Can One Have Addison’s Disease and Hypothyroidism Simultaneously?
Many people wonder if it’s possible to have Addison’s disease and hypothyroidism simultaneously. Before we answer that question, I’d like to get into what these two disorders are, and what one can expect from them. A person with Addison’s disease has...
What is a Menopause Action Plan?
What IS a Menopause Action Plan? I’m more than happy to tell you. A Menopause Action Plan, or MAP, is a plan for what you want to do to help yourself survive the symptoms of hormonal decline. And thrive during and after the change of life. As an integrative nurse...
Why You Need a Menopause Action Plan
Maybe you’ve heard me talk before about having a Menopause Action Plan, or MAP, but you’ve wondered why YOU might need one. Without a MAP, thriving through the change can be very challenging. As an integrative nurse practitioner who’s helped thousands of women...
6 Ways to Reverse Insulin Resistance
Insulin resistance occurs when the insulin receptors in your cells do not allow insulin to lock in, preventing glucose from getting into the cells and interfering with energy production. Insulin resistance also contributes to cellular dehydration and malnutrition,...
What are the Signs and Symptoms of PCOS?
Polycystic ovary syndrome or PCOS is a condition in young women in which they do not ovulate regularly and have high levels of male hormones in their systems. Signs and symptoms of PCOS are a little bit different. Signs are what medical providers perceive on your...
How is Adrenal Fatigue Diagnosed and Treated?
Conventional medicine does not recognize adrenal fatigue. Why? Because while adrenal fatigue is not optimal functioning, it is not a disease. Allopathic practitioners treat diseases. Complete adrenal failure is called Addison’s disease – or primary adrenal...
Is PCOS an Autoimmune Disease?
Polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, is a condition in women characterized by chronic high testosterone levels and an anovulatory state, meaning not ovulating regularly. The imbalance of estrogen to progesterone in people with PCOS seems to stimulate the hyper-reaction...
The Link Between PCOS and Insulin Resistance
Research has proven that PCOS, or polycystic ovary syndrome, is linked to insulin resistance. It is believed that insulin resistance in people with PCOS is caused by the underlying problems contributing to polycystic ovary syndrome. In this blog post, we are going to...
Can Hormones Cause Weight Gain?
Can hormones cause weight gain? Yes, if they’re out of balance. Hormones are essential to life. But when they’re out of balance, your metabolism is affected. And that means you can gain weight. First, Unopposed estrogen can cause water weight. Especially if you’re...
How do I talk to my same-sex partner about menopause?
Menopause happens to every woman. And if you’re in a relationship with a same-sex partner, eventually, you’ll both go through the change. Let’s discuss how you can talk to your same-sex partner about menopause and how you may experience it differently. First,...
What is PCOS?
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder that affects 10% of women of reproductive age. Polycystic ovary syndrome is characterized by high male hormone levels and low progesterone levels, which leaves estrogen unopposed. Usually PCOS is first diagnosed...The Hormone Queen®
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