Lime In The Coconut Specialty Compounding Pharmacy: Tips For Overall Physical Health

Monday, March 28, 2016

11 Nutrition Tips To Promote Healthy Hormones

March is National Nutrition Month. Though the month is nearly over, it's never too late to dedicate a little extra attention to our body's nutritional needs. Proper nutrition is essential to maintaining our body's optimum function, including mental heath, emotional health, physical health, and everything in between. This week, your friends at The Lime in the Coconut Specialty Compounding Pharmacy are here to look specifically at how you can improve your body's hormonal health through proper nutrition - but first, let's take a quick look at why hormonal balance is so important.

What Are Hormones?

Hormones are chemicals your body produces to control almost every aspects of its daily functions. Some people are surprised to learn what an all-encompassing effect hormones have on the body, as hormones are responsible for practically everything. For example, hormones impact your...

Mood
Weight gain
Pregnancy (and ability to conceive)
Immune system
Cognitive function
Sex drive
Energy level
Menstrual cycles
Stress level

The list goes on and on. There is practically no end to the list of ways hormones can affect you physically, emotionally, and mentally. Maintaining a proper hormonal balance is essential in order to stay healthy overall.

Nutrition Tips For A Healthy Hormonal Balance

We've established that maintaining a proper hormonal balance is essential, but how can you go about doing that? Our bodies are naturally equipped to produce and balance hormones properly, but it requires proper nutrition in order to do it. Here are a few tips to help you promote overall hormonal health.

Eat Healthy Fats (coconut oil, olive oil, real butter, etc)
Limit Caffeine Intake
Make Sleep A Priority
Eat A Variety Of Fruits And Vegetables Daily
Consume Natural Probiotics (yogurt, kombucha, kefir, kimchi, sauerkraut, etc)
Up Vitamin D Intake (fortified milk, fortified orange juice, mushrooms, salmon, etc)
Avoid Toxic Chemicals (see our earlier blog post about everyday products that contain harsh chemicals)
Eat High-Fiber Foods (beans, whole grains, vegetables, etc)
Limit Alcohol Intake
Get Plenty Of Protein
Eat Cruciferous Vegetables (kale, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, etc)

The Lime Can Help You Balance Your Hormones!

Hormonal balance is something we often take for granted - we don't think anything of it when everything is working properly, but we become instantly aware (and upset) when something goes awry. If you are experiencing difficulties with any of the areas your hormonal balance impacts and are looking for options, our Lake of the Ozarks compounding pharmacy is here for you.

Balancing your nutrition with the eleven tips we discussed is enormously beneficial, but there are ways to augment your hormonal health. Our bioidentical hormone therapy (BHRT) services have helped hundreds of men and women balance their hormones and improve their overall physical, mental, and emotional health. For more information on how BHRT may be able to help you, visit our website or call us directly at 573-964-6786.

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Wednesday, October 28, 2015

3 Not-So-Secret Ingredients Of A Healthy Lifestyle

Many of us spend a minimum of 30-40 hours every week working hard at our jobs and careers. We do this because we have to; it's common knowledge that if we don't work, we don't have money - and if we don't have money, we can't support ourselves and our families. But let us ask you this: how many hours per week do you spend working on your health?

Our health is our most valuable asset. With it, we are capable of accomplishing nearly anything we set our minds to. With it, we are able to continue growing our careers, supporting our families, and making memories with the people we care about the most. Without it, however, we have nothing.

The team at the Lime in the Coconut Compounding Pharmacy would like to challenge you to dedicate a little more time every week to focusing on your health - but we're not going to send you out into the battlefield unprepared! Here are three simple but effective ways to improve your overall physical (and mental) health.

1. Drink Plenty Of Water - But Not Too Much!
Since the adult human body is made up of 60% water, our bodies rely heavily on proper hydration in order to perform many of its crucial functions. As a few examples, drinking plenty of water...

Energizes Us
Reduces Premature Aging of Skin
Reduces Weight Gain
Flushes the Kidneys and Bladder
Improves Joint and Cartilage Repair
Improves Cognitive Function

And so much more. At this point, most of us are aware that staying hydrated is a key component of being healthy, but do we know how much water we're actually supposed to drink? Unfortunately, there is no "magic number." The amount of water we need depends on our weight, activity level, and the climate we live in. As a general rule of thumb, WebMD recommends drinking .5-1 ounce of water for every pound you weigh. If you weigh 160 pounds, then, you should drink between 80-160 ounces of water every day.

2. Stay Active

People are always talking about the importance of exercising, but do you understand why it's so critical? Our bodies adapt to the uses we require of them; if we spend 20 hours a day sitting or laying down, our bodies become so accustomed to this sedentary lifestyle that it becomes difficult for us to maintain any level of physical activity at all. Staying active has been shown to have a huge variety of positive health effects, including...

Decreasing Hypertension
Improving Heart Health
Lowering Blood Pressure
Reducing the Risk of Osteoporosis
Improving Blood Flow
Reducing the Risk of Diabetes

... And the list goes on and on. Keep in mind that you don't have to spend every hour of every day exercising in order to enjoy these health benefits; doing anything to increase your current level of physical activity can help.

3. Cut Down On Your Sugar Intake

America is currently suffering from a sugar epidemic. The American Heart Association recommends that women consume 5 teaspoons of sugar per day and that men consume 9. This may sound manageable, but consider this: a single 12-ounce can of Pepsi contains approximately 10.25 teaspoons of sugar. In a single can of soda, we can surpass (or even double) our daily sugar intake.

Keep in mind that natural sugars (the ones found in raw fruits and vegetables) are a part of our daily sugar count as well. Consuming these natural sugars (in moderation) can be healthy, but consuming copious amounts of natural and added sugars is not. Added sugars are found in almost everything - yogurt, coffee creamer, granola bars, pasta sauce, and even canned beans all have added sugar.

We're not saying that you have to meet the recommended 5 or 9 teaspoons of sugar per day, but we do encourage you to take a critical look at the amount of sugar you're consuming per day and cut back on it wherever possible. You might be amazed by how much better you feel!

The Lime In The Coconut Can Help You Lead A Healthier Lifestyle!

If these tips don't sound like rocket science, it's because they aren't. They're simple to understand and, theoretically, they should be easy to implement. Unfortunately, most of us have a hard time truly incorporating these tips into our daily lives - but we believe in you! If you truly set your mind to it, we have absolutely no doubt that you will be able to enjoy the immense rewards that comes from adopting these suggestions into your lifestyle.

As a specialty compounding pharmacy at the Lake of the Ozarks, we are dedicated to helping our clients lead healthier, happier lives. By specializing in compounded medication in central Missouri, we are able to customize each client's medication to meet his or her unique needs. If you would like more information about how compounded medication can help you, stop by and see us! We look forward to talking with you.

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