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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 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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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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Women’s Probiotics: Using Good Bacteria to Treat Women’s Health Disorders
Odds are, you’ve probably heard of probiotics before. The term is found on everything from food labels to supplement bottles to media headlines. Classically, we think of them in terms of their importance for maintaining gut health, and that is certainly an important aspect of health. But did you know that probiotics play a…
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How to Use Supplements for PCOS
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common hormonal disorders in women of reproductive age. Affecting approximately 1 in 10 women globally, PCOS presents itself in various forms, each with its own set of symptoms, hormonal imbalances, and underlying causes. Understanding the different types of PCOS and tailoring a diet to address…
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Keto and Hypothyroidism: A Treatment You Might Have Missed
The Ketogenic (“Keto”) Diet has grown in popularity significantly over the past several years. While low-carbohydrate diets have been around for a long time, The Keto Diet is something a little different. In addition to involving a different dietary strategy, The Keto Diet is also unique in that it is a medical therapeutic diet…
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Dental Probiotics: How Good Bacteria Can Transform Your Oral Health
I got my first cavity when I was seventeen years old, and let me tell you—I was devastated. I was adamant about brushing my teeth twice a day, and flossing as well. I limited sweets and was an overall healthy person. What I didn’t find out until over a decade later, however, was that…
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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 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…
