Functional Resources

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5 Foods That Balance Cortisol
Marcia Jones, NP Marcia Jones, NP

5 Foods That Balance Cortisol

Cortisol is a part of stress and hormones going haywire. The right nutrition can help balance cortisol levels to improve energy, mood and that bloated belly. Here are 5 foods that help you stay in balance.

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5 Signs Your Adrenals Are Struggling
Marcia Jones, NP Marcia Jones, NP

5 Signs Your Adrenals Are Struggling

The HPA axis plays a crucial role in managing stress response and regulating various bodily functions. HPA dysfunction and adrenal health, often overlooked or misdiagnosed, can wreak havoc on a woman's physical and mental well-being.

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Cortisol Impact on Women's Health
Marcia Jones, NP Marcia Jones, NP

Cortisol Impact on Women's Health

Cortisol, known as the "stress hormone," plays a central role in this chaos, and its effects on women can be particularly profound, often leading to feelings of misery and imbalance.

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Is Your Misery Ruining Your Relationship?
Marcia Jones, NP Marcia Jones, NP

Is Your Misery Ruining Your Relationship?

Marriage and Life Partnerships are a journey filled with highs and lows, and while many factors contribute to its success or struggle, the impact of stress, burnout and hormone imbalance often goes overlooked as a contributing factor with a solution.

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The Crash & Burn: Adrenal Dysfunction in Women
Marcia Jones, NP Marcia Jones, NP

The Crash & Burn: Adrenal Dysfunction in Women

When the body just can’t keep up any longer you crash and burn. By the time you get to this point your body, health, mental capacity, immune system and all defense mechanisms are gone. Your body can no longer compensate.

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Are You Really Depressed? The Genetics of Anxiety and Depression in Women
Marcia Jones, NP Marcia Jones, NP

Are You Really Depressed? The Genetics of Anxiety and Depression in Women

Two genes that have gotten significant attention in the realm of mental health are MTHFR (methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase) and COMT (catechol-O-methyltransferase). These genes play crucial roles in processes such as neurotransmitter regulation, methylation, and estrogen metabolism. Abnormalities in these genes have been associated with conditions like depression, anxiety, and impaired estrogen metabolism.

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The Link Between Gut Health and Hormone Balance
Marcia Jones, NP Marcia Jones, NP

The Link Between Gut Health and Hormone Balance

A healthy gut supports the efficient metabolism of hormones and ensures that they are eliminated from the body properly, preventing hormone imbalances that can lead to various health issues.

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