The collagen supplement craze has confused many physicians and dieticians as we tend to think of this amazing material as somewhat indigestible. Collagen is a complex molecule essential to maintaining the structure and strength of connective tissues such as bones, tendons, ligaments, cartilage, blood vessels, and of course the largest organ – our skin.
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One of the most common things I hear in my medical practice is how hormones affect the way my patients look and feel. This is no surprise given that mood, metabolism and physical appearance are all affected daily by a woman’s hormonal status. From the teenage blemish phase to aging skin—the ebb and flow of estrogen, in particular, has a key effect on the way we look.
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How stress affects our health & well-being and ways to minimize its effects. In times of stress, our bodies react with a defense mechanism, stimulating the "fight or flight" reaction resulting in increases in cortisol and other hormones. Prolonged stress can reduce our body’s ability to bounce back from it. As a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist and nationally recognized expert in hormonal wellness, Rebecca Booth, M.D. is actively helping her patients navigate...
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As VENeffect co-founder Dr. Rebecca Booth celebrates her 60th birthday, she's sharing her "inside scoop" to maximize the beautiful radiance of feminine vitality no matter what milestones you may be approaching!
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We often start the year with new resolutions in mind but lose the energy to sustain them as the year progresses. Try changing your mindset from what you cannot have to adding in healthy food options that can sustain you in the long term.
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