Understanding and Reversing PCOS Hair Loss
Among the many shared health conditions between men and women, hair loss is one with few resources available for treatment. Like any symptoms, hair loss can be caused by many reasons, ranging from nutritional imbalances to autoimmunity, and everything in between. For women in particular, one of the biggest reasons for hair loss on…
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…
The Truth About “Natural Flavors”
Prior to becoming a functional medicine doctor, I started my career in the field of food science. Frankly, I loved it, but much of what I learned and saw there ultimately led me to exit the field and transition to working in natural health. How can both of those things be true? How can…
Psoriasis vs Eczema: Diagnosis and Treatment Through Functional Medicine
There’s nothing like scratching an itch. But when it comes to eczema and even psoriasis, it’s a gift that keeps on giving. In many cases, you scratch it and then it just continues to itch even more until the scratching becomes wounds and those wounds struggle to heal, becoming even itchier. It’s like a…
How to Get Pregnant After 40 (Without Fertility Treatment)
Let’s be honest—when it comes to fertility, 40 is not the new 20. But, that doesn’t mean it’s impossible. Or even unlikely. Quite the opposite, actually. One of my favorite parts of my job is seeing patients get better, but the icing on the cake is when they have a truly dramatic and objective…
Did Your Doctor Say Your Thyroid Is Fine? (Here Are Three Reasons for a Missed Diagnosis or Misdiagnosis)
“Your labs look fine!” My patients share this nearly famous quote from their primary care providers all the time. That’s how they end up in my office, of course. Because they’re not fine. They feel terrible, with their hair falling out, gaining weight for no reason, freezing all the time, debilitating fatigue, brain fog.…
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…
How Gut Health Affects Hormone Balance
In recent years, the link between gut health and hormone regulation has become an area of increasing interest in scientific research. Probiotics, the live microorganisms that provide health benefits when consumed in adequate amounts, play a crucial role in maintaining gut balance and supporting overall hormone health. This essay will explore the significant impact…
How to Know What’s Up With Your Hormones (The Big 3)
When a woman experiences irregular periods, infertility, or other hormonal symptoms, it can be challenging to determine the underlying cause. Three common conditions—Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (HA), Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), and Perimenopause—often share similar symptoms, including menstrual irregularities, weight gain, and changes in mood. However, each of these conditions has distinct underlying causes, and understanding…
What Does Selenium Do for The Body?
Selenium, a trace mineral often overlooked in discussions of nutrition, plays a pivotal role in many essential bodily functions. Don’t make the mistake of forgetting about it, too! Despite being needed in only small amounts, selenium has a huge impact on fertility, thyroid health, gut function, female reproductive hormone balance, mitochondrial health, and nervous…
