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The Change of Life: What Menopause Really Is and Why It Starts Earlier Than You Think
Women are often taught that menopause is a single moment in time, usually somewhere in their fifties, when the menstrual cycle stops and life suddenly changes. The truth is far more complex....
Burnout or Nervous System Overdrive? The Truth No One’s Talking About
Are you really burned out, or is your nervous system stuck in overdrive? It is easy to confuse the two, but they are not the same. And if you are treating the wrong one, you will not get better....
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...
Midlife Upgrade | How to Reset Your Body, Energy, and Hormones for the Next 40 Years
Midlife is not the beginning of the end. It is your upgrade moment. How you care for your body now determines how you will feel and function for the next 40 years. Let us talk about what that...
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...
Adrenal Issues
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,...
Can Adrenal Fatigue Cause Hair Loss?
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...
Is Cortisol Bad?
Maybe you’ve heard of cortisol as the hormone that causes belly fat. Maybe you’ve been under the impression that cortisol is bad. Is cortisol bad? Well, I’m here to tell you that there are no bad...
Dealing with Cortisol Illness
Cortisol Illness. If you want to know why cortisol makes you sick, then this article can help. Welcome back to my blog! Today, I'm going to talk all about your cortisol and why it may make you...
Hormone Partners – Cortisol and DHEA
Ok, what about those hormone partners? Well, Cortisol has a partner too. It’s DHEA. DHEA follows cortisol like a puppy. If your cortisol is high, then your DHEA is too. If your cortisol bottoms...
Gut Health
Does Colon Cleansing Work?
Is colon cleansing good for your gut health? Let's talk about. https://youtu.be/rVmeb0r1ZoY?si=r5wY_hFDxNR8Qs8x Colon cleansing is quite popular. It basically consists of enemas or water flushes...
Your Gut Microbiome and Arthritis: The Missing Link
What is the relationship between your gut microbiome and arthritis? Let's talk about it. https://youtu.be/-XtSXrpsOrg?si=-aybm5w-yvLnUrkb There’s a growing body of evidence that your gut...
Your Gut Microbiome and Food Allergies: The Connection You Never Knew
How does your gut microbiome affect food allergies? Let's talk about it. https://youtu.be/iluhsrJPAvA?si=JwDaw4m6aYZzSQw1 Your gut microbiome helps you stay healthy. Through the neurological...
The Gut Microbiome – Inflammation Link You Need to Know
Did you know that your gut microbiome influences inflammation systemically? Let's talk about it. https://youtu.be/06pleeh4K_4?si=eZvWhWW1p3a-i7cx In the past few years, science has shown that the...
Why the Mediterranean Diet is Best for Hypothalamus Health
The best diet for hypothalamus health is the Mediterranean diet. https://youtu.be/GClzTjMS8N0 In multiple studies, the Mediterranean diet has been shown to be the best antiaging diet, hormone...
How To Keep Your Gallbladder Healthy During Menopause
Did you know that your gallbladder can be affected by going through menopause? Let's talk about it. https://youtu.be/Pk9Ntj2PyDw The hormonal decline in menopause affects everything. Your brain,...
Hypothalamus
Burnout or Nervous System Overdrive? The Truth No One’s Talking About
Are you really burned out, or is your nervous system stuck in overdrive? It is easy to confuse the two, but they are not the same. And if you are treating the wrong one, you will not get better....
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...
Midlife Upgrade | How to Reset Your Body, Energy, and Hormones for the Next 40 Years
Midlife is not the beginning of the end. It is your upgrade moment. How you care for your body now determines how you will feel and function for the next 40 years. Let us talk about what that...
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...
Why BMI is Outdated and Misleading | The Real Way to Measure Your Health
BMI is outdated. It does not measure your health, and in some cases, it is dangerously misleading. If you are still using BMI to understand your wellness, you may be missing what your body is...
The Missing Piece in Your Wellness Journey | Healing Your Hypothalamus
High-end wellness clinics. Designer supplements. Personalized labs. There is a lot of beauty in that world, but there is also a big blind spot. No matter how luxurious the treatments, if you are...
Immunity
How hormones affect your immunity against Covid-19
There has been a lot of news on this novel coronavirus dubbed COVID-19. I am not an epidemiologist, yet with my area of expertise in neuro-immune-endocrinology or your body’s internal...
How to Treat Allergies Naturally
How can you treat your allergies naturally? Supporting your hypothalamic immune function and stabilizing your mast cells can help.
How To Treat Autoimmunity Naturally
How do you treat autoimmunity naturally? Let's talk about it. Your immune system's job is to protect you. But when it's attacking you, that’s called autoimmunity. Your hypothalamus controls your...
Autoimmune Relief
If you want to know how autoimmunity affects you and what you can do about it — then this video is for you. Let's discuss autoimmune relief. Make sure to subscribe so I can help you get your...
Your Intelligent Immune System
Your immune system has a mind of its own. Oh, yes, it’s controlled by your hypothalamus - the master gland that controls all your hormones and neurotransmitters. Yet your intelligent immune system...
Your Body Tries To Protect Itself
Your immune system’s job is to protect you. Your bone marrow produces the soldiers. White Blood Cells (W.B.C.). Young W.B.C.s need to be trained. So they go to the thymus for boot camp. Then your...
Infertility
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...
What are the Signs and Symptoms of Infertility in Women?
Female infertility affects 20-25% percent of women. Infertility is defined as the inability to get pregnant after at least 12 months of trying to conceive. https://youtu.be/6oAYDu-xhqg The signs...
Why fetal cells live in their mothers forever…
Did you know that your children are within you? Literally! Fetal cells exist within mothers apparently for life. We’ve known this since the 19th century when a German scientist studying...
Natural Alternatives to Metformin
There are three natural alternatives to metformin. Chromium, Botanicals, and Berberine act as safe replacements. Let’s dive into the details.
When you want to get pregnant, but you can’t…
Why is it so easy for some women to get pregnant and others struggle to have a baby? Well, the most common cause of female infertility is hormonal imbalance. It’s sad how many patients I’ve seen...
Menopause
Synthetic vs. Bioidentical Hormone Therapy
What’s the difference between synthetic vs. bioidentical hormone replacement therapy? Let’s talk about it. https://youtu.be/lYlcsv2Z_c0?si=jDPVQeXp3Qd5Gi14 For years, the only choice menopausal...
Why I Don’t Recommend Hormone Pellets for HRT
Pellets are hormones pressed into small cylinders that are injected under the skin. Pellets are similar to birth control implants in their delivery mechanism and are usually compounded. Hormone...
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...
Hormone Replacement Therapy and Brain Health | The Truth About HRT and Cognitive Function
Is HRT shrinking your brain? Let's uncover the truth about hormone replacement therapy and cognitive health. https://youtu.be/j-n7J93M-bY?si=Spkm9hOwVGVHkJIl Hormone replacement therapy is...
Low Testosterone? Can You Believe ESTROGEN Might Be the Answer!
Can men's estrogen get too low? Let's talk about the causes of low estrogen in men and treatment options. https://youtu.be/e4LYJziSCCM?si=BYcHooUoJ399IqLH While Testosterone is the dominant male...
EXTREME Menopause Relief WITHOUT Hormones!
Let's talk about hormone-free menopause relief. https://youtu.be/V2maeA-_H9k?si=bdQnoexCgJYByhdW Some women can't take hormones. If they have sex hormone-related cancers like breast cancer,...
Men’s Health
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...
5 Easy Ways to Balance Your Hormones!
What is the key to vitality and well-being? Hormonal harmony. Let’s talk about it. https://youtu.be/Jr3Sdi2fHKo?si=gJOXD4qfgTfMEAGI Hormones are biochemical messengers produced by glands in your...
Does Colon Cleansing Work?
Is colon cleansing good for your gut health? Let's talk about. https://youtu.be/rVmeb0r1ZoY?si=r5wY_hFDxNR8Qs8x Colon cleansing is quite popular. It basically consists of enemas or water flushes...
Genesis Gold®: The Secret to Lifelong Health?
Can Genesis Gold® be taken every day for your lifetime? Yes! https://youtu.be/_4FPKnHTt10?si=RogADx22nqAqf0tC I designed Genesis Gold® as a foundational hypothalamic nutraceutical to be used daily...
The Secret Benefits of Red Light Therapy
Do you know all the healing benefits from red light therapy? Let's talk about it. https://youtu.be/MHijgur-Zms?si=-bt_Q0dje4dfhzBR Red light therapy, also known as laser therapy, utilizes...
Unveiling Chronic Fatigue Syndrome – Causes and Effective Treatments
So what are the causes and treatment of chronic fatigue syndrome? Let's talk about it. https://youtu.be/L1okyfu-8q4?si=bWfSfVqdItt3UBl- Chronic fatigue syndrome also known as myalgic encephalitis...
Mind / Body
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...
Emotional Eating Isn’t All Emotional
A recent study shows that emotional eating is very common. An analysis of over 5000 adults found that over 20% eat emotionally, with prevalence higher in young white women. ...
What Kind of Sunscreen is Best? Mineral VS. Chemical
What kind of sunscreen is the best — mineral or chemical? Let's talk about it. https://youtu.be/_ITND-X12_A Overexposure to the sun can induce premature aging and skin cancer. So it’s important...
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...
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...
Obesity
The Safest Way to Lose Weight, Naturally
What's the safest method to lose weight naturally? Let’s talk about it. https://youtu.be/CGvpoBBnNK8?si=tjp7KIEPltve2PPY Obesity is endemic. Nearly 40% of US adults are obese. Obesity increases...
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...
Revealed: The Truth Behind Middle Age Weight Gain
Why do we gain weight at middle age? Let's talk about it. https://youtu.be/bCVGZNHnfiU?si=nusaNqwASvEHdwFX If you’re past forty and your waistline is expanding, and your diet and exercise regime...
The Skinny – Are Your Hormones Making You Fat?
Are your hormones making you fat?What is the role of your hormones on weight loss and weight gain? Let's talk about it. https://youtu.be/Ubofqmk150U?si=LnaTktUxIck5yuyq Each of your hormones...
How Your Hypothalamus Influences Body Fat and Aging
Did you know that the hypothalamus controls both body fat and aging? Let's talk about it. https://youtu.be/uomo3N5wkN0?si=WZ_BuGINO6mw5SSJ Your hypothalamus is a center of control for metabolism...
Does Your Sweet Preference Influence Your Weight?
Does your sweet taste preference influence your weight? Let's talk about it. https://youtu.be/UZ5ePHsg6Q0?si=mFGf8CR7OfFZLPGp Your hypothalamus controls your glucose metabolism, your hunger, and...
PCOS
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,...
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...
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.
The Link Between PCOS and Insulin Resistance
PCOS or polycystic ovary syndrome is linked to insulin resistance. In fact, it is believed that insulin resistance in polycystic ovary syndrome is caused by the underlying mechanisms contributing to polycystic ovary syndrome.
What is PCOS?
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder that affects 10% of women of reproductive age.
How Does Metformin Help PCOS?
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrinological disorder in women. How Does Metformin Help PCOS? Read to find out!
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...
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...
Natural Treatment of Thyroiditis
If you want to know how to treat thyroiditis naturally, including autoimmune hypothyroidism, or Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, then this video is for you! If this video was helpful, be sure to...
3 Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis Symptoms
If you want to know if you might have thyroiditis, autoimmune hypothyroidism or Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, then this video is for you. Make sure to subscribe so I can help you get your hormones in...
Natural Remedies for Thyroid Induced Weight Gain
If you want to know how your thyroid contributes to weight gain then this video is for you: If this video was helpful, be sure to Subscribe. Share with your friends, and hit the Like button so I...
Thyroiditis – Treating It Naturally
Are you tired, run-down, gaining weight? Do you suffer from brain fog, low motivation, insomnia? Finally, after all these years living with a sluggish metabolism has your blood panel revealed low...
Women’s Health
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...
Fix Menopausal Insomnia Naturally!
How can you deal with menopausal insomnia naturally? Let's talk about it. https://youtu.be/jiRszDTebMQ?si=msnGDVXiR1WeKupK Insomnia means that you're not able to sleep. Menopausal women suffer...
Estrogen Therapy and Blood Clots: What You NEED To Know
Let’s talk about the estradiol side effect of blood clots. https://youtu.be/GzkBNZdSguI?si=klkBBQHSz0DDK1yE Of all the side effects that estradiol may have, inducing blood clots is the most...
3 Easy Fixes for Water Rentention!
Let's talk about the estradiol side effect of water retention. https://youtu.be/u9fuqCAQXE8?si=tovtrlS_N0j4jk5t Estradiol is a growth-promoting hormone that also has an amazing effect on your...
Excessive Estrogen May Cause Anxiety!
Let's talk about the estradiol side effect of anxiety. https://youtu.be/TgS5a161BZs?si=RTINysLvRwIIKU6M Excessive amounts of estrogen, especially unopposed estrogen, may cause anxiety. Without an...
Is Too Much Estrogen Really Causing Your Uterine Bleeding?
Let's talk about the estradiol side effect of uterine bleeding. https://youtu.be/jF-GJFGzVaE?si=kvQc2Xl7_g8aAt-v Estrogen Estrogen is a growth-promoting hormone, and one of its jobs is to make...
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