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Take Control of Your Hormones With Dr. Melnyk's New Book

The long-anticipated book by Dr. Nadiya Melnyk is almost here! Don’t miss your chance to learn about Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and the many benefits it offers for women of all ages.

The Yang of Stress and Fat

There are many risks associated with obesity, some even severe enough to lead to death, such as a heart attack or stroke. As a practitioner with clinical expertise you may feel inclined to impart some wisdom, however, this can be an uncomfortable subject to broach – Dr. Melnyk’s discussion on stress and fat may be the starting point you need.

Sex and Estrogen

At the end of the last month’s article, I discussed the interaction between opposites: male and female, light and dark, etc. Here, I will continue down that road by observing how hormonal balance affects the reproductive system in women – specifically sex hormones.

Every day, more than 200 hormones are produced in a woman’s body. Just as diet affects our mental and physical health, each of these hormones influences specific functions in our bodies. Hormone levels also fluctuate throughout the day. The most commonly known hormones are sex hormones: testosterone, estrogen, and progesterone.

Women’s Hormones: A Western & Eastern Perspective

Sometimes it may seem that you require a degree in medicine to understand hormones and how they function. Although there is plenty of information regarding the science of hormones, most of this information, as well as conclusions from various studies, can be confusing and conflicting – even to experienced physicians. To help you better understand women’s hormones, here are some fundamental details drawn from the outlook of Western and Eastern medicine.