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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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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.…
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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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3 Reasons for Painful Periods (and Natural Treatment)
Period pain is considered normal for many otherwise healthy women, but it doesn’t have to be. In fact, I would even argue that it shouldn’t be. Sadly, the medical system is broken when it comes to women’s health, and taking a deep dive into the root cause of problems like painful periods isn’t the…
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Basal Body Temperature 101 (How to Track Your Cycle)
The two most common questions I get about women’s health are with regards to contraception and its opposite, getting and staying pregnant. There are so many birth control options out there (with risks/benefits to each) and so many conflicting pieces of advice for women who are trying to become pregnant. Amid that sea of…
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How to Fix Estrogen Dominance with Functional Medicine
Estrogen dominance is a buzz word in natural health circles. With it popping up in conversations everywhere, you might be wondering what it is, whether you need to worry about it, and how to fix estrogen dominance naturally through functional medicine. If that’s you, you’re in the right place. Women’s health concerns tend to…
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What Your Period Reveals About Your Health (it’s way more than just fertility)
Your period might be something you prefer not to think about. Maybe you even feel uncomfortable talking about it. Or perhaps you’d rather pretend it just doesn’t exist, and only address it for the 4 or 5 days per month that you absolutely need to. But As I hope to make In my late…
