept of fluctuating hormone levels may fill you with fear, there are several nutrition, lifestyle, and perimenopause supplements that boost your energy, mood, and general well-being. One of these supplements is NAC that has been widely prescribed in neuropathic care. Keep reading to learn about what is NAC and how it helps perimenopause or menopause read more here
Did you know that the hormones present in your body affect and control numerous body processes including the ability to get pregnant and infertility? Because you cannot see or control the levels of these chemical substances in your body – it can be extremely frustrating if you are suffering from menopausal symptoms and feel a hormonal irregularity in your body.
As stressful and frustrating as it may sound, but it is believed that up to 85% of postmenopausal women have experienced menopausal associated symptoms during their lifetime(1).
Fortunately, numerous natural supplements are available to help tackle problems in perimenopause and menopause in neuropathic care. Keep reading to learn about signs and symptoms linked with perimenopause/ Menopause and the use of Testo-Quench supplement to correct this balance read more here
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