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PCOS Doesn’t Hurt. Here Are 5 Hormonal Imbalances That Could Be Behind Your Pain
Let’s get one thing clear: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) does not cause pain. If you’re doubled over every month with stabbing cramps, bloating, or back pain and you’ve been told “it’s just your PCOS,” you’ve been misled. Pain is not a primary symptom of PCOS. Something deeper is driving the inflammation—and you deserve real…
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How to Test Progesterone Levels at Home
Progesterone is quite the buzz word these days. Whether you’re in perimenopause and considering hormone replacement therapy (HRT), you’re newly pregnant and having levels tested, or you’re experiencing some menstrual irregularities attributed to imbalances between estrogen and progesterone, the term has likely come up for you. But, what is progesterone? What does it do…
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Don’t Miss These Signs that Perimenopause is Ending
Hot flashes. Brain fog. Irregular bleeding. Night sweats. Dryness. Fatigue. Oh my! Are there signs that perimenopause will ever end? Fortunately, yes. When I’m meeting with patients who are antsy to know if they’re in perimenopause and when “the change” is coming, I can totally empathize. By the time you hit your mid-40’s, and…
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How to Make Your Own Seed Cycling Kit for Hormone Balance
As a functional medicine doctor, I often recommend seed cycling—a natural, food-based strategy to support hormonal balance throughout the menstrual cycle. Seed cycling involves consuming specific seeds during different phases of your cycle to provide nutrients that support estrogen and progesterone metabolism. While scientific research on seed cycling is varied, the individual benefits of…
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Natural Letrozole Alternatives: Holistic Fertility Treatment Through Functional Medicine
One of the most common conditions I treat as a functional medicine doctor is infertility, with countless women looking for ways to avoid fertility treatments. This could include IVF, or simply looking for natural alternatives to fertility drugs, such as natural alternatives to letrozole. For many women, prescription fertility medications like Letrozole become a…
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Treating Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome with Functional Medicine
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) affects millions of women worldwide, presenting a variety of symptoms, including irregular menstrual cycles, acne, weight gain, and infertility. Traditional approaches often focus on symptom management, but functional medicine offers a deeper, more sustainable solution by targeting the root causes of PCOS. Rather than simply masking symptoms, functional medicine works…
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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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Is There a Natural Clomid Alternative?
If you’re reading this post, chances are your fertility doctor just prescribed Clomid and you’re looking for a natural alternative. Maybe you left that appointment feeling hopeful. But then again, maybe you also felt overwhelmed, confused, or like you were pushed out the door with more questions than answers. Maybe you’re wondering if there’s…
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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…
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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…
