Weight Gain
DHEA and Pregnenolone. Two Hormones of More Importance Than Many People Know
DHEA and Pregnenolone Two Hormones of More Importance Than Many People Know Pregnenolone is first in the cascade of what are known as neurosteroids. All neurosteroids are derived from cholesterol and they are called neurosteroids because they all have functions in the brain. Pregnenolone goes down 3 different pathways, one of which is its conversion…
Read MoreEstrogen Is A Very Important Hormone – Estrogen Therapy. Imbalance Symptoms
Estrogen Is A Very Important Hormone – Estrogen Therapy. Imbalance Symptoms Estrogen is a very important hormone, one that regulates many functions in the body. Many women suffer from estrogen hormone imbalance, where the body is producing either too much estrogen or too little. Estrogen imbalance has many serious symptoms, including emotional distress, weight gain,…
Read MoreThe Power of Hormones
The Power of Hormones Hormones can rejuvenate, regenerate and restore. They are powerful chemical messengers that circulate throughout the body and travel to specific cells to orchestrate many vital internal functions. But even a small fluctuation in hormone levels can cause big changes at the cellular level — or disrupt the delicate balance throughout your…
Read More3 Days Into The “Clean Start” Program
THREE DAYS DOWN! Patient Testimonial from Suzanne, who is (3) days into her “Clean Start” Program. So, if any of you might be wondering how I have done so far on the Orenda Clean, Burn, and Shape 10 day program, I have to tell you , I feel great! I was afraid I would feel…
Read MoreGetting Ready for Success!
A Client’s Testimonial about her (10) day detox program “Clean Start” using Orenda’s Clean, Burn, Shape products. Here is what Suzanne had to say about her experience: Today I am planning to succeed! As I get ready to begin my first day of the Orenda Clean, Burn, and Shape program tomorrow, I went to the…
Read MoreDid You Know Broccoli Has the Power to Protect Your Skin?
Broccoli is high in sulforaphane, a compound found in cruciferous vegetables that prevents oxidative damage to the skin from sun exposure. Other sources include cabbage, kale, Brussels sprouts, radishes and arugula. Combine finely chopped broccoli with scallions, almonds and a honey vinaigrette for a summery slaw: serve steamed and chilled broccoli spears with red pepper…
Read MoreKathryn’s Story
Kathryn is a thirty-eight-year-old female who came to see me with complaints of fatigue, weight gamin, muscle aches, and joint pain. She was taking fifty-eight prescription pills a day, including anti-depressants, narcotic pain medication, and two different anti-inflammatory prescriptions. She was feeling horrible and not getting any relief. Her marital life was in disarray and…
Read MoreNo-Pasta Mediterranean Zucchini Salad
Zucchini noodles stand in for wheat noodles in this gluten and grain free take on a pasta salad that’s packed to the brim with chickpeas, olives and feta. Salad: (2) zucchini, trimmed 1/2 small red onion, sliced (1) 14oz. BPA-Free can quartered artichoke hearts, drained (1) cup BPA-Free canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1/2 cup…
Read MoreEAT this, NOT that. Yogurt.
TIP: Eat plain yogurt + fresh fruit on top, not flavored yogurt. WHY? Flavored yogurt has sugar added to it… some flavored yogurts actually have more sugar than the equivalent portion of ice cream! (And no, that’s not an insinuation to eat ice cream instead…) Eating plain yogurt keeps sugar content lower, and by adding…
Read MoreIs a Food Sensitivity Preventing You from Losing Weight?
Is a food sensitivity preventing you from losing weight? Tori is a 56-year old female who has been a Regenerative Medicine Center patient for several years. Tori’s diet at that time was one that nearly everyone would agree was healthy: plenty of organic vegetables, organic fruit, wild-caught salmon, and organic meat, eggs and poultry. Tori…
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