The blog.
Hormones, weight, and prevention, in plain English.
Articles from the providers at Harding Medical Institute on the questions patients actually ask — written to be read, not decoded. New posts as we publish them.
Hormones & metabolism
Testosterone, estrogen, progesterone, DHEA, growth hormone, cortisol — and how they tie into weight and energy.
Adrenal Fatigue in Men: Symptoms, Stress and Cortisol
How chronic stress affects cortisol in men, the symptoms often linked to adrenal fatigue, and how Harding Medical Institute in Orlando evaluates hormones.
DHEA: The Mother Hormone and Why It Matters
What DHEA does, how it relates to cortisol and other hormones, common signs of low levels, and how Harding Medical Institute in Orlando tests for it.
Estrogen in Men: Why High Levels Matter
Why estrogen is not just a female hormone, how body fat converts testosterone to estrogen, symptoms of high levels, and how it is evaluated in Orlando.
Human Growth Hormone for Women: What to Know
How growth hormone works, why women make more of it than men, and how Harding Medical Institute in Orlando evaluates adult growth hormone deficiency.
Is Your Liver Making You Fat? Toxins, Weight and Health
How a stressed liver and poor bile flow can affect fat metabolism, energy and thyroid function, warning signs, and a whole-foods approach to support it.
Progesterone for Men: The Feel-Good Hormone
Why men need progesterone, how it balances testosterone and estrogen, signs of imbalance, and how Harding Medical Institute in Orlando tests for it.
Progesterone for Women: The Feel-Good Hormone
How progesterone balances estrogen, why levels fall from the late 20s onward, symptoms and causes of low progesterone, and how it is evaluated in Orlando.
From the archive
Everyday health reading from our earlier journal — nutrition, prevention, and questions patients bring up in the exam room.
43 Natural Highs to Make You Feel Good
A lighthearted list of 43 simple, everyday moments — from a hot shower to a favorite song on the radio — that can lift your mood without costing a thing.
Are You Dating Your Father? Did You Marry Your Dad?
What research on sexual imprinting, facial resemblance and scent suggests about why many women choose partners who remind them of their fathers.
Bad Posture at Your Desk and High Blood Pressure
How slouching at a desk can affect blood pressure, joints and energy, what proper sitting posture looks like, and nine simple stretches you can do at work.
Cold Sores: Calcium, Vitamin F and Natural Prevention
How the cold-sore virus works, common outbreak triggers, and why balancing vitamin D with calcium and vitamin F may matter for people prone to cold sores.
How to Recognize and Treat 7 Common Bug Bites
A field guide to mosquito, bee, tick, chigger, spider, flea and fire-ant bites — how to identify each, simple first aid, and when to seek emergency care.
Hydrogen Peroxide vs. Bleach: Which Cleaner Is Safer?
The health concerns with chlorine bleach, practical ways to clean with 3% hydrogen peroxide, and why microfiber cloths matter for a truly clean home.
Olives: How Healthy Are They? Which Olives Are Best?
How olives are cured, the varieties worth trying, the nutrients behind their health benefits, and two easy recipes — green olive soup and tapenade.
The Scoop on Poop: What's Normal and What's Not
What the shape, color and frequency of your stool can tell you about your digestive health, seven signs worth noticing, and when to see a doctor.
What Dangers Can Perfumes and Fragrances Pose to Health?
How synthetic fragrance chemicals and petroleum distillates can affect people with sensitivities, ingredients of concern, and ways to limit exposure.
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