Located between your voice box and collarbones and no bigger than your thumb, your thyroid affects just about every process in the body. The thyroid produces hormones that regulate metabolism by controlling the amount of calories burned and how fast (or s
Medical marijuana undeniably provides many health benefits to patients both young and old. As conventional methods and prescription drugs have failed to treat or alleviate debilitating medical conditions, low-THC cannabis and medical marijuana has proved
In October 2004, the United States Surgeon General issued the first-ever report on bone health. The report warned that by 2020, half of all American citizens older than 50 years will be at risk for fractures from osteoporosis and low bone mass if no immed
June is the time to celebrate the men in our lives, but not just because Father’s Day falls in June. June is also Men’s Health Month and throughout the country, health officials are trying to raise awareness about the importance of yearly doctor v
During and after a trauma, the human body does what it can to protect itself from further harm. The stress response, known as “fight or flight,” was originally developed to help people make quick decisions when in dangerous or possible life-threatenin
It is common for people to discuss their health issues, but it is rare for people to speak about their sexual wellness. Often times, many men and women who experience sexual dysfunction of any sort are afraid to discuss their concern with anyone. However,
Hormones function as messengers between body systems to regulate your physiology and behavior, such as digestion, metabolism, stress, sleep, movement, reproduction and mood. When your hormones are imbalanced, they can often trigger weight gain, PMS, acne,
Our endocrine system is made up of tissues that release hormones into our bloodstream. Whether we like it or not, our hormones control a range of processes: mood, digestion, energy, libido, metabolism and aging. Proper nutrition helps maintain a healthy e
Every New Year, 60 percent of us make New Year’s resolutions. However, just eight percent of Americans actually achieve those goals. Why do the other 52 percent of resolutions fail? Because too often we make vague goals — like “lose weight” in
At Pensacola Wellness Solutions, we sometimes hear the comment, “I wish you took my insurance,” by prospective patients. While we would love to respond telling them that we do too, contracting with health insurance plans would interfere with the docto