• Can HRT prevent or worsen oestrogen dominance?

  Oestrogen Dominance Oestrogen dominance is often described as an imbalance between oestrogen and progesterone levels in the body. During perimenopause, women often experience fluctuations in hormone levels, which can lead to periods where oestrogen levels are disproportionately high relative to progesterone. This hormonal imbalance can cause a range of symptoms, including weight gain, mood swings, breast tenderness, and menstrual irregularities. **Oestrogen Dominance and Hormone ReplacemenFew readers

• Can you take on clients with a history of eating disorders?

  Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of your clients is paramount, and this article is meant to provide you with some guidance on this matter. Nutrition professionals, including insured graduates of the Advanced Clinical Weight Loss Practitioner certification, CAN take on clients who have a history of eating disorders, as long as you explain: what your support includes (e.g., exploring hunger/fullness cues, addressing healthy weight goals, completing client assessments, devising personalised dieFew readers

• Diabetes Health Abbreviations

  Abbreviation Full Form ACEi Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitor ADA American Diabetes Association AI Adequate Intake ASCVD Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease BGM Blood Glucose Meter BMI Body Mass Index C-peptide Connecting peptide CDA Comprehensive Diabetes Assessment CDC Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CFRD Cystic Fibrosis-Related Diabetes CGM Continuous Glucose Monitor CHO | CarbohydratFew readers

• Does HRT increase or decrease lifespan?

  Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is a common approach for helping women in perimenopause or postmenopause to reduce menopausal symptoms. While there are some side effects (like with all medications), there are also some benefits. A 2017 study published in JAMA examined the effect of HRT on longevity and mortality rates. Over 27,000 postmenopausal women (aged 50 to 79) from the US were included. The women were those who enrolled in clinical triaFew readers

• Essential Amino Acids Classification

  Here's our complete classification of amino acids, including children: (Image: Amino Acids Classification_The Health Sciences Academy) The above table is taken from our Advanced Child and Brain Development Nutritional Advisor certification - [you can learn more about it here](https://thehealthsciencesacademy.org/advanced-child-and-brain-development-nutFew readers

• Expanding on the 1-week Intensive Detox: 2 case studies

  As part of the 1-week Intensive Detox, a client would want to exclude both gluten and lactose. In addition to this, they may exclude one or more of the following groups: Caffeine Meat Grains Starchy vegetables Fruits (except for lemon, lime, grapefruit, tomatoes, apples, pears, green kiwis, plums, and berries – all of which are both low-calorie and low-glycaemic) Note that grains can be divided into 2 main divisions: grains that contain gluten and grains that do not contain gluten (glFew readers

• Excess protein, hyper-ammonemia and liver damage risk

  The amino acids from the protein in the foods that we eat are metabolised by liver cells so they can be used by the body. As a result, a by-product and toxic substance called ammonia is produced as well. Since the ammonia produced by hepatic protein metabolism is quite toxic, it also needs to be neutralised by the liver and converted into urea. Urea is much less toxic than ammonia and is excreted by the kidneys as urine. However, eating excessive amounts of protein can result in an increased aFew readers