Do you wish you had more energy than you currently do? You’re not alone. Fatigue is one of the most common complaints that bring patients into my office. In fact, it’s estimated that about 20% of all doctor visits are related to fatigue. In this article, I’ll help you understand what are the causes of fatigue and how to find …
Ending Your Energy Crisis with Essential B12
Could vitamin B12 be the key to ending your energy crisis? Vitamin B12 is one of those nutrients you may think you’re getting in spades, but in reality, you could use a little boost. After all, B12 is an essential nutrient that helps keep energy and cognitive function high and blood and nerve cells working at optimum levels. Sources of …
Understanding Hypothyroidism: Diagnosis and Treatment
More than 12% of Americans will develop a thyroid condition during their lifetime, and up to 60 percent won’t even know it. These disorders typically manifest as either an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism) or an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism). Of these two conditions, an underactive thyroid, or hypothyroidism, is the more common type that affects people in the U.S., especially women. If …
Adrenal Fatigue: Symptoms, Causes & Treatments
Do you regularly experience brain fog, low energy, or difficulty waking up? Maybe you’re unable to participate in activities that bring joy, or you have a dependency on coffee and stimulants to make it through the day. If any of these sound familiar, you’re far from alone. One of the most common reasons patients come to see me is to …
Natural Remedies for Children
I often have parents ask me what I keep in my medicine cabinet for when my little guy gets sick or injured. There are many great remedies to have on hand for whenever your little one is under the weather. If you are looking to build a natural medicine cabinet for your children, consider keeping the following in stock. Homeopathic …
Smoke Pollution and Your Lung Health
Smoke, like the kind that comes from campfires, wood burning stoves and wildfires is a source of pollutants that can create a major burden on our lungs. Even the healthiest of individuals are impacted by smoke in the air, but there are specific groups that are at higher risk for complications. Children take more breaths per minute than an adult. …
What Is Myofascial Pelvic Pain Syndrome?
Myofascial Pelvic Pain Syndrome (MPPS) is a type of pelvic floor disorder caused by tight muscles within the pelvic floor, which often contain trigger points. The inappropriate contraction and tension in these muscles lead to pain in the pelvis, bladder, vagina, vulva or rectum. When pressure is applied to these muscles there can be a referral of pain to other …
Natural Solutions in the Treatment of PCOS
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a leading cause of infertility in reproductive aged woman, affecting approximately 5 million in the US alone. In this article I am sharing natural solutions in the treatment of PCOS that I use in my medical practice. PCOS–the name suggests that in order to have this diagnosis a woman should also have multiple cysts on …
Can Stress Cause a Hormone Imbalance
In our modern world, the pervasiveness of stress is more than just a fleeting concern; it’s a critical health issue. With each passing month, new research emerges, underscoring the profound impact of stress on our overall well-being. Far from being a mere inconvenience, stress has the potential to impact your hormone production significantly, weaken your immune system, and, alarmingly, even …