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The Truth About “Natural Flavors”
Prior to becoming a functional medicine doctor, I started my career in the field of food science working as a flavor chemist to make natural flavors. 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…
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Psoriasis vs Eczema: Functional Medicine Treatment
There’s nothing like scratching an itch. But when it comes to psoriasis vs eczema and vise versa, 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…
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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…
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Did Your Doctor Say Your Thyroid Is Fine? (Three Reasons for a Missed Diagnosis)
“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.…
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Herbal Supplements for Low Progesterone
Have you been diagnosed with low progesterone? Or maybe you have symptoms of low progesterone, like a short luteal phase, spotting before periods, heavy bleeding, fertility struggles and more. In a world of hormone drugs and providers who are too quick to prescribe the birth control, it’s natural to wonder what you can do…
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How to Survive The Mirena Crash
If you’ve been on social media lately, you might have come across the term “Mirena Crash.” If you’ve ever considered a Mirena IUD or another type of IUD, of you already have one in place, you might (understandably) be wondering, what is the Mirena Crash and How do I prevent it from happening to…
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Natural Alternatives to The Birth Control Pill
Hormonal contraceptives cause a slew of problems, but so does a pregnancy that you aren’t emotionally, physically or financially ready for. So, what’s a woman to do? In today’s post, I’ll be presenting two viable alternatives to hormonal birth control for preventing pregnancy. Then, at the end, we’ll cover what you need to know…
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Here’s How Your Gut Health Affects Acne, Eczema, Hives and More
Gut health is a hot topic right now in natural health circles, and for good reason…it affects just about every other system of our bodies! But particularly with regards to skin health, our gastrointestinal system (i.e. “gut”) is of crucial importance. There are three main mechanisms for this, which include inflammation, immunoreactivity and toxins,…
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How to Get Pregnant Naturally with PCOS
If you are struggling with fertility and have been told IVF is your only option, you might be wondering how to get pregnant naturally with PCOS, endometriosis, or other fertility conditions. PCOS is one of the leading causes of an infertility diagnosis, particularly in women over age 35, because it can lead to a…
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Postpartum Thyroiditis Natural Treatment
When my son was about 4 weeks old, I started noticing pain while swallowing. It wasn’t the usual type of sore throat, on the inside by my tonsils and tongue. Instead, it felt like a big sore lump at the front of my neck. It was tender to the touch (especially when his little…
