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Hormone SERIES Cortisol 1 of 2: The King of All Hormones
Cortisol is the the king of all hormones. Ideally, I would have started discussing cortisol at the beginning of our hormone series, since it is at the top of the…
Hormone SERIES Elevated Thyroid 4 of 4
How common are elevated thyroid levels and what can you do about it? While Graves disease does cause elevated thyroid levels, most cases of excessive thyroid hormone that I…
Hormone SERIES Thyroid 3 of 4: Low Thyroid Function(Hypothyroidism)
Thyroid Deficiency: The Epidemic Among Us Low thyroid function, also known as hypothyroidism, is incredibly common and becoming more and more prevalent. About 4% of the population currently has hypothyroidism…
Hormone SERIES Thyroid 1 of 4: Your Body’s Master Regulator
Your thyroid is the maestro of your hormone symphony; it is the master regulator of your body. Could your symptoms be due to a thyroid imbalance? Why are thyroid…
Hormone SERIES Progesterone 2 of 2
Today I’d like to talk a little about progesterone treatment beyond the diet and lifestyle factors we discussed last week, as well as some of the unintended consequences of conventional…
Hormone SERIES Progesterone 1 of 2
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…
Hormone SERIES Insulin 3 of 3: Nutrients to Improve Insulin Sensitivity
In this final post on insulin, we’ll discuss various nutrients that combat insulin resistance and make our bodies more sensitive to this important hormone. People tend to jump straight to…
Hormone Series Insulin 1 of 3: Introducing Insulin and Insulin Resistance
Insulin is one of the top three hormones in the hormone hierarchy that affect all other hormones. The other hormones at the top of the hierarchy are cortisol (adrenal hormones)…
Beyond Replacement: Hormone Optimization | Part 4
Lifestyle & Nutrition
Low-Hanging Fruit for Hormone Balance
Transform hormone health through actionable lifestyle changes: stress management, strategic nutrition, environmental detox, and evidence-based supplementation for lasting results.
DHEA Blog
Although DHEA is one of the most commonly overlooked hormones, it is a master hormone responsible for the creation of cortisol, testosterone, and estrogen. While cortisol, testosterone, and estrogen…
Your Hormones in Harmony | Part 2
Cortisol
The King of All Hormones
The monarch of our hormonal hierarchy, cortisol, is an unsung hero when it’s in balance, but when it’s out of whack? It can turn your body into a realm of chaos.
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…
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…
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….