Health

Helping Kids through Hormonal Changes: Nutrition and Supplement Support for Tweens

Tweenhood brings big changes, for both kids and parents. Dr. Holly Paraschuk, ND, shares how balanced nutrition, key supplements, and simple habits can help support your child’s hormones, energy, and overall well-being through puberty.

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Jane Fonda Says: “The Best Is Yet to Come”: Understanding Hormones After 60

Jane Fonda says, “the best is yet to come”—and she’s right. In this inspiring piece, Dr. Emma Pollon-MacLeod, ND, explores what happens to your hormones after 60 and how understanding these changes can help you thrive in your “third act” with strength, clarity, and confidence.

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Andropause Symptoms Explained: What Every Partner Should Know About Male Hormonal Changes

Andropause, often called the “male menopause,” is a gradual hormonal shift that can affect energy, focus, motivation, and relationships. In this article, Dr. Yousuf Siddiqui, ND, explains the signs, impacts, and natural approaches to restoring balance before considering testosterone therapy.

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Should You Ditch Your Morning Coffee? The Coffee-Cortisol Conundrum

As a naturopathic doctor and mom of two, Dr. Emma Pollon-MacLeod knows the struggle of busy mornings, sleepless nights, and the daily pull toward that comforting cup of coffee. Lately, coffee has been put on trial — accused of spiking cortisol, wrecking sleep, and throwing hormones off balance. But is your morning brew really the villain it’s made out to be? In this article, Dr. Emma dives into the science behind the so-called “coffee–cortisol conundrum,” separates myths from facts, and shows you how to enjoy coffee in a way that supports your energy, focus, and long-term health.

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Hormone Testing – When, Why, and What You’ll Learn

Your hormones influence everything from energy and mood to sleep and metabolism, yet imbalances often go unnoticed. In this post, Dr. Holly Paraschuk, ND, Menopause Society Certified Practitioner, explains when it’s time to test your hormones, why testing matters, and the valuable insights it can reveal for your health and performance.

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