THE HORMONE CODE. Hormonal imbalances are one of the more common health concerns we see at the clinic. It is important that we investigate whether the symptoms experienced – such as migraine headaches, acne, changes with mood and anxiety – are the result of suboptimal hormone functioning. In most cases, starting with the fundamentals of […]
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WHAT IS AN ADAPTOGEN? DO I NEED ONE?
What is an ADAPTOGEN? DO I NEED ONE? How are you feeling? Like so many of us during this pandemic, we have endured significant change in our daily routine. For most, this has meant being at home more often with families, and really trying to wrap our heads around this new way of life. […]
HOW YOUR THYROID MIGHT BE HINDERING WEIGHT LOSS
How Your Thyroid Might Be Hindering Weight Loss Dr. Alison Gottschalk, ND The thyroid hormone interacts on a cellular level in the body, controlling the rate of metabolism – or how quickly we can break down substance into energy. Understanding this, you can imagine that if metabolism is slowed down – in the case of […]
3 Steps to Eliminate Estrogen Dominance by Dr. Jordin Wiggins
Estrogen has a bad reputation. Often associated with breast cancer and cardiovascular disease. However, when estrogen is IN BALANCE it helps keep our bones strong, keeps everything in the body well lubricated (if you suffer from vaginal dryness I can help with that too!) and is important for our mood. When estrogen is OUT OF […]
Heavy Periods – Normal vs. Common
It is often surprising to me when patients describe their periods as “normal,” particularly when pain, heavy flow, and mood swings are involved. So long as they bleed consistently around the same time every month, they consider these symptoms routine. While every woman’s period varies (length, heaviness, PMS, etc.), these “common” symptoms shouldn’t be considered […]
Why Am I STILL Gaining Weight?
We have all heard of “Estrogen dominance” or high estrogen levels as a cause of weight gain, but did you know that low estrogen can cause weight gain as well? Estrogen actually plays a major role in making your body more sensitive to insulin and protecting against obesity, insulin resistance and cardiovascular disease. The […]