The Best Life with Becca

Taking from a case study on Alzheimer's Disease, I dive into herbs that help improve cognitive function. Gregory J, Vengalasetti YV, Bredesen DE, Rao RV. Neuroprotective Herbs for the Management of Alzheimer's Disease. Biomolecules. 2021 Apr 8;11(4):543. doi: 10.3390/biom11040543. PMID: 33917843; PMCID: PMC8068256.

The gut is an important area for the immune system, and today we dive into which herbs help support your gut when you aren't feeling well. The Best Herbs to Promote Gut Health. (2019, July 8). MUIH. https://muih.edu/what-is-so-amazing-about-using-herbs-to-promote-gut-health/ The ultimate list of clinically proven herbs for gut health - FixBIOME. (2022, July 11). https://fixbiome.com/the-ultimate-l...

Today we cover both male and female and herbs that help with infertility Akbaribazm M, Goodarzi N, Rahimi M. Female infertility and herbal medicine: An overview of the new findings. Food Sci Nutr. 2021 Aug 15;9(10):5869-5882. doi: 10.1002/fsn3.2523. PMID: 34646552; PMCID: PMC8498057. Roozbeh N, Amirian A, Abdi F, Haghdoost S. A Systematic Review on Use of Medicinal Plants for Male Infertility Trea...

Making up for last week's absence, diving into what herbs help with PCOS Lakshmi JN, Babu AN, Kiran SSM, Nori LP, Hassan N, Ashames A, Bhandare RR, Shaik AB. Herbs as a Source for the Treatment of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: A Systematic Review. BioTech (Basel). 2023 Jan 3;12(1):4. doi: 10.3390/biotech12010004. PMID: 36648830; PMCID: PMC9844343.

Starting a new section on herbs, we dive into a few herbs that help depression. In support of September's Mental Health Awareness. Janda K, Wojtkowska K, Jakubczyk K, Antoniewicz J, Skonieczna-Żydecka K. Passiflora incarnata in Neuropsychiatric Disorders-A Systematic Review. Nutrients. 2020 Dec 19;12(12):3894. doi: 10.3390/nu12123894. PMID: 33352740; PMCID: PMC7766837. LiverTox: Clinical and Resea...

Today I discuss the three modalities and how each element of the sign plays into it.

Find out today what your zodiac sign is, what planet it is associated with, and what it means.

Today I go over the sun, moon, rising, and all 12 houses of astrology. https://astro.cafeastrology.com/natal.php

Diving into my religious background, journey to spirituality, what retrogrades are, when they happen in 2023, and what it means for you

Looking back on 2nd trimester, all the rumors are true, and sharing a moment of self-reflection and growth

Going over the gastric bypass, what is it, and people's testimonies

Going overlap band procedure and my viewpoint on it

Here is the update, following the diabetes episode on how the gestational glucose test went for me.

Looking at each diabetic form and touching on which hormone it relates too National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. (2016, December). What is Diabetes? National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/diabetes/overview/what-is-diabetes

Sleep is important more than just waking up rested. Today we go over the hormones linked to sleep and why it is important. Leproult R, Van Cauter E. Role of sleep and sleep loss in hormonal release and metabolism. Endocr Dev. 2010;17:11-21. doi: 10.1159/000262524. Epub 2009 Nov 24. PMID: 19955752; PMCID: PMC3065172.

Diving into the thyroid, discussing the hormones that play a role and what can happen with your thyroid. Cleveland Clinic. (2022, June 7). Thyroid: What It Is, Function & Problems. Cleveland Clinic. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/23188-thyroid

Sharing the episode, starting with male hormones, and ending with female menopause “Hormone Imbalance in Men.” Leader in Anti-Aging & Hormone Replacement for Men and Women in USA, www.genemedics.com/hormone-therapy/mens-hormones/hormone-imbalance-in-men/#:~:text=Types%20of%20Hormone%20Imbalance%20in%20Men%201%20Andropause. Accessed 22 June 2023. Pinkerton, JoAnn V. “Menopause - Women’s Health Issu...

This is more for the females, going through the three phases of the menstrual cycle and the hormones and what happens. McLaughlin, J. E. (2023, May 24). Menstrual Cycle. Merck Manuals Consumer Version. https://www.merckmanuals.com/home/women-s-health-issues/biology-of-the-female-reproductive-system/menstrual-cycle

Hormones are more than just sex hormones. Today I dive into hormones, and where they come from in the body, and what they are responsible for. Links to the research are below. I also included a fun YouTube video to watch if interested. Video: How do your hormones work? - Emma Bryce - YouTube References: Al-Chalabi M, Bass AN, Alsalman I. Physiology, Prolactin. [Updated 2022 Jul 25]. In: StatPearls...

Let it begin, explaining why and where I am coming from with this big section on hormones. And why so many people have asked me for this.

Quit focusing on the fads and fake propaganda...wear the swimsuit

Diving into what are boundaries, how to create them, and scenarios around boundaries

Holding yourself to high expectations that lead to guilt, discussing what that looks like, and how to become better with less guilt.

Finally ending the first trimester sharing my experience and giving love and grace to all women on their journey

Happy birthday to me, we dive into a spicy society topic on what is going on in the world. Stop the hate and segregation of our world, and let's get back to human kindness. We aren't God stop being God.