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When our hormones are out of balance, our energy levels, our zest for life, and our moods go haywire. The main hormones we address in this video are sex hormones (testosterone, estrogen, progesterone, LH, FSH), thyroid hormones, and adrenal hormones (like cortisol). We also have to balance our insulin, but that is covered elsewhere in the course. Remember that if you have abnormal lab tests that p...

For too long our cardiovascular treatments have been overly broad, incomplete, reactionary and ineffective. Instead of a proactive lifestyle change, we wait until crisis sets in and hope that a statin or some other miracle drug will fix us. This is hardly effective and a far cry from “Functional Medicine.” Today we learn which tests you should be pursuing for a total view of your heart health and...

We've covered so much essential information like nutrition, hormones, and heart health. Hopefully you’re settling into your role as CEO of your healthcare. Here's what the rest of the course covers: Day 6: Diabesity and PreventionDay 7: Hidden Inflammation and DiseaseDay 8: Metabolism and MitochondriaDay 9: DetoxificationDay 10: DigestionGo to onecommune.com/free to keep watching! About the Commun...

Welcome to A Return to Wholeness with Dr. Gabor Maté. In this introduction to the program, Dr. Maté explains that trauma is not the event that caused the psychological wound; it is the wound itself. Like a wound, that aspect of yourself might be incredibly sensitive when touched — or it may be scarred and thus is a place where you can be rigid and withdrawn. But the good news is that wounds, no ma...

This session explores what is true human nature — and how the modern world has warped our understanding of our needs. Dr. Maté begins by explaining that as humans, we need interconnection: We rely on others to survive, especially as children. Yet, we also strive for authenticity. This creates an inherent tension that, if not managed well, can cause problems. About the Commune Courses PodcastCommun...

In this final free excerpt on the Commune Courses Podcast, Dr. Maté reminds us that trauma is a wound that you sustain; it's not what happened to you. He also explains why traumatic wounds get triggered and how to understand triggers in your process of transformation and healing. About the Commune Courses PodcastCommune creates video courses with world-renowned teachers on topics such as integrati...

Commune creates video courses with world-renowned teachers on topics such as integrative medicine, nutrition, spirituality, meditation, personal growth, relationships, and mindful leadership. This podcast offers free audio excerpts of our most popular courses — though be sure to subscribe and listen because lessons won’t stay in your feed forever! To get 14 days of free Commune Membership, which i...