Testosterone seems to conjure images of bulky muscles, aggression and robust libidos. Many people even mistakenly think that testosterone is a hormone that women don’t have to think about. But this multifaceted hormone does so much more for your body than help you bulk up. Testosterone builds bones, supports your brain health, increases energy, helps with weight loss and keeps …
Thyroid disease after pregnancy may be the most overlooked and under diagnosed condition affecting new mothers. Taking a conservative estimate, we can expect 300,000-400,000 mothers to develop postpartum thyroid disease this year. That is 10% of all new moms. But some estimate it may be as high as 17%— and those are only the women who are being tested. Many other mothers …
Improving egg quality for fertility consists of increasing nutrients, reducing or eliminating environmental toxins, and addressing daily stressors. These are important steps in any preconception plan. In this article I’ll be sharing how to improve egg quality naturally, including steps you can take right now. When couples are wishing to conceive there are several areas that I feel are important …
If you have thyroid symptoms, but your labs are normal, it may be that your gut function is impacting your thyroid health. Chances are if you’ve made a trip to your endocrinologist for your hypothyroidism you’ve heard that your condition is genetic, there’s a prescription for it, and that’s about all you can do. It’s an autoimmune thyroid disease. Period. …
The holidays are a wonderful time to share the gift of health…. but finding that great gift can sometimes be a bit of a challenge. In hopes of reducing your stress this holiday season, I’ve made a list of my favorite healthy, useful and tasty gift ideas. This is a great way to share your healthy lifestyle with your friends …
Let’s take a minute to talk about birth control and medical gender bias because it is real. And as I explain in Beyond the Pill, it leaves a lot of women sick, struggling and sometimes dead. Women have been waiting decades for the day that a male contraceptive (birth control) is approved for use. Looks like we’ll be waiting a …
If you’re suffering from PMS and menstrual cramps, you’re not alone. If you’re searching for natural remedies for cramps and PMS, again you’re not alone. Many women suffer from PMS. In fact, it is estimated that 75% of women experience headaches, bloating, difficulty sleeping, mood swings and other symptoms of PMS — symptoms that are debilitating and threaten our relationships. …
Is your body in need of a mini-reboot? Is a little Post Holiday Detox in order? Overindulging in food, stressed from holiday travel or maybe having one too many glasses of wine are one of many reasons you may be feeling fatigued, bloated and moody. Feeling awful around the holidays is the worst… actually, feeling that way anytime of year …
Do you feel like the holidays might get the best of you and your energy? If preventing holiday fatigue is on your mind, I want to let you know you’re not alone. Many of my patients share that the holidays are the most stressful time of year for them! Travel, family, late nights, eating out… It’s easy to see why …