Hormone Balance
How to Heal Hashimoto’s: An Integrative Approach
What is Hashimoto's Thyroiditis? Hashimoto's thyroiditis is an autoimmune disease that, over time, destroys thyroid tissue. It is the most common cause of hypothyroidism in the U.S. It is ten times more common among women than men. However… many people...
Hormone Imbalances and Testing: what to Check and Why
Many patients ask me what tests should I get for my hormones. There are several testing options available including blood tests, saliva tests, and urine tests. There are also multiple companies that provide these tests. This article covers the common...
Can Stress Cause Weight Gain? How to lower your cortisol.
Are you feeling stressed out? You're not alone. High cortisol levels can cause numerous health concerns. In this article, I want to focus on how high levels of cortisol due to stress can cause weight gain and what to do...
My Favorite Easy Sexy Spinach Salad Recipe
Serves 2 2 cups spinach 1 cup quinoa 1⁄2 cup chopped red peppers 1⁄2 avocado, cut into bite-sized pieces 1⁄4 cup toasted pumpkin seeds, or pine nuts, or almonds if desire fresh herbs like basil or dill add good flavor...
10 Tips To Improve Your Sleep For Better Hormone Health
There is an interdependent relationship between sleep and hormone health. Hormones that are too low or too high can affect your sleep, and poor sleep can affect these hormones. How? While you are sleeping, your body is repairing and rejuvenating...