Posts by Dr. Cheryl Winter
Benefits of Testosterone for Women
Testosterone is just one instrument in the symphony of hormonal balance. Total hormone replacement is about restoring the natural balance of all our hormones for optimal levels of physical and mental performance. Testosterone is a male AND female sex hormone. Although testosterone is the most predominant hormone for males, it is also a very…
Read MoreNot Optimizing Thyroid is Unconscionable
Why You Need to Optimize Your Thyroid…This ONE Simple Hormone Does So Much! Thyroid hormone is a metabolic hormone secreted by the thyroid gland. It is responsible for the regulation of body temperature, metabolism, and cognitive function, and optimal levels result in increased energy, optimal body temperature and warmth. Thyroid hormone increases fat breakdown,…
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Manganese
Manganese (Mn) is a trace mineral that is vital for the human body, but is only needed in small amounts, as it has the potential to be very toxic. Manganese is involved in the synthesis and activation of many enzymes and in the regulation of the metabolism of carbohydrates, amino acids and lipids. In addition,…
Read MoreVitamin E
Vitamin E is an antioxidant that protects cell membranes and other fat-soluble compounds from oxidative damage by free radicals. For example, the oxidative damage to LDL-cholesterol appears to lead to the deposition of cholesterol in the arterial wall leading to atherosclerotic disease. In the past few years many other functions of vitamin E have been…
Read MoreVitamin D
In general, vitamins are food substances found only in things that grow, such as animals and plants. They are essential for our bodies to function properly. The human body cannot make vitamins. They must be ingested either as dietary supplements or better yet in food. Vitamins cannot replace food–they must be used in conjunction with…
Read MoreRiboflavin (vitamin B2)
Vitamins are food substances found only in things that grow, such as animals and plants. They are essential for our bodies to function properly. The human body cannot make vitamins. They must be ingested either as dietary supplements or better yet in food. Vitamins cannot replace food–they must be used in conjunction with food. However,…
Read MoreThe Cannabis Genetic Test
MaxGen Labs introduces their new MaxCannabinoid Genetic Test, only for practitioners to use with their patients. With several states now allowing medicinal use of marijuana and a growing number decriminalizing recreational use, many people are now using this herbal drug. It is estimated that approximately 43% of U.S. adults have tried marijuana, with 13% using…
Read MoreToxin of Choice: Marijuana
In my #1 BestSelling book, Prescription Detox: How Our Allegiance to Big Pharma Makes Us Sicker and How You Can Heal Without Meds, I wrote at length on the toxicity problems caused by contamination with pesticides and solvent residues, as well as from the toxicity of prescription medications. However, I didn’t specifically discuss unnecessary toxicity…
Read MoreThe Foundation to Health Begins In Your Cells
As you know, your home’s foundation is crucial to the health of your home. A house foundation takes the loads of the roof, walls and flooring and transfers them to the soil for proper support. A lot goes into assuring a healthy home foundation, including load bearing and proper construction design, but additionally, a good…
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