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Recent Articles
Why Does My Anxiety Get Worse At Night?
If you feel fine most of the day but your anxiety seems to get worse as soon as you go to bed, this is for you. I’m going to explain the actual hormone mechanism behind this — and it’s more...
The Calming Hormone No One Talks About
Why falling progesterone can show up as anxiety, 3 a.m. wake-ups, and heavy periods, and how I support it Everyone talks about estrogen and testosterone. Hardly anyone talks about progesterone in...
PCOS Can Increase Your Risk of Diabetes and Heart Disease
If you have PCOS and you thought it was mainly about irregular periods, acne, or trouble getting pregnant, this is for you. PCOS affects your health far beyond your ovaries, and understanding why...
7 Signs of Low Testosterone in Men and What You Can Do About It
If your sex drive has dropped and you don’t feel as strong or driven as you used to, this is for you. I’m going to show you seven signs of low testosterone and what you can do about it....
How to Support Your Hypothalamus Naturally (and Why It Matters for Aging)
Your hypothalamus is the small region of your brain that coordinates your hormones, metabolism, sleep, stress response, and cellular repair. Research suggests it also helps set the pace of aging....
Adrenal Issues
How Your Chronotype Affects Your Hormones
If you have questions about chronotype and hormones, please join me in my Hormone Support Group. You can get access to Hormone Reboot Training.
Can One Have Addison’s Disease and Hypothyroidism Simultaneously?
If you want more information on Addison’s disease and hypothyroidism, please join me in our Hormone Support Group, which you can access through my free Hormone Reboot Training.
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...
The Signs and Symptoms of Adrenal Fatigue | Hormone Health
So what are the signs and symptoms of adrenal fatigue? Let's find out. Adrenal Fatigue is a condition where your adrenals are overworked and not producing enough adrenal hormones,...
Adrenal Fatigue Hair Loss: Why Stress Causes Shedding
Adrenal fatigue means you’re not producing enough levels of the stress hormone cortisol. Unfortunately, adrenal fatigue can cause hair loss.
Treating Adrenal Fatigue Naturally
Adrenal fatigue is real. It’s when your adrenal glands become so overworked from chronic stress that they can no longer keep up with normal daily functioning. But treating adrenal fatigue...
Gut Health
Why Detoxing Isn’t Enough | How Hormonal Imbalance Affects Your Body’s Natural Detox
You have tried juice cleanses. You have done the detox teas. But if your hormones are out of balance, those efforts might not be doing what you think they are. Because detoxing is not just about...
The Shocking Truth | Your Hypothalamus Controls Your Gut Microbiome
I am super excited to share with you some brand new research that has been proven. Something I've been seeing in my clinical practice for over 20 years regarding the gut microbiome link to the...
How Your Gut Controls Your Hormones, Stress & Immunity
If your hormones are out of whack, your gut may be to blame. I am going to show you how your gut microbiome impacts your hormones, stress, immunity, even your moods, and what you can do to heal...
Why Do I Have SO MUCH Gas and Bloating?!
What's the connection between digestion and hormones? Let's talk about it. https://youtu.be/DrzJG2QERo8?si=WY3a-V1atGNvP4S2 Your hormones control so many vital systems in your body, including your...
Fastest Way to Combat Heartburn, GERD, and Acid Reflux!
What are fast remedies to combat heartburn, GERD, and acid reflux? Let's talk about it. https://youtu.be/zMMS7WqxL2I?si=2_1Z6FP6qCgdosKW Gastrointestinal reflux disease or GERD is acid reflux from...
How Alcohol Impacts Your Gut Health
How does alcohol impact your gut health? Let's talk about it. https://youtu.be/tbM3ZPkrFns?si=sOhGkAqyAcueoc4Q Alcohol has been well studied in terms of its effect on your health, including...
Hypothalamus
Why Does My Anxiety Get Worse At Night?
If you feel fine most of the day but your anxiety seems to get worse as soon as you go to bed, this is for you. I’m going to explain the actual hormone mechanism behind this — and it’s more...
7 Signs of Low Testosterone in Men and What You Can Do About It
If your sex drive has dropped and you don’t feel as strong or driven as you used to, this is for you. I’m going to show you seven signs of low testosterone and what you can do about it....
Stress Can Do This To Your Body
If you've been stressed for so long that even when you finally have time to relax, your body still feels like it can't switch off, this is for you. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WUxSXxFaMVo...
Top 5 Foods to Lower Cortisol Naturally
The most effective foods for lowering cortisol are those rich in B vitamins, omega-3 fats, and magnesium, along with meals that stabilize blood sugar and support gut health. These foods work by...
Thank You, Dolly
I was with patients last Tuesday when my husband walked into the office in tears. “Oh my goodness, what’s wrong?” “Dolly Parton died.” I was a little surprised. Steve isn’t a country music fan,...
Low Progesterone Symptoms: 10 Signs to Watch For
Low progesterone symptoms most often include irregular or heavy periods, spotting before your period, worse PMS, breast tenderness, bloating, trouble sleeping, anxiety, menstrual headaches, and...
Immunity
Autoimmune Conditions and Hormones: What Your Doctor Isn’t Telling You
Autoimmune conditions are rising — especially in women. But most people don’t realize there’s a deep connection between your hormones and your immune system. And at the center of it all? Your...
How Infections Trigger Autoimmune Diseases
Do infections trigger autoimmune diseases? Yes. Let's talk about it. https://youtu.be/MEgUNdwl5Gc?si=J0a-9_Dutv--REX4 While there are multiple triggers of autoimmunity including smoking, UV...
Your Hypothalamus Influences Autoimmunity
So how does the hypothalamus influence autoimmune disorders? Let's talk about it. https://youtu.be/0ght5Y7sYS4?si=toVVKPcIXmX8-Niq A growing body of research shows that...
Warning Signs of Autoimmune Disease and How To Reverse It
What are the warning signs of autoimmune disease and how can you reverse it? Let's talk about it. https://youtu.be/j3yObvUIPNo Autoimmunity means that your body is attacking itself. Your immune...
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.
Insulin Resistance | Are Artificial Sweeteners Safe?
Are artificial sweeteners safe? Science doesn’t always agree. Let’s talk about the possible effects of artificial sweeteners on your health.
Infertility
What is the Hypothalamus’ Role in Infertility?
What is the hypothalamus’ role in infertility? And how can progesterone help? Let’s talk about it. https://youtu.be/f_Xd4m55M1Q?si=Z-iwueypsN9D-JTg One in four couples experience infertility. And...
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...
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...
Infertility and Depression – What’s the Connection?
Is there a connection between infertility and depression? Let's talk about it. When you're having trouble getting pregnant, it can have a lot of psychological impacts. Depression and anxiety are...
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...
What are the Signs and Symptoms of Infertility in Men?
Did you know that infertility affects 10% of men. Male fertility wanes with age. If you’re over 40 you have an increased risk of infertility. Male infertility is described as an inability to...
Menopause
How to Support Your Hypothalamus Naturally (and Why It Matters for Aging)
Your hypothalamus is the small region of your brain that coordinates your hormones, metabolism, sleep, stress response, and cellular repair. Research suggests it also helps set the pace of aging....
How Stress Is Affecting Everything, Including Your Sleep
Quick Answer: Stress can leave you exhausted even after a full night’s sleep by disrupting your cortisol rhythm. Under chronic stress, the HPA axis (the hypothalamus, pituitary, and adrenal...
The Best Insulin Resistance Diet Plan for Menopause
Today, I'm going to show you the best insulin resistance diet for menopause weight loss. But first, I want you to understand why this even happens. Because it's not just getting older....
ADHD and Menopause: Why So Many Women Are Being Diagnosed Now
I was recently talking with a menopausal patient who'd just been diagnosed with adult ADHD. She asked me why it seems like so many menopausal women are getting this diagnosis for the first time,...
The Hypothalamus and Your Three Brains
The hypothalamus is a small, almond-sized region deep in the brain that acts as the body’s command center. It links the nervous system and the hormone system, helping control heart rate, blood...
7 Signs of Estrogen Dominance in Perimenopause
Have your periods suddenly gotten heavier, your breasts feel sore for days, and you’re so bloated that your rings or clothes feel tighter even though you haven’t gained much weight? Maybe your PMS...
Men's Health
Morning Routine to Balance Hormones Naturally
If you're struggling with fatigue, mood swings, or cravings by 3:00 PM, your morning routine might be the culprit. In this post, I'll show you the exact steps I take in my morning routine to...
Top 5 Hormone Questions Answered
Today, I am going to answer your biggest hormone questions. Everything from stubborn weight gain to crazy sleep patterns, feeling exhausted all the time, even when your labs are normal....
Does Intermittent Fasting Cause Hair Loss? Here’s What You Need to Know
Does Intermittent Fasting Cause Hair Loss? Let's talk about it. https://youtu.be/bybR1ls2gVE?si=CllSUcQIxL0qIqxa Intermittent fasting has gained global popularity to help with weight loss,...
Is Ozempic the Only Answer? Do You Need Obesity Drugs?
Do you really need drugs to lose weight? Let’s talk about it. https://youtu.be/DOjsg5eSN3M?si=1vAjjGpVJVjYDDQl Over 50% of adult Americans are overweight. Obesity is in an epidemic. The GLP-1...
You Are Probably FULL of Microplastics! (Here’s What to Do…)
Microplastics are everywhere. Let’s talk about how they’re affecting your hormonal health. https://youtu.be/V_2i_R_0u78?si=Uutrfz6s0stHn3In Microplastics have been found in food, water, and even...
How Testosterone Therapy Can Protect You From Autoimmunity
So how do thyroid hormone and testosterone affect one another? Let's talk about it. https://youtu.be/pOZXdj5TMFc?si=Tpdu_Qx_gIWfP6DR All hormones are interconnected including thyroid and...
Mind / Body
Staying Healthy Physically, Mentally, and Energetically As A Senior
What are the energetics of health and healing when you’re a senior? Let's talk about it. https://youtu.be/ZZRVibGTDXg?si=zeZtcfFOSFNKMoB_ Every stage of your life holds a different potential...
Staying Healthy Physically, Mentally, and Energetically In Midlife
What are the energetics of health and healing at midlife? Let's talk about it. https://youtu.be/SRFVn6gTHD4?si=sy2uNwNsJ-mQfyb9 Every stage of your life holds a different potential for...
Staying Healthy Physically, Mentally, and Energetically In Adulthood
What are the energetics of health and healing in adulthood? Let's talk about it. https://youtu.be/zRJpwjjPcRU?si=9VPkwYXy1KnSZcmD Every stage of your life holds a different potential for...
Staying Healthy Physically, Mentally, and Energetically In Your Youth
What can you do to stay healthy in your youth? Let's talk about it. https://youtu.be/idqD8dx5Kys?si=bBL_obV7aZxaLpDO Every stage of your life holds a different potential for health as well as...
Stuck On A Healing Journey
Are you feeling stuck on your healing journey? Let's talk about it. https://youtu.be/USl3JQRiw2k?si=Ff1EUxZ61323ewu3 I've been treating patients in my integrative medicine practice since...
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. https://youtu.be/x8EAKi7SIyA?si=BZ7U6rf4TVtg67lJ I recently...
Obesity
Is Your GLP-1 Making You Lose Muscle Not Fat?
GLP-1 medications can cause a portion of weight loss to come from muscle rather than fat. Studies on GLP-1 receptor agonists suggest that a third or more of the weight lost may come from lean...
Genesis Gold® vs. GLP 1 Medications: What’s the Real Difference?
GLP 1 medications are the biggest trend in weight loss right now. Ozempic, Wegovy, Tirzepatide, and people are losing weight sometimes quickly. But the question I get almost daily is this: Is this...
Why You Can’t Lose Weight (Even When Doing Everything Right)
Your body is not ignoring your effort; it's overriding it. If you can't lose weight, no matter what you do, eating clean, exercising, tracking every calorie, and the scale either won't move or...
Why Your Brain Makes You Crave Sugar vs Fat
New research has discovered something mind-blowing: your brain has two completely separate circuits - one that makes you crave sugar and carbohydrates, and another that makes you crave fat. This...
Case Study: Why Weight Loss Fails (Until You Address the Hypothalamus)
A Clinical Case Study on Metabolism, Insulin Resistance & Body Composition Nancy was forty pounds overweight. She had been struggling with her weight since college. By her mid-forties, there...
Why You Gain Weight When Your Hormones Are Off
You're eating less. You're exercising more. You're doing everything 'right.' But the scale won't budge. Or worse, you're gaining weight. Here's what nobody's telling you: when your hormones are...
PCOS
The Real Root Cause of PCOS Your Doctor Missed
What is the root cause of PCOS? The root cause of PCOS is best understood as a disruption in the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis — the hormone communication system linking the brain and...
The Root Cause of PCOS (That Nobody Talks About)
If you've been diagnosed with PCOS, you've probably been told it's an ovarian problem. Your ovaries are making too much testosterone. They're forming cysts. They're not ovulating properly. But...
Case Study: PCOS Is Not an Ovarian Problem
A Hypothalamic–Insulin Resistance Pattern Restored Patient: Lana, 31-year-old female Chief Concerns: Irregular menstrual cycles, breast tenderness, weight gain, bloating, fertility concerns Past...
Secrets to Managing PCOS Weight Without Surgery
What are some non-surgical solutions for the weight issues with polycystic ovary syndrome? Let's talk about it. https://youtu.be/guCXRV6S9Lg?si=BiSQbgbFrV89FEcU Polycystic ovary syndrome affects...
The Dark Truth About PCOS-Related Heart Disease and Diabetes
Do you know that PCOS increases the risk of heart disease and diabetes? Yes, let's talk about it. https://youtu.be/SUZJJHzEmPc?si=tiX6uA62E0zB7SYE Polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, is a...
PCOS, Your Hypothalamus and Progesterone
Let's talk about PCOS, your hypothalamus, and progesterone. https://youtu.be/cZUaxwl2CxE?si=rcwh5k8qwzE5V0_y Polycystic Ovary Syndrome affects ten percent of women. PCOS is one of the most common...
Thyroid Issues
Balance Your Thyroid: Your Shield Against Metabolic Diseases
Did you know your thyroid health is important to preventing metabolic diseases? Let's talk about it. https://youtu.be/xu6CzhHR8jU?si=ODX9ux0_UXmDEEhS Metabolic diseases cause 70% of the deaths in...
Signs of Hormonal Imbalance: 4 Symptoms to Watch For
Signs of hormonal imbalance most often include persistent fatigue, weight gain that resists diet and exercise, insomnia (especially waking between 2 and 4 a.m.), and changes in hair growth or hair...
Can One Have Addison’s Disease and Hypothyroidism Simultaneously?
If you want more information on Addison’s disease and hypothyroidism, please join me in our Hormone Support Group, which you can access through my free Hormone Reboot Training.
Hypothyroidism: How To Balance Thyroid Hormones Naturally
If you have hypothyroidism, let’s talk about how to balance your thyroid hormone naturally. Your thyroid produces hormones that control your metabolism. If you’re tired, run-down, gaining weight,...
Hypothyroidism, What is it? How Can You Treat It?
Your thyroid controls your metabolism - how much energy your cells make. Hypothyroidism means your thyroid is not producing enough thyroid hormone. If you don’t have enough thyroid hormone, you...
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...
Women's Health
The Medical System’s Biggest Blind Spot? Women’s Biology
Nearly 80% of autoimmune patients are women. Women are seven times more likely to be sent home during an active heart attack, and endometriosis takes an average of seven to 10 years to diagnose....
How Stress Changes After 40 | Reset Your Hormones and Reclaim Your Energy
Stress changes after 40. Stress in your 20s feels different than stress in your 40s or 50s. You might bounce back more slowly, sleep worse, and feel more irritable or drained. That is not just in...
Morning Routine to Balance Hormones Naturally
If you're struggling with fatigue, mood swings, or cravings by 3:00 PM, your morning routine might be the culprit. In this post, I'll show you the exact steps I take in my morning routine to...
Top 5 Hormone Questions Answered
Today, I am going to answer your biggest hormone questions. Everything from stubborn weight gain to crazy sleep patterns, feeling exhausted all the time, even when your labs are normal....
The Truth About Transdermal Bioidentical HRT | Best Absorption and Benefits Explained!
What are the benefits of transdermal bioidentical hormone replacement therapy? Let's talk about it. https://youtu.be/UOwf_GzQRKo?si=gPGgQ46g2XGjErAD While bioidentical hormone replacement therapy...
Does Intermittent Fasting Cause Hair Loss? Here’s What You Need to Know
Does Intermittent Fasting Cause Hair Loss? Let's talk about it. https://youtu.be/bybR1ls2gVE?si=CllSUcQIxL0qIqxa Intermittent fasting has gained global popularity to help with weight loss,...
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