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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 2 of 3: Lifestyle Medicine to Treat Insulin Resistance
Now that we know that insulin resistance is incredibly common, and about 80% of Americans have this condition, let’s talk about some treatment options. As we discussed last week,…
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)…
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…
Beyond Replacement: Hormone Optimization | Part 3
Testing & Tracking
How to Measure What Matters
Standard hormone testing misses critical information. Discover what to test, when to test it, and how to interpret results for true hormone optimization.
Beyond Weight Loss With GLP-1s
A Doctor’s Guide to Benefits, Risks, & Natural Alternatives
Discover why GLP-1 medications work when other approaches fail, their surprising health benefits beyond the scale, and science-backed strategies to minimize side effects.
Your Hormones in Harmony | Part 7
Low Testosterone Symptoms in Women
Causes & Natural Solutions
Discover the hidden signs of low testosterone in women, and science-backed natural solutions to restore balance and reclaim your vitality.
Your Hormones in Harmony
High Testosterone in Women
Symptoms, Causes, & Natural Solutions
Elevated testosterone, such as in PCOS, can cause mood problems, acne, weight gain, anxiety, infertility, and various other health issues in women.
PCOS in Young Women
Understanding the Problem & Finding Solutions
Discover why PCOS cases have increased by 67% in young women and the functional medicine approach that goes beyond birth control pills to restore true hormonal balance.