Hypothalamic Dysfunction and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
So what is the relationship between hypothalamic dysfunction and chronic fatigue syndrome? Let’s talk about it. Hypothalamus dysfunction is defined as alterations in hypothalamus function that affect: circadian rhythm weight management metabolism hormonal...
Does Your Sweet Preference Influence Your Weight?
Does your sweet taste preference influence your weight? Let’s talk about it. Your hypothalamus controls your glucose metabolism, your hunger, and your weight. Studies have shown that people with a strong preference for sweets have an increased risk for obesity,...
Keep Healthy While You Take Care of Others
Studies show that caretaking increases illness and mortality. How do you keep yourself healthy while caretaking? Let’s talk about it. I recently consulted with a patient who was concerned about a breast lump. Her exam revealed some inflammation of her mammary...
How Infections Trigger Autoimmune Diseases
Do infections trigger autoimmune diseases? Yes. Let’s talk about it. While there are multiple triggers of autoimmunity including smoking, UV light, silicone, pesticides, heavy metals, injuries, and stress – infections have been long associated with...
Your Hypothalamus Influences Autoimmunity
So how does the hypothalamus influence autoimmune disorders? Let’s talk about it. A growing body of research shows that neuro-immune-endocrine alterations may precede autoimmune diseases by several years. If you’ve been following my channel, you...
Cellular Hydration and Your Hypothalamus
Does your hypothalamus influence cellular hydration? Let’s talk about it. Your hypothalamus is the main organ that controls cellular hydration. Hypothalamic osmoregulatory cells are very sensitive to blood fluid levels and electrolytes. When blood...
Emotions and Healing
How do your emotions affect your health and healing? Let’s talk about it. Before the germ theory, it was long believed that emotional or mental states affected physical states. With the invention of the microscope, doctors noticed that microbes caused some...
Stay Healthy This Fall
Does your health shift with the seasons? Yes? Let’s talk about how to stay healthy in the fall. Every Fall Equinox I am reminded of the very first time in over 20 years, I did not suffer from seasonal affective disorder. In the spring of 2000, I started taking...
How Prolactin Affects Bones and Cognition
Did you know that the hypothalamic hormone prolactin affects your bones and your brain? Let’s talk about it. Studies show that there is a relationship between the hypothalamic hormone prolactin, cognition, and bone metabolism. While prolactin is...
Why is Progesterone Important?
So why is progesterone important? Let’s talk about it. Progesterone is one of the most important hormones that your body makes, especially for women. But men also make a little bit of progesterone. Progesterone is the precursor to cortisol –...
Does Hormone Replacement Therapy Cause Dementia?
Does Hormone Replacement Therapy cause dementia? Let’s talk about it. There’s been some hype in the media lately that hormone replacement therapy can contribute to dementia. Let’s look at what the study really shows and whether it should affect our...The Hormone Queen®
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