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How to Get Pregnant After 40 (Without Fertility Treatment)
Let’s be honest—when it comes to fertility, 40 is not the new 20. But, that doesn’t mean it’s impossible. Or even unlikely. Quite the opposite, actually. One of my favorite parts of my job is seeing patients get better, but the icing on the cake is when they have a truly dramatic and objective…
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Did Your Doctor Say Your Thyroid Is Fine? (Here Are Three Reasons for a Missed Diagnosis or Misdiagnosis)
“Your labs look fine!” My patients share this nearly famous quote from their primary care providers all the time. That’s how they end up in my office, of course. Because they’re not fine. They feel terrible, with their hair falling out, gaining weight for no reason, freezing all the time, debilitating fatigue, brain fog.…
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Maintaining Weight Loss and Metabolic Health After Ozempic (and other GLP-1 Agonists)
How to Sustain Weight Loss and Metabolic Function After Discontinuing Semaglutide Medications In recent years, medications like semaglutide (brand names Ozempic and Wegovy) have gained popularity for their ability to aid weight loss by regulating appetite, promoting satiety, and helping with blood sugar control. While these medications can provide effective short-term results, the challenge…
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Is There An Insulin Resistance Diet? How To Use Nutrition (and Everything Else) to Fix Your Metabolism
What do PCOS and perimenopause have in common? Apart from being notoriously misdiagnosed (the two are often mistaken for each other) they also often have the hallmark clinical syndrome of insulin resistance. PCOS and Insulin Resistance Insulin resistance develops in polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) because elevated androgen levels reduce the effects osf insulin. Because…
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How Gut Health Affects Hormone Balance
In recent years, the link between gut health and hormone regulation has become an area of increasing interest in scientific research. Probiotics, the live microorganisms that provide health benefits when consumed in adequate amounts, play a crucial role in maintaining gut balance and supporting overall hormone health. This essay will explore the significant impact…
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Why Perimenopause Metabolic Changes Occur (and Natural Ways to Maintain Your Waistline)
Perimenopause is a transitional phase that many women experience in their late 30s to early 50s, leading up to menopause. During this time, hormonal fluctuations can trigger various symptoms, including weight gain, particularly around the abdomen. Understanding the reasons behind this weight gain and exploring natural ways to manage it can empower women to…
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Gut Feelings: The Relationship Between Endometriosis and IBS (and Strategies You Can Use to Help Your Health at Home)
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and endometriosis are two chronic conditions that often co-occur in women, leading to significant discomfort and impacting quality of life. While they are distinct diagnoses, emerging research suggests a complex interplay between the two, influenced by factors such as food sensitivities, inflammation, estrogen levels, the gut microbiome, and the immune…
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Your Period Is Missing But You’re Not Pregnant. Why?
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and hypothalamic amenorrhea often have overlapping symptoms, with a hallmark of missing or irregular periods. Given this, it can be challenging and confusing to figure out which of the two is going on. After all, they are two distinct conditions affecting women’s reproductive health, each with unique causes, symptoms, and…
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The Benefits of Inositol for Hormones and Metabolism
Inositol, a naturally occurring sugar alcohol, plays a critical role in various biological processes and has gained attention for its potential health benefits, particularly in relation to metabolism, anxiety, blood sugar control, hypothyroidism, and oxidative stress. Inositol exists in several forms, with myo-inositol and d-chiro-inositol being the most studied. This essay explores the multifaceted…
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Herbal Supplements for Low Progesterone (so you can lengthen your luteal phase & have a successful pregnancy)
Have you been diagnosed with low progesterone? Or maybe you have symptoms of low progesterone, like a short luteal phase, spotting before periods, fertility struggles and more. In a world of hormone drugs and providers who are too quick to prescribe the birth control, it’s natural to wonder what you can do to support…
