Category Archives: Hormones

The Thyroid Issue Nobody Is Talking About

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by Glen Depke, Traditional Naturopath Last week we discussed fatigue and it’s tie into thyroid function and all underlying factors tied into this. If you did not catch that article, you can read it here. Today we are going to discuss the thyroid even deeper, getting in the most common diagnosis for thyroid disorders and […]

Wondering Why You’re So Tired?

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by Glen Depke, Traditional Naturopath The culprit for you feeling so tired is often thyroid function. You’ve likely heard of thyroid challenges before, often tied into hair loss, poor metabolism, weight gain and of course, fatigue. The problem with this is that the thyroid is most often misunderstood. Heck, most people that get diagnosed by […]

Stop the VIOLENCE!

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by Glen Depke, Traditional Naturopath What does the health of the individual have to do with the recent spree of shootings and violence? Almost everything in most cases… While everyone has their own personal opinion on gun control, or not, this is not the place to address this. What I want to address is the […]

It’s SUMMER – Are YOU Ready?

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by Glen Depke, Traditional Naturopath Awesome, yesterday was the first official day of summer! So exciting, right? While this is exciting for many, there are so many people agonizing over this and perhaps this is be you. After all, there are likely some concerns for you right now. Your 2016 diet plans have not worked […]

What does belly fat, breast cancer and prostate cancer have in common?

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by Glen Depke, Traditional Naturopath Last week I wrote an article about estrogen dominance for both men and women, which was very well received by so many. If you missed this article you can catch this here. When I was reading this again myself, I noticed that I left out a key piece of invaluable […]

Estrogen Dominance for Women…and Men

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by Glen Depke, Traditional Naturopath Most think that estrogen dominance is a female issue but this can be a challenge for men too. Let’s first look at estrogen dominance. This would be defined as an elevated level of estrogen hormones in the body, regardless of this accumulation showing up in the blood but also the […]

Weight gain and sleep?

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by Glen Depke, Traditional Naturopath So what’s the number one health issue for individuals in the United States? If you have guessed weight gain, you are right on. So what do so many people do about this? Here is the typical list of weight loss strategies that most follow with consistency. Dietary changes Eating smaller […]

Living with chronic aches & PAIN?

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by Glen Depke, Traditional Naturopath I have seen thousands of clients over the years that have been living with chronic aches and pains on a regular basis and you may be living with this yourself right now. Now some of these people are diagnosed with deeper challenges such as Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue or inflammatory disorders, […]

[More] What YOUR is body telling you?

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by Glen Depke, Traditional Naturopath Last week’s article “What is YOUR body telling you?” created quite a stir among many of our readers. As mentioned last week you are likely already “sick and tired” of the conventional medical concept of symptom treatment. After all, waiting for a diagnosed dis-ease state and taking prescription drugs is […]

What is YOUR body telling you?

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by Glen Depke, Traditional Naturopath Everybody is looking for a way to understand their health on a deeper level. I also understand that you are likely already “sick and tired” of the conventional medical concept of symptom treatment. After all, waiting for a diagnosed dis-ease state and taking prescription drugs is not what most of […]