Acne in PCOS While it is impossible to discuss all the causes of acne, and in fact, a great amount of the research that exists is quite varied, much of it implicates excess androgens as the main culprit in the formation of acne. In women, the most common cause of hyperandrogenism (excess androgens) is…
To detox or not to detox? Ah, the detox. We’ve all heard it. It seems like everywhere we look, there is someone talking about detoxing, needing to detox, or going on a cleanse. But, what is a “detox” and when should you consider one?? What does it even mean? Detoxification in our body is essentially…
Your thyroid is most likely impacting your health and you are told otherwise Millions of Americans are suffering with feelings of fatigue, weight gain, cognitive impairment and depression. Seemingly unrelated and sometimes even attributed to other causes, the thyroid can actually be at play. Thyroid disorders can have a widespread effect on your health.…
How You Can Treat Leaky Gut Syndrome In a previous blog post, I introduced leaky gut syndrome, what it is, and how it can manifest. Today, let’s delve into how you can begin to heal your gut and finally break through the health issues you’ve been dealing with! First things first: how do…
Why every athlete needs mushrooms in their diet While we all know the importance of ‘eating the rainbow’ in order to get a wide variety of antioxidants and phytochemicals in our diet, we must not forget about our less flashy friends: mushrooms. There are a wide array of medicinal mushrooms touting various therapeutic effects, but…
8 Natural Treatments for Low Estrogen Hypoestrogenism refers to lower than normal levels of estrogen in our body. This is a normal physiologic response in postmenopausal women, but is a concerning find in women trying to conceive. Although less common than low progesterone, hypoestrogenism requires proper diagnosis and treatment to prevent long-term health consequences.…
Anxiety is a chameleon of a disorder. It rears its head in all forms and adapts to life situations with ease. It messes with digestion, amplifies fear, gives you hives, keeps you awake—you name it. It can be utterly debilitating. Sometimes it’s buried so deep, you may not even realize that it’s the root…
Hormones are chemical messengers that travel throughout the body byway of the bloodstream. When things are good, the organs and glands work together to regulate hormone production. When production is even slightly off balance, the entire body can feel it. There are the expected hormonal milestones in life—puberty, childbirth, perimenopause, menopause—where hormones surge and…
Graves’ Disease: The Mind and Body Behind It Michelle had been through the wringer. Her blood tests were good…but she felt ill all the time. A woman in her late twenties, she suffered extreme anxiety, restlessness, mood swings, fatigue, irregular periods, and muscle weakness. She was more afraid of losing her mother than sad.…
Coffee is a Bitter I tell my patients that good quality black coffee is a great (bitter) addition to their diets as long as they don’t have anxiety, insomnia, or Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). But moderation is also very important here, and adverse reactions should never be ignored. Depending on the source, you can find…