Functional Medicine | Women's Health
Many women suspect that they may have a hormone imbalance based on changes that occur during their cycles, or specific symptoms such as PMS, spotting, night sweats or acne. Take the following quick quiz below to understand which hormones may be out of balance. Please keep in mind, this quiz is very much simplified, and the most accurate way to …
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Why do we all feel so alone with a pregnancy loss? Given that women are having babies so much later, in their 30’s and 40’s, miscarriages are so much more common that you think. How common is miscarriage? Studies show that 10-25 percent of all recognized pregnancies end in miscarriage. This does not however include what are called ‘chemical …
All women with circulating hormones experience change in their cycle as estrogen and progesterone levels rise and fall. What this means is that we are not the same every day of the month - one week you may be more sensitive, one week you may be more creative, and another you may have lots of energy. I’ve written about this before, and strongly …
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Many of my patients struggle with food cravings, overeating, binges and weight issues. Most of us actually blame this on poor willpower. It is important to know however, that there are many foods we eat that are truly addictive to the body, which make overeating difficult to avoid, especially if your brain is more sensitive to this. Several …
As the seasons change, many of us are looking for a fresh start or a way to renew our health. It can seem overwhelming to take on a whole new lifestyle – better nutrition, packing lunches, cutting out sugar, regular exercise, getting to bed earlier, etc. What I suggest as a starting point is to just choose one thing to begin with, and commit to …
Today’s article is straying from my usual writing about hormones because I have come across some pretty incredible research showing a reversal of memory loss in patients diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. The common belief with Alzheimer’s is that it is a progressive, irreversible disorder with very limited treatment available. And given the increasing …
Choosing prenatal vitamins can be complicated, as the world of supplements is difficult to navigate. My criteria for selecting the best prenatal vitamins is as follows: Nutrient levels - how much of each individual vitamin and mineral is in a daily dose? Absorbability of nutrients - are the vitamins and minerals found in their most …
