Hormones

Diabetes mellitus occurs when your body cannot effectively metabolize glucose leading to hyperglycemia which can have negative health consequences if not addressed. Exercise and nutrition are key factors in successful interventions.

The process of menopause can be uncomfortable and even debilitating. Hormone replacement therapies can reduce some of the effects of menopause, but many women want to take a natural drug-free approach. Is this possible with nutrition and exercise?

Several hormones are necessary for effective nutrient digestion, absorption and metabolism of the nutrients in the foods and beverages you consume. What are these hormones and what functions do they perform?

Food packing can preserve and protect food through processing, transportation, purchasing, and storage until the product is consumed. Plastics have become a cheap and convenient packaging material, but are you getting more than you bargained for?

Digestion occurs in your gastrointestinal tract and is the process by which nutrients contained in the food you consume are separated and absorbed into your body.