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Hypothalamus Dysfunction

What is hypothalamus dysfunction? Let’s talk about it. When your hypothalamus isn’t happy, it’s called hypothalamus dysfunction.  Hypothalamus dysfunction is defined as insufficient production of...

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Insulin Resistance and Your Hypothalamus

Did you know that hypothalamic dysfunction can cause insulin resistance? Let's talk about it.  Insulin resistance occurs when the insulin receptors on your cells are no longer open to accepting...

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Adrenal Fatigue and Your Hypothalamus

Is adrenal fatigue related to hypothalamus dysfunction? Absolutely. Let's talk about it. Adrenal fatigue or insufficiency is defined by inadequate production of adrenal hormones. Cortisol, DHEA,...

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Adrenal Issues

Adrenal Fatigue and Your Hypothalamus

Is adrenal fatigue related to hypothalamus dysfunction? Absolutely. Let's talk about it. Adrenal fatigue or insufficiency is defined by inadequate production of adrenal hormones. Cortisol, DHEA,...

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Gut Health

Signs That You Have a Food Allergy

What are the signs that you have a food allergy? Let's talk about it.  Food allergies affect many people. In self-reports 11-19% of adults and 1 out of 13 children report food allergies. The...

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Breastfeeding and the Gut Microbiome

Breastfeeding and the gut microbiome, what's the connection? Let's talk about it.  https://youtu.be/rCIyL1SPKBw Studies show that breastfeeding your infant has major benefits on their development,...

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How to Break a Sugar Addiction

What are some effective ways to break a sugar addiction?  Let's talk about it  https://youtu.be/z-bWrNg0HrQ Approximately 75% of Americans eat excess amount of sugar. Sugar is a substance that...

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What To Eat For A Healthy Gut and Brain

So what can you eat for a healthy gut and a healthy brain? Let's talk about it.  https://youtu.be/6xQERzvCR1o Your gut and brain require very similar nutrients. I like to think of your gut as one...

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Hypothalamus

Hypothalamus Dysfunction

What is hypothalamus dysfunction? Let’s talk about it. When your hypothalamus isn’t happy, it’s called hypothalamus dysfunction.  Hypothalamus dysfunction is defined as insufficient production of...

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Insulin Resistance and Your Hypothalamus

Did you know that hypothalamic dysfunction can cause insulin resistance? Let's talk about it.  Insulin resistance occurs when the insulin receptors on your cells are no longer open to accepting...

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Adrenal Fatigue and Your Hypothalamus

Is adrenal fatigue related to hypothalamus dysfunction? Absolutely. Let's talk about it. Adrenal fatigue or insufficiency is defined by inadequate production of adrenal hormones. Cortisol, DHEA,...

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Covid and Your Hypothalamus

How does COVID affect the hypothalamus? Let's talk about it. When Covid shut us down in March 2020, I joined an online group of Covid survivors to see what they were describing. I suspected like...

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Immunity

How To Protect Yourself From Influenza | Flu Prevention

Though coronavirus remains a major concern for most people, it’s important to remember that we need to still be taking precautions against the flu (influenza) as well. First, you need to be aware that the flu virus can incubate anywhere from two to fourteen days. By now, we’re very familiar with this idea, because the coronavirus functions the same way. 

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Infertility

Is Prolactin Bad For You?

What is prolactin and is it bad for you? Let's talk about it.  https://youtu.be/ZbzXGYj3PU0 Most people do not know what their prolactin levels are until they experience symptoms of high...

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How Prolactin Affects Your Periods

Can prolactin cause irregular periods and infertility? Let's talk about it.  https://youtu.be/SAVIw9dGkfQ Prolactin is a hormone that is produced by the hypothalamus and released by the pituitary...

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How To Treat Infertility

Infertility affects 15% of American couples. If you can't achieve pregnancy within 12 months of trying, you need a consult. If you're over the age of 35, do not wait longer than six months before...

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Menopause

Managing Hypoglycemia In Menopause

How do you manage hypoglycemia in menopause? Let's talk about it.  https://youtu.be/IFiyl-j2nm0 Hypoglycemia means your blood sugar is too low. It's quite common in young women, especially...

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Joint Issues During Menopause

Does menopause affect your joints? Let's talk about it.  https://youtu.be/Q4DfUaZM87k Do you ever wonder why you're falling apart? Seems like you hurt yourself a lot more often - spraining ankles,...

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Men’s Health

Insulin Resistance and Your Hypothalamus

Did you know that hypothalamic dysfunction can cause insulin resistance? Let's talk about it.  Insulin resistance occurs when the insulin receptors on your cells are no longer open to accepting...

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Signs That You Have a Food Allergy

What are the signs that you have a food allergy? Let's talk about it.  Food allergies affect many people. In self-reports 11-19% of adults and 1 out of 13 children report food allergies. The...

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Power Up Your Plant Based Diet

Did you know that if you power up your plant based diet it can improve your hormone health? Let's talk about it.  Studies show that a plant based diet is the way to go for all your health needs....

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Mind / Body

Naturally Resolve Hormone Imbalances

How can you naturally resolve hormone imbalances? Let's talk about it. https://youtu.be/arXHObRDpVw As a neuro immune endocrine specialist treating the hormonally challenged for over 30 years, I...

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Do Hormones Affect Your Eye Health?

Do hormones affect your eye health? Absolutely. Let's talk about it. https://youtu.be/kyxEI-ojioA As you age and your hormones decline and your vision changes. That’s because the shape of your...

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My Top 5 Proactive Health Tips

So what are my top proactive health tips? https://youtu.be/RCoqjkCCdZI As an integrative family nurse practitioner, I'm often asked what I do to stay healthy. Well, I follow the same five pillars...

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What is the Best Diet to Age Gracefully?

What's the best diet to age gracefully? Let's talk about it.  Aging gracefully looks different to a lot of different people. Some of it means they don't look old. I believe it means you don't feel...

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Obesity

Benefits of an Anti-Inflammatory Diet

What are the benefits of an anti-inflammatory diet? Let's talk about it. https://youtu.be/jqEmhSlj6_4 An anti-inflammatory diet is a diet that does not promote inflammation. Studies show that...

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How Stress and Anxiety Affect Your Diet

So how do stress and anxiety affect your diet? Let's talk about it.  https://youtu.be/1HNbvosbftE Stress and anxiety can wreak havoc on your diet. And that's because, during high stress when...

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5 Common Dietary Pitfalls

What are the five common dietary pitfalls that keep you from losing weight? Let's talk about it. Losing weight can be difficult. Many of us start off well at eating a healthier diet but we don't...

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Top 3 Foods for Diabetes Control

What are the top three foods for diabetes control?  Let's talk about it  https://youtu.be/cmH3vvDiDKY Diabetes affects millions of Americans with over 10% of the population affected. Type two...

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PCOS

PCOS and Your Hypothalamus

What is the relationship between your hypothalamus and polycystic ovary syndrome? Let’s talk about it. Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a metabolic condition rooted in hypothalamic dysfunction....

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How to Deal with PCOS

Dealing with the symptoms of PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) can be daunting. Your hormones are out of balance. You make more estrogen than progesterone because you're not ovulating regularly....

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How to Heal PCOS Naturally

Polycystic ovary syndrome affects about 10% of women. Many of them suffer for years with hirsutism, irregular periods, infertility, acne, obesity, insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome, before...

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The Best Supplements for PCOS

I’ve been asked many times what the best supplements are for PCOS. PCOS, or polycystic ovary syndrome, is an imbalance in sex steroids in women. PCOS is characterized by high levels of androgens,...

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Is PCOS an Autoimmune Disease?

Is polycystic ovary syndrome an autoimmune disease?. Polycystic ovary syndrome or PCOS is a condition in women that is characterized by chronic high levels of testosterone and an anovulatory state meaning not ovulating regularly.  

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Thyroid Issues

Thyroid and Testosterone

Your thyroid is a small gland located below your Adam’s apple that produces hormones. They control your metabolism. Low thyroid hormone production leads to low energy, high cholesterol, and...

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The Thyroid Demystified

Hormones affect your thyroid function especially estrogen. The dramatic shifts of pregnancy and menopause put women at greater risk for thyroid disorders and the risk increases with age. The risk...

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Women’s Health

Insulin Resistance and Your Hypothalamus

Did you know that hypothalamic dysfunction can cause insulin resistance? Let's talk about it.  Insulin resistance occurs when the insulin receptors on your cells are no longer open to accepting...

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Hypoglycemia and Your Hypothalamus

Did you know hypoglycemia can be induced by hypothalamic dysfunction? Let's talk about it.  Hypoglycemia is when your blood sugar is so low, usually under 60, causing you to feel dizzy, faint,...

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Managing Hypoglycemia In Menopause

How do you manage hypoglycemia in menopause? Let's talk about it.  https://youtu.be/IFiyl-j2nm0 Hypoglycemia means your blood sugar is too low. It's quite common in young women, especially...

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