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Gut Health & Hormone Balance
Key points The gut and microbiome play an important role in the metabolism and regulation of sex hormones This function is particularly important for regulation of oestrogen and reducing oestrogen-related pathologies Oestrogen is likely to modify and improve the microbiome …
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Cliff’s 101 Tips for Health: If you’re vegetarian, use flax and hempseed oils
Omega-3 fats are crucial for health. They help us to regulate inflammation in the body and are considered to have positive effects on mood, cognition, cardiovascular health, and immune function. Vegetarians should supplement with a high omega-3 oil such as …
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Can Gut Health Affect Headaches?
The gut-brain axis is bi-directional and is thought to play a role in the causation of migraines and headache.1 However, the mechanisms explaining how the gut and the brain may interact in patients with migraines and headaches are not …
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Can Gut Health Affect Blood Pressure?
Blood pressure is thought to be partially mediated by the gut microbiome,1-3 and this effect may be due to the relationship between the gut and immune and nervous system modulation, and to poorer metabolic health, which is also associated …
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Cliff’s 101 Tips for Health: Eat quality protein at every meal
Adequate protein is essential for health and performance. Protein consists of strings of amino acids, which are the building blocks of all tissue and structures in the body. From them, we make neurotransmitters and hormones such as epinephrine and norepinephrine …
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Cliff’s 101 Tips for Health: Use Soy sparingly
Soy has been touted as a health food for many years. Unfortunately, there are potential negatives associated with high soy intake. It may alter thyroid function, affecting your ability to lose body fat. A high intake of soy may also …