•  Tanya Kelly
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•  on Mar, 30, 2019
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                            Adequate Progesterone does the following: Protects against breast cysts Helps use fat for energy and keep it off hips Natural diuretic (water pill) Natural anti-depressant Facilitates thyroid hormone action Normalizes blood clotting Increases libido Normalizes blood sugar levels Normalizes zinc and […]

•  Tanya Kelly
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•  on Nov, 29, 2018
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                            The following factors can affect male sexual performance Nutritional deficiencies (e.g. zinc and selenium). Coffee intake (excessive). Lifestyle factors (smoking, drugs, alcohol). Body mass index (BMI) and waist-hip ratio (i.e. overweight/obesity), insulin resistance, high blood glucose and hypertension. Chronic stress and […]

•  Tanya Kelly
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•  on Nov, 17, 2018
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                            GABA is a hormone in your brain that creates a relaxed state of concentration and stress reduction.   Low GABA can cause the following: Depression: Those who are diagnosed with depression have the lowest GABA levels. Anxiety, panic and post-traumatic stress disorder […]

•  Tanya Kelly
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•  on Nov, 08, 2018
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                          The HYPOTHALAMUS   controls over eating. Did you know that part of your brain, called the Hypothalamus is the ‘set point’ puppet master. It   releases hormones that accelerate your metabolism and physical activity, as well as putting the brakes on weight loss by […]

•  Tanya Kelly
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•  on Oct, 26, 2018
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                            It now appears that severe restless leg syndrome is a risk factor for suicidal ideation and attempts. The risk correlates with history of depression. Restless Legs can be due to Iron or B12 deficiency or GABA or Dopamine imbalance, since all […]

•  Tanya Kelly
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•  on Oct, 25, 2018
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                            The vaginal microbiome consists predominantly of Lactobacillus spp., and depletion of these organisms is correlated with infertility, and pre-term birth. Nurturing mum’s microbiome during preconception and pregnancy is essential in preparing her baby for optimal health, as any variations in the […]

•  Tanya Kelly
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•  on Oct, 23, 2018
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                              Do you find it difficult to regulate your hormones? Reasons why your hormones may be unbalanced include hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis dysfunction due to chronic stress, inflammation (including mast cell activation), functioning of endocrine glands (e.g. thyroid, pancreas), the microbiome, excess […]

•  Tanya Kelly
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•  on Oct, 22, 2018
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                            Histamine intolerance is related to Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) and Dysbiosis, where your gut’s good flora is diminished and bad bacteria flourishes. Histamine is in a group with other small molecule neurotransmitter substances such as serotonin, epinephrine (adrenaline) and dopamine, […]

•  Tanya Kelly
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•  on Oct, 16, 2018
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                            Do you have too much or too little Dopamine? Symptoms of too little dopamine: More adaptive to stress Addictions & Substance abuse Anger & Risky behaviour Lack of motivation, Forgetfulness Symptoms of too much  dopamine: Less adaptive to stress: Worry/Anxiety, Aggression, […]

•  Tanya Kelly
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•  on Oct, 13, 2018
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                            Headaches can be present for a variety of reasons. Physical cause: mechanical in nature, due to poor posture; eyestrain or from the jaw Chemical cause: premenstrual, migraine, stress related, cold/ flu type, sinusitis or from toxic exposure. Depending on the nature […]