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You wouldn’t buy dog food for your cat! So why are you taking men’s workout supplements?  I know what you’re thinking. “But I don’t use men’s workout supplements!” That’s where you’re (probably) wrong. See, while most workout supplements don’t actually say “For Men” on the label, it’s incredibly common for these supplements to be formulated with men’s bodies in mind, not women’s.  So why does this matter? Depending on you,...

3,3’ -Diindolylmethane — known as DIM — is a powerful natural compound obtained from cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, cabbage, bok choy, watercress, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, and kale. As our body digests these foods, it breaks down a compound called indole-3-carbinol. This process results in the creation of DIM.  Recently, DIM has gained popularity for its ability to affect estrogen levels in the body. But what can we make of these...

What do you know about your liver? Did you know that it’s one of your body’s largest and most important organs?  The liver acts as a filter which catches toxins and waste and cleanses them from your system. Alcohol, fat, sugar, these are just a few of the things that the liver filters out. But what happens to a filter when it isn’t cleaned? It clogs up and becomes less...

Having digestive troubles? As we age, our gut tends to become more sensitive. When you were a teenager, you might have been able to eat an entire pizza without repercussions. Ten years later, that same pizza might leave you feeling bloating and uncomfortable.  Many of the gastrointestinal issues we face are the result of low levels of hydrochloric acid in the stomach. Acid is what breaks down food for digestion,...