Willow Holistic Health

08/29/2026

Chronic unrelenting Stress can have a wide range of physiological affects on every system in the body. Metabolic affects can include:

● Increased insulin secretion
● Increased fat deposition
● Immune Suppression and Dysregulation
● Muscle wasting
● Memory loss
● Alterations in Testosterone, Estrogen and Progesterone Leve
● Mental and emotional instability
● Bone loss/mineral loss
● Sodium and water retention
● Elevated blood lipids
● Loss of REM sleep
● Increase plaque formation in blood vessels
● Increase in cardiovascular risk factors

There are many natural approaches to healing the affects of chronic stress. If you would like to have an assessment and discussion around treatment options, give us a call or reach out to: 503-678-6269

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08/23/2026

The significance of hormone optimization in midlife cannot be underestimated. Every cell in our bodies have receptors to these life energizing substances. Whether you are male or female, if you are experiencing unexplained symptoms and need an deeper assesssment than what you have had in the past, we are here for you.
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08/21/2026

so true

08/18/2026

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08/09/2026

so funny

08/08/2026

08/06/2026

Estrogen: The Hormone That Does Far More Than You Think
When most people hear the word 'estrogen', they immediately think of menopause or hot flashes. While estrogen certainly plays a central role in reproductive health, research has revealed something even more remarkable: estrogen is one of the body's most important hormones for lifelong health.
Estrogen receptors are found throughout the body—from the brain and heart to the bones, muscles, blood vessels, skin, and digestive tract. This widespread distribution helps explain why declining estrogen levels during menopause can affect so many aspects of a woman's health.
One of estrogen's most important functions is supporting cardiovascular health. It helps maintain the flexibility of blood vessels, supports healthy cholesterol metabolism, and influences inflammatory pathways. After menopause, as estrogen levels decline, a woman's risk of cardiovascular disease gradually increases, although many factors—including age, genetics, blood pressure, cholesterol, and lifestyle—also contribute.
The brain also depends on estrogen. The hormone crosses the blood-brain barrier, where it supports memory, learning, attention, and mood. Estrogen interacts with neurotransmitters such as serotonin and dopamine, which may help explain why many women experience brain fog, anxiety, mood changes, or memory concerns during the menopausal transition.

Bone health is another area profoundly affected by estrogen. Estrogen slows bone breakdown and helps maintain bone density. As estrogen levels decline after menopause, bone loss accelerates, increasing the risk of osteoporosis and fractures.
Estrogen also plays an important role in metabolic health. It helps maintain insulin sensitivity, supports healthy glucose metabolism, and influences how the body stores fat. Declining estrogen levels are associated with an increase in visceral (abdominal) fat and may contribute to a higher risk of metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes.
Emerging research suggests that estrogen also influences pain, immune function and inflammation.
If you would like to learn more, visit our website:
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08/02/2026

Some thoughts about Androgens, and how important they are for every system in the body. T-estosterone, the hormone, helps protect our brains, bones, muscles, heart and more. There are receptors to it in every system of the body. Both Men and Women produce it but after menopause our levels drop to almost nothing. The good news is that there are so many options to help replace what our bodies once made. If you would like to learn more visit our website at:
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08/01/2026

This very important health issue needs more attention because years of untreated Leaky gut can lead to other serious health problems.
The term “leaky gut syndrome” describes a condition researchers call increased intestinal permeability—a state where the intestinal lining no longer functions as an effective barrier. When this happens, molecules and particles that normally stay inside your digestive tract may pass into what should be a sterile area, and into the bloodstream. These can include partially digested food proteins, bacterial fragments, and other compounds your body typically keeps out.
Symptoms of leaky gut can vary significantly depending on how long the condition has persisted and which body systems are most affected. Research suggests that only about 70% of people with increased intestinal permeability have obvious digestive problems—meaning the other 30% may experience symptoms that seem unrelated to the gut.

Common digestive symptoms that may indicate gut barrier dysfunction:

Food sensitivities or intolerances (especially to multiple foods)
Bloating, gas, or abdominal discomfort
Irregular bowel movements
Feeling worse after eating certain foods
Symptoms beyond the digestive tract:

Brain fog or difficulty concentrating
Fatigue that doesn’t improve with rest
Skin issues
Joint discomfort
Mood changes

The causes of gut permeability are voluminous and include chronic stress, Gluten Intolerance, traumatic brain injury, industrial seed oils, too much sugar, hormone imbalance, chronic sleep deprivation, excessive alcohol use are a few.
Luckily there is testing that can identify many of the markers for leaky gut and other functional gut related disorders.
If you would like to be tested we can help.
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