From Burnout to Exhaustion and Cortsiol Imbalances: How to Reverse 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
Hormones 101 (The Great, Big, Web of Connections)
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…
