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…
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.…
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…
Gut Feelings: The Relationship Between Endometriosis and IBS (and Strategies You Can Use to Help Your Health at Home)
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and endometriosis are two chronic conditions that often co-occur in women, leading to significant discomfort and impacting quality of life. While they are distinct diagnoses, emerging research suggests a complex interplay between the two, influenced by factors such as food sensitivities, inflammation, estrogen levels, the gut microbiome, and the immune…
5 Ways to Balance Your Hormones, Naturally
Hormonal balance is a buzzword in today’s wellness culture. For about $50, you can subscribe to anything from a “hormone balancing” workout, to a juice cleanse, to an expensive regime of supplements. But the only thing you can be sure about with these sorts of programs is that they are gimmicky and ineffective, and…
