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Stages of Adrenal Fatigue
Fatigue, body aches, weight changes, dizziness, hair loss… What all these symptoms have in common is the indication that a person may be suffering from a form of chronic stress commonly known as “adrenal fatigue.” While it’s important to keep in mind that the cause behind these symptoms is not always adrenal fatigue (many…
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How to Make Kombucha from Scratch
Are you wondering how to make kombucha from scratch? Here’s everything you need to know. As a functional medicine doctor, one of my favorite conversations with patients is about gut health and using naturally fermented foods to boost well-being in all systems of the body. The truth is, nearly all aspects of our health…
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How to Make a SCOBY (from Scratch!)
If you already know how to make kombucha from scratch but don’t have a SCOBY to get started, the next natural question is how to make a SCOBY at home. The good news? Learning how to make a SCOBY is surprisingly simple and easy, requires very few ingredients, and is an empowering step toward…
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Signs of Pregnancy Before Missed Period: Your Complete Guide
As a functional medicine doctor, I often hear questions about early body changes that appear before a missed cycle. (In other words, identifying signs of pregnancy before missed periods). Many patients track subtle shifts long before a test strip shows two lines. This guide reviews the most reliable signs of pregnancy before missed periods,…
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Gene Testing Before Pregnancy: Why and How to Harness the Power of Your DNA
For most couples, genetics aren’t even on the radar apart from eye color and whose nose or lips the baby’s most resemble. But gene testing before pregnancy can potentially make or break your fertility journey. Here’s how… Genetic testing often enters the fertility conversation through IVF, when embryo testing before transfer identifies certain chromosomal…
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Everything You Need to Know About Peptide Therapy
Peptide therapy involves using specific peptides to enhance various aspects of health and wellness. It is commonly used in anti-aging treatments to improve skin, muscle tone, and overall vitality. It also offers various benefits in the fields of sports medicine, weight management, immune system function and inflammation. Peptide therapy can even be used to…
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How to Naturally Increase Fertility
If you’re wondering how to naturally increase fertility, the most important thing you should know is that fertility isn’t just about the reproductive organs—it’s a whole-body indicator of health. As a functional medicine doctor, I’ve helped countless patients learn how to naturally increase fertility by addressing imbalances across all systems of the body. If…
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Functional Medicine PCOS Treatment
PCOS is one of the most common concerns shared by my patients when we start talking about hormones and reproductive health. PCOS—or polycystic ovarian syndrome—is one of the most common endocrine disorders, and so it makes sense that so many women have concerns about it (and that they are looking for functional medicine PCOS…
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Herbs for Estrogen Dominance and Hormonal Balance
Have you heard of estrogen dominance? Or maybe, you already know you’re dealing with this hormone imbalance. Excess estrogen (or deficient progesterone) disrupts hormonal balance, triggering symptoms such as weight gain, mood swings, heavy periods, and fatigue. Functional medicine targets root causes with precision, and understanding why you have estrogen dominance is key to…
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Risk of Blood Clots and Other Dangers of Hormonal Birth Control
Before I dive into the details of this post, I want to make very clear that this post is not meant to judge or shame anyone for their contraceptive choice. This is a very personal topic, and my goal is simply to present some of the less-talked-about health risks created by hormonal birth control.…
