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...
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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....
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....
Why Am I Gaining Belly Fat With PCOS?
If you have PCOS and most of your weight seems to be belly fat, this is for you. I’m going to explain why, and it comes back to something we’ve been building on: PCOS is a metabolic condition...
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,...
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...
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
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...
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...
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...
Hypothalamus
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...
Menopause Brain Fog? Your Hypothalamus May Be Out of Rhythm
You walk into a room and forget why you’re there.You open your phone and cannot remember what you were about to look up.You lose words in the middle of a sentence.You forget names, appointments,...
5 Ways to Avoid Increased Cortisol Levels Before Bed
What you do in the hour or two before bed can either help your body settle down or convince your brain that the night shift has just begun. And that is a problem if you are trying to sleep....
5 Foods That Naturally Lower Cortisol
Most people think starting with stress management is the way to lower cortisol. And yes, calming your nervous system matters. But what you eat can either tell your body, “You’re safe,” or it can...
Immunity
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.
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...
Infertility
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...
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.
Menopause
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...
What My Patients Don’t Know I Already Understand
Recently I've been having physical therapy for my neck, and between myself and my physical therapist, two of us who are both clinicians, we exchanged stories about being on the receiving end of...
Sleep Well to Live Longer
How Deep Sleep Slows Aging: A Hormone Specialist's Guide to Slow-Wave Sleep and Longevity Deep sleep slows down biological aging since it is the only time when various repair systems operate at...
Menopause Brain Fog? Your Hypothalamus May Be Out of Rhythm
You walk into a room and forget why you’re there.You open your phone and cannot remember what you were about to look up.You lose words in the middle of a sentence.You forget names, appointments,...
Men's Health
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...
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...
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...
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...
Mind / Body
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...
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...
Obesity
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...
Best Activity Recommendations for a Healthy Holiday
Did you know that people who stay active during the holidays - maintain their exercise regimes, maintain their physical labor, move their bodies - are less likely to get sick when the actual...
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...
How to Lose Belly Fat After Menopause
If you're struggling with that stubborn belly fat since menopause, you're not alone. It's not just what you're eating or how active you are. Your hormones are calling the shots. Today, I am going...
PCOS
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...
PCOS and Your Hypothalamus
What is the relationship between your hypothalamus and polycystic ovary syndrome? Let’s talk about it. https://youtu.be/j8Kbp8nVhF4 Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a metabolic condition rooted...
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....
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...
Thyroid Issues
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...
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...
Women's Health
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,...
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...
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...
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