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Are You Using LH Strips Wrong?
(It could be the reason you’re still not pregnant…) If you’ve been trying to conceive for any length of time (or at least thinking about it for any length of time) you have probably heard of LH strips (AKA OPKs, LH test, ovulation test, luteinizing hormone tests, ovulation predictor kits). LH strips are a…
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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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What Are Functional Medicine Tests and How Can They Help Your Health?
Have you ever felt dismissed by your doctor One of the most common stories I hear from my patients when they come to me for functional medicine treatment is that they primary care doctor told them they were “fine.” In some cases, their doctors even ran a blood panel, reviewed the test results, and…
