Are you suffering from depression, weight gain, hot flashes, or menstrual irregularities? Are you approaching the age of 50? If so, then these symptoms may be attributed to the decline in important sex hormones which is seen during the menopause transition. You can easily identify if you are in menopause with some very simple tests. …
Believe it or not, most people who have thyroid problems never experience thyroid pain. This is both good and bad. Good in the sense that it’s an uncommon condition and bad in the sense that it’s never normal. If you’re experiencing pain in or around the base of your neck (right where your thyroid gland …
Are you in menopause and suddenly dealing with acne? Why is it that some women suffer from acne when they hit menopause but not before? What causes this type of acne? In this post we will discuss everything you need to know about menopause-related acne including what triggers it and how to treat it: What …
Is it safe to stop taking thyroid medication? In most cases, if you stop taking your medication cold turkey, you will experience many negative side effects. In this post you will learn more about why you shouldn’t stop taking your thyroid medication (without physician supervision), the side effects of stopping thyroid medication abruptly, reasons why …
Call me biased, but I would tell you that your thyroid is the most important endocrine gland in your body. Not only does it interact with almost every single cell, it also regulates and controls critical processes like your weight and cholesterol levels. But we are putting the cart before the horse. If you are …
Have you been diagnosed with low T4 through lab testing? Are you also experiencing symptoms such as fatigue, weight gain, depression, or hair loss? If so, then you may be suffering from low T4 or hypothyroidism. This post will teach you what you need to know about T4 testing including the symptoms associated with low …
Will Qsymia really help you lose an extra 25-30 pounds? How does it compare to the newer weight loss medications such as Saxenda? Is it really worth the price tag? Learn the answers to all of these questions and more in this guide. We will discuss how Qsymia works, what type of people should consider …
Most people are not using phentermine, for weight loss, correctly. Before you jump to conclusions, let me explain: There is a “standard” way to use phentermine (the way that most Doctors use it) and a “better” way to use it (the way that I recommend you use it) and by simply changing how you use …
The endocrine system is probably one of the most important systems in your entire body. Why? Because it produces the hormones that make you, you. Small changes to these hormones can result in big symptoms in your quality of life. Fatigue, weight gain, mood changes, and libido changes are just some of the consequences of …
Biest may be the preferred way to treat low estrogen in the setting of menopause. Learn more about why this combination medication is preferred to other formulations, how it works in your body, how it may be protective against breast cancer, how to dose it, and more: Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy & Biest Bio-identical hormone …
