How does menopause affect your hypothalamus? And can progesterone help? Let’s talk about it. As the ovarian hormones decline, the hypothalamus becomes more and more dysfunctional leading to: insomnia hot flashes metabolic issues weight gain insulin resistance...
What is estrogen dominance and what is the role of progesterone? Let’s talk about it. Estrogen dominance is a condition where a woman produces more estrogen in ratio to progesterone. In a healthy reproductive cycle, the ovary produces 10-50 times more progesterone...
Let’s talk about PCOS, your hypothalamus, and progesterone. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome affects ten percent of women. PCOS is one of the most common metabolic conditions for women of reproductive years. And your hypothalamus is at the root of the metabolic issues...
How does the oil in your diet affect your hypothalamus? Let’s talk about it. Brand new research shows that the oil in your diet definitely affects hypothalamus dysfunction. Soybean oil, which is the most common oil used in cooking and food production, affects...
Did you know that the hypothalamus controls your blood sugar? Let’s talk about it. Contrary to common belief, it’s not your pancreas that controls your blood sugar. New research proves that your blood sugar is controlled centrally by your hypothalamus. I have...
Your hypothalamus orchestrates your genetic expression. That’s because your hypothalamus is at the center of your pyramid of health. All hormonal messengers through the orchestration of the hypothalamus direct your genetic expression. You have millions of potential...
Your immune system produces hormones called cytokines. Two hundred cytokines have been identified so far. Your hypothalamus directly affects your immune system through circadian hormones. Your immune system’s job is to protect you. White blood cells act like soldiers...
Your hypothalamus orchestrates all hormonal-type messengers including neurotransmitters. Your nerves produce neurotransmitters to communicate with each other. There are more than 100 neurotransmitters made by your nervous system; some of the most important are...
So far science has identified over 50 hormones. Hormones are produced by many organs, including your gut, your fat cells, your kidneys, and your parathyroid. The most well-known hormones are produced by your endocrine system. Different from exocrine glands like your...
Long COVID is defined by new, continuing, or recurring symptoms that occur four or more weeks after initial coronavirus infection. Long COVID is associated with all ages and acute phase disease severities, with the highest percentage of diagnoses between the ages of...
The function or malfunction of your hypothalamus underlies everything going on in your body. And the past ten years or so, science has proven what I’ve seen clinically in my healthcare practice. Your hypothalamus is at the root of many diseases. Menopause or...
Why do menopausal women have memory issues? Let’s talk about it. A severe impairment of cognitive function characterizes dementia. Mild cognitive impairment represents a transition between normal cognition and dementia. The frequency of cognitive changes is higher in...