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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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Functional Medicine for Graves’ Disease (Hyperthyroidism)
Resources abound for hypothyroidism online. After all, it is one of the leading hormonal imbalances affecting women, and rates are rising faster than ever. But for those dealing with a different condition—or really, quite the opposite condition—of hyperthyroidism caused by Graves’ Disease, it can feel lonely and isolating when nobody is talking about, or…
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How to Recover from Adrenal Fatigue Naturally
Low energy. Brain fog. Depression. Sugar cravings. Insomnia. Irritability. Lightheadedness. Fertility problems. Body aches. Digestive issues. These are some of the most common symptoms of what is commonly known as “adrenal fatigue.” But the biggest problem is that many patients go to their doctor, explain these symptoms, and share their concern that they are…
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Reactive Hypoglycemia Diet: How to Manage Low Blood Sugar Naturally
In my practice, I often joke that “hungry” is its own emotion. It looks a lot like other emotions — anxiety, anger, sadness — but is, in fact, its own thing. And sometimes, the hunger totally takes over. From lightheadedness to irritability, digestive symptoms to fatigue, sometimes something as small as missing a snack…
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Why Does My Period Stop and Start Again?
Usually, we know what to expect from month to month. But what do you do when your period starts behaving differently than usual? In my office, I frequently see women dealing with period problems. Unfortunately, many providers have told these women that their experiences are “normal” even though they are far from optimal. So,…
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How to Balance Hormones Naturally (Understanding the HPATG Axis)
Have you ever wondered why stress can make you miss your period, or why you’re totally exhausted after busy seasons at work? Well, you can thank your hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal-thyroid-gonadal axis for those things, along with quite a few of the other physiological phenomena we experience in this life. “Okay, okay, hypothalamo-whatta-whatta?“ If that’s what you’re…
