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Hormone Series: Estrogen Replacement Therapy: Estrogen 3 of 3
Bioidentical hormone therapy is a popular topic. There are many conversations and opinions on how to treat imbalances and who might be a good candidate for bioidentical hormones. After…
Hormone Series: Using Food and Lifestyle to Balance Estrogen: Estrogen 2 of 3
Age-appropriate estrogen balance throughout a woman’s lifespan is critical for wellness, well being, longevity, and vibrance. Today we’ll discuss how estrogen imbalances are addressed through food and other lifestyle factors….
Hormone SERIES Estrogen 1 of 3
When we think about women’s hormones, we usually think of estrogen first. While men also need estrogen, as it’s required for critical thinking, in this series we will focus on…
The Hormone Hierarchy: An Introduction to the New Series on Hormones
This new blog series will discuss hormones and hormonal health as we step through many different hormones and discuss them individually. But first, in this post, I’d like to discuss…
Prevent Heart Disease with Food
Proactive Prevention for Our Deadliest Disease
Over the last several years, we seem to have lost sight of the most common killer in our country. Heart disease, also known as cardiovascular disease, accounts for…
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Interview 4 of 4 Between a Rock & a Hard Case A Father’s Quest to Exceed Conventional Care The Most Trusted Functional Medicine Practice in Richmond Richmond Magazine’s Best &…
Superpower or Supersyndrome? | Part 2
Hypermobility & Chronic Health Issues
Connecting the Dots between Chronic Fatigue, Autoimmune Disease, & POTS
If a syndrome is a condition associated with a cluster of symptoms, a supersyndrome is a group of related conditions often seen together.
Your Hormones in Harmony | Part 8
DHEA: The Mentor
Fountain of Youth...or Phony?
DHEA is commonly associated with anti-aging. It is prescribed for reproductive health. Supplements are marketed for aging skin, depression, infertility, muscle strength, heart disease, erectile dysfunction, and many other conditions….
Your Hormones in Harmony | Part 7
Testosterone: The French Horn
It’s Undervalued Role in Women’s Health
We often associate testosterone with men’s health, but it’s crucial for women’s health and sometimes overlooked as a therapeutic option in treating women’s hormone issues.
Supplements
What Is Integrative Medicine & Functional Medicine? An Overview Our Store Understanding Functional Medicine Supplements Drugs vs. Supplements According to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, as amended, Section…
Your Hormones in Harmony | Part 6
Progesterone: The Elder Sister
When I began studying medicine in 1996, I was told that after a woman had a hysterectomy or went through menopause she no longer needed progesterone. It was thought that…
Your Hormones in Harmony | Part 5
Estrogen: The Younger Sister
There are over 400 critical functions in the body involving estrogen! We need estrogen and tend to feel that powerfully when it’s lacking…
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The Fiber Fix
Using Fiber to Enhance Weight Loss, Heart Health, Blood Sugar Management, and Brain Function with Real Food
Fiber is finally getting the attention it deserves thanks to what we’ve learned about metabolism, lipid management, the gut microbiome, and even brain health.
Your Hormones in Harmony | Part 3
Insulin: The Keeper of the Metabolic Keys
& Our Sticky Situation with Insulin Resistance
We’re diving into the sticky world of insulin resistance and how it silently plucks the strings of our well-being.