Hormones are the Most Powerful Compounds in BiologyThere are many plagues in the world right now but I believe that one of the most sinister is that of hormone imbalance. Why? Because even small changes in your hormone levels can result in huge changes to how you are feeling. And these changes can easily be dismissed or ignored …
Why Hormone And Hormone Management is so ConfusingDo you feel a bit confused about what types of hormones you should or shouldn’t be using? If so, this article is for you. Second only to the thyroid, I find so much misinformation out there on the internet as it relates to hormone management and hormone replacement therapy. It’s frustrating …
Why Workouts Don’t Work for Most WomenWe are going to talk about the benefits of cycle syncing in just a second but first I want to ask you a question: Does it feel like no matter what type of workouts you do or what type of advice that you follow that you aren’t seeing results in …
Facial Hair in Women – What Causes it? Have you noticed that you are growing hair on your face where shouldn’t? Have you noticed that this increase in hair is getting worse as you get older? Believe it or not, this is actually fairly common and it has a name: Hirsutism (1). Hirsutism is the official medical name given to facial …
Should you use the Copper IUD Over Other Forms of Birth Control?When it comes to birth control, there are MANY options available. But how do you know which one you should use? As someone who frequently manages hormones in women, my recommendation is to pick the form of birth control that impacts your sex hormones the LEAST. And …
What is Adrenal Fatigue?Adrenal fatigue is probably one of the most under appreciated and misdiagnosed conditions out there (next to the thyroid, of course!). The reason for this is simple: Most doctors don’t even believe that adrenal fatigue exists (1) as a medical condition or diagnosis. So if you want to actually be diagnosed and treated for this condition …
While it is possible to test for cortisol, is it even helpful? The answer is both yes and no which is why this topic deserves a deep dive into adrenal fatigue and cortisol testing. In this article you’ll learn: Why adrenal fatigue is so controversial and why many doctors do not believe it exists. Why testing cortisol is not …
There are at least 6 different types of PCOS which are recognized. Each type of PCOS has a unique cause and though there is some overlap between conditions, they are NOT all the same. Knowing the type of PCOS that you have is critical if you want to get serious about treatment. The various types of PCOS include: …
Birth control pills are widely recommended for a variety of conditions beyond their use as a contraceptive. Many women take birth control to help ‘balance’ their hormones, stop acne, or treat menstrual irregularities. And while the pill may help with some of these conditions you always have to be aware of HOW they are working and what …
Is it possible to reverse chronic disease with a new approach to medicine? Is this type of medicine better than conventional medicine? Are there any downsides to this approach? In this article, we are going to explore all of these topics while focusing on some of the downsides to functional medicine. I make these comments as a practitioner of …